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O'Fallon, Il

• Analyze user needs to determine functional and cross-functional requirements for Global Decision Support System (GDSS), Air Carrier Analysis Support System (ACAS), Aviation Operational Risk Management (AvORM), and Dynamic Mission Replanning (DMR) applications• Performs GDSS subject matter expertise (SME) collaboration with Automated Testers in TestComplete Automation to verify and alleviate delays/deficiencies with testing documentation and software delivery• Facilitates customer testing events for HQ AMC/A3CS and users to gather feedback, solutions, and potential software modifications prior to government fielding recommendation• Coordinates cross-functional telecommunications to expedite software discrepancy resolution, defect identification, and program status updates

O Fallon, Il

• Analyze user needs to determine functional and cross-functional requirements for Global Decision Support System (GDSS), Air Carrier Analysis Support System (ACAS), Aviation Operational Risk Management (AvORM), and Dynamic Mission Replanning (DMR) applications• Performs Collaborative Testing (ColT) for GDSS Aircraft Management & Sequence of Events Timelines to verify developer requirements and alleviate delays/deficiencies with testing documentation and software delivery• Facilitates customer testing events for HQ AMC/A3CS and users to gather feedback, solutions, and potential software modifications prior to government fielding recommendation• Coordinates cross-functional telecommunications to expedite software discrepancy resolution, defect identification, and program status updates during program testing events

O’Fallon, Il

• Analyze user needs to determine functional and cross-functional requirements for government support, analysis, risk management, and planning applications.• Performs collaborative testing to verify developer requirements and alleviate delays/deficiencies with testing documentation and software delivery• Drafts reports for performance details, defect resolutions, and fielding recommendations for government disposition • Prepares test procedures for applications and business specifications• Facilitates events for users to gather feedback, solutions, and potential software modifications prior to government fielding recommendation• Coordinates cross-functional telecommunications to expedite software discrepancy resolution, defect identification, and program status updates

Scott Air Force Base, Il

- Responsible for the directing of worldwide strategic channel airlift operations for passenger and cargo movement and in the Defense Transportation System.- Develop route structures, schedules airlift missions, and provide oversight of channel system performance.- Work hand-in-hand with Air Mobility Command (AMC) aerial ports and en route locations, as well as mobility management, command and control, current operations and global readiness functions to meet the sustainment movement requirements of AMC customers.- Provide focused, responsive air transportation planning and management for all mission essential aircraft maintenance shipments, national interest and humanitarian effort shipments, and movement of human remains and fallen heroes within the Department Transportation System.

- Support Joint Chief of Staff (JCS) and Pacific Air Force (PACAF) exercises, emergency rapid response, humanitarian aid and disaster relief efforts, bare base setup, and reception of force operations. - Facilitate Headquarters of Pacific Air Force (HQ PACAF) aerial delivery operations, methods, and training for two military aircraft types and aircrew personnel.- Oversee and execute unilateral airdrop and recovery operations and training for Department of Defense agencies and multinational armed forces units. - Manage on-the-job-training, formal training, supply requisitions, budgeting requirements, and served as technical advisor and subject matter expert in evaluations and compliance inspections.

- Support the Department of Defense’s capability to move passengers and air cargo worldwide.- Plan, manage, coordinate, and control localized and remote air transportation activities.- Determine and justify personnel, equipment, and facilities required to accomplish air transportation functions.- Supplement policies, direct personnel, and establish procedures to process, load, document, and report passengers and cargo transported by air, including paratroops and cargo moved usingaerial delivery methods. - Inspect airlift activities for compliance and recommends corrective action.- Conduct personnel and equipment management surveys, and provides technical assistance as required. - Enforce safety, quality control, and security measures.

- Perform and manage warehousing and aircraft servicing activities. - Plan, schedule, and process eligible passengers and cargo according to travel rules and regulations.- Load and unload passengers, cargo, and baggage moved on military and commercial-contract aircraft. - Prepare and maintain production/historical records, reports, and metrics.- Perform aircraft cleaning services and delivers meals and comfort item supplies to aircraft.- Operate and maintain forklifts, material handling, and aircraft loading equipment.- Utilize various computer systems to provide in-transit visibility over passenger and cargo movement operations.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Sociology

Summa Cum Laude

Sociology

Human Development And Family Studies, General

Attended for pursuit of personal academic goal

Associate’S Degree, Transportation/Mobility Management

Education record

Attended to acquire credits toward Community College of the Air Force Associates degree

Criminal Justice And Corrections

Attended to accomplish General Education credit requirements

High School