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Lutz, Fl, Us

Member of "Project Transition USA" Group on LinkedIn ♦ Supporting Transitioning Military & VetsMember of "Project Transition USA" Group on LinkedIn ♦ Supporting Transitioning Military & VetsApr 2014 - Present · 8 yrs 2 mosApr 2014 - Present · 8 yrs 2 mosGreater Tampa Bay AreaGreater Tampa Bay AreaAs a Veteran, I understand making that transition can be difficult. As part of this group, I provide training and assist transitioning military personnel on their journey to find civilian jobs. My goal is to help a fellow Veteran make the right connection which to me can make all the difference in the world.Project Transition USA is an organization dedicated to helping transitioning military veterans & their families find meaningful and rewarding civilian careers. All members of our LinkedIN group work together to utilize the powerful networking & job search technology of LinkedIN in support of this goal.In addition to managing this group, Project Transition USA was the first to conduct a LinkedIN Job Search Workshop on a U.S. military base (MacDill Air Force Base, Home of U.S. Central Command -- Nov. 16, 2012). They have been conducting free monthly workshops on MacDill ever since, and plan to expand these trainings to every military base in the country.We invite you to show your support by participating in our group and hiring U.S. veterans at every opportunity!Join our group here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/Project-Transition-USA-4842096/aboutTo learn more about Project Transition USA, visit: www.ProjectTransitionUSA.org

Greater Tampa Bay Area

Hiring our Heroes Fellowship conducting Business Development and Research in emerging markets.

Macdill Afb, Florida

Directs and enables military operations and activities with allies and partners to increase regional security and stability in support of enduring U.S. interests. Executes a military campaign plan across the Central Region area of responsibility (Middle East & Israel) through the application of operations, activities, and investments in support of steady state, crisis, and contingency operations. U.S. Central Command activities mandate building strong relationships with regional leaders and maintaining access to shared facilities within the area of responsibility.Leads 71-member team comprised of joint military members, contractors, and DoD civilians in data management, information management, command and control interoperability with partner nations (Middle East & Israel), and command and control system operations and integration.Manages project teams and oversees operations of over $1 million worth of systems by creating and nurturing a strong team atmosphere both internal and external to the organization,.Drives command innovation and required change in data structuring and organization and agile framework processes for funding and implementing future data dependent capabilities and systems.Represents the U.S. Government as the Interoperability Board Chair on over 20 annual high level boards and meetings between the U.S. and foreign nations.

Tampa, Florida, United States

Direct advisor to the U.S. Central Command Operations Directorate Chief and senior leaders on all aspects of Air Force related issues and personnel management as it pertains to Airman’s careers. Career Councilor and mentor to over 300 Airmen to best enable career success in a matrix environment of foreign military and joint services.Key Results:◆ Advise and guide over 20 senior leaders and their support staffs on Service specific programs to include advice on officer and enlisted stratifications, adverse and disciplinary actions, promotion processes, assignment cycle actions, intermediate and senior leadership school nominations and actions, command nominations, instructor and special duty nominations, and special board processes and releases.◆ Provide career counseling, mentorship, and feedback to over 300 Airmen on career management and required actions.

Qatar

The Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) commands and controls the broad spectrum of what air power brings to the fight: Global Vigilance, Global Reach, and Global Power. The CAOC functions as the nerve center of the air campaign and provides command and control of airpower throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility; a 21 nation region stretching from Northeast Africa across the Middle East to Central and South Asia. Serving as the operational bridge that integrates and synchronizes strategic decisions to tactical-level execution, the CAOC is comprised of a vast array of people, programs and processes that execute day-to-day combined air and space operations and provides rapid reaction, positive control, coordination and deconfliction of weapons systems.As the Combat Plans Division Chief for the CAOC, I led a 52-member joint and coalition team in the planning and coordinating of combat missions and command and control of integrated air and missile defense of the Arabian Gulf. These missions included close air support and precision air strike; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; airlift; air refueling; aeromedical evaluation; air drop; and, countless other mission-critical operations.Key Results:◆ Directed planning, coordinating, deconflicting, and tasking of joint and coalition combat air operations to align with higher headquarter’s guidance and policies.◆ Collaborated with representatives from 42 diverse nations to create strategy and synchronize efforts for delivering high yield combat effects utilizing a variety of different types of aircraft and systems.◆ Innovated and overhauled archaic processes and programs to increase productivity and efficiency through more agile processes and programs.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Instructed and developed curriculum at this flagship institution for educating national security professionals involved in planning and execution of joint, multinational, and interagency operations. Developed and edited curricula pertaining to the foundations of joint operations planning to include U.S. Government policy and procedures, developing organizational command structures, logistics and contracting, interagency and coalition considerations, and disaster relief and humanitarian actions.Key Results:◆ Strengthened and broadened critical thinking skills for 160+ U.S. military, foreign military, and USG civilian students over a 2 year period.◆ Enhanced exercise scenarios to expand complexity and elements of chaos theory.◆ Leveraged efficiencies with Joint Forces Staff College schools and programs.◆ Conducted dialogue with stakeholders to continually define learning outcomes.◆ Updated curriculum continually to ensure content is current, relevant, and rigorous; 1st choice by Joint Forces Staff College senior leadership to become “Command & Control” Elective Lead. ◆ Promoted cross-cultural understanding and enhanced cultural awareness amongst faculty and student body.◆ Improved assessment and evaluation tools and techniques.◆ Course lead for Mobile Training Team, which conducted 2 month long travelling roadshow training in Florida to certify & qualify 18 students.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

