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Vandenberg Afb

Assist with the direction, development, and performance of multi-functional logistics management operations that include planning, coordinating and evaluating the logistics actions required to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) goals and mission. Identify the specific requirements for money, manpower, materiel, facilities, and services required to support the Program Manager’s (PM) cost, schedule and performance objectives. Coordinate and evaluate logistics support in consideration of the twelve Integrated Product Support (IPS) Elements (maintenance planning and management; manpower and personnel; supply support; support equipment; technical data; training and training support; computer resources support; facilities and infrastructure; packaging, handling, storage, and transportation; design interface; sustaining engineering and product support management). Research and develop Department of Defense (DoD) and MDA logistics directives and instructions. Correlate PM objectives with Program plans to assure that the required logistics support is provided at the right time and place. Coordinate with higher level specialists to jointly research and develop readiness and logistics plans, strategies, and procedures focusing on delivering a BMDS capability that is effective, and supportable to meet operational requirements.

Vandenberg Afb, Ca

Work as an effective team member to solve complex life cycle logistics problems. Apply sound judgment to analyze the development of life cycle logistics policies, plans, procedures, and documents. Identify and apply concepts, policies, and practices of logistics management as they apply to new and legacy systems during the sustainment phase of the life cycle. Use methods and tools to effectively mitigate risks, including planning for risk, assessing risk areas, and developing risk management options. Leverage knowledge of continuous process improvement and contract management.

Vandenberg Afb, Ca

Provide the readiness management expertise required to support the Ballistic Missile Defense System and each of the geographically dispersed programs within the Missile Defense Agency. Provide expertise to develop policies, plans, processes, procedures; implementation guidance; and interpret external agency regulations, policies, directives and other related documents. Ensure sufficient expertise is provided to support Readiness Executive tasks with external stakeholders.

Vandenberg Afb, Ca

Supervised and led organization’s quality assurance team. Achieved quality assurance operational objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic plans and reviews. Prepared and completed action plans. Implemented production, productivity, and quality. Identified and resolved problems. Determined system improvements and implemented change.

Vandenber Afb, Ca

Managed program with three distinct functions: dormitory management, deployment readiness, and administrative support. Structured manning for three units to assist in the augmentation of the security forces program to protect ninety-nine thousand acres of base property. Astutely enriched deployment personnel readiness.

Juba, South Sudan

Provided comprehensive early warning analysis of violent conflicts across South Sudan and formulated an early response. Instituted a groundbreaking twenty-four hour information watch and crisis hub, which provided critical information to mission leadership. Trained new personnel on section’s procedures, guaranteeing fast integration and continuity of a multi-national unit.

Vandenberg Afb, Ca

Conducted nuclear missile operations training and evaluations. Managed vault security, including the safeguarding of more than eighty packages of top secret and communication security material. Developed cutting-edge training to align with the latest mandated procedures and regulations.

Malmstrom Afb, Mt

Additional Titles: Nuclear Missile Combat Crew Commander (July 2007 – July 2008); Deputy Flight Commander (April 2006 – July 2006); Nuclear Missile Combat Crew Deputy Commander (March 2005 – April 2006)Managed twenty-six missile operators, numerous facility managers and chefs. Effectively directed fifteen missile crews and monitored one hundred and fifty nuclear missiles. Continuously advised more than thirty maintenance and security personnel through a $1.05 million missile guidance set replacement.

Malmstrom Afb, Mt

Additional Titles: Nuclear Missile Instructor Deputy Commander (July 2006 – July 2007)Demonstrated remarkable leadership and occupational knowledge of nuclear missile operations. Developed and programmed intricate training scenarios for missile operation simulators in preparation for nuclear readiness inspection.

Master'S Degree, Space Studies

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Communication, General

Activities and Societies: Air Force ROTC