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San Antonio, Tx, Us

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Designs, develops, and implements a comprehensive continuous quality improvement strategy aligned with organizational goals and objectives. Supports 3,000 scientists and engineers across 11 technical divisions, providing research and development services in eight market segments: automotive and transportation, biomedical and health, chemistry and materials, defense and security, earth and space, electronics and automation, energy and environment, and manufacturing and construction.

Hill Afb

Utilizes Art of the Possible, Lean, Six Sigma principles to lead process improvement teams across a 2,210 person Group consisting of seven Squadrons. Responsible for developing, planning, and scheduling projects to reduce costs and enhance processes. Focused on decreasing production costs for six different airframes with an annual $524M budget.

Direct Aircraft Maintenance and reparation activities. Manage quality assurance through training, budget, and resource management. Formulates maintenance plans and conducts periodic inspections. Manage the maintenance activities for everything from working and disabled aircraft to ground equipment and structural repair.

Us Embassy, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Us Embassy, Islamabad, Pakistan

Led a 4 person team ensuring 135 Pakistan Military personnel attended International military Education Programs worth $3.5 Million Dollars. Led the J3/5 operations branch consisting of a 5 person team ensuring the bed down of a Personnel recovery Task Force (PRTF)of 2x C-130, 3x HH-60, 107 prsnl w/in 24 hrs of notification. The PRTF was operational within 24 hours in support of US Forces Afghanistan retrograde. Oversaw the most ever sorties flown through the Air Lines of Communication. Resulted in 122K Americans & Allies saved.

Ogden, Utah, United States

Leads a 2000+ person Group providing software engineering solutions and software sustainment for the US Air Force and other DoD partners. Oversees 94 programs and 5 squadrons implementing Agile program management techniques. Versed in Scrum methodology providing software support across space, aircraft, and military related applications.

Seymour Johnson Afb

Leads 750 personnel in 5 flights, 11 Air Force specialties, and 29 work centers in support of four F-15E fighter squadrons. Ensures combat readiness for 94 F-15E fighter aircraft managing 65 maintenance facilities, 100 vehicles, and $700M in facilities and support equipment. Oversees the technical training of 750 personnel, ensuring that training standards are maintained and proficiency is achieved. Directs intermediate-level maintenance on 600 pieces of air ground equipment, a munitions stockpile valued at $36 million dollars, F-15E airframe structures and weapons systems, and phase heavy inspection. Executes a 22,000 hour flying hour program. Flew 738 flight hours providing Presidential aircraft overwatch capability. Secured $1.4M to upgrade the non-destructive inspection facility resulting in increased maintenance capability and exceeding the flying hour program by 580 sorties.

Seymour Johnson Afb

Led 200 person total force integration squadron providing flightline maintenance for 12 KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft.

Baghdad, Iraq

Led 21 maintenance and logistics Air Advisors, directed, advised and assisted operations in support of the Iraqi Air Force and Operation Inherent Resolve. Executed 120 outside the wire missions and 40 key leader engagements providing advice to Iraqi senior leaders on four foreign military sales cases worth over one billion dollars critical to the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. Advised Iraqi Air Force leadership on aircraft maintenance operations at 4 Iraqi Air Force bases consisting of 5 types of aircraft. Provided strategic guidance to Iraqi Air Force Headquarters logistics personnel as well as USAF security cooperation agencies.

Seymour Johnson Afb, Goldsboro,Nc

Led 646 personnel in 5 flights, 11 Air Force specialties, and 29 work centers in support of four F-15E fighter squadrons. Ensured combat readiness for 94 F-15E fighter aircraft managing 65 maintenance facilities, 100 vehicles, and $700M in facilities and support equipment. Directed intermediate-level maintenance on 600 pieces of air ground equipment, a munitions stockpile valued at $36 million dollars, F-15E airframe structures and weapons systems, and phase heavy inspection. Executed a 22,000 hour flying hour program exceeding the contract by 800 sorties.

