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Clovis, Nm, Us

Cannon Afb, New Mexico, United States

Training Provision: Delivers specialized academic, part-task trainer, and simulator training to initial qualification candidates for AC-130J Aerial Gunners and SMAs. Provides system and simulator refresher training for current qualified AC-130J personnel.Instructor Training: Conduct the Instructor Upgrade course for all AC-130J crew positions and serve as a qualified Crew Resource Management (CRM) facilitator.Simulator Qualifications: Expert in training with the Weapon System Trainer (Simulator), Fuselage Trainer (FUT), 105mm and 30mm Weapon System Trainers, and Virtual Threat Recognition & Avoidance Trainer (VTRAT).Courseware and Syllabus Expertise: Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the AC-130J Syllabus of Instruction and related courseware. Perform reviews and propose changes to courseware and syllabi.

Cannon Afb, Nm

- Provides specialized academic classroom, part-task trainer and simulator training to initial qualification candidates for AC-130W Aerial Gunners/SMAs and instructs refresher training to qualified AC-130W Aerial Gunners/SMAs.- Teaches Instructor Upgrade course to all AC-130W crew positions and is a qualified Crew Resource Management facilitator.- Part-task trainer and simulator qualifications include the Fuselage Trainer (Fut), GAU-23, 30mm Weapon System and Virtual Threat Recognition & Avoidance Trainer (VTRAT)- AC-130W Syllabus of Instruction and Courseware Subject Mater Expert. Performs courseware reviews and submits courseware and syllabus change proposals.

Cannon Afb, New Mexico, United States

Cannon Afb, Nm

- Provides specialized academic classroom, part-task trainer and simulator training to initial qualification candidates for AC-130W Aerial Gunners/SMAs and instructs refresher training to qualified AC-130W Aerial Gunners/SMAs.- Teaches Instructor Upgrade course to all AC-130W crew positions and is a qualified Crew Resource Management facilitator.- Part-task trainer and simulator qualifications include the Fuselage Trainer (Fut), GAU-23, 30mm Weapon System and Virtual Threat Recognition & Avoidance Trainer (VTRAT)- AC-130W Syllabus of Instruction and Courseware Subject Mater Expert. Performs courseware reviews and submits courseware and syllabus change proposals.

27Th Special Operation Air Operations Squadron, Cannon Afb, Nm

Provided direction to 63-member cross-functional team, implementing effective staff and resource management strategies across multiple organizations.Oversaw gathering, review, and analysis of sensitive information critical to strategic planning. Aligned staff resources with workflow requirements; provided teams with up-to-date operational information in highly dynamic environment. Implemented plans to optimize staff training in support of organizational goals for domestic and international initiatives. Directed operations in collaboration with senior management from multiple departments. Assessed daily activities and processes; created and presented weekly reports with recommendations to senior executives.Contributions:- Effectively oversaw diverse team and managed $1.6M in equipment, consistently exceeded allcritical deadlines- Organized and managed the consolidation of four organizations, aligned leadership structure,increased production and effectiveness

16Th Special Operations Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fl & Cannon Afb, Nm

Led a 133-member cross-functional team, managing safety, training and operations while prioritizing activities to maximize productivity to meet and exceed organizational objectives.Oversaw the operations of $1.7B worth of equipment and served as trusted liaison between senior management and multi-organizational workforce. Collaborated with team leaders to coordinate staff and personnel rotations as well as track and process administrative and legal documents. Managed training, evaluation, and mentoring programs. Established core standards, policies, and procedures and maintained administrative records. Earned responsibility for multiple aspects of risk management to include overall project plans and schedules as well as execution of a $770K budget administration and daily operations. Advised senior executives on organization's readiness, capabilities, safety and operations.Contributions:- Sustained an excellent safety record while leading a cohesive team that earned exceptionalperformance ratings during all annual evaluations- Recognized for expertly managing an organization with the heaviest sustained operations tempo- Selected by senior management to plan, organize and manage an organization relocation fromFlorida to New Mexico while simultaneously continuing operations with zero degradation

Headquarters Air Force Special Operations Command, Hurlburt Field, Fl

Managed education, recruiting and resource programs for 336 personnel in 7 locations worldwide. Identified training and resource requirements and established and executed programs to comply with higher organizational policy. Played key role in program development to include providing expertise and guidance to acquisitions and system program offices for the improvement of equipment. Managed education, recruiting and resource programs for 336 personnel in 7 locations worldwide. Identified training and resource requirements and established and executed programs to comply with higher organizational policy. Linchpin for the rewrite of manuals and procedures. Developed complex illustrations and diagrams on which all lesson plans and curriculums for organization's training are based. Orchestrated evaluations of subordinate organizations and developed reports for executive-level decision makers. Oversaw logistics, transportation, and equipment distribution critical to team success. Served as subject matter expert regarding assessment and validation of system upgrades and served as advisor to outside agencies for future requirements. Contributions:- Established high productivity and team cohesion by creating and implementing modernization of key organizational systems and technologies- Brilliantly managed organizations highest stressed personnel and filled critical manning shortfalls

16 Special Operations Group, Hurlburt Field, Fl

Served as principal advisor to senior manager in all matters pertaining to developing directives and procedures and evaluated operational and formal school academics and programs.Advised functional manager on manpower, qualifications and personnel assignments. Provided compliance with standardized procedures and evaluated planning and operational execution. Managed qualification testing for 1,100 personnel and a publication library of over 2,500 manuals. Focal point for matters concerning capabilities, operations and safety.Contributions:- Excellence proven during executive inspection; praised by inspectors as Professional Performer; all programs rated #1

Associates In Applied Science, Aviation Operations

Associates In Applied Science, Aircraft Armament Systems Technology

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