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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Indianapolis, Indiana

• Leads the Application and Technology Learning team in execution and overall management of multiple training contracts for 15 different Oracle software products, IBM Cognos Analytics software, Galvanize Audit Control.
• Annually builds and manages schedule of 90+ technical classes--markets and administers classes to 1000+ students across 9 DFAS sites each fiscal year. -- Adjusts quantity and dates of various course offerings based on.
• Collaborates with team Program Officer (PO) to manage joint workload in order to maintain a good balance between PM/ PO duties.
• Due to COVID pandemic, quickly modified all training contracts to enable support of all-virtual delivery environments for all courses through duration of contracts. -- Thoroughly tested various virtual delivery.
• Periodically coordinates with vendors to update technical courses to newer software versions being used throughout DFAS.
• Consults with subject matter experts (SME) for current status and potential changes within the software user community to better determine the agency's training needs for the near future.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Led the Special Projects team within the DFAS Learning and Development Division in managing multiple programs/projects and tackling unique needs that fall outside the responsibility of the other teams within LDD.
• Coordinated with the Labor Employee Relations (LER) team to transition DFAS to a new performance appraisal system called Defense Performance Management and Appraisal Program (DPMAP). -- Orchestrated the instruction of.
• Partnered with Human Capital to create and implement solutions on time to achieve identified goals and objectives for annual projects as part of the People Priority agency strategic initiative.
• Managed the DFAS Coaching Program which provides colleague feedback and professional coaching services to new and potential supervisors. -- Authored new coaching contract requirements to align with FYs for cleaner.
• Managed 2 newly awarded Oracle training contracts as solutions for FY17/18 People Priority focus.
• Managed self-paced online and instructor-led training for all agency users of Galvanize ACL software.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Managed agency Coaching Program for supervisors—quickly learned the program requirements and assumed primary control within 2 months of starting new position—implemented multiple program improvements– Reduced the.
• Spearheaded the development of an online tutorial for employees' individual development plan– Conceived the vision, wrote the script, and guided the software development of the tutorial to ensure the final product.
• Created plan to adopt new performance appraisal system to be implemented agency-wide
• Led project team in creation of Knowledge Management system for our department
• Advised customers on the development of local training plans for their respective work area

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Resolved payment discrepancies to vendors & contractors--investigated erroneous or missing invoices, receiving reports for delivered goods, availability of allocated funds, and accuracy of partial & final payments
• Issued 600+ payments daily to VA Financial Services Center utilizing Financial Management System
• Reissued checks and EFT / ACH payments that were returned to Treasury Dept and cancelled -- Determined root cause for erroneous returns -- corrects account information -- contacts payees
• Performed cost transfers (expenditure corrections) between funding sources due to re-budgeting, shared expenses, or reallocation of expenditures
• Assisted with liquidation of returned funds through research of purchase order and payment number
• Processed payroll for 40+ transitional workers in support of unique vocational rehabilitation program

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Reviewed and approved qualified travel claims for patient transportation cost reimbursement for the Veterans Health Administration Beneficiary Travel (BT) program
• Determined BT eligibility & entitlements by reviewing disability ratings, income, and other factors
• Processed BT entitlements to patients awarded retroactive service-connected disability rating
• Resolved errors in travel pay disbursement--initiated check trace procedures, corrected electronic funds transfer by issuing letters of indemnity, and updated veteran direct deposit information
• Trained & provided continual support for 11 fellow Pathways interns on the BT voucher approval process
• Tackled issues through expert communication and deft utilization of various accounting and data systems to include the following: – Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA) suite –.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Initiated / built relationships with potential B2B customers--exhibitor at 5 aviation expositions
• Trained in new composites manufacturing as well as maintenance, repair, and overhaul process including CNC machining, quality control, CMM equipment, and aircraft radome transmissivity testing

Indianapolis, Indiana

• Led team of 3 multi-branch military aircraft maintainers as DoD liaison team between US Gov't & contractor for all V-22 engine manufacturing & support
• Established and maintained relations with Rolls-Royce Corp (RRC) Program Director, Customer Support, Repair & Overhaul, and Engineering on manufacturing, production, delivery, repair, and modifications--ensured all.
• Coordinated between RRC-Indy, Program Management Office at Patuxent River, Maryland, gov’t engineers at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, DCMA-Indianapolis Commander, and Administrative Contracting Officer to address.
• Monitored and reported quality engineering issues to gov’t technical and engineering representatives.

