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Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Team member and one of FedEx Express’ 5000+ skilled aviators. Serving as Second-in-Command, flying a Boeing 767-300 freighter aircraft. Connecting people with goods, services, ideas and technologies creates opportunities that fuel innovation, energize businesses and lift communities to higher standards of living.

Travis AFB, California

Administered pilot flight examinations. Provided flight and ground instruction to initial qualification, requalification, and upgrade pilots. Supervised 75 pilots, resolve personnel and scheduling conflicts, and ensure pilot professional development as aviators and USAF officers.

Travis AFB, California

Chief Instructor Pilot and Commander (CEO) leading a team of 24 aircrew instructors and support personnel who specialize in teaching students to fly the KC-10A. I instructed and evaluated initial qualification, requalification, and upgrade student performance. Additionally, I monitored and ensured contract compliance for flight programs.

Travis AFB, California

Provided flight and ground training instruction to initial qualification, requalification, and upgrade pilots. Travis Air Force Base's Senior Safety Officer responsible for aviation, occupational, and weapons safety programs for 26,000 personnel, 58 military aircraft, and 2 tenant organizations. Supervised the professional development of 12 military and 4.

380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Deployed Location In Southwest Asia

Provided instruction to aircrew for real-world contingency and combat operations. 380th Air Expeditionary Wing's Senior Safety Officer for United States Air Force Central Command's second largest safety team and the United States' Air Force Safety representative to the United Arab Emirates. Responsible for aviation, occupational (OSHA), and weapons safety.

Travis AFB, California

Administered pilot flight examinations. Provided flight and ground training instruction to initial qualification, requalification, and upgrade pilots. Supervised and directed the squadron's day-to-day flight operations. Managed aircrew deployment, and training for 144 assigned personnel. Ensured unit readiness and coordination of higher headquarters.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Provided flight and ground instruction to T-53A student pilots. Commander and officer role model for 100 United States Air Force officer candidates. Planned, directed and implemented policies and programs necessary to maintain good order and discipline, unit morale, health and welfare, and military training.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Full-time graduate student attending the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, as a part of the United States Air Force's Air Officer Commanding program. Graduate studies focused on counseling and military leadership studies. Program culminated with the conferring of a Master of Arts in Counseling and Leadership. This program served as a precursor to.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Developed Department of Defense strategic budgeting options for Headquarters Air Force senior leaders. Managed a $35.8 billion-dollar tanker aircraft portfolio. Directed force structure, fiscal year budget programming, and flying hour program for 458 air refueling tankers and 193 operations support aircraft. Developed and advised Air Force senior leaders.

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst NJ

Administered pilot flight examinations. Provided flight and ground training instruction to initial qualification, requalification, and upgrade pilots. Advised the Commander and Vice Commander, 305th Air Mobility Wing, of all matters relating to executive programs. Managed executive programs that supported 2,300 base assigned personnel and $6.

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst NJ

Administered pilot flight examinations. Provided flight and ground training instruction to initial qualification, requalification, and upgrade pilots. Evaluated combat readiness, training effectiveness, and standardized flight procedures for 395 aircrew. Provided quality control feedback to the Commander, 305th Operations Group. Analyzed flight evaluation.

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

Administered pilot flight examinations. Provided flight and ground training instruction to initial qualification, requalification, and upgrade pilots. Evaluated combat readiness, training effectiveness, and standardized flight procedures for 144 aircrew. Provided quality control feedback to the Commander, 2nd Air Refueling Squadron. Analyzed flight.

Travis Air Force Base

Provided flight and ground training instruction to initial qualification, requalification, and upgrade pilots. Commanded worldwide operational missions in support of global airlift, humanitarian, and wartime aerial refueling. Supervised 14 pilots, ensuring their professional growth and development as aviators.

Travis Air Force Base

Commanded worldwide operational missions in support of global airlift, humanitarian, and wartime aerial refueling. Supervised 14 pilots, ensuring their professional growth and development as aviators.

Travis Air Force Base

Second-in-command of worldwide missions flown in support of global airlift, humanitarian, and wartime aerial refueling. Unit focal point for mobilization and deployment operations. Coordinated and developed unit deployment plans supporting short notice contingencies and combat operations.

Various Military Installations

Trained to safely and efficiently operate the T-6A, T-1A, and KC-10A aircraft as a pilot training student and tanker aircrew member. Completed academic instruction covering instrument, navigation, and formation flight procedures, weather, aircraft systems, aerodynamics, mishap prevention, and aerospace physiology.

Ramstein Air Base, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Various Military Installations

Master Of Arts, Counseling And Leadership

Master Of Arts, Counseling And Leadership

Masters Of Arts, Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Air Command And Staff College (Distance Learning Program), Military Strategic Studies, General

Bachelor Of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. (Spr '98)