12Th Air Force/Air Forces Southern A4/7

Led maintenance & munitions efforts of 771 aircraft/8 active wings/13 guard & reserve wings & 4 FOLs. Serves as Air Forces Southern (AFSOUTH) logistical subject matter expert supporting US Southern Command contingencies, humanitarian operations, and chairman of the joint chief of staff exercises. Provides logistics expertise to USAF units assigned to the area of operations providing combatant commander with tactical, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and airlift support. Leads aircraft logistics sustainment oversight of 31 countries. Developed fiscal year 2016 strategy for Air Forces Southern. Constructed Building Partner Capacity engagements enabling joint operations seizing $2.9B of drugs. Acquired new capabilities by securing B200 and PT-6 engine training thereby posturing AFSOUTH to support 31 partner nations and over 800 engines.

Davis Monthan, Afb

Planned and directed aircraft maintenance production activities on 56 A-10C aircraft worth $659M to support two fighter squadrons. Led 650 maintenance airmen from 12 Air Force specialties utilizing $15.8M of support equipment and five facilities. Responsible for organizational-level maintenance on aaircraft and armament systems. Produced largest Combat Air Force flying hour program of 13K+ hours. Principal advisor to commander for all squadron maintenance issues and managed 37 vehicles and $130K annual budget. Oversaw the integration of reserve airmen with active duty airmen seamlessly transfer manning and equipment into a total force integration unit. Direct leadership drove quality assurance rates above the Air Combat Command standard 6 months in a row as well as decreased safety technical violations by 50%.

Davis Monthan Afb

Led 338 personnel in 4 flights, 14 Air Force specialties, & 17 facilities in support of the 355 Fighter Wing, 563 Rescue Group, & 55 Electronic Combat Group. Ensured readiness for 22 unit type codes & managed test measurement diagnostic equipment, accessories, avionics, & propulsion flight assets valued at $500M+. Directed intermediate-level maintenance of A-10/C-130 engines, avionics, electronic warfare, egress, pneudraulic, and fuel systems. Managed line replaceable unit production for 82 A-10, 22 EC/HC-130, and 8 HH-60 aircraft. Led the replacement of 59 engines from retiring A-10 aircraft saving $45 million dollars in depot costs while improving Air Combat Command and Air National Guard fleet health. Oversaw the calibration of 1.7K test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment with a 30% shortage of personnel.

Davis Monthan Afb

Led 162 personnel across nine AFSCs ensuring combat readiness of nine HH-60Gs low density/high demand personnel rescue unit valued at $234M. Formulated annual, monthly, weekly and daily plans in direct support of home station global reaction force commitment and overseas personnel rescue operations. Directed planning and generation efforts for two 4-ship HH-60G worldwide deployment and mobility rescue packages. Reviewed, coordinated, & implemented maintenance plans and executed a 1.5K flying hour program directly supporting training of three operational personnel rescue squadrons. Led response to higher headquarters local rescue tasking. Prepped 3 HH-60s, launched within 1 hour, saved 7 hikers' lives. Deconflicted operations, maintenance schedule, and special requests ensuring flying scheduling effectiveness greater than 89% while improving readiness aircrew program rates by 10%.

Advised the Squadron Commander and Chief of Maintenance on C-130 maintenance procedures and safety practices. Interfaced with Joint Uniformed Services Military Assistance Group Thailand and US and Thai contractors on C-130 procurement, sustainment, and training issues. Coordinated logistics of Royal Thai Air Force TDYs to US installations on semiannual Foreign Military Sales trips, UN missions, and RED FLAG AK. Interpreted technical data & translated into Thai language as well as introduced USAF terms to RTAF maintenance technicians. Planned, developed, and executed a 30 day C-130 maintenance training course for 20 Thai students resulting in increased mission capable rate by 6%.

Monterey, Ca

Attended Thai Language course at the Defense Language Institute at Monterey. Successfully attended a year long course gaining fluency in the Thai language. Earned Associate of Arts in Thai Language.

