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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Columbus, Mississippi, United States

• Managed 24-hour, 365-day emergency operations center and senior leader command and control (C2) facility. Guided 13 duty controllers in support of the organizations daily operating activities, emergency responder.
• Organized readiness training, performance evaluation report reviewing, and awards and recognition program management for 12 military personnel.
• Led organization’s Inspection Team that validated 782 quality assurance inspections items and tracked compliance on Department of Defense, Air Force command programs and Air Force operating standards.
• Formulated organization’s annual operational budget and tracked $21K spend plan. Identified proper purchasing procedures, and scheduling budgeting deadlines for fiscal year budget development.
• Authored operating instructions that directed morale, welfare, and conduct of all the enlisted members in the organization and advised commanding officer on reward and discipline actions for all enlisted force issues.

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

• Developed and implemented two operational manuals. Helped define standard operating procedures for 93 personnel, aligned 5 installations with emergency management priorities.
• Built and validated over 225 critical training tasks, establishing a training and certification baseline posturing 5 units for U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) and U.S. Space Force (USSF) integration.
• Supported Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) senior leaders with 24/7 operational and intel status. Maintained Command and Control (C2) connectivity with 20K+ USSF forces spanning 55 locations worldwide.
• Produced AFSPC operational summaries; unified space and cyber missions to allow for increased battleship visibility for Headquarters Air Force and Commander, Air Forces to make tactical decisions efficiently.

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ

• Managed 24/7 operations center, ensures positive control of integrated base defense by actively monitoring and controlling CCTVs, Land Mobile Radios, and compiling entry authority list and visitor registration logs.
• Integrated joint plans with emergency management processes to develop and implement quick reaction checklists. Synchronized activities for three agencies to prioritize facility requirements to ensure primary and.
• Disseminated daily direction received from: Secretary of Defense, Command Joint Chief of Staff, Air Staff, and Air Mobility Command.
• Coordinated actions and provided inputs to installation support plans to ensure prompt response during crisis and emergency management operations to include the mobilization of resources in support of Homeland Security.

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

• Directly responsible for managing all aspects of training, certification, evaluation programs—guides policies, procedures & testing for installation Command Post
• Analyzed current and potential mission requirements to evaluate training program curriculum.
• Created initial, recurring, and refresher lessons plans, course materials, and issued self-study instructions for students. Validated 340 training questions, fostering a 96% pass rate for the entire unit.
• Managed training schedules to optimize instructors and maintain quota allocations. Consistently evaluated, developed process improvements, and documented training and programming for communications systems, equipment.

• Command and Control executive agent for the Installation Commander. Responsible for receiving and interpreting time sensitive emergency messages and directing installations actions in accordance with Emergency Plans.
• Merged two personnel security programs, responsible for tracking and maintaining accountability for 138 personnel security clearances and enforcing positive control in restricted areas.

Master'S Degree, Homeland Security

Bachelor’S Degree, Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management