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Hampton Roads, Virginia Metropolitan Area

As the Program Manager for the DoD's only dedicated Combat Search and Rescue exercise, Red Flag - Rescue (RF-R), I handle a multi-million dollar budget, ensuring U.S. Air Force, Sister-Service, International and Interagency partners face the most realistic, integrated Personnel Recovery problem sets possible in the exercise environment.

Ft. Eustis, Newport News, VA

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Product Owner/Functional Subject Matter Expert for the Phase I Army Training Information System (ATIS) prototype. Developed innovative solutions and process improvements for U.S. Army’s Training Development Capability, eliminating inefficiencies and redundancies in the creation of Army training and education curricula. Teamed with developers to design an.

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Pilot-in-Command of a four-person crew for manned intelligence/surveillance/ reconnaissance (ISR) missions in an overseas operational environment. This position required leadership and collaboration, on-the-spot decision making, creative problem solving, and clear thinking under pressure. As site Aviation Safety Manager, led the flight and ground safety.

Suffolk, Virginia

• My Job- Led Joint Staff, J7, Joint and Coalition Operational Analysis (JCOA) study teams in senior leader-sponsored analysis of best practices and lessons learned for US joint/combined operations through.
• Personnel Recovery (PR) subject matter expert for analysis of U.S. and coalition efforts to counter the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). Identified issues and their potential impact on operations. Work used.
• Hand-picked to take over as lead analyst for four-star general-directed, multi-phase study on engagement in Central America. Leveraged diversity and provided strategic vision to meet Combatant Commander’s (CEO) intent.
• Lead analyst on multi-departmental team for Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed “Decade of War” study; provided Secretary of Defense and Chairman lessons from the last decade of military operations which are now.
• Featured speaker for the “Decade of War” presentation; delivered to joint academic and international audiences, raising awareness of the need for analysis in lesson collection

Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, AL

• My Job- Led 125+ field-grade officers, international students, and civilians selected to attend the Air Command and Staff College in-residence course and destined for senior positions.- Oversaw participation in all.
• Organized and motivated over 75 international officers from 68+ different countries, acting as liaison between them and senior US leadership; with adroit political savvy, built consensus and preserved individual honor.
• Planned and led annual International Culture day, coordinating the efforts of all international officers and their families to present their nation to thousands of local citizens through multi-media displays, including.
• Academic Instructor for the Air Force’s accredited in-residence master’s degree program, preparing field-grade officers and DoD civilians through seminar-based instruction to develop, employ and command air, space and.

Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, AL

• My Job- Prepared field-grade officers and DoD civilians through seminar-based instruction to develop, employ and command air, space and cyberspace forces - Developed curriculum, presented lectures, led seminar.
• Deftly led major inspection preparation team for joint academic institution; identified shortfalls in emerging executive operating instructions and policy, and provided actionable solutions – successful inspection.
• Chaired the Chief of Staff of the Air Force’s Embassy Immersion Program; $1.5M effort, strategically placing seven Air Force officers in select embassies for five weeks of interagency immersion to increase readiness.
• Academic Instructor for the Air Force’s accredited in-residence master’s degree program, preparing field-grade officers and DoD civilians through seminar-based instruction to develop, employ and command air, space and.
• Developed master’s level curriculum for International Relations and Military Strategy courses, tailoring lesson plans to provide students with the tools to better understand events in an international context and air.

Eglin Air Force Base, Fort Walton Beach, FL

• My Job- Developed and standardized operational procedures for mission execution- Evaluated crewmembers on worldwide missions employing many procedures- Provided direct leadership to a five-person office and all.
• Selected as chief pilot to develop operational procedures, evaluate pilots, and oversee evaluation of all crewmembers for mission preparedness and execution; achieved and maintained 100% qualification, readiness, and.
• Chief Investigating Officer for Class A aircraft mishap; gathered and analyzed data and information from numerous sources; determined the chain of events and key factors leading to the mishap; and provided critical.
• Developed and coordinated plans for multiple operational and exercise events
• Instructor and Evaluator Pilot – ensured standardization and qualification of all pilots in aircraft and mission areas, providing 100% mission-ready aircrews for all tasked missions
• Managed $15M training program for over 60 aircrew, including $3M simulator contract. Revised tracking system for all training events which ensured 100% compliance with executive directives; lauded as the best system in.

Hurlburt Field, Mary Esther, FL

• My Job- Managed and implemented the Wing Commander's Flight Safety Program for the largest, most complex special operations wing the Air Force- Interfaced with counterparts at Joint Special Operations Command; Air.
• Managed and implemented the Wing Commander's Flight Safety Program for a wing of six unique airframes, interfacing with several major commands, the Air Force Safety Center, and personnel from 26 squadrons; implemented.
• Overhauled Wing’s Bird Strike Monitoring and Reporting program to simplify and increase reporting, collection, tracking and deterrence; new program resulted in increased awareness, more accurate data, and a 32% drop in.
• Instructor Pilot – ensured standardization and qualification of all pilots in aircraft and mission areas, providing 100% mission-ready aircrews for special operations missions

Eglin Air Force Base, Ft Walton Beach, FL

• My Job- Planned, organized, and directed executive functions for the squadron commander and 150 squadron personnel- Represented the squadron commander to higher headquarters- Reviewed and edited all performance.
• Trusted Executive Assistant for 64-person unit, directly supporting the Commander and providing administrative oversight of squadron personnel programs; overcame backlog of yearly evaluations and awards by resurrecting.
• Instructor Pilot – ensured standardization and qualification of all pilots in aircraft and mission areas, providing 100% mission-ready aircrews for special operations missions

RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom

• My Job- Commanded eight highly-specialized crewmembers in special operations and combat search and rescue missions- Planned and executed night-vision-aided low-level sorties, performing a variety of missions, from.
• Planned, developed and implemented unit multi-media Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) training program to prepare for major inspection; delivery ranged from written evaluation to live exercise –.

Pope Air Force Base, Fayetteville, NC

- Flew airdrop and airland missions world-wide for tactical airborne operations, aeromedical evacuations, and logistics operations- Qualified in specialized Adverse Weather Aerial Delivery System to airdrop cargo in nearly all weather conditions- Participated in joint and international exercises- Maintained no-notice, world-wide mobility and combat-ready.

Reese Air Force Base, Lubbock, Texas

- Completed a rigorous 52-week course of over 81 flying hours in the T-37 trainer; 109 hours in the T-38 trainer; 45 hours in simulators- Compiled over 250 hours of academic instruction covering instrument and navigation procedures; weather; aircraft systems; aerodynamics; mishap prevention; and aerospace physiology

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Military Operational Art And Science/Studies

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Economics

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