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Springfield, Virginia, United States

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Washington, United States

Leads innovative research of Air Force talent management, advancing HR policy for Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force (AF) and Congress. Researches, creates, and leads management/development of data visualization tables to improve office productivity in various divisions of Air Force HR HQ. Tech consultant on key personnel policy issues; writes, briefs, and provides analytical insight to senior AF leaders. Assesses health and stress factors for 420 Career Fields and… Show more Leads innovative research of Air Force talent management, advancing HR policy for Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force (AF) and Congress. Researches, creates, and leads management/development of data visualization tables to improve office productivity in various divisions of Air Force HR HQ. Tech consultant on key personnel policy issues; writes, briefs, and provides analytical insight to senior AF leaders. Assesses health and stress factors for 420 Career Fields and quantifies policy effects on retention, manning, tempo and readiness. Show less

Washington, United States

Managed entire Force Support deployment portfolio for A1 enterprise and directed AETF functionalplanning/training requirements for MAJCOM/COCOM Functional Area Managers. As a strategic-level readiness planner, liaised with Air Staff and Joint Staff agencies to develop DAF policy to meet National Defense Strategy. Advised Department of the Air Force leaders, MAJCOM A1s and FOAs on A1 contingency capabilities in service of total force A1 personnel requirements and combat equipment.

Pentagon, Washington Dc

Oversaw Air Force HR officer career development training and assignments. Coordinated with the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserves to ensure all HR officer training is standardized and updated. Created a Data Analytics course for all Air Force HR officers to implement in the officer training facility.

Dover, Delaware Area

Managed a 35 person team ensuring deployment readiness for military members and overseeing financial and counseling support programs for their families. Coordinated with over six other Air Force agencies for military deployment functions to ensure military members were ready to deploy overseas.

Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter South Carolina

Implemented new Department of Defense civilian appraisal training program for all base civilians and their supervisors. Led two town halls to instruct over 400 personnel on the new program, briefed 15 base leaders on the plan to train the base personnel and created the training plan for 11 training classes; tracked completion of training for all base personnel and reported progress to higher headquarters. As Labor Relations Officer with the local Union, negotiated over 20 Air Force level… Show more Implemented new Department of Defense civilian appraisal training program for all base civilians and their supervisors. Led two town halls to instruct over 400 personnel on the new program, briefed 15 base leaders on the plan to train the base personnel and created the training plan for 11 training classes; tracked completion of training for all base personnel and reported progress to higher headquarters. As Labor Relations Officer with the local Union, negotiated over 20 Air Force level instruction updates/changes and coordinated over 50 work schedule changes for employees. Resolved over 10 Union-Employer disputes in less than 72 hours and coordinated the expedient processing of 3 grievances. Instituted training plan for first ever Shaw AFB Flight Commander course; developed schedule of events and guest speakers and training materials for course. Briefed base leaders on the implementation of the course and trained peers on course purpose and goals. Authored itineraries for two distinguished vistors’ immersions to the squadron; coordinated with over 10 agencies to schedule introduction briefings and transportation to squadron facilities via surrey. Created introductory slide presentation and squadron information binders for both visitors and ensured visits remained on time. Show less

Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter South Carolina

Oversaw 5 diverse sections of military and civilians which provide military and civilian HR support to over base customers. Shaw Air Force base lead for the Enlisted Evaluation System Roadshow; hosted four town halls with over base personnel/over military units in attendance to inform the populace on the upcoming evaluation system. Flawlessly executed the new Standard Close out Date evaluation implementation for all enlisted personnel. Led Shaw Air Force base through the implementation from the… Show more Oversaw 5 diverse sections of military and civilians which provide military and civilian HR support to over base customers. Shaw Air Force base lead for the Enlisted Evaluation System Roadshow; hosted four town halls with over base personnel/over military units in attendance to inform the populace on the upcoming evaluation system. Flawlessly executed the new Standard Close out Date evaluation implementation for all enlisted personnel. Led Shaw Air Force base through the implementation from the Evaluation Management online system to the virtual Personnel Center evaluation system; briefed base secretaries and unit program coordinators in addition to three base leaders on the functionality of the new system. Show less

Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter South Carolina

Tracked over evaluations, decorations, staffing packages for Mission Support squadrons for military and civilian members. Routed and completed over higher headquarter taskers ensuring key support functions/key information was routed up and down the chain of command. Base POC for the Air Force Common Output Level Standard Program; helped users and vetted metrics to base leadership ensuring Air Combat Command suspense was completed ahead of deadlines.

Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter South Carolina

Led a $120M fitness operation supporting base patrons annually, during this time I also oversaw a building maintenance/renovation contract renewal of $4M. Authored two Memorandums of Understanding between the Air Force and Army on Shaw AFB increasing Fitness Center and Dining Facility productivity through Army augmentees by 60%. Managed a 132-room lodging operation housing accumulating $1.6M in revenue, claiming #1 lodging operation in all of Air Combat Command.

Dyess Air Force Base, Abilene Texas

Led a 3 person team in the the assignment Air Expeditionary Force Indicators (AEFI) and identified personnel with unfilled deployment bands preventing numerous reclamas and establishing a process to fill bands under the allotted time for AF requirement. Created a deployer eligibility tracker for Unit Deployment Managers; this helped identify and process ineligibles and waivers cutting down eligibility processing time by 80%. Helped manage the processing of country clearances, passports and… Show more Led a 3 person team in the the assignment Air Expeditionary Force Indicators (AEFI) and identified personnel with unfilled deployment bands preventing numerous reclamas and establishing a process to fill bands under the allotted time for AF requirement. Created a deployer eligibility tracker for Unit Deployment Managers; this helped identify and process ineligibles and waivers cutting down eligibility processing time by 80%. Helped manage the processing of country clearances, passports and deployment orders resulting in receiving an 'Excellent' rating during the Combined Unit Inspection. Lastly, I initiated the accountability recall for military and civilians in support of a local Texas wildfire, ensuring 100% recall in 6 hours helping set a DoD record. Show less

Kandahar Airfield

Planned and executed Distinguished Visitor (DV) visits and Changes of Command ceremonies. Through both Protocol and Honor Guard support, provided aid to base units while building the base honor guard team. Managed the DV quarters ensuring beddown of personnel within an hours notice of a visit.

Dyess Air Force Base, Abilene Texas

Oversaw the execution of Permanent Change of Station orders and assignment amendments, ensuring 100% timely out-processing of all members from the base. I managed the base re-enlistments program ensuring packages were prepared/processed with a 99.4% accuracy rating, this resulted in the Dyess Military Personnel Section (MPS) to claim the #3 out of small MPS's in all of the Air Force. I was the base Company Grade Officer Council (CGOC) Secretary, planning a base obstacle course morale event for… Show more Oversaw the execution of Permanent Change of Station orders and assignment amendments, ensuring 100% timely out-processing of all members from the base. I managed the base re-enlistments program ensuring packages were prepared/processed with a 99.4% accuracy rating, this resulted in the Dyess Military Personnel Section (MPS) to claim the #3 out of small MPS's in all of the Air Force. I was the base Company Grade Officer Council (CGOC) Secretary, planning a base obstacle course morale event for over 50 personnel which resulted in me winning of the Company Grade Officer of the Quarter for the CGOC. Show less

Dyess Air Force Base, Abilene Texas

Led 15 Airmen managing 46 Force Management programs for base personnel, supporting 45 base, tenant and geographically separated unites. I streamlined base in-processing procedures by consolidating Right Start briefings leading to a one stop process for inbound personnel. I was a higher headquarters liaison for 2 major commands and 35 commanders leading to transactions enabling first class service for the Force Support squadron. During this time I directed Personnel Deployment Function lines for… Show more Led 15 Airmen managing 46 Force Management programs for base personnel, supporting 45 base, tenant and geographically separated unites. I streamlined base in-processing procedures by consolidating Right Start briefings leading to a one stop process for inbound personnel. I was a higher headquarters liaison for 2 major commands and 35 commanders leading to transactions enabling first class service for the Force Support squadron. During this time I directed Personnel Deployment Function lines for deploying members; this ensured records were error-free and resulted in claiming the title of #1 in Air Combat Command for fewest discrepancies. In the summer I planned and led the 2011 Dyess IRR Muster, assembling a processing line for Individual Ready Reserve members; this ensured 100% of local reservists duty status was updated in personnel accountability system. Lastly, I implemented and guided monthly Case Management System meetings with 2 other base agencies, resulting in a decrease in open case files by 50%. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

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Masters Degree In International Relations And Conflict Resolution, Specializing In International And Transnational Security Issues

Bachelors Degree In Asian Studies, Double Minor In Political Science And Japanese Studies

Activities and Societies: As a student at the Temple University, I became involved with the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Program.