Afghanistan

• Led a team of 10 American Advisors in the process of training & mentoring a unit of 250+ Afghanistan Air Force (AAF) personnel to develop them into a professional, modern military organization. -- Supervised the.
• Directly mentored the Afghan Commander of Aircraft Maintenance and his 39 maintainers in professionalism of aircraft repair procedures and modern maintenance practices; ensured airworthiness of three (3) Mi-17.
• Managed technical training and equipment requirements for long-term self-sustainment of new AAF unit.
• Established and constructed offices, living quarters, and support systems for new Afghan AF base.
• Networked and partnered with engineers from US Army Corps of Engineers, US Air Force, and German military to design 4 critical site projects for development.
• Authored and secured funding for 7 contracts covering facility maintenance, construction, and vehicle purchases. -- Designed, contracted, and administered the installation of two pressurized water delivery & septic.

Tokyo, Japan

• Led team of 4 CORs in the performance of UH-1N & C-21/C-12 aircraft maintenance contracts in direct support of US Forces Japan Commander (3-star General) at Yokota Air Base.
• On-site gov’t liaison between contractor & customer acting on behalf of Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) who was physically located at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.
• Performed 600+ inspections of repairs, servicing operations, support functions, and documentation as well as periodic audits of contractor quality system, training plan and safety program.
• Analyzed quality data, metrics, & statistics to ensure contractor used acceptable quality control methods.
• Assessed contractor’s operating costs such as personnel overtime & special tool expenses--prevented exceeding negotiated contract amount.
• Mediated contractual disputes between customer & contractor—-avoided unofficial contract ratification.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

• Led team of 40 technicians in managing all flightline aircraft maintenance operations for nine (9) MH-53J helicopters in direct support of USAF helicopter aircrew training
• Assigned daily duties to each technician based on their respective skills and proficiency--supervised all work activities to ensure safe, quality maintenance support of helicopter fleet
• Prioritized maintenance work efforts to successfully accomplish daily flying schedule in direct support of aircrew training as well as to align with phase inspection schedule.
• Coordinated aircraft status, configuration, maintenance needs, and supply parts between subordinates, leadership, and the Maintenance Operations Center to ensure aircraft readiness

Albuquerque, New Mexico

• Led team of 4 Instructors/Curriculum Developers in managing 53 classroom-based and Computer-based Training courses within Curriculum Development Program--Lead classroom instructor
• Trained 970 students while teaching 2000+ hours of standup instruction during 3 years in classroom
• Authored, updated, and reviewed 21 instructor-led & 32 computer-based courses to support the operational environment and mission needs
• Certified Instructor-Trainer of the American Heart Association Basic Life Support curriculum

Albuquerque, New Mexico

• Led team of 18 technicians in managing all flightline aircraft maintenance operations for six (6) UH-1N helicopters in direct support of USAF helicopter aircrew training
• Assigned daily duties to each technician based on their respective skills and proficiency--supervised all work activities to ensure safe, quality maintenance support of helicopter fleet
• Prioritized maintenance work efforts to successfully accomplish daily flying schedule in direct support of aircrew training as well as to align with phase inspection schedule.
• Coordinated aircraft status, configuration, maintenance needs, and supply parts between subordinates, leadership, and the Maintenance Operations Center to ensure aircraft readiness

South Korea

• Ensured airworthiness and safety of six MH-53J helicopters as dedicated Quality Assurance Inspector
• Performed 105 repair and support inspections using various methods: in-progress, post-work, and spot inspections
• Discovered & corrected 18 critical aircraft inventory errors within fleet Weight and Balance Program

South Korea

MH-53J helicopters—major & minor repair, replacement, and/or rigging of airframe components, drivetrains and rotors, flight controls, engines, hydraulic, and fuel systems.

Andrews AFB, Maryland

• UH-1N helicopters—major & minor repair, replacement, and/or rigging of airframe components, drivetrains and rotors, flight controls, engines, hydraulic, and fuel systems.
• Performed in-depth inspections / maintenance assigned to Phase Dock--similar to A / B / C checks

Albuquerque, New Mexico

UH-1N and MH-60G helicopters—major & minor repair, replacement, and/or rigging of airframe components, drivetrains and rotors, flight controls, engines, hydraulic, and fuel systems.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Accounting

Associate Of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Aviation Maintenance Technology