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Macdill Afb

Led as the sole Enlisted Executive Officer in the Operations GroupProvided guidance to Operations Group Commanders and other key leadersManaged tasks and established deadlines for 544 personnelReviewed and edited correspondenceOversaw the preparation of operational and award packagesEnsured quality control for documents at multiple command levels

Altus Afb

Formal Training unit KC-135 program manager, oversaw training of 544 students, managed $2.1B in contracts annually, managed syllabi for 3 training platforms. Skilled leader, evaluator, and instructor. • Led team of seven validating over 16k course requisites and in processed over 14k students.• Coordinated over 80 formal course changes with Air Force Personnel Center and two Air Force Commands averting $5.1 Million in lost training.• Managed a team of six over 4 months identifying degrading student database and prevented system failure, ensuring $175k in contract extension and onboarding of a new $250k database.

Altus Afb, Oklahoma

Planned and executed flight and simulator schedules for over 1.9K student flights, tracked progress ensured effective training results. Instructed over 206 students on a aircraft operations and combat employment. • Managed over 126 training flights, 52 ground events and 90 flight evaluations leading to the graduation of 61 students.• Managed and coordinated a $19k contract for the 2022 Altus Air Show; hosted 10 members from the Houston Commemorative Air Force the “Texas Raiders” B-17 Demonstration Team.

Macdill Afb

Led a team of 7 and managed 9 programs enabled 121 personnel deployment ready. Monitored and directed mobility requirements and provided program updates to unit leadership. • Deployed for 143 days an Air Refueling Control Team member, planning, and executing over 1,700 air refueling missions across Central Command, consisting of over 2,200 coalition aircraft. o Contributed to Afghan Embassy Evacuation; coordinated 61 Air-Refueling missions supporting 150 aircraft to re-patriate 4,000 Americans.o Supported the largest non-combat evacuation, Operation Allies Refuge, planning 456 Air Refueling missions supporting 726 aircraft, leading to the evacuation of 124,000 civilians. • Managed Unit Security management program, validating over 121 members security clearances, assured system security and flightline access. • Developed in-unit weapons program; created a training document tracking system and scheduled weapons training. Managed storage and inventory for a $18.4 weapons/ammunition account.• Assisted with real time development of the “Kessel Run” mission planning software, working with software developers, and helping identify 13 recommended improvements. • Assistant Base Drug Demand Reduction manager; managed a database of over 10,000 military member and 2,500 civilians across five Commands. Led team of 5 collecting and analyzing samples and forwarded results.

Macdill Afb Tampa Fl

Serves as the installation Drug Testing Program Administrative Manager (DTPAM) for the DoD military,and civilian drug testing programs.Performs duties associated with the administrative management of the drug-testing program.Performs education and training duties associated with drug use/abuse prevention.Performs administrative duties such as filing, records maintenance, data entry, and updates.

Macdill Afb, Fl

Instructed over 163 aircrew members on conventional and strategic refueling missions, ensured global readiness. Developed and delivered training on combat air tactics, threat avoidance, and Joint doctrine.• Combat Support Flight Management Internal Control (MICT) assessor; validated 112 checklist items and corrected 3 deficiencies to ensure 98% program compliance.• Developed US Southern Command joint pre-mission brief; provided real time threat assessment and counter-defenses to flying crews in support of south American drug interdiction.• Unit Cargo increment monitor for $25,000 of equipment, developed and maintained tactical contingency grab and go mission travel kit.• Squadron Cyber Security Officer, created network accounts, resolved account issues, and managed Operation Security for 163 members.

Macdill Afb, Fl

Experienced flight and ground instructor with expertise in critical air refueling for various military aircraft. Responsible for developing training programs for new enlisted aircrew for integration to global operations.• Managed seven Operation Group training programs, conducting monthly records reviews, and ensuring accurate training documentation across two squadrons.• Facilitated mission qualification training for basic mission qualified members; logging training events, running simulator training, and validating members training events for commanders’ recommendation and certification as fully qualified aircrew.• Developed and managed Cargo Training program; coordinating with 3 separate agencies for aircraft access, cargo equipment operation, and cargo elements.• Reviewed vital aircraft upgrade training course; volunteered over 300 hours of evaluation for over 40 computer based training courses and identifying over 160 issues. • Attended AMC’s training review conference; reviewed and validated training event identification, documentation and required tasks ensuring quality and relevant training across Air Mobility Command.

