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Ft Rucker, Al

Ft Rucker, Al

•Analyzed over 50 battle damaged aircraft, determined threat classification, employment techniques, and recommended changes.•Subject matter expert in aviation survivability systems, treat systems, and large scale ground combat operations planning.•Conducted classified briefings to aircrews, intelligence, and operational planners covering current and near future threat system, operational picture, lessons learned, and best practices impacting over 3500 people.•As a team provided critical information to organizations concerning aviation operations contributing to zero catastrophic incidents since 2014 involving threat systems.•Participated in numerous workshops shaping future aviation survivability systems.•Primary trainer for 1st phase of combat damage collection, analysis, and reporting.

•Program manager for U.S. Army Europe's aviation mission survivability program.•Organized, planned, and executed 20+ missions evaluating the safety and standardization of all Army Aviation European operations resulting in increased compliance with policies.•Conducted countless mentorship activities coaching leaders and trainers with inadequate programs to reach or exceed acceptable standards during follow on evaluations.•Managed the budgeting, operations, and manning, of a facility consisting of 5 simulation devices, 5 personnel and contract support team with a net worth over $50 million.

•Primary mission planner for a 30 aircraft and 500 person organization resulting in execution of 5,000 tactical missions and 35,000 combat flight hour flown resulting in zero loss of aircrews.•Hand picked to serve as the unit tactical operations officer to provide subject matter expertise in aircraft survivability systems, personnel recovery, mission planning to inform command, train aircrews, and ultimately save lives while maintain combat power.•Spearheaded inventive training opportunities with external agencies providing realistic training for both aircrews and customers while forging advanced capabilities not previously available within the unit.•Developed simulation training scenarios building tactical expertise within the organization focusing on detailed mission planning and execution in preparation for live missions.

•Mentored 20 pilots in achieving pilot in command during tenure as a primary trainer.•Selected to complete high profile missions in challenging environments due to high level of competency and risk analysis aptitude.•Conducted maintenance on over 100 personal weapon systems as well as conducted 5 ranges to ensure combat capability and readiness.•Commended for organization, selfless and sincere service, and unmatched drive to accomplish any mission

Chuncheon, Gangwon-Do, Korea

•As a new aviator progressed to pilot in command in 6 months with 400 hours total flight time ahead of peers.•Conducted 5 real world MEDEVAC missions and multiple patient transfers.•Innovative professional that established over the horizon communication capability across the Korean peninsula.•Managed 29 computer systems maintaining network requirements by installing required updates and ensured all users remained in compliance with local policies•Overhauled a substandard hazardous waste program becoming in compliance with local and country policies.

Ft Rucker

Helemano, Hi

•Supervised 15 personnel in the operation, maintenance, and installation of 7 tactical vehicles and 5 communications shelters valued at $6 million.•Developed new and creative training opportunities resulting in all 5 teams exceeding standards during communications evaluations. •Increased efficiencies by ensuring all members were cross trained on assigned equipment.

Bachelor'S Degree, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science And Technology, General, 3.91

Test And Evaluation

Completed training ENG 101 Fundamentals of Systems Engineering - Section 303 CLR 101 Intro to Joint Capabilities Integration & Development.