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Responsible for the safe and efficient operations of company aircraft encompassing all aspects of aviation and service to the corporate client.

Alexandria, Virginia

ESGR helps National Guard and Reserve Service members simultaneously maintain viable civilian and military careers for the duration of their military service. That is accomplished by educating Service members and employers, recognizing supportive employers, mediating and assisting with career readiness and employment.

Hawaiian Islands

Synthesized operations, administration, training, maintenance, and safety of a Hawaii based Navy Executive Transport Gulfstream aviation unit; liaison and reported directly to Senior Military Official Leadership, Congressional Delegations, Prominent Government Officials and staff. Improved interoperability of separate squadrons by innovative cross-organizational training of flight crews, adding dramatic increases in organizational flexibility with minimal additional training costs. Coached… Show more Synthesized operations, administration, training, maintenance, and safety of a Hawaii based Navy Executive Transport Gulfstream aviation unit; liaison and reported directly to Senior Military Official Leadership, Congressional Delegations, Prominent Government Officials and staff. Improved interoperability of separate squadrons by innovative cross-organizational training of flight crews, adding dramatic increases in organizational flexibility with minimal additional training costs. Coached and directed a cross-functional team of over 30 individuals located across the US in the prototype design, build and testing of an innovative airborne voice and data communication IT suite, improving connectivity and bandwidth by more than 50%. Directed complex Navy personnel and aircraft global dispatch functions resulting in seamless worldwide logistics and operations support, overseeing simultaneous projects with various stakeholders and clients. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Responsible for more than 60 Reserve Component Flag (Admirals) Officers, including oversight and administration of all Navy related travel, promotion, pay, benefits, training and readiness requirements, including producing a detailed five year strategic Human Resource staffing plan with budget responsibilities in excess of $5.8M, enabling 10,000+ executive leadership man days annually. Solved complex pay and travel problems and ensured Navy senior leadership staffing was appropriately… Show more Responsible for more than 60 Reserve Component Flag (Admirals) Officers, including oversight and administration of all Navy related travel, promotion, pay, benefits, training and readiness requirements, including producing a detailed five year strategic Human Resource staffing plan with budget responsibilities in excess of $5.8M, enabling 10,000+ executive leadership man days annually. Solved complex pay and travel problems and ensured Navy senior leadership staffing was appropriately maintained and supported worldwide. Regularly made recommendations to senior level leaders for placement of Flag Officers based on their abilities, skills, experience, demeanor and personality. Subject matter expert and center of gravity on all areas of Flag Officers careers and was a key reference to explain and assist in promotions and to grant qualifications/certifications. Counseled senior leaders on the capabilities of the individuals under my administrative control and provided recommendations, feedback and constructive analysis of their abilities and skills. Show less

Coronado, Ca

As Operations Director of a large Navy Logistics Aviation Squadron (225+ military) with over $200M in aircraft assets, organized and staffed complex Navy personnel and aircraft global dispatch functions and missions, resulting in seamless worldwide air logistics and operations support, running multiple simultaneous projects and effectively communicating with numerous stakeholders. As Operations Director, responsible for proper training of over 20 pilots and 30 aircrew personnel, along with… Show more As Operations Director of a large Navy Logistics Aviation Squadron (225+ military) with over $200M in aircraft assets, organized and staffed complex Navy personnel and aircraft global dispatch functions and missions, resulting in seamless worldwide air logistics and operations support, running multiple simultaneous projects and effectively communicating with numerous stakeholders. As Operations Director, responsible for proper training of over 20 pilots and 30 aircrew personnel, along with proper scheduling and planning to support military support missions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year. Created new tracking methodologies and strategies to ensure proper utilization of qualified aircrew; coordinated and collaborated the transformation of a the squadron from an aging fleet of DC-9 aircraft to a modernized fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft, including pilot flight training, contracting, qualification standardization, flight safety, operations improvement, scheduling, Standard Operating Procedures re-write, maintenance practices overhaul and aircrew flight training while ensuring a robust safety culture. As Maintenance Director, responsible for 180 personnel within the Maintenance Department, accountable to the health, safety and well being of the department, including families, work-life balance, and career mentor-ship. Show less

Ba, Communication (Business Management)

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