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Fort Walton Beach, Fl, Us

Hurlburt Field, Florida, United States

Hurlburt Field, Florida

Hurlburt Field, Fl

Provide classroom academic and simulator flight instruction for Air Force Special Operations Command aircrews. Serve as subject matter expert for course ware development and review.

Hurlburt Field, Fl

- Analyze Air Force Special Operations Aircrew and Special Tactics simulator/training systems requirements.- Develop comprehensive, long-range plan to procure, modernize, enhance, and sustain training devices to meet demanding/dynamic Live, Virtual, Constructive Operational Training (LVC-OT) in a Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) environment.- Develop and implement processes and procedures to manage over 50 training devices at 12 locations around the world.

Special Operations Command, Hurlburt Field, Fl

Directed assigned personnel in the Inspector General Office and additional augmenting personnel to execute the command’s Unit Compliance Inspection Program and to ensure the readiness of more than 16,000 Air Force Special Operations Command personnel worldwide. Investigated fraud, waste, and abuse allegations; resolved service member complaints and congressional inquiries. • Led command-wide transition to Air Force’s new inspection system – entire restructuring completed on-time with… Show more Directed assigned personnel in the Inspector General Office and additional augmenting personnel to execute the command’s Unit Compliance Inspection Program and to ensure the readiness of more than 16,000 Air Force Special Operations Command personnel worldwide. Investigated fraud, waste, and abuse allegations; resolved service member complaints and congressional inquiries. • Led command-wide transition to Air Force’s new inspection system – entire restructuring completed on-time with emphasis on risk reduction and efficiency. Hands-on mentoring of senior and subordinate personnel ensured success.• Oversaw complaint resolution process for 930+ personnel issues--maintained integrity / credibility of IG process.• Managed $735K equipment/travel budget--maximized inspection efficiency, $110K freed up for re-allocation. Show less

Special Operations Command / Headquarters 23Rd Air Force, Hurlburt Field, Fl

Multi-hatted Director of a 500 plus personnel organization, with responsibility for command’s flying hour program, training management, Aviation Foreign Internal Defense and combat operations. Authored and implemented policy and procedures for the Air Force Special Operations Command units worldwide. Ensured readiness of the command through simulator training, integrated tactics, techniques and procedures, and standardization / evaluation processes. Planned, allocated, tasked, executed and… Show more Multi-hatted Director of a 500 plus personnel organization, with responsibility for command’s flying hour program, training management, Aviation Foreign Internal Defense and combat operations. Authored and implemented policy and procedures for the Air Force Special Operations Command units worldwide. Ensured readiness of the command through simulator training, integrated tactics, techniques and procedures, and standardization / evaluation processes. Planned, allocated, tasked, executed and assessed Special Operations Force air operations in support of combat commanders. Wrote and implemented policy and procedures for Air Force Special Operations Command, including 12K personnel, 150 aircraft and $4B in assets.• Provided advice to senior leaders on force structure growth and overseas aircraft locations, meeting mission needs.• Orchestrated command’s flexible and rapid test and deployment of three major initiatives; off-the shelf nonstandard aviation M-28 aircraft; small diameter bomb, standoff Precision Guided Munition and 30mm gun for AC-130W and the newly delivered MC-130J.• President of a Safety Investigation Board for an aircraft mishap. Identified issues, proposed solutions and improved air crew knowledge and safety awareness. • Produced and delivered a briefing for senior Special Operations leaders, outlining plans for a decentralized command & control structure, gaining approval at the highest level. • Managed $533 M / 65K flying hour program; balanced training / combat needs across 15 different aircraft types. Show less

