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Moody Afb, Ga

Led a 20-person team supporting 700 personnel in six organizations and managed $1.5M in resources, including a $200K office budget. Identified, sourced, and allocated personnel, materiel, and financial resources. Developed and implemented policies and guidelines to facilitate integration into complex training events in alignment with executive leadership priorities. Identified and analyzed risks and implemented controls to preserve high-value assets conducting dynamic operations at home and overseas. Managed defensive systems programs for 20 aircraft worth $968M. Provided Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs) with recommendations for staffing and technical requirements for annual training programs.Selected Accomplishments:- Directed an interdisciplinary working group of 30 personnel from diverse backgrounds to integrate information support operations into personnel recovery operations, developing of new procedures and more efficient use of assets.- Provided operational expertise and leadership essential to the intricate planning and successful execution of a sensitive and highly visible multinational combat operation, ensuring the safety of 74 personnel and 11 air assets. - Coordinated the response to the loss of a critical air rescue asset, initiating the movement of 27 specialized personnel from four different locations and sourcing additional personnel and aircraft to prevent a gap in a mission-essential capability.- Led personnel recovery planning for high-risk operations in two countries by 1.2K personnel and 55 aircraft at nine bases, researching airfield space and fuel capacity as well as coordinating munitions, accommodations and related logistics, and aircraft support equipment.- Orchestrated the assessment of multiple units’ electronic warfare training, revising objectives, identifying outdated training equipment in need of replacement, and revising training directives, syllabi, and processes.

Moody Afb, Ga

Oversaw a six-person team responsible for ensuring the readiness of 113 personnel and nine aircraft for deployment in support of national objectives. Orchestrated administrative support, including the scheduling of medical appointments and immunizations, briefings, and training. Ensured organizational compliance with established training and readiness requirements. Administered a $1.2M budget for procuring mission-essential supplies, equipment, and other resources.Selected Accomplishments:- Developed and implemented a comprehensive communications security program for a forward operating location, promulgating seven policies and managing 43 records, and ensuring complete compliance with established regulations. Streamlined the process of receiving sensitive communications material, saving the Air Force $250K annually.- Selected to serve as Ground Operations Director for the Moody Air Force Base (AFB) Air Show, developing and executing a complex schedule, assigning key roles, and implementing Agile Project Management methods to lead a 15-person team and coordinate with eight separate agencies to successfully host 21K civilians. Planning and execution methodology later incorporated into Air Force-wide guidance.- Coordinated the organization’s evacuation for Hurricane Irma, planning and executing the movement of 55 personnel and 30 aircraft out of harm’s way and ensuring the ability to support disaster relief operations.

Moody Afb, Ga

Led a five-person staff charged with scheduling ground training, maintaining and monitoring personnel certifications and qualification upgrades, and ensuring the organization’s mission readiness. Arranged, synchronized, and executed flight training events for 113 personnel. Tracked personnel training using Patriot Excalibur (PEX) and other software and web-based platforms. Compiled and analyzed flight hour and mission data to determine and report the organization’s preparedness for deployment and operational tasking. Managed $150K in resources.Selected Accomplishments:- Applied Continuous Process Improvement methodology to identify and propose corrective action for a testing error that affected navigation systems, eliminating a potentially serious safety hazard.- Developed and implemented an innovative electronic training folder program, replacing a paper-based system and establishing a common platform for 22 instructors to create, review, and edit training records for 107 aircrew, resulting in a 45% increase in unit combat readiness rating.- Conducted deep-dive analyses of mission performance metrics in order to identify opportunities to optimize training, resulting in a 10% increase in missions flown and the unit meeting 97% of its training requirements.

Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, United States

Oversaw three administrative professionals in the initiation, processing, and tracking of personal award and supervised the timely preparation and submission of personnel performance evaluations for 113 personnel. Supervised and synchronized unit administrative functions and ensure accurate recordkeeping in accordance with relevant guidance and directives. Managed $200K in resources. Selected Accomplishments:- Provided leadership and vision that improved the work center’s compliance with Air Force directives from 57% to 100%.- Coordinated squadron support to Special Operations Forces training exercises, synchronizing schedules, assigning personnel and aircraft, designing scenarios, and establishing fuel and other resource requirements.- Managed 120 personnel records, 117 evaluations, and 35 awards, despite 50% staffing.op technologies in conjunction with Government Contracted Field Service Technicians, identified limiting factors, gathered and advised on key data points and combat capabilities.

Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, United States

Supervised two personnel in the preparation, maintenance, and distribution of specialized mission planning and execution materials. Directed the maintenance and upgrade of mission-essential planning equipment and software. Developed and scheduled tactical training for more than 170 aircrew.Selected Accomplishments:- Planned, synchronized, and executed a complex training scenario for 660 personnel, including an 89-person airdrop.- Provided technical expertise, leadership, and vision critical to the unit achieving a 97% semiannual training rate.- Conducted specialized planning for an advanced air-to-surface training exercise, enabling 82 training missions 256 events.

Master'S Degree, Business Administration In Aviation, 4.0

Management Science, Strategic Marketing Management in Aviation, Managerial Accounting for Decision Making, Global Information.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration And Management, General

Applied Managerial Accounting, Legal Envision of Business, Business Professional Communication, Writing for Business Theory, E-Business.

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Business Administration And Management, General

College Prep English, English Composition I, II, College Algebra, General Biology, Humanities Introduction, Legal I, II, III, Earth.