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United States

Clearfield, Ut, Us

Utah, United States

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Hill Air Force Base Campus

Hill Air Force Base, Utah

Command and Control Battle Management Operations; Aerospace Defense; Data Link Communications; Ballistic Missile Defense; Formal Training Instructor

Overseas - Central Command (Centcom) Region, Middle East

Aided in oversight of data link operations for Central Command (Middle East) region. Integrated sensor data from air, land and sea units; ensured timely and accurate relevant air picture. Tracked 11 work center duties and 40+ critical projects. Worked with shift leaders to ensure completion. Operated as Communications Security Manager; accounted for 29 classified cryptographic items valued at $21K.

Overseas - Germany

Jan 2015 - Mar 2017Primary Role: NCOIC, Defense OperationsAdditional Roles: Sr. Air Defense Officer; Integrated Air & Missile Defense Officer; BMD Training SchedulerLed 12-member Defense Operations Team. Integrated 56 data links. Oversaw 15 Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) systems valued at $3B. Coordinated with ground and sea units to identify, track and report missile engagements for Europe. Collected detailed BMD agency situation reports; composed and forwarded mission readiness statuses to higher headquarters for situational awareness. Scheduled, assessed and participated in multi-service and multi-national air defense training events. -------Mar to Dec 2014NCOIC, Joint Interface Control CellLed 13 personnel in the fusion and management of over 51 tactical data links for 2 combatant commands. Identified, troubleshot and resolved data link issues that affected data flow & interoperability. Resolved connectivity issues to ensure an accurate and refined feed for the presentation of the Common Operational Picture (COP).

Overseas - Central Command (Centcom) Region, Middle East

Oversaw 15 joint personnel. Managed 17 data link systems valued at $8.78M. Maintained 51 data link feeds with 105 combat units across two regions with a 99% uptime rate. Instituted on-the-spot solution for overheating equipment; arranged alternate operations site and averted $3M in resource losses.

Hill Afb, Utah

Performed 62 link events; supported 8 training missions, 52 operators and job upgrades for 10 members. Lead Data Link Operator for training exercise. Troubleshot and resolved RF Link-16 connectivity issues (18 positional hours).

Overseas - Japan

Led 11 personnel as U.S. aviation node to Japan. Sustained link to headquarters during intercept of non-friendly aircraft. Organized live missile fire test that integrated five regional units and validated missile defense capability for Japan. Developed, organized and coordinated ballistic missile defense exercises with bi-lateral partners from all branches of service.

Barksdale Afb, La

Planned, initialized and maintained command and control data link systems and data feeds as directed by the Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) in support of USSTRATCOM's 24-hr Global Strike mission. Validated data quality and overall accuracy of global common operating picture for applicable Joint Force Component Commanders.

Overseas - Japan

Directly reported to the Director of Operations for providing effective training and management of data link operations. Coordinated with adjacent agencies throughout Japan and the Pacific Region to exchange aerospace and maritime tactical data for defense of Japan.

Luke Afb, Az

Subject Matter Expert for $50 million Modular Control System. Conducted academic and positional surveillance operations instruction to pipeline Surveillance Technician students from combat Air Control Squadrons. Performed role as Air Surveillance Technician to provide hands-on direction of surveillance and identification procedures. Assisted with courseware development and implementation of lesson plans and study aids.

Overseas - Iceland

Detected and monitored air and sea regions for aircraft emergencies and unusual flight activity. Reported degraded operations and information to North American Aerospace Defense Command or other sectors.

Langley Afb, Virginia

Detected, initiated and ensured positive identification and maintenance of all airborne objects within assigned area of responsibility. Ensured appropriate handover and receipt of tracks with lateral command and control surveillance agencies. Performed track data management duties to ensure clean, timely and accurate common tactical picture.

Bachelor’S Degree, Human Resources Management

Associate'S Degree, Air & Space Operations Technology

Certification - Project Management Professional, Advanced Project Management

Activities and Societies: MILESTONE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS (MMC)PM 101: Project Management Fundamentals PM 102: Project Management.

Certification, Web & Graphic Design

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