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Pensacola, Florida, United States

Pensacola, Florida, United States

Led 99 Sailors and 37 Civilians in the execution of launch and recovery operations as well as the scheduling of airspace for four tenant commands in support of training missions and qualifications. Other duties: Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Director, Traffic Court Magistrate and Judge, Flight Instructor, Incident Determination Committee (IDC) Chairman.

Al Udeid Air Base (AUAB), Qatar

Executed the Air Tasking Order (ATO) for unforeseen events in support of Joint and Coalition partners, stationed at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, working with the Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) which is the lead Command and Control agency for USAFCENT and 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in support of Operations IRAQI FREEDOM (OIF), ENDURING FREEDOM (OEF).

Naval Support Activity (NSA) Norfolk

Budgeted, allocated, and appropriated the requisite operational Flight Hours and administrative funding totaling $2.9B annually to all 55 East Coast Navy squadrons under Commander Naval Air Forces Atlantic (CNAL) authority and claimancy, ensuring all commands achieve proper levels of training and combat readiness.

Naval Station Norfolk, VA

Coordinated, supported and liaised with numerous governmental, military and civilian contractors in all Military Construction (MILCON) aspects associated with E-2C Hawkeye aircraft transitions to the new E-2D Advanced Hawkeye (AHE) variant to the fleet. Designated Lead Project Officer for E-2D Airborne Refueling capability.

Naval Station Norfolk, VA

Planned, coordinated, and directed the daily operations of the Airborne Command and Control Squadron ONE TWO FOUR (VAW-124), specializing in the mighty E-2C Hawkeye. Other duties: Administrative Officer, Training Officer, Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (ATFP) Officer. Qualified: Strike Warfare Commander Watch Officer.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Led both the Air Department's Administrative division (V-0) and the launch and recovery division (V-2, the largest division in Air Department) on an US Navy Aircraft Carrier, overseeing the training, management and qualifications for 225 personnel including 9 assistant Division Officers/Shooters, and one Dept Leading Master Chief Petty Officer, in.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Responsible to the Operations Officer for squadron operational employment, planning, coordination and scheduling to achieve maximum operational and training readiness, qualifying over 300+ Naval Aviators and Weapons System Officers and readying them for the fleet.

Balad Air Base, Iraq; And Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan

Executed 127 combat sorties and 900+ flight hours in support of Operations IRAQI FREEDOM and ENDURING FREEDOM. Airborne Mission Commander/Aerial Sensor Operator duties (Electro-Optical / Infrared) providing real-time, tactical airborne Indications and Warning (I&W) to US Special Operations Forces (SoF), US and Coalition Joint Task Forces (JTF Blue, Red and.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Provided Airborne Early Warning Command and Control in support of fleet and joint assets onboard the Aircraft Carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65). Other duties: Assistant Director of Operations, Flight Training Officer, Electronic Warfare Officer and Avionics Division Officer, leading 35 Electrical Technicians in maintaining and repairing the aircraft.

Jpme Phase I, Joint Professional Military Education (Jpme) Phase I, 4.0 Gpa / Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Joint Military OperationsJoint Professional Military Education (JPME) Phase I

Bachelor'S Degree, Criminal Justice / Industrial & Organizational Psychology, 4.0 Gpa / Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: President of NROTC Aviation Club, Baptist Student Union member, Private tutor

Associate’S Degree (General)

High School, High School Diploma (General)

Activities and Societies: Spanish Club, Drama Club, Swimming Club, Wrestling Team (Junior Varsity).