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Serve as Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Noncommissioned Officer by supervising and providing Imagery intelligence (IMINT) support to the Production & Analysis (P&A) section. Performed multi-sensor imagery exploitation, database research and analysis to fulfill Commanding General, staff and subordinate facilities'​ requirements. Conducted timely collection, analysis, production and dissemination of IMINT products derived from tactical, operational, theater, and national-level assets.- Completed 27 Requests for Information, performing multi-sensor exploitation and imagery analysis for over 40 Imagery Intelligence (IMINT) products in support of 1st MLG and its Major Subordinate Elements, ensuring close liaison with collection assets.- Downloaded and maintained 685 images and 300 gigabytes of data facilitating IMINT.- Conducted weekly federated production analysis on five AO-critical targets for I MEF.- Performed the back-up and re-imaging of the G-2's three Tactical Exploitation Group Remote Workstation, which involved detailed and concise software and hardware changes and upgrades to ensure workstations were up to date and compliant with Headquarters, Marine Corps security policies/procedures, allowing constant production capabilities.

- Produce special imagery-derived products, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of data andformat ISO MAG-50 subordinate units.- Manage and coordinate Requests for Information (RFI) submitted to MAG-50 ensuring Intelproducts and activities are produced and disseminated in a timely manner.- Imagery liaison for MAG-50 and subordinate units through coordination and collaborationwith the Army and the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency of intelligence productsfor the MAG-50 CO, his battle staff, and subordinate units.

- Produce time sensitive geospatial intelligence products to facilitate effective planning at the tactical, operational, and strategic level.- Perform multi-sensor imagery exploitation, database research, and analysis in order tofulfill the requirements of planning, training, and exercises.- Produce 1st and 2nd phase imagery-derived Helicopter Landing Zones (HLZs), Drop Zone (DZ)studies, basic imagery studies, and HLZ recon studies in support of (ISO) planning, training, and exercises.- Produce special imagery-derived products, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of data andformat for missions.- Manage and administer the Tactical Exploitation Group Remote Work Station (TEG-RWS) ISOconstant planning, training, and Imagery Intelligence support.

- Establish, coordinate, and develop an occupational safety and health program for dailyoperations in accordance with orders/directives.- Advise the Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3 (MWHS-3) CO, XO, 3d MAW Section A/CS,Section SNCOICs, and personnel to discover, identify and eliminate hazardous work practicesand conditions.- Serve as the MWHS-3 CO representative on safety councils, committees, and working groupsestablished by higher authority as directed/required.- Maintain accurate orders/directives and reference documentation for the Command GroundSafety Program.- Accurately distribute mishap reports and track corrective actions on noted discrepanciesin accordance with orders/directives.- Educate and train personnel in accordance with orders/directives on safe operatingprocedures during on duty and off duty activities caused by equipment misuse/malfunction orimproper personnel planning.

Served as MCAS Miramar ID Card Center liaison for adjacent commands aboard the station. Inputted and updated personnel information into the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System / Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System for personnel aboard facility for Military members, dependents, and contractors. Performed technical research for customer inquiries. Maintained and prepared necessary documents.- Monitor all internal control procedures regarding DoD ID cards and revise as required.- Advise the DoD ID Card Center Supervisor on all administrative matters.- Manage in the issuance, destruction, and accountability of all DoD ID Cards.- Supervise the daily security of the MCAS Miramar ID Card Center per DoD regulations.- Supervised the production and distribution of over 17,000 DoD approved identification cards to eligible recipients. - Successfully maintained an average customer service wait time of approximately three minutes.

Performed various duties and tasks related to the control of air traffic and vehicles within the designated areas aboard a control zone, expeditionary airfield or remote landing site. These duties were performed within control towers, radar facilities and expeditionary air traffic control equipment. Coordinated current weather and airfield conditions as required. Performed air traffic control duties.- Formulated and issued clearances and control instructions to accomplish separation between aircraft worth millions of dollars operating under the arrival or approach jurisdiction. - Maintained radar surveillance; determined the separation and sequence to be used between aircraft. - Initiated and accepted radar handoffs to and from adjacent sectors or facilities. - Received and relayed aircraft movement data. - Taught "Controllers in training" in classroom and operating position instruction. - Exercised expert knowledge and usage of a RADAR/TOWER Simulator while instructing junior and senior controllers.- Control air traffic on and within vicinity of airport/airfield and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers according to established procedures and policies. - Authorize, regulate, and control commercial and military airline flights according to government or company regulations to expedite and ensure flight safety.

Basic Training - 2006MOS Air Traffic Control School - 2007