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Honolulu, Hi, Us

Manage cross functional teams in support of the Defense Health Agency to migrate and upgrade SharePoint sites for Medical Treatment Facilities (MTFs) housed within locally or regionally hosted SharePoint environments into a more robust centralized platform. Engage with stakeholders, engineers, commercial solution providers in respect to platforms utilizing Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. Team leader for system migrations, cyber operations, Tier2 support, user training, and analysis for future Sitecore development. Our teams enable a global network of military and civilian health care professionals to provide care to 9.6 million service members, retirees and family members.- Lead teams migrating data from internal medical treatment facilities into a centralized platform as a pace of 2 per month.- Restructured the internal cyber operations team in order to increase efficiency and complete 2 ATOs (Authority to Operate).- Ensure the Tier 2 team has all of the resources needed to communicate outages, incidents, and scheduled maintenance.- Lead communications for both the Medical Treatment Facility and Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) stakeholders.- Team mindset allowed me to influence the movement of underutilized team members into new roles where their morale not only increased, but they have been lauded by customers for their exemplary engagement.

Hickory, Nc, Us

About WHKY:As the oldest independent, family-owned radio station in the United States, WHKY has a longstanding legacy of serving the Hickory community with trusted local and national news, community-focused programming, and regional sports coverage.Key Responsibilities:Co-manage operations and strategic direction for a station with deep community ties, fostering WHKY’s reputation as a reliable source of information and entertainment.Oversee content programming, including local news, community-based morning shows, and nationally syndicated news.Collaborate with regional sports teams to broadcast games, enhancing community engagement and WHKY’s presence as a local sports hub.Maintain WHKY’s independent, family-owned legacy, ensuring alignment with its historical mission and adapting to meet the evolving needs of our listeners.Achievements:Helped WHKY continue as a vital source of information, especially through local and national news crises, reinforcing our role as a trusted voice in Hickory.Expanded community engagement through morning shows and sports broadcasting, strengthening WHKY’s position in regional radio.

Robins Afb, Ga, Us

As the Director of Operations for the 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, I provide strategic oversight and operational management for all maintenance activities supporting the squadron’s fleet. I am responsible for ensuring the readiness, reliability, and performance of aircraft assets, coordinating with cross-functional teams to maintain mission capability, and overseeing complex maintenance operations under high-pressure conditions.Key Responsibilities:Direct all squadron maintenance operations, managing resources, personnel, and logistics to ensure aircraft are mission-ready and maintained according to Air Force standards.Oversee maintenance schedules, inspections, and repair activities for a diverse fleet, ensuring compliance with operational, safety, and regulatory requirements.Develop and implement maintenance plans to optimize aircraft availability, significantly improving the squadron's operational capability and responsiveness.Coordinate with other squadrons and command-level leadership to align maintenance operations with strategic mission goals, adjusting priorities to meet real-time operational demands.Lead a team of maintenance personnel, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and technical excellence; ensure ongoing training and professional development to maintain a highly skilled and resilient workforce.Achievements:Enhance aircraft mission readiness rates by implementing data-driven maintenance strategies and optimizing resource allocation.Play a key role in coordinating maintenance operations during deployment and contingency operations, ensuring seamless support under dynamic conditions.Recognized for exceptional leadership in managing maintenance efficiency, contributing to unit performance awards and operational accolades.

Robins Afb, Ga, Us

315th Maintenance Operations CommanderIn my role as Maintenance Operations Commander, I led the coordination and management of maintenance operations support for the flight and our Maintenance Group, ensuring mission readiness, strategic alignment, and operational effectiveness. I was responsible for overseeing all maintenance activities, directing teams, and implementing plans that enhanced operational efficiency, safety, and compliance across all maintenance divisions.Key Responsibilities:Commanded maintenance operations support for those managing personnel, equipment, and resources to ensure aircraft and mission assets were maintained at optimal readiness.Developed and enforced maintenance schedules, streamlined inspection processes, and implemented standardized procedures to maximize operational efficiency.Ensured compliance with Air Force maintenance standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements, reducing operational risks and enhancing fleet reliability.Collaborated with senior leadership and cross-functional units to align maintenance priorities with mission objectives, adapting plans to meet real-time demands and deployment requirements.Led, mentored, and motivated a diverse team of maintenance and personnel professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, technical skill, and continuous improvement.

Robins Afb, Ga, Us

Lead 178 reservists in all facets of aircraft maintenance for assets valued at $14B+. Deploy personnel and equipment in direct support of global contingency and humanitarian operations. Plan manpower authorization and personnel assignments to ensure mission requirements are met.

Robins Afb, Ga, Us

Lead 106 reservists in all facets of aircraft maintenance for assets valued at $14B+. Deploy personnel and equipment in direct support of global contingency and humanitarian operations. Plan manpower authorization and personnel assignments to ensure mission requirements are met.- Pivotal in the Afghanistan Humanitarian Evacuation in 2021 deploying assets equipment evacuating 122k people in two weeks- Chosen to lead a team of 96 members comprised of three commands and over twelve career fields during the first full spectrum readiness exercise, improving the overall deployment effectiveness of Joint Base Charleston by 93%.- Developed the Online Maintenance University bringing experts together to build training for maintenance leaders.- Increased effectiveness by serving with Public Affairs aligning communication between maintenance units and the wing.- Commissioned as #1 Selectee as an Air Force Reserve Officer through the Deserving Airman Commissioning panel.- 2019 Company Grade Officer of the Year for the 315th Airlift Wing.

Robins Afb, Ga, Us

Managed the Home Station Check (HSC), similar to phase inspections, for the Maintenance Squadron. This allowed for the repair of time critical maintenance of components and systems as well as the training of maintainers across multiple disciplines and skill levels.

