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Manage damage prevention, transmission pipeline monitoring, trouble locates, watch and protect, and gas leak survey projects. Lead 24 technicians, 4 lead technicians, and 1 supervisor for two utility clients located in Indiana and Ohio. My teams cover the Fort Wayne metropolitan area in Indiana and the Akron, Canton, and Cleveland areas in Ohio.

Established new program for USIC, in conjunction with A major utility company, called Ticket Risk Assessment, or TRA. Managed 20 TRA Technicians across Central and Southern Indiana, plus Dayton, Ohio. These 20 professionals engaged excavators daily, assisting them in locating underground gas utilities, educating them on Indiana/Ohio dig laws, and aiding them during their excavating.

Luke Air Force Base, Az

Human Resources Manager and Senior Advisor (First Sergeant) in the United States Air Force that was responsible for the health, morale and welfare of more than 200 enlisted maintenance professionals in the 56th Component Maintenance Squadron. Served as the primary point for human personnel decisions to include promotions and disciplinary matters.- Advised senior management on standards, policies, discipline, and utilization of assigned personnel- Organization's project manager for installation-wide airshow; scheduled 104 members who provided 800+ man hours to successful event attended by 360K people- Chaired several leadership panels and academic review boards; upheld highest personal, professional, and academic standards

Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates

Advised squadron commander on policies, standards, and discipline for the effective utilization of more than 280 Civil Engineer personnel in an austere environment. Provided quality force review for administrative actions, discipline, awards, and decorations. Counseled and mentored all assigned personnel regarding professional growth, development, and career progression. Liaison between enlisted force and squadron commander, as well as base support agencies, on health, morale and welfare issues.- First Sergeants Council program coordinator for all new accessions; created/conducted training on safety, expectations and proper conduct- Revised housing standards operating instruction; coordinated with senior installation leaders to update standards of community living for more than 2000 residents

Luke Air Force Base, Arizona

Advised Group Commander and 4 Squadron Commanders on policies, standards, and discipline for the effective utilization of more than 240 enlisted/100 officer medical personnel. Provide quality force reviews for administrative actions, discipline, performance reports, awards, and decorations. Counseled and mentored all assigned personnel regarding professional growth, development, and career progression. Liaised between enlisted force and Group/Squadron commanders, as well as base support agencies, on health, morale and welfare issues.- Built network by interfacing with numerous agencies; enhanced operations- Coordinated leadership symposium; facilitated/taught/scheduled 3.5 day course; trained/recruited 28 leaders for increased roles and responsibilities within their organization- Volunteered as guest speaker for annual suicide prevention walk; shared experiences and available programs to 875 people and helped raise more than $55,000

San Antonio, Texas Area

- Mentored 51 personnel in starting a new Air Force Combat Camera Squadron. - Advised headquarters, joint, and combined leadership on acquiring images to support public affairs and combat camera mission and operations.- Oversaw destruction of property seized by military police; destroyed drugs, paraphernalia, weapons ensuring illegal items kept of streets- Reenergized training program; helped mentor 15 employees; new skillset supported >20 projects despite operating w/ 50% manning due to employees deployed for overseas contingency operations- Directed accountability & security standards for $4M in multimedia equipment--corrected findings on 2 annual inspections

Edwards Air Force Base, California

- Advised organization commander on all personnel issues for a 137 member operation test and evaluation squadron, the largest in Air Combat Command. - Liaised for all organization members; ensured military installation's support agencies provided prompt support on all health, morale, and welfare issues.- Professional organization treasurer; managed $20K emergency relief fund--provided over $4,000 in loans/grants to Air Force people- Guest speaker for several professional organizations; shared leadership experiences and expectations--mentored 100s of Air Force members- Directed educational symposium; facilitated course for 59 personnel from 14 bases- Led organization's efforts to support family of a deceased spouse; reconnected members--ensured family care is #1 Air Force priority

Edwards Air Force Base, California

Advised squadron commander on policies, standards, and discipline for the effective utilization of more than 300 Security Forces (Military Police) personnel.Provided quality force review for administrative actions, discipline, performance reports, awards, and decorations. Counseled and mentored all assigned personnel regarding professional growth, development, and career progression. Liaised between enlisted force and squadron commander, as well as base support agencies, on health, morale and welfare issues.

Edwards Air Force Base, California

Responsible for the health, morale and welfare of more than 125 enlisted personnel with 21 different job specialties supporting cutting edge Air Force flight testing. Primary advisor to 5 Group Commanders and 12 Squadron Commanders on standards, policies, discipline, and enlisted quality force issues. Provided Group Commander counsel in dealing with a diverse workforce of 2,000 military, reserve, civilian and contract personnel. Acted as Commanders watch-dog by reviewing all Group enlisted related administrative, personnel actions, evaluations and awards.

Incirlik Air Base, Turkey

Directed and managed all broadcast and maintenance operations at 19-member radio and television broadcast detachment serving an audience of 5,000 people. Planned and oversaw execution of $70,000 in operations and maintenance budgets. Sustained operation of Air Force News Agency broadcast equipment valued at $2,300,000. Provided public communications counsel to the host installation commander and public affairs staff. Ensured operations supported Air Force and Department of Defense internal information priotities. Managed strategic and tactical communications plans and developed public information campaigns. Oversaw personnel programs, to include evaluations, decorations, awards and physical fitness.

