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Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, United States

Manages six Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) weapon system programs for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center valued at $35M. Oversees program schedules to meet tasks and milestones, fusing data and creating a holistic view for branch leadership. Tracks, manages, and completes disposition of branch risks. Prepares briefings and talking papers for senior leadership decision action in fielding cutting edge upgrades to the DoDs air-to-ground weapon of choice.• Led JDAM integration of Advanced 5K-pound (A5K) penetrator weapon into USAF arsenal. Coordinated software/hardware development, acquisition, logistics w/in $16.5M budget.• Facilitated update to SAF/AQP Urgent Operational Need mandated upgrade of GPS receiver; enhanced jamming resistance and improved tail kit accuracy in degraded GPS environments.• Synchronized and executed JDAM priorities with volatile flight test schedule. Teamed with Boeing & various USG agencies in launching 12 missions, all exceeding accuracy requirements.

Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, United States

Directs high-volume munitions operations with 295-person workforce under management. Oversees accountability, sustainability, and operability of $58M DoD munitions stockpile and $11M in Air Force equipment. Provided direct logistics, supply, and operations support to 34 corporate-level external customers and 7 aviation resources executing 22K flying missions per year.•Developed strategic plan for organization restructuring; procured new facility and $90K budget with 12 resource additions to fill executive team requirements.•Innovated first-ever rapid load plan filling critical capability gap; no-cost solution benchmarked for use across global enterprise enabling execution of $1.8B agile initiative.•Coordinated with PMO to determine project requirements for classified equipment validation and verification; enabled fielding of multi-million-dollar program following detailed test and evaluation.

Osan, Gyeonggi, South Korea

Orchestrated day-to-day production operations leading 4 departments and 130-person workforce composed of US and international employees/contractors. Safeguarded $1.7B government resources providing defense of critical infrastructure, aviation property, and strategic position within Asian Pacific (APAC) region.•Sharpened team productivity through training/development; inspired team to high performance with 66% recognized as Superior Performers during major inspection.•Activated team response to deliver over 1K itemized munitions for 52 fixed-wing aircraft executing over 460 international flights.•Nailed ATO strategy; drafted combat load pre-stage plan for 4K munitions in 42 hardened aircraft shelters...Slashed delivery to 6 hours/recognized as IG strength.•Set max-generation benchmark by arming 2 fighter units w/32K munitions and enabling full loading of 32 aircraft in under 12 hours...Aced enterprise-level inspection.•Garnered #1 of 1K managers ranking with accolades as Munitions Manager of the Year (2x).

Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, United States

Headed 9 departments and 120-person workforce while managing $57M DoD materials. Authored strategic instruction defining corporate-wide policy and identifying requirements to ensure compliance. Provided direct munitions armament support to 59 fixed-wing aircraft.•Developed emerging talent and groomed the best for high-visibility POTUS mission support; weaponized 12 special aircraft for sensitive mission...Led team to Best in Enterprise trophy.•Mobilized 50 resources for international deployment; realigned domestic workforce to fill gap and ensure zero production deficiency.

Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida

•Led 3 departments with 50-person cross-functional team; armed 55 state-of-the-art aircraft valued at $9B with $85M in DoD armament.•Ensured accountability and serviceability of 83K munition items with $48M cost; built high performing team to deliver sensitive materials to 169 aircraft supported and facilitate execution of 3.5K missions.•Organized transportation of $162M in munitions; steered relocation effort delivering 2K tons of resources supporting 184 aircraft and 4K aviation missions.•Piloted material readiness and inspection preparations; cemented highest ratings on 3 separate inspections and earned Manager of the Year accolades (2x).

Gunsan, North Jeolla, South Korea

•Controlled 68 facilities and 161-acre storage area; maintained accountability of $54M resources and $1.4B in War Reserve Materials (WRM).•Masterminded international shipment of 2.1K tons in excess HAZMAT/munitions valued at $95M; eliminated 3-year backlog while exceeding task requirements.•Readied team for semi-annual inspections; earned Excellent ratings on external audits evaluating 24-vehicle fleet with $3.2M under management.

Ramstein Air Base, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Ramstein Air Base, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Ramstein Air Base, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan

Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan

Ramstein Air Base, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Ramstein Air Base, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Langley Air Force Base, Virginia

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Sports And Health Sciences

Associate Of Science - As, Munitions Systems/Ordinance Technology