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Tinker AFB, Oklahoma

• Supervises 140 direct reports.
• Provides the commander with a mission-ready force by advising on all matters affecting unit readiness, health, morale, discipline, welfare, quality of life, legal, and quality force indicators for all assigned personnel.
• Led the unit effort in developing, nurturing and cultivating a professional culture grounded in the Air Force Core Values.
• Facilitated and executed commander’s intent by ensuring Airmen's understanding and compliance with unit policies, goals, and objectives
• Prepared the unit’s enlisted force to best execute all assigned tasks through effective written and oral communication

Tinker AFB, Oklahoma

• Managed operations of 12-30 person teams: analyzed workload and complexity to assign the correct team for each project Determined priority of tasks, manpower, equipment and supplies needed and established deadlines for.
• Oversaw quality assurance compliance for all projects and final products
• Inspected inbound materials and parts to ensure compliance with quality and technical data
• Interfaced with suppliers to ensure ordered equipment and material met required specifications
• Reviewed all Engineering Technical Assistance Requests submitted to Boeing engineers for complex KC-135R Repairs
• Reviewed projects for constraints such as low productivity, quality assurance and cost analysis/budgeting shortfalls, saving over $200,000.00 in maintenance costs

Tinker AFB, Oklahoma

• Manages medical readiness of 108 assigned personnel
• Schedules all medical and dental appointments for personnel
• Manages healthcare records in accordance with HIPPA/PII regulations
• Relays critical health readiness information to Command
• Ensures all assigned personnel are worldwide qualified at all times
• Utilizes databases to compile and analyze data

Tinker AFB, OK

• Managed and performed all aspects of daily maintenance operations on military aircraft throughout the project life cycle including planning, personnel and technical requirements
• Inspected all performed maintenance to ensure compliance with quality and technical data for critical KC-135R and C-130H aircraft repairs
• Interfaced with operations managers to ensure the completion of quality parts that met or beat cost and profitability targets
• Trained & supervised five-person team of aerospace metals specialists
• Provided “sense of urgency” for the entire Organization through established deadlines and process improvement
• Provided leadership and direction with emphasis on team building through effective communication

Hopkins, MN

Assisted with maintenance on private condominium complex grounds and facilities, Greet residents, answer questions, answer the phone, take messages, create appointmentsSkills Used"Communication, customer service, organizational, multi tasking in high paced environment

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Activities and Societies: Sigma Alpha Pi

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Audio Engineering/Recording Arts Technology

Diploma, Aircraft Metals Technology