36Th Contingency Response Group, Anderson Afb, Guam

Commanded an expeditionary combat support group, composed of 4 Squadrons and 480 Airmen, with a $10M budget. The group’s Pacific theater rapid-response capability provided deployable civil engineering support, long-range communications, and air base assessment and operations. Managed and operated commando combat skills training centers, training 3000 students per year. • Created a new humanitarian assistance / disaster response medical capability, completing rehearsal and validation… Show more Commanded an expeditionary combat support group, composed of 4 Squadrons and 480 Airmen, with a $10M budget. The group’s Pacific theater rapid-response capability provided deployable civil engineering support, long-range communications, and air base assessment and operations. Managed and operated commando combat skills training centers, training 3000 students per year. • Created a new humanitarian assistance / disaster response medical capability, completing rehearsal and validation exercises. Trimmed airlift requirement by 80 percent, from 198 pallets of cargo to 36, and reduced setup time from 2 days to 6 hours.• Commanded a 70 member humanitarian relief team to assist in Indonesia – 1,900 earthquake victims treated in 7 days.• Developed combined US / Australian air base opening team; gained approval from senior US and Australian officials.• Led efforts to transform an abandoned World War II airfield in Guam into a $216M regional training center. Provides workspace for two operational units and two combat skills training centers. Overcame multiple environmental issues.• Operational leadership and program management with proven international diplomacy skills. Show less

Special Operations Command, Hurlburt Field, Fl

Directed and led a Major Command division responsible for resourcing the command, and chaired the command’s corporate process. Developed, submitted and justified an $18B Program Objective Memorandum that directed site activation task forces and programming plans. Led the Air Force Special Operations Command on the composition and disposition of forces, negotiating global basing and support with other commands. Directed world-wide policy and programming actions, coordinating with other commands… Show more Directed and led a Major Command division responsible for resourcing the command, and chaired the command’s corporate process. Developed, submitted and justified an $18B Program Objective Memorandum that directed site activation task forces and programming plans. Led the Air Force Special Operations Command on the composition and disposition of forces, negotiating global basing and support with other commands. Directed world-wide policy and programming actions, coordinating with other commands and the Assistant Secretary of Defense. • Led corporate process, shaped command’s resourcing / requirements. Representative to Air Force corporate process.• Directed and led a Special Operations Wing reorganization and mission change, improving efficiency and response times, and maximizing the synergy between Active and Reserve Force components. • Presided over a Safety Investigation Board that identified critical manufacturing failures in the Predator Program. Findings prevented future failures. Show less

Special Operations Command, Hurlburt Field, Fl

Provided direct advice and counsel to senior special operations leadership on communications, operations and support. Assisted in the development and communication of the commander’s vison for the future. Led a team of six officers and staff in preparing for key decisions and events. Assisted in formulating policy recommendations, conducting analysis of acquisition initiatives, and developing tactics and techniques for new concepts. • Coordinated and planned congressional / staff… Show more Provided direct advice and counsel to senior special operations leadership on communications, operations and support. Assisted in the development and communication of the commander’s vison for the future. Led a team of six officers and staff in preparing for key decisions and events. Assisted in formulating policy recommendations, conducting analysis of acquisition initiatives, and developing tactics and techniques for new concepts. • Coordinated and planned congressional / staff visits, providing clear information outlining mission needs. • Coached and mentored 80 officers, standardizing staff processes, reducing errors and improving performance. • Drafted Commander’s remarks for Congressional testimony. Show less

15Th Mission Support Group, Hickam Afb, Hawaii

• Led and directed 2,500 mission support personnel assigned to seven squadrons in the Pacific Command. Provided for on-scene and survival recovery center emergencies and served as a senior crisis action staff member. • Designed / implemented $250K Battle Staff / Command Post communications system upgrade.• Oversaw $165M C-17 aircraft bed down planning; synchronized construction schedule to meet aircraft delivery.• Directed AF’s largest base-level secure command and control system… Show more • Led and directed 2,500 mission support personnel assigned to seven squadrons in the Pacific Command. Provided for on-scene and survival recovery center emergencies and served as a senior crisis action staff member. • Designed / implemented $250K Battle Staff / Command Post communications system upgrade.• Oversaw $165M C-17 aircraft bed down planning; synchronized construction schedule to meet aircraft delivery.• Directed AF’s largest base-level secure command and control system install. 160 clients installed/operational in 4 months; revolutionary $2M+ C2 upgrade became test bed for future system upgrades. Show less

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Biology

Activities and Societies: Sigma Phi Epsilon

Master Of Strategic Studies

Master Of Arts (Ma), Computer Resource Management