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Warner Robins, Ga, Us

Warner Robins, Georgia

Robins Afb, Ga 31088

Robins Afb, Ga

Scott Afb, Il

Squadron Superintendent – 38th Cyberspace Readiness Squadron , Scott AFB, ILSenior AF enlisted leader responsible for providing leadership, management, and guidance to 36 military, 23 civilian personnel, and 49 contractors. Collaborates with the commander and senior leadership to prepare the enlisted force to best execute mission requirements. Recommend or initiate actions to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency as well as personnel and resources to support the AF's overall mission. Provides a dedicated focal point for all health, morale, welfare, and quality of life issues within the organization. Responsibilities included advising the commander and enlisted personnel on morale, discipline, mentoring, well-being, recognition, and the professional development of enlisted personnel. Ensured personnel understand the commander’s policies, goals, and objectives.• Oversees sustainment of three AF Communications and Information programs with an operations budget of $395M as well as organizing, equipping, training, and mobilizing the squadron to meet home station and wartime mission requirements• Management oversight of a $64M network evaluation program ensuring the continued security and operation of AF network resources around the world• Manages and directs resource activities as well as interpret and enforce policies and directives • Conducts quality force reviews on all military annual performance reports, decoration recommendations, and personnel actions• Works with managers and supervisors to ensure equitable and effective discipline throughout the squadron, as well as resolves issues between departments and outside agencies• Oversight of the Air Force Equipment Management for accountability of all IT assets allowing the program office to make management decisions based upon enterprise wide requirements

Scott Afb, Il

USAF’s “One-Stop” maintenance support. Led, mentored, and motivated a cadre of 90 system experts, providing a single focal point for maintenance and sustainment (M&S) management of common Communication and Information systems and services worldwide. Provided Higher Headquarters management for a $100B Command and Control network, including Air Traffic Control & Landing Systems (air field and radar systems), Infrastructure Systems (voice/data network, cryptological systems, visual intrusion & detection systems, and video tele-conferencing), and Transmission Systems (radio, personal wireless communications systems, cable & antenna, and satellite/wideband). • Led $4M antenna replacement/facility upgrade. Coordinated logistics acquisition and maintenance requirements accelerating project completion 3 months ahead of schedule• Directed AF Wide Information Technology inventory review resulting in the elimination of 4K obsolete equipment assets. Saved $400K in tech refresh costs• Flawlessly managed 436 air traffic control system assets for the AF Flight Standards Agency; coordinated system modernization plan setting the foundation for an $89M upgrade for 109 AF bases

Scott Afb, Il

Led a team of 14 subject matter experts responsible for Headquarters level management of the AF’s $652M Air Traffic Control & Landings Systems. Provided expert support to 10 Major Commands, 109 active duty bases, and 33K maintenance technicians worldwide. Directed a 24/7 technical assistance center providing expertise, policy guidance and sustainment support to Active Duty, Reserve, and Guard personnel. Developed Cyber workforce by supporting AF Career Field Managers at career field Utilization & Training Workshops, Maintenance and Training Advisory Groups, and Training Planning Teams. Provided system expertise, policy development, sustainment and life-cycle management support to active duty bases and maintainers.• Orchestrated manpower study; defined foundation for AF “One Stop” support capability--authored centralized sustainment model--approved 122 new personnel to stand-up new directorate • Oversaw AF airfield asset accountability audit; identified solution and gained positive control of 143 systems valued at over $652M

Hurlburt Field, Fl

Served as Program Manager, Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems. Planned, directed, organized, and exercised control over subordinate employees. Developed performance standards and rated employees, interviewed candidates for subordinate positions and recommended hiring, promotions, or reassignments. Executed system management responsibilities for AF common airfield, weather and radar systems. Assisted in the coordination and annual MAJCOM-level review of base blue prints with Systems Telecommunications Engineering Managers (STEMs). Evaluated fixed ATCALS maintenance and management at bases through the Air Traffic Systems Evaluation Program. Advised MAJCOM staffs on technical issues impacting operations and policy. Managed the Quality Assurance program providing the commander and senior leadership with an assessment of the unit's ability to perform key processes. Assess progress in assigned projects/programs including cost estimates, schedules, and performance supportable baseline requirements by applying now methods and procedures. • Managed & validated $530K annual budget for maintenance and sustainment of the commands Air Traffic systems at two separate locations• Identified the requirements for the commands $1.6B Information Technology life-cycle management plan• Performed quality assurance inspections on seven section performing trainer proficiency evaluations to determine their ability to teach accurately and sufficiently

Hurlburt Field, Fl

Led and managed two production work sections comprised of 17 personnel and responsible for the management of six communication facilities. Ensured the reliability and availability of material and equipment valued in excess of $100 million. Directed, installed, repaired and performed corrective and preventive maintenance of 13 ground-based meteorological and navigational systems, Air Traffic Control (ATC) ground-to-air and point-to-point radio receivers, transmitters, transceivers, ATC consoles, and digital voice recording equipment. Documented, cross fed, and corrected all maintenance deficiencies. In charge of planning, scheduling, analyzing, prioritizing and evaluating maintenance of facilities. Provided analysis of facility infrastructure systems, developed recommendations, and proposed changes to regulations or other courses of action based on analysis. Responsible to interpret and implement existing policy and regulatory guidance. Project manager for projects regarding construction, maintenance, and repair of structures, mechanical and electrical systems.• Planned/engineered electrical grounding upgrade to ATC radio facility; ensured the contract was properly administered according to technical guidelines and standards• Directed $137K runway cable replacement; resolved chronic airfield system failures plaguing the ATC tower• Led HVAC emergency maintenance of critical communications facility; acted as liaison between management, customers and vendors• Led $4M HVAC/facility renovation; coordinated acquisition and maintenance requirements for project• Completed site surveys, ecologic remediation requests, and communications project planning requirements to install state of the art Digital Airport Surveillance Radar (DASR).

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Computer Resources And Information Management

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business Management

Electronic System Technology