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+ Supervised the daily operations of the entire air station including four long-range HC-130 aircraft worth over $440 million and their crews of over 180 personnel supporting missions across the west coast requiring expert risk management with strategically planned risk-based decisions made on available intelligence.+ Fostered a diversified workforce with a culture of expanding external partnerships such as supporting the U.S. Forest Service firefighting operations by coordinating the successful transfer of several aircraft to combat wildfires including training and staffing support with maintenance and logistical coordination.+ Coordinated the transition to a new transport aircraft, the C27J Spartan, becoming the first unit to utilize this innovative technology which required in-depth training and development of pilots and aircrews, and formulating a risk mitigation plan to ensure the safe transition to the new equipment.+ Increased felony detention rates by over 100% including the recovery of over $520 million in narcotics by implementing an initiative requiring night vision goggles on all flight missions which improved situational awareness, personnel and equipment safety, responsiveness, and operational effectiveness.

+ Led a cross-functional team of 35 personnel in the development of aviation policies, Coast Guard requirements, staffing standards, training, and operations direction for over 4,000 crew and 200 aircraft.+ Implemented electronic flight bags reducing over 100 pounds of gear while allowing for infinite map updates on the fly keeping pace in an ever-changing aviation environment which required leveraging an Air Force study, presidential efficiency directives, and FAA policies to gain Chief Information Officer support.

+ Directed the operations of a fleet of 19 aircraft worth over $589 million with the Coast Guard’s busiest and most diverse flight schedule as well as the training and development of all unit pilots and crews. + Closely collaborated with 16 government, military, and civilian organizations while providing valuable aerial support during the rapid response and life-saving efforts for the largest oil spill crisis in US history, the Deepwater Horizon disaster, accomplishing 143 days of continuous mishap free operations.+ Immediately responded to the oil spill crisis by launching rescue operations that saved 26 lives, while organizing over 200 official VIP and government official overflights, plus flights for over 300 media representatives requiring precise direction of 10 deployed air crews with a confident command presence.

+ Supervised the development of initial training systems and flight manuals for all crew positions and instructor pilots on the new HC-144A, completing the transition ahead of schedule which allowed for real-time imagery of the catastrophic Haitian earthquake and over 6000 safe flight hours in the first year.

+ Directly oversaw administrative activities for a shore facility with over 245 personnel ensuring the efficient operation of travel, public affairs, financial, legal, and civil rights programs. + Mentored junior pilots advising, consulting, and providing input to improve their performance meeting operational objectives on multifaceted law enforcement, search and rescue, and cargo transport missions.