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Newport News, Va

Responsible for ensuring that the entire organization runs efficiently while the needs of customer’s and flight operations are managed effectively. Monitors existing processes, analyzes the effectiveness of these processes, develops strategy to improve efficiency and productivity, oversee existing programs for quality assurance, and supervise the hiring and training of personnel.

Responsible for the management of all aspects of cost, schedule, and performance of the CF6-50 aircraft engine overhaul program for the USAF's KC-10 fleet.

Managed all requirements for new construction, in-service, and Refueling Complex Overhaul (RCOH) nuclear powered aircraft carriers.

Develops and enacts capture strategy for air to ground weapon programs in addition to the Tomahawk cruise missile program.Primary interface between Raytheon product lines and Naval Air Systems Command.

Generated, validated, and tracked the approval process for all warfighting requirements for in-service, Refueling Complex Overhaul (RCOH), and new construction aircraft carriers.Developed funding priorities for unfunded aircraft carrier requirements for Commander, Naval Air Forces.Championed science and technology initiatives to install advanced systems on deploying aircraft carriers to correct major deficiencies in the ship’s self protection capability.

Managed all aspects of the operation and administration of a nuclear powered aircraft carrier.Supervised 3,200 Sailors and administered $6.5B worth of assets.Directed an annual operating budget of $500M.

Completed rigorous Navy nuclear power training. Qualified on an operating nuclear power plant.

Analyzed naval tactical aviation force structure, readiness, operational capabilities, and goals.Proposed guidance for use by the Secretary of Defense in directing service programs through the analysis of service input to the Program Planning and Budgeting System (PPBS).Developed program alternatives for consideration by the DoD leadership.

Direct input who took charge of a failed command and transformed it into an extremely effective combat unit for Operation IRAQI FREEDOM (OIF) in just 14 weeks.Revamped all aspects of maintenance and operations to ensure squadron was ready upon arrival.Awarded the Legion of Merit for outstanding performance and the Bronze Star for performance during combat operations.

Officer responsible for daily operations and strategic planning of a 260 person US Navy strike fighter squadron during both shore based training and deployed combat operations.Provided vision, formulated policy, coordinated manpower and facilities maintenance, and scheduled all operations, training and safety requirements.Managed 12 FA-18C Hornet aircraft and all support infrastructure, valued at over $500M.Executed $5M annual flight operations budget.Lead air wing and squadron combat air operations during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH (OSW).Squadron was awarded the Battle Efficiency Award (the outstanding west coast FA-18 squadron).

Lead the software development of a UNIX based aircraft and weapon mission planning product. Managed the life cycle management and all facets of cost, schedule, and performance.Software included other segments that were written in Java, C++, and Ada.Product was rehosted on SUN workstations in a fiber optic LAN environment.Managed the sizing, procurement, and installation of all fiber optic components that were installed on all aircraft carriers.

Student

Bs, Physics

Ms, Aeronautical Engineering

Graduated with distinction. Thesis title was "Three-Dimensional Fiber-Optic LDV Measurements in the Endwall Region of a Linear Cascade.

Ma, National Security And Strategic Studies