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• Manages and provides extensive training, knowledge, and direction to more than 1,300 military and civilian air traffic controllers. Contributes significantly to improve operational readiness in 22 foreign and domestic ATC facilities and six Aircraft Carriers. • Subject Manager Expert (SME) for the deployment of the carrier/amphibious embedded trainer.• Presents invaluable instruction and methodology to improve training standardization throughout the fleet, enforcing working groups in the development of an ATC position performance handbook (PPH) and ashore position qualification standards (PQS) guide. • Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) Air Traffic Control evaluation lead for 22 foreign and domestic ATC facilities and six Aircraft Carriers.• Conducts NATOPS evaluations on administration, training, tower, radar, flight planning, and terminal instrument procedures.• Prepares justifications to support training resource requirements for Air Traffic Controllers’ currency.• Provides guidance and coordinates force protection programs, resulting in an incident-free force protection climate for the organization.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Championed CNIC’s ATC revitalization of United States Fleet Forces billet prioritization, achieving a two percent manning increase while minimizing facilities' manpower shortfalls. Ensuring the safety of flight through increased training and mission readiness. • Led initiative for 2152's to receive a 10% Special Salary Rate (SSR) increase ensuring recruitment and retention competitiveness against other military branches and agencies. • Provided guidance and coordination for Wake Turbulence Re-categorization (RECAT) and Consolidated Wake Turbulence procedures for all DON facilities. • Developed Aeronautical Information System Replacement (AISR) interruption procedures ensuring all aircraft are provided weather and RADAR coverage despite an unplanned outage. • Handpicked to lead NATOPS evaluations due to restrictions imposed by the pandemic ensuring compliance with 24-month periodicity for evaluations. • Liaison with Federal Aviation Administration to align Naval ATC certification processes with FAA policy, creating a seamless transition for Naval ATC joining the FAA.• Led the Precision Approach Landing Capability Roadmap for 32 CNIC airfields, including plans to replace or install upgraded Precision Approach Radars and Instrument Landing Systems. This significantly improved airfield readiness and support to Naval Aviation Enterprise. • Developed a first-ever ATC Training Supervisor position to standardize training across the entire enterprise, which greatly improved operational effectiveness. Enriched the training quality for 1,320 military and 135 civilian controllers. Elevated overall controller training. • Leadership and management of assets proved instrumental in aligning facets of the ATC NATOPS evaluation cycles with OPNAV N980A requirements.• Oversaw, managed, collaborated, and negotiated with Regions and the Department of the Navy's Office of Civilian Human Resources increasing civilian controller’s occupancy to 88% across DON.

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

• Responsible for coordinated military use of operating areas through scheduling and control of surface, subsurface, and airborne platforms operating within and transiting to and from offshore operating areas. • As Regional Airspace Coordinator, I directed and coordinated all procedures with 43 DOD and FAA agencies in the usage of 112,000 square miles of Special Use Airspace along the east coast.• Led a national team of experts in 15 different agencies in the execution of HARP (Holiday Airspace Release Program), the largest of its kind in the world.• Managed the National Airspace System requirements for 19 USN and USMC Air Stations. Multi-agency contracts and agreements.• Maintained Federal, DoD, and State compliance with all applicable laws and regulations of Department of Navy ATC interests.• Responsible for the FAA negotiations of airspace to/from Warning Areas. • Evaluated and Approved multiple Wind Turbines in NC.• Liaised with DOD, Boston, New York, Washington, Jacksonville, Miami ARTCCs, underlying TRACONs, and FAA ATREPs in the development, implementation, and annual review of 87 letters of agreement.

Uss Harry S Truman

• Led a 47-person air traffic control team in the operational support of aircraft carriers' flight operations and air transportation operations for cargo/personnel movement.• Managed training, certification, and operational performance of 38 air traffic controllers conducting radar approach control (shipboard TRACON) services to 75 carrier-based aircraft operating in international airspace in support of U.S. national security interests.• Coordinated airspace utilization with foreign ATC facilities to support carrier flight operations near congested International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) airspace and airports.

Uss Boxer

• Provided critical aviation to MAERSK ALABAMA hostage rescue and a nationally tasked coalition counter-piracy operation.• Led a 15-person air traffic control team in the operational support of United States Marine Corps (USMC) shipboard flight operations and air transportation operations for cargo/personnel movement.• Managed training, certification, and operational performance of 38 air traffic controllers conducting radar approach control services (shipboard TRACON) to 50 ship-based aircraft operating in international airspace in support of U.S. national security interests.• Coordinated airspace utilization with foreign ATC facilities to support flight operations near congested ICAO airspace and airports.• Hand-selected to lead BOXER through an $89M mid-life modernization and repair.• Built a shared vision with others across the organization that resulted in a zero-percent mishap rate while safely controlling over 9,300 aircraft during a combat deployment.

Djibouti, Africa

• Personally responsible for the smooth flow of cargo and personnel for a major hub for the Global War on Terrorism.• Liaison between Djiboutian authorities and all U.S. armed services to address working issues.• Safely transited over 9,500 aircraft through foreign airspace transferring over 6,500 personnel, 3.9 tons of cargo, and 2.4 million pounds of fuel with zero mishaps.• As Contracting Officer, I diligently performed quality assurance inspections on cold refuel operations, air terminal, and airfield FOD prevention programs. • Masterfully planned and organized American assets for the first Djiboutian International Airport multi-national emergency exercise.

Willow Grove, Pa

• Instrumental in the first commands lauding by COMNAVAIRLANT as the most outstanding ATC facility in the Mid-Atlantic Region, providing logistic support for over 31,000 operations.• Directed major repairs on airfield taxiways and safe removal of the E28 arresting gear, effecting a savings of $200,000.• Hands-on QA oversight ensured a $5 million airfield renovation did not negatively impact the Command's mission.

Uss George Washington

• Supervised a 29-person air traffic control team in the operational support of aircraft carriers' flight operations and air transportation operations for cargo/personnel movement.• Supervised training, certification, and operational performance of 38 air traffic controllers conducting radar approach control services to 75 carrier-based aircraft operating in international airspace in support of U.S. national security interests.• Certified and maintained proficiency at Full Performance Level (FPL) on all ATC operating positions in a shipboard terminal radar approach control (TRACON).

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