Trish Tyna

Driven and forward-thinking professional with a strong background in leading teams, developing training, and managing defense travel systems. Proven leader who trains and mentors staff to ensure optimal performance. Strong attention to detail supports ongoing efficiency, talent development, and accuracy of records. Eye for identifying opportunities to improve processes and practices to save money and time. Solid training in the US Navy to support the transition to civilian roles.

SENIOR ENLISTED LEADER at United States Navy (Training and Administration of the Reserve) (2018-01 – 2023-12)

Responsible for 380 personnel who oversaw the training, logistics, manpower management, readiness, and mobilization of 59K+ sailors. Directly manage 10 and recommend improvements to the Force Orders and Travel program.

• Led nine SMEs in the execution of 400 travel verifications, 574 orders for waivers, 37 DTS vouchers, and 50 Remedy tickets.
• Directed efforts to boost training effectiveness by leading four instructors in completing 400+ hours of curriculum revisions.
• Achieved 95% completion rate in training across staff.
• Supported a team tasked with managing a $36K travel budget.

INSTRUCTOR at United States Navy (Training and Administration of the Reserve) (2021-01 – 2021-12)

Delivered administrative, training, and logistical support to 20 units with 550 personnel while managing a team of seven. Directed teaching/learning activities in the various formalized Navy training environments. Delivered training material, administered tests, counseled students on academic problems, documented academic performance, evaluated training, and performed curriculum maintenance.

• Advised leadership on personnel matters, leading team in staffing 3K+ and pay requests, including 2K pay discrepancies, 240 evaluations, and a review of 550 pay records.

COMMAND PAY & PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATOR at United States Navy (Training and Administration of the Reserve) (2015-01 – 2018-12)

Supported the accurate processing of documents and information to support sailor pay, personnel, and travel support. Facilitated pay and personnel transactions, processed travel-related documents, and guided leadership on changes to Navy pay.

• Led a six-person team in processing 5K pay transactions totaling $1.5M in drill pay.
• Achieved a 98.2% grade (Outstanding) for a triennial inspection.

RESERVE CAREER INFORMATION PROGRAM ADVISOR at United States Navy (Training and Administration of the Reserve) (2012-01 – 2014-12)

Directly supervised 11 staff while helping advise and assist commands in delivering a career information program for reserve enlisted personnel. Educated staff and families on career opportunities, transition services, and benefits, as well as reenlistment incentives, rights, benefits, and Navy Reserve career advantages.

PERSONNEL SPECIALIST at United States Navy (Training and Administration of the Reserve) (2014-01 – 2015-12)

Maintained personnel financial records, including payroll, travel allowances, and reimbursements, as well as reports, correspondence, pay, reimbursements, and deductions. Oversaw training materials, made evaluation recommendations, processed transactions, audited documents, and monitored leaves, entitlements, and family separation allowances. Leveraged communication and problem-solving skills to support career development, scheduled work assignments, planned travel, and prepared budgets.

• Managed 200 sailors from 70 waterfront commands; completed 75 random and command-directed urinalysis tests with zero discrepancies.
• Oversaw six sailors in the managing, tracking, and assigning of 250+ sailors from 67 commands, ensuring mission readiness and saving $1M in contracting costs and 1.3K+ in man-hours.

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA – Midpark High School (1999-06)

AUTOCAD CERTIFICATION – Polaris Career Center (1999-06)