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Randolph AFB, TX, US

• Headed the safety program at Scott Air Force Base, overseeing initiatives for 6 major divisions, 23 associated units, and a community of 49,000.
• Provided expert risk consultation and training on Department of Defense guidelines to top-level management. Developed risk mitigation program to eliminate a 4-year training and audit backlog.
• Sr Project Manager for large scale small arms acquisition, procuring 3 million units for rapid deployment, which improved combat readiness by 20% across 12 bases.
• Developed risk mitigation and management strategies for the 2023 Scott Air Force Base air show; directed emergency evacuation during severe weather events, resulting in zero mishaps and safety of 70,000 civilians and.
• Directed a cross-functional safety team through 2 major military exercises, proactively identifying and mitigating 40 high-risk areas, achieving zero flight, occupational, or explosive mishaps, ensuring safety.
• Acted as the Military & Veteran Transition Lead for the Project Management Institute (PMI) St. Louis Chapter, organizing 10 events and facilitating project management certifications for 15 individuals.

Randolph AFB, TX, US

• Guided a team of 185 Logistics and Operations professionals across multiple global commands. Key in strategic planning, supervision, training, and safekeeping of high-value assets and materials valued at $92 million.
• Boosted personnel efficiency by 6% by identifying and correcting 23 staffing discrepancies, leading to the strategic hiring of 11 team members across six locations, which enhanced operational effectiveness and team.
• Pioneered a logistics framework that reduced operational costs by 15%, saving $13M by optimizing anti-air capabilities and streamlining resource allocation through strategic partnerships with the US Army and National.
• Resolved $200 million transportation budget shortfall. Drove 40% reduction in transportation expenses, streamlining operational processes by implementing tiered prioritization methodology.
• Directed 150 special logistics requests to address the urgent need for COVID-19 pandemic relief, successfully expediting the delivery of 970,000 test kits to Italy, directly supporting Global health crisis response.

Randolph AFB, TX, US

• Steered 25 deployments, including 3 without prior notice, coordinated scheduling for 125 courses for 22 team members, and facilitated collaboration across 16 agencies—successfully addressed three critical staffing and.
• Led a major construction project with a budget of $1.5 million under NATO, focusing on facility expansion to enhance storage and handling capacities for up to 515,000 pounds of materials.
• Oversaw the Installation Resiliency Program; managed a team of 12, facilitated 16 sessions and directly engaged and provided critical mental health and well-being support to over 340 personnel.
• Organized 3 mobility exercises and 39 deployment units; inspected 200+ documents and 2.4 tons of equipment for 36 personnel, boosting Wing's deployment readiness by 15% with zero Inspector General findings.

Randolph AFB, TX, US

• Had strategic oversight over 114 facilities, adeptly managing assets under NATO and joint forces with a value of $357 million. Improved asset utilization by 25% through strategic planning to optimize resource.
• Managed the disposal and redistribution project for 193,000, leading a team of 25. This operation set a new benchmark in efficiency within Europe, saving $60,000 in transportation costs through optimized inter-modal.
• Engineered and executed a comprehensive munitions reorganization project, reclaiming and optimizing 55,000 square feet of storage space across 21 buildings, resulting in a 30% increase in storage efficiency.
• Supervised a team of 61 in orchestrating the complex logistics of receiving 91 containers via air, rail, and sea, handling assets worth $30 million and marking the largest scale operation of its kind in Europe since.

Randolph AFB, TX, US

• Conducted investigative services for USAF in Europe, safeguarding 57,000 U.S. personnel by recruiting/managing informants, developing actionable intelligence, collecting evidence, and providing expert testimony in.
• Led an entitlement fraud investigation, identifying and collaborating with Homeland Security Investigations on potential immigration fraud aspects. This coordination directly resulted in the recovery of $36,000.
• Streamlined the subpoena process for the Department of Defense Inspector General, achieving a 75% reduction in required paperwork. Implemented and shared innovative procedures, significantly speeding up the collection.

Randolph AFB, TX, US

• Directed a team of 27 technicians, orchestrating the inspection and maintenance of 158 tactical and training missiles across a 51 F-16 aircraft fleet valued at $51 million. Achieved optimal operational readiness and.
• Pioneered a crucial technical order (T.O.) change in the Air Force, enabling local maintenance on 88 missiles as opposed to depot-level repairs, resulting in substantial cost savings of $1.4 million in shipping expenses.
• Led the precision retrofit of 278 guided bomb fins, achieving a component upgrade that minimized resource usage and reduced assembly time by 9 minutes per weapon, significantly lowering production costs and optimizing.
• Directed an 8-member team in a specialized inspection of 736 fuses, orchestrating meticulous part replacements and verifications of serviceability, which salvaged munitions valued at $596K and upheld stringent quality.
• Managed a $91K equipment account, leading the identification and redistribution of four excess pieces, which streamlined operations and achieved a significant 30-man-hour annual reduction in labor costs.
• Developed and improved the training curriculum for munitions handling for 136 students, significantly enhancing their operational preparedness and skills, reflecting a commitment to training excellence and workforce.

Randolph AFB, TX, US

Munitions Support Crew Chief | Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota | Mar 2009 – Mar 2011 Precision Maintenance Crew Member | Livorno City, Italy | Mar 2007 – Mar 2009Conventional Maintenance Crew Member | Minot Air Force Base, ND | Oct 2004 – Mar 2007