Altus Afb, Oklahoma

Trained 978 students as part of an annual $93.9M flight training program. Served as Unit Safety Representative and Unit Cybersecurity Liaison; responsible for ground/flight safety programs and cybersecurity program adherence to AF policy.• Attended Operations Risk Assessment and Management System Branch (Ops RAM) course focusing on data gathered from the Airman Safety Action Program (ASAP) and Military Flight Operations Quality Assurance (MFOQA) and presenting lessons learned and best safety practices to aviators.• Attended six-day initial Greenbelt PPSM course, identifying a shortfall in the base aircrew transportation process, and facilitated development an improved streamlined process, improving agency response time while decreasing workload. • Managed Squadron Student Training program, leading 5 members maintaining training requirements from nine syllabi; ensuring complete and accurate documentation of training events across the KC135 fleet.• Managed the Base Honor Guard flight program, led 18 members, managing drill, ceremonies, and details accounting for 16 events spanning over 38k mile area, and managed $11,500 rifle and equipment account. • Managed $2 mil Electronic Flight Book/publication program, distributing publications and guidance to 254 instructor cadre and over 2k students annually.

Raf Mildenhall, England, United Kingdom

Lead tactics NCO for JCS/USAFE/NATO-directed KC-135 air refueling missions, exercises and contingencies. Maintains readiness to deploy in support of POTUS/JCS objectives in EUCOM/AFRICOM/CENTCOM AORs.• U.S. representative during Baltic exercise; acted as the KC135 Liaison for the Baltic Exercise, coordinating air refueling assets for multi-national force. • Enlisted leader for squadron deployment, managed 3 programs, led 35 personnel. Developed cargo re-deployment program, managed the preparation/deployment of four aircraft transporting 12k pounds of cargo, 38 personnel. • Assistant scheduler for Sabre Strike exercises; executed over 27 missions for Finnish F-18s, patrolling NATO borders.• Managed Icelandic Policing deployment of 7,000 pounds of cargo and 22 personnel, supported refueling to provide northern Border security.

Raf Mildenhall, England, United Kingdom

Experienced leader in aerial operations with proficiency in aerial refueling and cargo planning. Led of four members; ensured safety of aircraft and personnel; maintaining deployment readiness. Skilled supervisor and mentor.• Coordinated redeployment of aircraft and personnel, offloading 45k pounds of fuel and provided transportation 35 personnel along with 10,000 lbs of cargo. • Managed Boy scout volunteer project; led a team of 10 revitalizing local playground by transferring and allocating one ton of materials.• Coordinated an aircraft open house; travelled to Lajes Field, Azores to meet with 2,000 military and civilians, showcasing the KC-135, representing the United States and the USAF.• Managed Deployment program as Deployment Manager; prepared 196 personnel for deployment operations for 4 areas of operation. Managed Unit Cargo Increment Monitor program, ensuring compliance with Travel regulations.

Tampa, Florida, United States

Supervises, mentors, and employs squadron policies and procedures; leads and directs all activities of mobility members. Maintains in-flight refueling qualification.• As a squadron Unit Deployment Manager, responsible for the operational readiness of 125 members• Managed squadron vehicle control program; oversaw airfield driving program, trained and managed members drivers requirements. Responsible for inspection and operation of squadron vehicle. • Squadrons Weapons custodian; managed $30,000 weapons program consisting of 29 pistols and 870 rounds of ammunition. Ensured training, operation, and accountability of assets. • Squadron Security Manager; verified and maintained 125 security clearances. • Assistant Operations Superintendent for Operation Red Flag; responsible for operation of 3 aircraft, leading 18 personnel.

Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, United States

Master'S Degree, Information Technology Project Management

Concentration in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Information Technology Project Management

Ccaf Instructor Certification, Education

The CIC is a professional credential that recognizes the instructor's extensive faculty development training, education, and qualification.

Associate'S Degree, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science And Technology, General