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Pennsylvania, United States

Delaware, United States

Responsible for the safety and well-being of 58 employees, 44 truck fleet worth $10.5M, satisfying customer and company needs through problem solving, creating opportunities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers and communities.• Directs 56K operations per week to service 1.8K square mile area, and over 52K customers.• Facilitate weekly safety meetings for 58 front-line employees highlighting current trends and analysis of potential hazards. • Boosts the efficiency of routes by motivating team to re-sequence routes to maximize customer experience and cost savings.• Resolves customer issues via electronic communications and face-to-face interactions to enhance customer loyalty.

Dover, Delaware, United States

As a Director of Airfield Operations, I governed tower and radar operations, including Airfield Management (AM) and Air Traffic Control (ATC) equipment maintenance, to sustain a safe operating environment. Commanded high visibility mission, including providing top cover to US Secret Service and public affairs teams at Mortuary Affairs headquarters while receiving and dispatching fallen heroes and cargo. Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Handled 115 military and civilian personnel across four career fields and utilized knowledge of Air Mobility Command, Air Force, and Federal Aviation Administration requirements/procedures.• Maximized operational efficiency while regulating $5M of advanced ATC, AM, and aircraft landing equipment used by transient/local aircraft.• Monitored fleet policies and procedures enforcement while maintaining an airfield with 77K annual military/civil aircraft movements. • Played a vital role in maintenance management, including leading the Weather Radar repair by developing the HVAC system, avoiding S370K loss, and provided 58M Americans with vital weather information. • Authored new Job Safety Training Guide while transforming safety program for 18 members to ease recognizing safety hazards.

I collaborated with the host country while offering close air support with unmanned aircraft system (UAS) drones for reconnaissance and surveillance. Ensured on-time, efficient, cost-saving, and safe operations winning five base-level awards.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Protected the $4B U.S./host nation fleet by engaging three nations and a 126-member team and acquiring 11K pounds of foreign object debris while administering three base-level airfield cleanup events.• Managed 2K short-tons combat equipment and directed two nations and 12 squadron rotation swaps while moving 1.8K personnel.• Achieved partnership objectives by organizing 26 weekly coalition meetings of four nations, formulating a 120-hr host nation liaison officer program, and set up six joint operations.• Secured 2K sq mi airspace growth and standardized routing of aircraft to assist ATC and pilot training. • Spearheaded a 41-member flight and four career fields to manage 24-hour airfield operations for over 4K coalition combat sorties and over 3K rescue alert hours from seven mission design series units.• Drove 37 airfield construction projects worth $337M, including the groundbreaking of the centerpiece of the airfield, the air traffic control tower.• Redeployed 1.8K personnel and 2K short tons of cargo worth $2B by bolstering six coalition operations.

Dayton, Ohio, United States

During this time, I guided 50 airmen and airwomen of different ranks and ages while piloting air traffic control and airfield management operations. Supported Air Force Research Laboratory Gauntlet 4 R&D initiatives and managed 24 sorties/48 flight hours while ensuring safety and forging future war-fighting capabilities.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Led four Diversity & Inclusion seminars for 40 active-duty associates after George Floyd civil unrest to raise awareness of a diverse working environment.• Supported over 11.5K annual aircraft missions while maintaining the safety and efficiency of airfield management operations.• Governed a $258K Operations & Maintenance budget and $10M worth of air traffic, airfield, and navigational aid equipment while efficiently utilizing resources. • Leveraged National Museum of the U.S. Air Force event of the year with 20K spectators, including leading ATC for the Memphis Belle event and fulfilling operational requirements for 11 aircraft.

Djibouti

I directed Operation OCTAVE SHIELD and three combatant commands by supporting surveillance/reconnaissance flight hours and eliminating 14 high-value targets. Operated at a vulnerable location while handling the diverse team of 25, petroleum/oil/lubricant technicians, and over 100 generators. Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Led team of 25 while administering unmanned aircraft systems/drones for reconnaissance and strike missions.• Warranted timely arrivals and departures of DoD and allied aircraft by managing the team members across 5 career fields.• Protected US/allies in 28 nations, dominated East African Response Force exercise and recovered C-130 for emergencies while supporting 60 Quick Reaction Force members. • Directed United States Africa Command's remotely piloted airfield while leveraging 3K combat flights and 35K intelligence operations.

Pakistan

As Chief, I maintained communication with 3 air traffic control centers, 52 pilots, and airport staff members daily to ensure safety, relay estimated arrival times, and prevent/respond to emergencies. Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Supported 24/7 management of airspace and ATC for aircraft coming in and out of Afghanistan.• Maximized mission effectiveness at various levels by cultivating and spearheading a team of five. • Boosted the efficiency of evacuation plans in Pakistan by improving and updating contingency plans while saving $8K annually.

Biloxi, Mississippi, United States

As an Instructor Supervisor, I organized a 17-week/four months course in collaboration with five officers and two civilian instructors while maintaining a 100% graduation rate. Received Instructor of the Year in 2016 for Keesler AFB by educating students and achieving the coveted Master Instructor distinction.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Coached 60 international and USAF students in a year to coordinate tower, radar, airfield management and contingency operations. • Reviewed course measurement devices while formulating and updating course training materials to meet career field manager criteria.• Earned an "Outstanding" vertical inspection rating by organizing 110 checklists, 3,472-line items, and 79 subject matter experts. • Piloted 81st Training Group retreat ceremonies, honored fallen warriors, and communicated customs, drills, and teamwork to 100 students.

Iraq

Managed 6 airfield operations and air traffic control projects worth $219M and was the lead Air Force Training Manager. Through consistent efforts, 629 Iraqi Air Force trainees graduated from various training courses. These duties were performed all while the country of Iraq was in conflict and in rebuild from disastrous events.

Del Rio, Texas, United States

In this role, I was the second in command of 116 personnel and the U.S. Air Force’s 5th busiest airfield. I communicated with leadership regularly to ensure that their mission and vision was being accomplished and coordinated with other agencies to ensure strategic planning was being accomplished. In this role, I also assessed ways to mitigate losses of time, money and resources to ensure that our unit was being efficient.