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San Antonio, TX, US

Newport News, VA, US

- Led 6 teams in 7 different geographic locations to support 3 large Department of Defense organizations. I was active in problem-solving, reporting KPIs, cost controls, budget management, client service support, and software development.- I established and oversaw the new All of Government (AOG) SBIR III contract with a new client, the Air Force Research.

Newport News, VA, US

- Initiated Electromagnetic Spectrum Warfare Reprogramming project upon award of All of Goverment SBIR III Task Order supporting Army CECOM.- The Project's initial focus was to expand collaborative efforts between the Air Force threat analysis and Army reprogramming teams. - Hiring manager for software developer and engineering positions supporting Task.

Randolph AFB, TX, US

- Established the organization's Project Management Office and led the set up of team and project processes, tools, and templates for use in multiple projects within the organization.- Worked with senior leadership in the development of organization strategic objectives and priorities for project support to teams supporting cross-functional and global.

Randolph AFB, TX, US

- Project lead for complex large-scale re-organization of 150 plus employee organization executing a $11M budget, 4 redesigned divisions, 1 added Project Management Office division bringing new capability to functionally align and enhance organizations project efforts. High impact and high visibility project complete ahead of higher headquarters.

Randolph AFB, TX, US

- Cross-functional leader focused on collaborative problem solving, relationship building, and team leadership skills to assist in the leading of operations across divisions and teams. Ensuring the availability of necessary support, guidance, and tools to complete projects. - Leaderships trusted agent to assist as a fill-in for leadership roles when needed.

US

- Joint leader and liaison for coordination, synchronization, and integration of large multi-national air operations across Iraq, Jordan, and Syria. Strategic and operational planning focused on the integration of air and ground movement schemes of maneuver. Ensuring smooth and safe air strikes and air logistics operations across Syria, Jordan, and Iraq..

Randolph AFB, TX, US

- Led a $4.5M project tasked with the first-time acquisition, translation, and storage of unique non-traditional aircraft sensor data for use in electronic warfare threat change detection. - Project team successful in reaching objectives in developing solutions for complex data handling network architecture, data storage, data analysis, data test, and data.

Randolph AFB, TX, US

- Led multiple special programs and projects while assisted in the oversight of electronic warfare modeling/simulation flight planning software development and data analysis operations involving 140 military, government civilian, and contractor positions executing a $7.2M operations budget - Project lead for semi-annual organization internal policy and.

Barksdale Air Force Base, LA, US

- Led 7 person C-Suite executive support team driving 100% compliance on all executive responsible programs for the organizations mission supporting 49 joint global operations and exercises. - Led staff coordination, schedule management, executive engagement planning, and talent acquisition for 6 cross-functional sub-divisions executing daily global bomber.

Barksdale Air Force Base, LA, US

- Bomber Application Project Planning lead for integration in air, sea, and land (multi-domain) command and control exercises. Key to bringing realistic long-range strike capabilities for planners - to meet critical integration objectives and goals. - Provided an enhanced scenario for exercise planners to execute operations in a dynamic environment and.

Barksdale Air Force Base, LA, US

- Led 12-member elite team providing strategy and guidance support to USSTRATCOM Headquarters senior executives, Joint Force Air Component Commander, 8th Air Force Senior Executive, and Air Operations Center Senior Executive. - Developed and analyzed global bomber assurance, deterrence operations & global strike options for 7 geographic commands providing.

Barksdale Air Force Base, LA, US

- Aviation qualified Officer, SME for air operational assessments and project performance metrics providing analysis for on-time progress to achieve objectives. - Led dynamic assessment team, continuously monitored operations and activities ensuring planning effectiveness- Developed, integrated & analyzed assessment plan for Deterrence & Global Strike.

Barksdale Air Force Base, LA, US

- Led Strategic Bomber planning integration for 608 AOC in Tier 1 large-scale global nuclear command and control Virtual Live Construct exercise (GLOBAL LIGHTNING/AUSTERE CHALLENGE 15). - Developed Joint Forces Air Components Commander (JFACC) strike and de-escalation scenarios and response options.- Integration effort was the first large-scale integration.

Randolph AFB, TX, US

- Led Air Forces Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Agency Standards and Evaluation Cross-Functional Team. 19-member team tasked to oversee 18 sub-organizations at 14 global locations ensuring flawless standardized operations and robust respectable qualification programs.- Project Officer and Aviation SME leading organizational standard and.

Randolph AFB, TX, US

- Led a 17-person team conducting visits to 14 global locations ensuring Distributed Common Ground Station (DCGS) operators and mission execution processes complied with regulations and policy. - Crisis Action Team lead for organization coordinating with state and local emergency response events impacting organizational headquarters facilities and people..

Brussels, BE

- Air Operation Coordination Cell with NATO Rapid Deploy Corps. Strategic and Operational planner responsible for close air support planning in support of surface force movements.- Ensured available air assets and proper airspace coordinated with Air Planning elements to ensure a safe environment for ground forces free from air attack. - Coordinated.

Randolph AFB, TX, US

- Qualified Advance Team lead for high visibility zero fail global flight support to the President of the United States and overseas flight support to the Vice President of the United States.- Tasked by Presidential Flight Support and in Support of Presidential Airlift Group responsible team lead to the flight crew for air and ground support planning and.

Randolph AFB, TX, US

- Aviation flight instructor for initial qualification training of Air Force Navigator/CSO and Naval Flight Officers. Instructor qualified Navigator on Air Force T-43 (Boeing 737-200) Navigation Trainer and associated simulator.- Flight Commander leading class of 30 students through the 10-month training program.

Randolph AFB, TX, US

- Qualified for global air operations on 3 unique Intelligence, Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft platforms.- Familiar with Federal Aviation Administration, ICAO international flight regulations, operational theater Special Instructions (SPINS). - Oversaw aircraft system upgrade training and evaluation changes for conversion to B777 Flight.

Executive Leadership School (Correspondence)

Master Of Applied Science - Mas, Military Operational Art And Science/Studies

Master Of Science - Ms, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology, (Dual) Aviation Management & Aviation Ops

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Political Science And Government