Victor Raigoza
San Diego
Summary
Experienced Naval Officer, Special Operations Bomb Technician, and aspiring entrepreneur. Results-driven leader with 5 years of experience in mission planning, resource management, and decision making. Possesses a strong desire to become a business owner, continue leading teams, and to serve the community once military obligations are complete.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lieutenant, Navy EOD Officer
United States Navy
Coronado
09.2021 - Current
- 01/2025 to Current - Commander of an Expeditionary Mine Countermeasures Company, leading 25 sailors in training and readiness to deploy in support of Major Combat Operations
- 01/2023 to 12/2024 - Commander of an EOD Platoon, leading 8 Sailors onboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt in support of military operations in West and East Asia.
- 09/2021 to 12/2022 - Assistant Operations Officer supporting the logistics and mission planning of 8 deployed EOD teams.
United States Merchant Marine Academy - Midshipman
- 06/2015 to 06/2019 - Conducted 365 days at sea onboard 3 commercial vessels conducting personnel management, cargo planning, and over 500 hours of ship driving experience.
Midshipman
United States Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point
07.2015 - 06.2019
- Current - Maintains a valid United States Coast Guard Third Mates License (Unlimited Tonnage). Qualified to sail any vessel when the vessel's Captain is onboard.
- 06/2015 to 06/2019 - Conducted 365 days at sea onboard 3 commercial vessels conducting personnel management, cargo planning, and over 500 hours of ship driving experience.
Education
Basic EOD Course - Special Operations Bomb Technician
Explosive Ordnance Disposal School
Niceville, FL08-2021
Diving Officer - Operational Diving
Naval Diving And Salvage Training Center
Panama City Beach, FL03-2020
Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation And Logistics
United States Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point, NY06-2019
Skills
- Proven Leader - Direct supervisor of over 40 Sailors since 2021
- Accountable - Currently responsible for maintaining over 40 million dollars worth of supplies and equipment
- Effective Communicator - 5 years of experience briefing high ranking government and civilian officials
- Skilled Ambassador - Successfully planned multiple events and exercises with partner nations while deployed overseas in Asia
- Contingency Specialist -Conducts daily risk assessment and management in training and operational capacities
- Decision Maker - Officer-In-Charge of emergency responses making high risk disk decisions in a variety of environments
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Affiliations
- NCAA Wrestling: 3 Year Varsity Team Captain, USMMA Wrestling Team.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lieutenant, Navy EOD Officer
United States Navy
09.2021 - Current
Midshipman
United States Merchant Marine Academy
07.2015 - 06.2019
Basic EOD Course - Special Operations Bomb Technician
Explosive Ordnance Disposal School
Diving Officer - Operational Diving
Naval Diving And Salvage Training Center
Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation And Logistics
United States Merchant Marine Academy