*Responsible for managing all aspects of Fulfillment Center operations including inventory, shipping and receiving, coordinating repairs with facilities teams, safety and OSHA programs for warehousing operations. Managing a team of 3 Operations Managers, 15 Area Managers and 12 Level 3 Process Assistants in a 855K sq.ft. Fulfillment Center that encompasses Inbound, Outbound and quality departments. *Outbound Operations Shipping 300K – 500K (non-peak) 800K – 1M (peak)* Responsible for creating and implementing policies and procedures to ensure product is located and distributed in an effective and efficient manner through Lean Principles and Kaizen activities to satisfy internal and external customer requirements. *Work in conjunction with local Facilities team to initiate and coordinate major projects such as FC layout changes, procurement and installation of capital equipment, major repairs. *Develop short and long-range strategic plans, policies, programs and growth objectives to increase capacity and streamline FC processes. *Collaborate with local HR in developing and driving Operational and Performance Management objectives and Metrics insuring monthly, quarterly shipping/receiving goals are met. *Continuous focus on developing talent to maximize opportunities for growth both within Amazon FC Operations and other departments throughout Amazon *Routine analysis conducted on the effectiveness of all operations and systems; investigate new process improvements to increase efficiencies. *Responsible for labor planning in conjunction with local Finance/HR teams. Responsible for conducting interviews for operations managers within and outside my FC to recognize top level talent for Amazon FC's.*Responsible for labor tracking, attendance analysis, throughput and productivity to support the production of weekly/monthly business reports

Responsibilities: • Lead and supervise a team of 5 Area Managers and up to 500 hourly associates in outbound operations within the Fulfillment Center. • Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the operation. • Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures. • Interview and train both exempt and nonexempt employees; • Full accountability for setting and meeting operational goals; • Strategic planning and forecasting; assign and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; resolve problems; and address staffing needs; • Mentor, Train and Develop the Area Managers • Standard Operating Procedures development and roll-out.

Developed Air Force policy positions on regional affairs of national, combined, or joint service interest to include recommendations on treaties and international agreements. Assisted in developing, coordinating, and implementing National Security Council policies. Determined requirements for military actions to implement national policy objectives. Liaised with Departments of State and Defense and other governmental agencies involved with international affairs to present and interpret Air Force positions to interdepartmental and international committees and groups affecting negotiations on government-to-government and service-to-service levels.

Mastered instruction on the Defense Attaché System, the U.S. intelligence community, Attaché representational and reporting responsibilities, security awareness, counterterrorism, force protection, protocol, photography and dealing with the press. Completed 24 weeks of Portuguese-Brazilian Language Training at the Defense Language Institute, focused on communication skills; achieved high levels of proficiency in three evaluated areas: listening, reading and speaking; skills critical to success in the Defense Attaché System. Completed C-12 Instructor Pilot qualification training.

During the Group Commanders absence, led unit tasked to execute CSAF-directed "Open the Airbase" and Building Partnership missions. Deployed with 12-hours notification to lead global crisis response force of 31 Air Force Specialties; responsible for $84M in assets. Provided seamless transition from airfield seizure to sustained employment across full-spectrum combat to Humanitarian Relief Operations. Led worldwide deployable teams to train, assess and assist Partner Nations in developing Air Mobility Systems.

Provided worldwide deployable teams to train, advise, and assist Partner Nations in developing Air Mobility Systems. Led a 42 member Building Partner Capacity Cell comprised of 10 officers and 32 non-commissioned officers for activation of the Contingency Response Wing's Building Partner Capacity mission. Responsible for $1.5M annual operations budget, combat training development and readiness preparation for a 42 member squadron.

Commanded, led, directed, and managed an AFROTC detachment that administered a college-level officer training program. Served as the senior Air Force officer at a geographically separated unit and ultimately determined who was commissioned. Chaired the Department of Aerospace Studies with university status of full professor and managed a unit budget of $150K. Instructed a curriculum covering Foundations of USAF, AF History, Leadership, and National Security Affairs

Installation commander who commanded of squadron up to 475 U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, civilian and local national personnel and up to 8 aircraft. Ensured successful operation of the largest Counter Drug (CD) Forward Operating Location site in the Department of Defense. Principal liaison for the coordination and compliance of country-to-country international agreement. Directed operations, emergency response, Force Protection, diplomatic clearances, and scheduling aircraft. Ensured facilities, transportation, lodging, dining, communications, and fuel support for over 1,400 annul CD missions

Directed operations of 59-member squadron comprised of 25 Unit Type Codes and 17 Air Force Specialty Codes in three functional areas: aerial port, aircraft maintenance, and command & control (C2). Responsible for training, equipping and employing Contingency Response Elements (CREs) and Contingency Response Teams (CRTs), $10M in mobility assets, and an annual budget of $1M. Determined manning, equipment, and support requirements for deployed operations. Commanded CREs of up to 100 Airmen to establish expeditionary airfield operations. Commanded squadron in the commander’s absence.