Incirlik Air Base, Turkey

Led team of 11 Air Force broadcast journalists in producing and delivering command information to 3,100 Department of Defense personnel and their family members through radio and telvision services. Ensured proper operation of $250,000 in electronic news gathering and field production equipment. Coordinated with and assisted broadcast maintenance team in upkeep of $4,000,000 in vital television and radio broadcasting systems. Guided broadcast journalists in deleopment of public communicationsstrategies to support the information objectivesof the host installation commander. Performed broadcast duties as required. Established and maintained station operating instructions. Conducted training and oversaw station's product quality assessment program.

Yokota Air Base, Japan

Supervised eight broadcast journalists from four branches of the U.S. military, in the Air Force's largest overseas radio and television broadcast station. Coordinated radio coverage of events on four major and five minor military installations throughout the Tokyo metro area for more than 73,000 listeners. Supervised all local radio programming, including 11 live hours on three daily shows, production of a live daily newcast, and local command information commercial production. Coordinated and resolved daily programming issues and concernswith the Department of Defense broadcast center, Air Force broadcasting service and five Pacific Region detachments. Managed care for and maintenance of $1,200,000 worth of braodcast equipment.

Yokota Air Base, Japan

Supervised three broadcast journalists in a mulit-service environment. Managed all regional television command information announcements for the entire Pacific Region. Acted as the primary conduit for directing coverage of topics and events in the Pacific theater for an audinece of 304,000 people. Researched, coordinated and scheduled production that covered topics and events for 9,300 local residents. Coordinated television issues and concerns with Department of Defense broadcast center.Planned and conducted weekly work center training. Developed and maintained section training plans and operating instructions.

Aviano Air Base, Italy

Supervised two broadcast producers. Directed and produced radio and television programs for broadcast on local radio station supporting a Department of Defense audience of 11,500 people. Coordinated news productions supporting the informational needs of the host installation commander and his community. Maintained liaison with Public Affairs and key base agencies to identify, select, and ensure accurate dissemination of vital command information. Researched topics and conducted interviews with community leaders. Organized stories produced by staff into clear, concise, and timely radio and television newscasts. Conducted training on techniques for news production and evaluated subordinates progress daily. Operated computerized digital audio/video editing equipment.

Aviano Air Base, Italy.

Supervised three broadcast producers. Aired daily television and radio command information commercials on two FM and one television broadcast station serving an audience of 11,500 people. Ensured logs and scheduling were properly accomplished. Operated digital audio workstation and non-linear digital video editor. Maintained a close liaison with Public Affairs and key base agencies to ensure timely dissemination of internal command information. Hosted live, local radio music programs. Coordinated, scripted, and edited radio and television commercials. Conducted, researched and outlined command information campaigns on topics of interest to host installation commander.

Fort Meade, Maryland

Retrained from Supply Management to Radio and Television Broadcasting. Created and developed accurate and timely completion of radio and television spot announcements (commercials and command information messaging). Programmed and monitored randio and television automation systems ensuring maximized disbursement of command information.

Luke Air Force Base, Arizona

Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of a supply and support flight in a foreign military sales fighter squadron consisting of 12 F-16 aircraft. Controlled and directed overall logistical support. Provided guidance to both U.S. Air Force and Republic of Singapore supply specialists and maintenance technicians. Monitored precious metals program, ensuring 100% compliance and recovery. Monitored critical high value assets and hazardous materiels program.

Luke Air Force Base, Arizona

Provided all necessary supply support for a unique international fighter squadron consisting of 130 personnel and 12 F-16 aircraft. Provided guidance to both U.S. Air Force and Republic of Singapore Air Force supply specialists.

Luke Air Force Base, Arizona

Responsible for parts requisitioning and verification of not mission capable for supply and partial not mission capable for supply requests in support of over 200 F-16 aircraft. Ensured all possible base resources were exhausted and ascertained if substitutes could be used. Inititated lateral directives to procure assets. Coordinated with item managers to verify backorder status and resolve requisitioning difficulties.

Rhein-Main Air Base, Germany

Received requests for and performed all searches for vehicle maintenance MICAP requests. Coordinated cannibalization requests across workcenters. Performs stock control functions for MICAP requisitions. Orders, stocks, and issues vehicle parts based upon sound warehousing principles.

Luke Air Force Base, Arizona

Conducted reviews of assigned tables of allowances to ensure proper accuracy. Special Purpose Recoverables Authorized Maintenance (SPRAM) monitor and instructor.

Luke Air Force Base, Arizona

Stored, issued, shipped, transferred, and accounted for small firearms. Configured mobility weapons and stored weapons in ready to ship condition for quick deployment of assets. Supervised the receiving of small arms support kits, shelf life expiration dates, and consucted 100% inventory, ensuring proper warehousing techniques.

Ba, Organizational Management, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honour Society Member, Alpha Sigma Lambda MemberGraduated Summa Cum Laude

Advanced Leadership And Communication Skills (Professional Military Education)

In an effort to broaden operational perspective I attended a sister service professional military education academy where I honed my.

Aa, Human Resource Management

Aa, Public Affairs