The 965 Airborne Air Control Squadron is responsible for providing combat mission-ready aircrews for worldwide response to the Combat Air Force with airborne systems and personnel to support the E-3’s all-altitude “deep look” surveillance, early warning, control and airborne management roles in a variety of tactical, strategic and special mission forces.As the Commanding Officer, I commanded an operational E-3 AWACS squadron consisting of 300+ personnel and five E-3 aircraft valued at $1.6 billion. Established and executed policies for administration, operations and training supporting combatant commander tasks globally. Responsible for unit aircrew readiness through a 2,200 annual flying hour program valued at $31.5 million and a budget of $115K. Maintained combat mission-ready status for immediate worldwide deployment as an E-3 Mission Crew Commander.Key Results:◆ Led $31 million squadron flying program, with best training event completion rate seen over previous 10 years.◆ Led 552 Air Control Wing effort for E-3G tactics development & evaluation; developed roadmap for U.S. Air Force’s transition to updated avionics suite in AWACS fleet.◆ Developed squadron mentoring program which conducted weekly training sessions over a broad range of subjects for 300+ squadron members.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

The mission of the 552 Air Control Wing is to train, develop, and employ combat-ready Airmen and weapons systems to deliver decisive Command of the Air supporting America’s national security priorities.As the Director Of Staff, I assisted the Wing Commander in overseeing 4,000-person Wing operating and sustaining a fleet of 27 E-3 aircraft and two control and reporting centers, worth $9.4 billion. I led a Wing Staff of 96 airmen on fulfilling the Wing Commander’s vision, strategic plan, and policies for the Wing. Developed strategic objectives and facilitated the Wing’s Battle Staff’s management and execution.Key Results:◆ Led Wing’s unfunded requirements & augmentation plans. $6 million facility funds and 4,800 additional man-days secured from higher headquarters.◆ Led 96 person staff during period of reduced resources. Cultivated a healthy command climate while maximizing man-hours.◆ Captured Wing Commander’s vision to streamline Wing processes; maximized task management while saving 500+ leadership hours per month.◆ Engaged with higher headquarters staff to fix faulty seats issue on E-3 aircraft. Led to $4.6 million in funds approved to address the issue, and likely prevented future mishaps due to the seats.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

The 552nd Training Squadron conducts academic training and manages the flow of more than 500 permanent-party and temporarily assigned students annually. The instructor cadre assigned to the squadron also create and edit training syllabi, task lists, and training objectives for 17 training courses.As the Director Of Operations, I was directly responsible for $29.9 million E-3 initial qualification and instructor upgrade training pipeline for over 600 students. I oversaw daily integration and instructional performance of 44 U.S. Air Force instructor cadre, as well as 92 civilian contractor instructors.Key Results:◆ Expertly managed Air Combat Command’s (ACC) largest primary flight training (PFT) program; responsible for $61 million in assets/600 student pipeline.◆ Executed overhaul of ACC PFT syllabi; identified limitations, capitalized on ground training; reduced flight hour training requirements by 1,100 events.◆ Maintained combat mission-ready status for immediate worldwide deployment as an E-3 Mission Crew Commander.

Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Led 7-10 Fitness classes per week to include: Spinning, TRX, Kettlebells & HIIT. Volunteered over 100 hours to instruct multiple disciplines to include kickboxing & MMA to raise military families’ fitness awareness.

Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

U.S. European Command executes a full range of multi-domain operations in coordination with Allies and partners to support NATO, deter Russia, assist in the defense of Israel, enable global operations, and counter trans-national threats in order to defend the Homeland forward and fortify Euro-Atlantic security. Should deterrence fail, U.S. European Command is prepared to fight alongside Allies and partners to prevail in any conflict. The Strategic Plan Directorate develops strategic guidance, plans military campaigns and operations, and conducts security cooperation activities within the area of responsibility to deter and defeat trans-national threats and enable environments conducive to good governance and development.As the European & NATO Contingency Plans Officer and Branch Chief, led 5-member team which oversaw planning efforts for all U.S. military inputs to European & NATO contingency plans. Adjudicated Office of Secretary of Defense & U.S. National Security Strategy guidance into Global Combatant Command plans. Developed planning products and briefed Combatant Commander on key plans aspects. Conducted bi-lateral planning with key regional allies and led planning to enhance regional security.Key Results:◆ Strategic thinker, NATO expert. Key planner for Kosovo, Turkey, and Baltics efforts. Assisted Azerbaijan in developing planning process.◆ Helped shape U.S. Government stance on European treaties. Created National Security Council-level brief of U.S. plans with European Command basing/staging options.◆ Revised/developed 3 Support-to-NATO Contingency Plans.◆ Shaped NATO capability assignments; inputs generated US/Allies strategic level discussions in Defense Ministerial Conference.◆ U.S. European Command winner for International Affairs Excellence Award.

Master'S Degree, Military Strategic Studies, General

U.S. Foreign Disaster Experience Course Certificate, Joint Humanitarian Operations Course

USAID’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance provides extensive training to DoD staff through their Joint Humanitarian Operations.

Homeland Security Planner'S Course Certificate, Homeland Security And Homeland Defense

Homeland Security Planner’s Course is a 40-hour certification course designed to educate military (O4 and O5 mid-grade officers).

Nato Comprehensive Operations Planning Course Certificate, Military Joint Operations Planning And Strategy

NATO Comprehensive Operations Planning Course is a 2-week certification course instructing students in NATO's operations planning process.

Military Operational Art And Science/Studies

The United States Army Command and General Staff College educates and develops leaders for full spectrum joint, interagency.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Fine Arts And Spanish

Master'S Degree, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General