Eglin Afb, Ft. Walton Beach, Fl

Led 22-person/$3.6M Q-26 infrared targeting system contractor logistics support as the single face to Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) and industry. Managed the $19.1M AC-130U-model Gunship Sustainment Support contract providing enhanced repair. Supervised 28-person/$6.5M ALLTV targeting system team, leading sustainment & modification efforts. Managed AC-130H/U logistics/repair integrated product team. Coordinated the actions of Special Operations Command, AFSOC, Air Force Materiel Command & defense contractors. Effectively led teams to negotiate the Q-26, ALLTV, and AC-130U Gunship Sustainment contracts saving the Air Force $4.4M. Architect of the AC-130U Gunship Sustainment repair center performance plan - cut $10.7M & completed 167 repairs ahead of schedule! Acquired and employed reusable containers for the Q-26 saving $512K in repair costs. Managed the transition of laser repair facility from UK to US reducing repair time from 60 days to 48 hours.

Raf Mildenhall, Uk

Led 2 senior non-commissioned officers and 14 non-commissioned officers. Enforced maintenance standards for a 490-person consolidated maintenance squadron supporting 15 special operations aircraft. Managed Product Improvement Program, Deficiency Reporting, Tech Order Distribution Office, and One-Time Inspection. Oversaw Functional Check Flight Program, Weight and Balance Program, and Aircraft and Equipment Impoundment Program. Investigated dropped objects, foreign object damage, and lost tools. Identified trends and applies preventive measures. Submitted 34 deficiency reports, 27 AFTO Form 22s, and 30 tech assistance requests saving the Group $1M & 256 man-hours. Directed 1,956 QA inspections which was a 12% increase in evaluations vs. FY06. Additionally, oversaw the training of maintainers increasing the pass rate to 91%

Raf Mildenhall, Uk

Responsible for the sortie generation and maintenance of seven MH-53M aircraft valued at $280M. Supported the 21 Special Operations Squadron. Provided leadership and guidance to 124 aircraft maintenance personnel assigned to nine Air Force specialties. Negotiates weekly schedules to execute a 2,600 hour annual flying program. Reviewed performance indicators, taking corrective action to ensure maintenance effectiveness. Coordinated with system program offices for aircraft upgrades. Managed $17M budget. Developed packages supporting training, noncombatant evacuations and contingencies throughout European Command. Prepared unit for Logistics Standardization Evaluation Team inspection garnering an overall “excellent” rating and receiving zero safety and technical data violations. Identified and rectified aircraft forms documentation deficiency. Developed training system increasing pass rates by 16%.

Balad Ab, Iraq

Led 76 personnel and 6 MH-53 helicopters on a 90 day Operation Iraqi Freedom deployment. Provided all 6 helicopters for armed escort for President of The United States Iraq visit. Orchestrated 2,262 personnel/69K pounds of cargo to outlying base camps in support of soldiers and marines in Iraq. Executed 429 combat sorties neutralizing 22 insurgents in Iraq.

Raf Mildenhall, Mildenhall, England

Responsible for all maintenance on four MC-130H Talon IIs, five MC-130P Combat Shadows and C-130E valued at $1.8B. Led a team of 137 maintenances from six different Air Force specialties in support of Special Operations Europe mission requirements. Provided guidance and implements maintenance plans and schedules for a 4,300 annual flying hour program for two flying squadron. Assists in developing daily, weekly, and monthly flying schedules. Reviewed maintenance analysis, quality assurance, supply documents, and other management production reports. Planned collision avoidance mod for MC-130Ps beating estimate by 21 days. Led deployment of 59 maintainers and 7 aircraft to Rota Spain executing 71 sorties, 152 flying hours, and 716 training events with 100% mission effectiveness.

Bachelors, International Relations

Activities and Societies: Texas A&M Corps of Cadets, Texas A&M Rugby

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Thai Language

Masters, International Relations