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Moody Afb, Ga

In this recent role, I controlled and optimized the readiness and mobility of nearly 2K airmen, directing and delegating tasking operations to a team of 11 Unit Deployment Managers. I also maintained personnel medical readiness, coordinating health assessments for 147 airmen, and I collaborated with HQ to design and implement unit readiness processes. Finally, I guided and shaped Anti-Terrorism & OPSEC operations, orchestrating tactical and policy developments.~ Headed new-deployment training, securing a 91% training utilization rate.~ Successfully managed a $250K maintenance budget, controlling and issuing more than 3K units of equipment.~ Raised compliance rates, conducting reviews, updating records, and changing mobility folder processes to achieve a 25% compliance rate improvement over six months.~ Headed the completion of three major Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) tasks to ensure zero reporting issues.~ Captained major multi-unit, multi-base unit identification code (UIC) updates to avert overdue tasking and reporting.~ Restored ITEC e-Tool accounts and investigated equipment issues to retrieve $7K in missing items.~ Devised and implemented a dynamic mobility tracking system to reduce processing time by 68% and set new process benchmarks.~ Conducted a full analysis of 3K line items within mobility records, identifying and correcting errors to achieve a zero-findings inspection rate

Moody Afb, Ga

During this time I led a 223-person team with specialists across seven disciplines, conducting and coordinating maintenance and quality assessment programs and analyzing processes to identify and resolve issues. I also orchestrated and deployed maintenance support globally, facilitating HHQ-directed orders for deployment, exercise, and mission events.

Hurlburt Field, Fl

In this capacity, I provided key guidance and advisement to the Director of Logistics, designing strategic maintenance policies and operational plans in line with AFSOC mission and vision. I ensured the presentation of AFSOC standards and mission at multi-level, cross-functional leadership meetings and advocating for Major Command (MAJCOM) needs. I also headed the implementation and integration of command logistics policies across all global units, collaborating with senior leadership and major command to ensure optimal application. Lastly, I controlled and optimized sensor systems operations and maintenance, leading a 475-person technician team.~ Investigated critical radar systems issues, identifying a moisture leak causing fails to cut write-ups 30%.~ Achieved a 98% directorate excellence rating for the conduction of 90 assessments with zero overdues.~ Headed a lean event and low light level sensor depot closure to secure $1M in equipment cost savings.~ Executed a comprehensive COMSEC equipment accountability project, achieving zero discrepancies and earning recognition as the highest program success in group history. ~ Empowered the test flight of APQ-170 SLEP, securing enhanced future capabilities of the Talon II TF/TA. ~ Assessed and updated equipment standards, validating requirements and eliminating excess items to save more than $5.5K in equipment maintenance cost.~ Analyzed the in-use AC-130U sensor training course, uncovering and resolving more than 100 errors.~ Improved job efficiency by undertaking Capabilities Planning and Requirements Management training.~ Restructured the contractor aggregate service plan to save $25K in logistics costs.~ Orchestrated major on-site depot training initiatives, enhancing overall sensor repair capacity by more than 25% and reducing support contract costs by $32K.~ Managed comprehensive Company Shield IR testing suites to evaluate eight test points and establish a standard operational baseline.

Hurlburt Field, Fl

As an Integrated Avionics Systems, Communication, Navigation, and Mission Systems Craftsman, I oversaw and maintained highly sensitive, complex systems of $3.3B worth of aircraft equipment; I lead teams in the prioritization, planning, and execution of Multispectral Television (MTV), Infrared Detection Set (IDS), and Ultra High-Frequency radio (UHF) repair and troubleshooting. Additionally, I uncovered critical technical malfunctions and errors, conducting full-suite inspections, modifications, and improvements; leveraged robust subject matter expertise (SME) to devise and recommend strategic equipment and system updates to achieve enhanced operational capacity; trained and mentored high-impact maintenance and technological team.~ Headed a Data Integrity Team review, assessing 23K IMDS entries to uncover and resolve 2.5K errors; cut overall error rate by 8.3%.~ Empowered section achievement of 73 zero-defect quality assurance evaluations and empowered a 95% flight pass rate, as well as a 90% overall pass rate.~ Trained personnel in initial coolanol servicing to raise deployed productivity by more than 20%.~ Completed maintenance on 10 aircraft 45 days ahead of schedule with the coordination and leadership of a multi-agency TCTO support project.~ Directed and executed 250 maintenance events, raising 6 out of 11 key performance metrics through dynamic leadership and management.

Hurlburt Field, Fl

During my time as Weapons System Coordinator, I led the management and maintenance of up to 81 Special Operations Forces (SOF) assets with a combined value of up to $7.4B, coordinating and planning scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities to maintain readiness across equipment both at home and abroad. I liaised with headquarter agencies and senior leaders to develop strategic operations and maintenance plans and priorities in line with mission and equipment needs; defined contingency procedures to empower rapid emergency decision making; and utilize advanced systems to track equipment movement, supporting the development of priority maintenance strategizing.~ Designed strategic refueling procedures to significantly reduce availability downtime.~ Provided expert support for off-station maintenance of 225 parts, 17 support items, and 53 support tickets, supporting 200 missions.~ Trained three MOC team members to raise qualified manning by 100%; improved OCO readiness by undertaking a two-day computer-based training program.~ Revitalized stalled and delayed programs, planning strategic re-start activities and driving task schedules to ensure timely completion.~ Enhanced system data integrity through the dynamic improvement of the critical EMOC 3.1 system with real-time updates.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Information Technology

Applied Science; Avionics System Technology, Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician