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Boise, Idaho, United States

Boise, Idaho, United States

Boise, Idaho

Atsugi, Kanagawa, Japan

UC-12F executive transport and logistics pilotEXECUTIVE OFFICER: Chief of Staff for US Naval Air Facility Atsugi, JapanOPERATIONS OFFICER: Senior Department Head, responsible for cross-staff coordination, project management, and civilian/military professional development. Direct oversight of:- Air Operations Department- Training Department- Emergency Management- Safety Department- Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Department - Fleet and Family Support… Show more UC-12F executive transport and logistics pilotEXECUTIVE OFFICER: Chief of Staff for US Naval Air Facility Atsugi, JapanOPERATIONS OFFICER: Senior Department Head, responsible for cross-staff coordination, project management, and civilian/military professional development. Direct oversight of:- Air Operations Department- Training Department- Emergency Management- Safety Department- Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Department - Fleet and Family Support CenterAIRFIELD MANAGER: Responsible for all facets of airfield operations and support to a full aircraft carrier air wing (F-18E/F/G, E-2C, C-2A), four helicopter squadrons (H-60R/S), two Naval air logistics detachments (C-40 and C-130), and three operational support aircraft (UC-12F Super King Air). - Mission scheduling/execution- Air traffic control- Runway support- Transient aircraft support- First responder coordination (fire, medical, security) Show less

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

FLEET WATCH FLOOR COMMANDER: Lead a multi-faceted team of 52 people in observation, analysis, and first response to real-time world events, spanning an area covering the globe from the US west coast to the tip of India, North Pole to South Pole.- Lead crisis teams for the loss of Malaysian Airlines flight MH-370, Air Asia’s crash in the Java Sea, mid-air collision of two US Marine MH-53 helicopters in Oahu, HI, grounding of USS GUARDIAN in the Philippines, and numerous natural disaster… Show more FLEET WATCH FLOOR COMMANDER: Lead a multi-faceted team of 52 people in observation, analysis, and first response to real-time world events, spanning an area covering the globe from the US west coast to the tip of India, North Pole to South Pole.- Lead crisis teams for the loss of Malaysian Airlines flight MH-370, Air Asia’s crash in the Java Sea, mid-air collision of two US Marine MH-53 helicopters in Oahu, HI, grounding of USS GUARDIAN in the Philippines, and numerous natural disaster responses.- Aligned and coordinated emergent responses between THIRD Fleet, SEVENTH Fleet, OPNAV, and PACOM to ensure support of national strategic goals.AIR OPERATIONS DESK OFFICER: Primary advisor to Commander on all aviation related operations, limitations, and continual aircraft status.- Approved all aviation interoperability missions between US and partner nation forces. Standardized request processes for recurring operations in Asia and the Pacific Northwest, cutting approval requirements from 3 weeks to 4 days.- Validated and approved aviation operational requirements for participation in foreign air shows, trade shows, and foreign military sales demonstrations. OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: Responsible for the daily issuance, assignment, and response of all administrative tasking to/from subordinate commands, within the staff, higher headquarters, and congressional committees.- Coordinated and directed multi-functional administrative requirements supporting higher echelon requirements and lower supported unit needs on short timelines, increased response efficiency by 50% through direct communications and standardization of the assignment of staffing actions.- Lead a team of 20 personnel in the justifying and validating more than 1000 manpower requirements across more than 6,800 individualized missions. Streamlined staff and increased efficiencies by realigning positions from under-tasked departments to task saturated sections. Show less

San Diego, California

Oversaw/directed the daily and long-range activities for the management of multi-mission operations, aircrew and ground support training, flight scheduling, and the safe employment of 22 MH-60S helicopters, 87 pilots/aircrew, and more than 400 maintenance and administrative personnel, throughout the Southern California, Pacific/Indian Oceans, and Middle East areas of operations.- Spearheaded the seamless transformation of the squadron manning, training, and deployment model during… Show more Oversaw/directed the daily and long-range activities for the management of multi-mission operations, aircrew and ground support training, flight scheduling, and the safe employment of 22 MH-60S helicopters, 87 pilots/aircrew, and more than 400 maintenance and administrative personnel, throughout the Southern California, Pacific/Indian Oceans, and Middle East areas of operations.- Spearheaded the seamless transformation of the squadron manning, training, and deployment model during assumption of the Southern California Offshore Range support mission and the addition of 120 personnel and five aircraft, virtually eliminating personnel, supply, and asset shortfalls.- Managed a $631k operating budget, while expanding the squadron and overseeing increased deployment mission requirements.As the command Safety Officer- Advocated the sound and timely use, and focus on Operational Risk Management for every activity in the command. Immediately identified and corrected discrepancies in Functional Check Flight Procedures, Personal Protective Equipment use and training, and a sister squadron’s laser safety program. - Coordinated numerous Safety Stand-downs, Safety Fairs, Human Factors councils/boards, and multi-agency aviation mishap drills.- Investigated six personal injury cases and six aviation hazards, determining corrective actions and providing immediate action recommendations to the commanding officer.As the command Training Officer- Oversaw the training and operational readiness requirements for all aircrew qualifications necessary for deployment in the areas of Search and Rescue, Personnel Recovery, and Anti-Surface Warfare.- Tracked, and scheduled all training and upgrade milestones for pilots and aircrew from initial familiarization to full tactical mission - Prepared and successfully completed execution of four pre-deployment detachment Helicopter Advanced Readiness Program qualifications. Show less

Baghdad, Iraq

Responsible for understanding area and cultural concerns, collecting theater-wide threat assessments, analyzing effectiveness of force employment, and developing future capability needs to minimize risk to forces and enhance overall mission effectiveness of incoming units from 24 different nations’ militaries and governmental organizations.- Orchestrated significantly complex joint and combined force management requirements in air, sea, land, and special warfare environments, under… Show more Responsible for understanding area and cultural concerns, collecting theater-wide threat assessments, analyzing effectiveness of force employment, and developing future capability needs to minimize risk to forces and enhance overall mission effectiveness of incoming units from 24 different nations’ militaries and governmental organizations.- Orchestrated significantly complex joint and combined force management requirements in air, sea, land, and special warfare environments, under constantly changing threats to support every major operation in the Iraqi theater.- Led analysis, development, and planning teams of as many as 50 personnel from multiple nations and service backgrounds, many of which were senior officers with specific subject mater expertise.- Focused on subordinate unit effectiveness, I recognized constantly evolving threats and used “outside of the box” concept requests to modify tactics, techniques, procedures, and equipment, in order to enhance the overall safety, force protection, and lethality of forces in the field.- Hand selected to devise, lay the ground work, and present the plan for the U.S. drawdown of forces and transition of missions to the Iraqi Ministry of Defense, which became reality in 2011. - Provided weekly force management requirements briefings to the 4-star commanding general. Show less

San Diego, California

Responsible for the development of the helicopter wing special projects and emergent missions doctrine in support of 9 operational helicopter squadrons.During a four month assignment:- I recognized a critical deficiency in the policies and coordination between San Diego County Emergency Managers and DoD agencies during wildfires which swept across the county, causing a severe risk to Southern California infrastructure and public safety. - I identified key procedural… Show more Responsible for the development of the helicopter wing special projects and emergent missions doctrine in support of 9 operational helicopter squadrons.During a four month assignment:- I recognized a critical deficiency in the policies and coordination between San Diego County Emergency Managers and DoD agencies during wildfires which swept across the county, causing a severe risk to Southern California infrastructure and public safety. - I identified key procedural shortcomings and facilitated meetings between Navy Region Southwest, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, and the San Diego Office of Emergency Services to address these issues which resulted in the foundation of a Consolidated Navy Helicopter Coordination Center. - These meetings also formed the framework for future emergency management operations, combined helicopter water-drop qualifications, emergency/disaster relief, notification priories, and integrated response protocols which are in use today. Show less

San Diego, California

Obtained:- BS in Accounting (BAcc), Jun 2007, 3.98 GPA- MS in Accounting and Financial Management (MAFM) with a focus in Audit and Forensic Accountancy, Dec 2007, 3.97 GPA Graduated Summa Cum Laude

San Diego, California

CH-46D logistics, tactical employment, search & rescue, and maintenance pilotResponsible for the professional development, training, safety, and administrative requirements for 32 personnel assigned to conduct scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, ensuring flight operations of four CH-46D helicopters in a dynamic, overseas, shipboard environment.- Developed a professional mentoring program, utilizing an untapped wealth of military/leadership experience to rapidly… Show more CH-46D logistics, tactical employment, search & rescue, and maintenance pilotResponsible for the professional development, training, safety, and administrative requirements for 32 personnel assigned to conduct scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, ensuring flight operations of four CH-46D helicopters in a dynamic, overseas, shipboard environment.- Developed a professional mentoring program, utilizing an untapped wealth of military/leadership experience to rapidly mature new officers.- Discovered personnel record errors which had caused pay and promotion delays for 18 of my Sailors. Immediately improving morale.- Identified tactical navigation and communications deficiencies which endangered flight crews during combat operations. Created standardized checklists which eliminated procedural, equipment, and maintenance shortfalls leading to enhanced safety and situational awareness.Information Systems Officer- Responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, information security, and aircraft/shipboard operational information systems integration. - Oversaw 52 civilian contractors in the largest aviation unit installation of classified/unclassified user accounts, peripherals, and servers. - Completed 5 consecutive zero discrepancy compliance inspections.Officer of the Deck onboard USS Boxer- Directly responsible for the safe employment and navigation of a 40,000+ ton ship with 3,000 personnel onboard during high density choke point transits, low-visibility maneuvering, underway replenishments, and aviation/amphibious well-deck operations.Qualified: Helicopter Aircraft Commander Night Vision Device Mission Commander Functional Check Pilot Shipboard Officer of the Deck Helicopter Control Officer (Ship’s Air Control Tower Supervisor) Casualty Assistance Calls OfficerCompleted 2 deployments to the Western Pacific and Middle EastAccumulated 710.4 flight hours in the CH-46D Show less

Pensacola, Florida

T-34C, TH-57B/C, and CH-46D student pilot.U.S. Navy Flight School. Completed courses in Aviation Preflight Indoctrination (ground school), Instrument ground school, flight training (single-engine airplane (ASEL) and rotorcraft-helicopter operations.)- Aviation Preflight Indoctrination; Pensacola, FL. Curriculum includes courses in Aerodynamics, Aviation Weather, Aircraft Engines and Systems, Navigation, and Federal Aviation and Naval Air Regulations- Primary/Intermediate… Show more T-34C, TH-57B/C, and CH-46D student pilot.U.S. Navy Flight School. Completed courses in Aviation Preflight Indoctrination (ground school), Instrument ground school, flight training (single-engine airplane (ASEL) and rotorcraft-helicopter operations.)- Aviation Preflight Indoctrination; Pensacola, FL. Curriculum includes courses in Aerodynamics, Aviation Weather, Aircraft Engines and Systems, Navigation, and Federal Aviation and Naval Air Regulations- Primary/Intermediate flight training; Corpus Christi, TX. Single Engine Airplane and basic instrument navigation in the T-34C Turbo Mentor- Advanced flight training; Milton, FL. Helicopter and advanced instrument navigation in the TH-57B/C Sea Ranger (Bell 206 Jet Ranger)- Fleet replacement pilot training; San Diego, CA. Transitional training for tactical helicopter employment in shore- and ship-based environments in the CH-46D. Curriculum included: Tactical instrument navigation, Crew Resource Management, Search and Rescue; Mountain terrain flying, water landing qualifications, night vision device qualifications, day/night ship landings, and day/night vertical replenishment (sling load) training.Accumulated: - 110.8 hours in the T-34C - 169.8 hours in the TH-57B/C - 67.0 hours in the CH-46DRatings Obtained: - Commercial Pilot Airplane Single Engine Land Rotorcraft-Helicopter - Instrument (Airplane and Rotorcraft-Helicopter) Show less

San Diego, California

Operations & Training Departments' supervisor in charge of the scheduling, training, administration, and day-to-day operations of 12 enlisted Naval Aircrewmen and 5 in-flight Maintenance Technicians in the S-3B Viking aircraft. Specialized in Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Anti-Submarine and Anti-Surface Warfare.- Performed duties as an acoustic (active and passive), non-acoustic (radar, electronic surveillance, magnetic anomaly detection), and weapon targeting… Show more Operations & Training Departments' supervisor in charge of the scheduling, training, administration, and day-to-day operations of 12 enlisted Naval Aircrewmen and 5 in-flight Maintenance Technicians in the S-3B Viking aircraft. Specialized in Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Anti-Submarine and Anti-Surface Warfare.- Performed duties as an acoustic (active and passive), non-acoustic (radar, electronic surveillance, magnetic anomaly detection), and weapon targeting systems operator. - Developed a training program that produced a cumulative grade of 98.6% on 3 consecutive unit Naval Aviation Training and Operating Procedures Standardization evaluations.- Hand selected as a Chief of Naval Operations special projects mission crewman, testing and evaluating new equipment which related to unique, sensitive, national level mission tasking.- Recognized expert in aircraft system abilities/limitations, tactical mission employment, and multi-platform integration. I was the only enlisted member of the Air Wing Strike Planning team. Responsible for anti-submarine, anti-surface, electronic surveillance, and extended power projection mission areas.- Implemented the Navy’s first S-3B in-flight maintenance technician program and designed a standardized training/qualification process ensuring compliance with all flight and maintenance directives. The program was designed to aid in troubleshooting and repair of aircraft discrepancies which maintenance teams were not able to duplicate on the ground.Qualified: Sensor Operator Flight Standardization Evaluator Crew Resource Management Facilitator Weapon Systems/Sensors Instructor Special Mission CrewmanCompleted 3 deployments to the Western Pacific and Middle EastAccumulated 1093.2 special crew (non-pilot) flight hours in the S-3B Show less

Honolulu, Hawaii

Worked part time as a pilot and aircraft load specialist in the C-208B, transporting contracted, registered, and privately owned cargo between the islands of Oahu, Lana’i, Mokoka’i, and Hawai’i.- Complied with all FAA regulations governing the execution of Part 135 operations.- Provided above and beyond customer service by ensuring each client felt like a VIP through personal interaction, face-to-face assistance, empathic resolution of concerns. - Responsible for the efficient… Show more Worked part time as a pilot and aircraft load specialist in the C-208B, transporting contracted, registered, and privately owned cargo between the islands of Oahu, Lana’i, Mokoka’i, and Hawai’i.- Complied with all FAA regulations governing the execution of Part 135 operations.- Provided above and beyond customer service by ensuring each client felt like a VIP through personal interaction, face-to-face assistance, empathic resolution of concerns. - Responsible for the efficient receipt, handling, loading, unloading, and delivery of a wide variety of unique, live, perishable, oversized, and HAZMAT labeled cargo. Accumulated 62.0 hours in the Cessna 208B. Show less

Master Of Science - Ms, Accounting And Finance

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Accounting