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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Cincinnati Metropolitan Area

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Ohio

Oversees the daily operations of a large cross-functional, 150-person collaborative intelligence production facility within NASIC. Site recognized as #1/28 reserve intelligence production centers.- Planned and programmed operations support for 12 organizations performing critical data collection and delivering analytic reports to meet the information needs of their clients- Managed network infrastructure and performed technical desktop support for 3 secure networks encompassing over240 individual user systems to ensure availability and confidentiality of information- Served as the lead for multiple projects serving the needs of clients to include two network upgrades and the development of an education and training program for 28 remote sites- Standardized Operations Assessment program; increased data validity and decreased latency from months to weeks

Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, United States

Guided 7-person team and performed as Lead Intelligence Instructor for 3 Air Force remotely piloted aircraft training units.- Developed utilization strategy and oversaw daily support operations for the team while directing assistance to Instructor Pilot crews during live flying events- Delivered intelligence academic training in a classroom environment preparing and equipping students for future defense operations in specialized aircraft- Crafted and drove major project to support aircraft targeting missions; designed mission products and managed distribution program to boost mission planning resources and improve training realism- Researched, analyzed, and prepared intelligence assessments for key stakeholders in the organization- Monitored local, regional, and national threat reporting in direct support of the organization's anti-terrorism programand recommended defensive measures in accordance with key Air Force guidelines

Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, United States

Functional Manager for 52 employees providing analysis and support to senior leaders, aircraft missions, and training operations.- Managed 9 intelligence program areas to include policy development/adherence, personnel development, training operations, and physical/information security- Oversaw the intelligence unit effectiveness inspection (UEI) preparation, managed checklists, and drafted 11 standard operating procedures; earned an "effective" rating in Air Combat Command's first Effectiveness Inspection- Managed the training and development of intelligence Airmen; providing training scope, progress checks, and certifications as qualified analysts- Headed organizational transition during strategic mission change; coordinated with multiple stakeholders overseeing hiring strategy, personnel allocation, and analyst/operator qualifications- Delivered intelligence support to senior decision-makers in deployed environment; briefed leadership on evolving threats and advised on mission priorities- Recognized as 2014, Senior Intelligence Officer of the Year for 12 AF and Flight Commander of the Year, 2013.

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Ohio

Directed daily operations of 65 military and civilian members responsible for 2,500 collection/production requirements in support of national air, space, and cyber intelligence production.- Guided the agency’s Strategic Outreach mission identifying and developing solutions for policymakers, acquisition managers, and field operators- Led agency’s marketing team to technical school students; expanded awareness and boosted future recruitment- Oversaw 6 employee relations programs while coordinating the Center’s monthly progress report to Air Force ISR Agency’s Executive Director

Led a team of 3 personnel providing cooperative all-source intelligence support and analysis for overseas personnel recovery (PR) operations.- Synchronized stakeholder efforts of multi-agency military and civilian intelligence partners with 21 personnel recovery coordination cells and 5 rescue groups for 24/7 Area of Responsibility coverage- Served as lead operator coordinating execution of 14 combat personnel recovery missions, overseeing the efforts of 32 units and 87 aircraft successfully returning 44 missing personnel to safe grounds- Designed reporting template for casualty evacuation cases; decreased processing time, reduced reporting errors 30%

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Ohio

Directed 4 Intelligence Analysts providing all-source analysis in support of United States European Division planners and operators at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center.- Chaired collaborative Country Force Assessment Team articulating foreign air force's organization, missions, and policy which formed the baseline assessment for future United States weapons system acquisition strategy- Built and fostered proactive intelligence-sharing relationships with executive leaders and national agency partners- Developed team strategy and directed analytic efforts in line with unit vision and customer requirements- Recognized as Regional Threats Analysis Squadron Company Grade Officer of the quarter, 3rd quarter, 2009

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Acacia Fraternity Senior Dean

Graduate Certificate, Bible Studies

Master'S Degree, Military Operational Art And Science/Studies

Master'S Degree, Strategic Intelligence-Analysis Concentration

Intelligence-Analysis and Collection Group Mentor