Robins Afb, Ga, Us

Managed maintenance operations, production, and training of 43 personnel in three Air Force Specialty Codes. Matched manpower authorizations with personnel assignments to ensure training and mission requirements were met. Oversaw technical order compliance and accessories maintenance activities for 48 assigned C-17 aircraft, valued at $11B. Evaluated higher headquarters reports, quality assurance, and statistical data to identify and correct negative trends

Robins Afb, Ga, Us

Increased social medial presence for wing, which was voted the most robust in the Air Force Reserve Command, increasing web coverage of the mission. Supported critical training for aeromedical evacuation squadron increasing lifesaving capabilities.

Robins Afb, Ga, Us

Managed operations, maintenance management and production members to guarantee unit readiness/mission success. Oversaw compliance with technical data/management procedures to include maintenance/safety/security instructions. Coordinated with squadron/group/wing agencies to ensure management, training and production issues are resolved.

Robins Afb, Ga, Us

In-residence training required to become an Air Force Officer

Robins Afb, Ga, Us

Reston, Virginia, Us

Collaborate with stakeholders across the team as well as entities within the government to establish seamless communication with clients, vendors, management, and information technology staff during the creation and maintenance of requested IT systems. Assist with creation and control of features to ensure the systems effectively meet the organization’s quality standards. - Ensure the team is tied into operational and stakeholder requirements while deploying a new Learning Management System.- Engage with and develop quality control procedures to ensure that systems are efficient and operational.- Perform peer reviews of System Engineering documentation as well as that of other teams. - Volunteered to assist with the creation of Cyber Security and Data Migration Standard Operating Procedures. - Spoke at the Veterans Employee Resource Group on the benefits of hiring and supporting military reserve members.

Ladson, South Carolina, Us

Sr. IT Business and Cyber Security Manager leading the IT team consulting as a liaison between the IT and business departments at Mercedes-Benz Vans. Ensures the operation, standards and continuous improvement of the relevant IT systems, services and components in accordance to Mercedes-Benz standards. Information Security Officer Deputy (ISO Deputy) responsible for supporting Daimler security policy implementation and overall Mercedes-Benz Vans IT Security. Serves as a Business Consultant and manages internal customer demands, proactively and by request. Also tasked as the Information Security Architect for Automation requiring the creation of policies to ensure that the production shop floor environment is able to withstand cyber-attacks.As the Deputy Information Security Officer I was charged to enforce security policies. Responsible for supporting the Information Security Officer (ISO) in IT security governance. Develop and implement IT Security awareness initiatives including training. Responsible for leading implementation and continual enforcement of Mercedes-Benz security requirements such as Baseline Security, annual ISO Goals, and Vulnerability Management.

Ladson, South Carolina, Us

Develop and introduce methods, standards and tools as support for business departments. Proactively creates new concepts for IT solutions and the further development of existing IT solutions taking into account Daimler IT strategy and costs. Development of Logistics Supply Chain application processes merging both full production and reassembly of commercial vehicles. Account for and develop measures for long and short supply chain requirements to include Just in Time (JIT) and Just in Sequence (JIS) container management. Utilize RFID technology for container yard as well as for Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) within the manufacturing facility.

Ladson, South Carolina, Us

Provide support in ensuring high quality and high available system solutions taking into account the internal IT processes for demand, incident, request, and problem management.

Sacramento, California, Us

Design portal system providing mission essential data to Joint Base Charleston. Utilize project management skills developing multiple applications while maintaining existing infrastructure. - Proposed and designed the system that tracks 15,000 annual humanitarian relief and combat missions.- Convinced leadership at Langley AFB to use our Quality Assurance program for all of Air Mobility Command.- Encourage stakeholders for new application development to discuss ideas fostering collaborative design.- Provide monthly status reports for new application development, helpdesk metrics, and forensic resolution.

Controlled both local and domestic Information Technology contracts to include Germany, England, and six states. Technological expert as well as lead project manager for several multi-million dollar projects. - Worked with the South Carolina Port Authority to develop a fault tolerant server for secure entry to ports.- Executed successful IT infrastructure migration contracts in multiple countries without leaving the US. - Constructed a test-bed facility for new IT infrastructure to beta test before field deployment.- Coordinated installation & testing of DoD base entry system utilizing IT, VLAN, and fiber networks.

Designed portal system providing mission essential data to Joint Base Charleston. Utilize project management skills developing multiple applications while maintaining existing infrastructure.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Developed the Info-Fusion data portal utilized for scheduling data and personnel accountability. This enabled the tracking of aircraft missions, maintenance actions, and training requirements for military and civilian members stationed at Charleston Air Force Base.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Conducted troubleshooting and repair actions on components in order to return them to the supply chain. Repaired aircraft batteries, supporting a ready line where batteries were discharged, disassembled, rebuilt, charged, and then put on a ready line to ensure enough stock to meet mission requirements. Tasked to handle hazardous waste disposal as it pertained to the repair actions for the aircraft battery shop.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Oversaw maintenance and troubleshooting to support a squadron of F-117A Stealth Fighters. Conducted detailed operational checks and interpreted data flow wiring diagrams, and technical publications to determine corrective actions.- Homeland support of maintenance operations during post 9/11 missions.- Received the “Superior Performer” and “Top Performer” awards for efforts during wartime operations.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Attended technical training to become a proficient aircraft maintainer

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Attended US Air Force Basic Training

Doctorate Of Business Administration, Strategic Media And Digital Content

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Business

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Workforce Education And Development

Associate Of Applied Science - Aas, Aviation Maintenance Technology

Associate Of Arts - Aa, General Studies