Planned, programed, maintained, equipped, and directed operational activities of 164 squadron personnel for humanitarian relief efforts, contingency operations, Air Expeditionary Forces and command-directed joint/unified/combined exercises. Accountable for mission readiness/operations of two Tanker Airlift Control Elements (TALCEs) and three Mission Support Teams (MSTs). Deployed TALCEs of up to 300 personnel supporting global airlift; ensured safe execution of airfield-level operational support. Oversaw preparation, acquisition and maintenance of Unit Type Code deployment packages worth $10M.

Developed Air Force policy positions on regional affairs of national, combined, or joint service interest to include recommendations on treaties and international agreements. Assisted in developing, coordinating, and implementing National Security Council policies. Determined requirements for military actions to implement national policy objectives. Liaised with Departments of State and Defense and other governmental agencies involved with international affairs to present and interpret Air Force positions to interdepartmental and international committees and groups affecting negotiations on government-to government and service-to-service levels

Mastered instruction on the Defense Attaché System, the U.S. intelligence community, Attaché representational and reporting responsibilities, security awareness, counterterrorism, force protection, protocol, photography and dealing with the press. Excelled in all aspects of training, demonstrating superb leadership and planning, keen analytical ability, cogent writing skills, and unsurpassed situational awareness during field exercises; conducted extensive research on assigned country and delivered an outstanding country brief to intel community members. Successfully completed Defensive Driving Training which included high speed automobile handling, pursuit and evasive driving practical exercises and emergency response. Completed C-12 (Beechcraft 200) initial qualification training; focused on flight simulator, instrument refresher and flight training.

Briefed Squadron Commander on daily flight activities, mission capabilities, and specifics. Directed unit scheduling activities and publishes weekly ground/flying schedules. Scheduled daily flying/ground training activities for 84 aircrew members to maintain unit combat readiness. Responsible for aircraft and three combat-ready crew members conducting aerial refueling operations in support of over 40 Department of Defense and allied receiver aircraft types. Mentored eight flight members on sound judgment and decisions. Provided ground and in-flight upgrade training and instruction to unit pilots. Maintained extensive knowledge and combat readiness for theater contingency and war plan operations.

Managed the safety program for 400 squadron personnel within six work-stations. Ensured proper ground, weapons, and flying practices. Investigated, analyzed data, compiled reports, and conducted follow-up actions on ground/in-flight emergencies. Coordinated policies and operations with unit commander and staff. Responsible for aircraft and three combat-ready crew members conducting aerial refueling operations in support of over 40 DoD and allied receiver aircraft types. Mentored unit pilots on aircraft systems, procedures, and all facets of the KC-135R mission. Integrated intelligence, air refueling threat avoidance tactics, weather, theater restrictions, and user requirements to safely complete the mission.

Piloted mobility aircraft and commanded crews to accomplish tanker, airlift, training, and other missions. Planned and prepared for mission. Reviewed mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information. Supervised mission planning, preparation, filing a flight plan, and crew briefing. Ensured aircraft was preflighted, inspected, loaded, equipped, and manned for mission. Performed, supervised, and directed navigation, in-flight refueling, and cargo and passenger delivery. Conducted and supervised training of crewmembers. Ensured operational readiness of crew by conducting or supervising mission specific training. Developed plans and policies, monitors operations, and advises commanders. Assiseds Squadron Commander in meeting daily commitments and manages squadron suspense tracking of reports, awards, and decorations.

Directed, managed, and operated supply and equipment management systems; developed, formulated, and implemented plans, programs, and policies for operation, management, and administration of current and projected supply management systems; requirements determination and computation; allowances and authorizations; inventory and distribution control; reporting; stock fund operating programs preparation; and operations operating budget preparation.

Completed 52-week Undergraduate Pilot Training course. Accomplished primary flight training in the T-37 Tweet and advanced flight training in the T-38 Talon, mastering contact, instrument, low-level and formation flying. Awarded Pilot Aeronautical Rating upon completion of the course.

Admissions advisor and minority applicant counselor for seven-state southwestern United States region. Responsible for developing a qualified pool of minority candidates for current and future admission to the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA). Represented USAFA at national college fairs, conventions, secondary school career days, and on discussion panels for community leaders. Served as the Mathematical Engineering Science Achievement Programs Coordinator, Grassroots Project Officer, Escort Officer and Admissions Briefer.