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Dayton, Ohio, United States

Wright-Patterson Afb Oh

Served as a critical member of the CAG Leadership team providing day to day operational support and leadership, assisting with personnel decisions and consultation on approaches to hi-visibility activities. Provided oversight, coaching, mentorship to team members and other AFRL employees, encouraging them to step outside of their comfort zone and take-on new challenges.Provided consultation support to cross-functional, cross-enterprise teams to execute senior leader level events (AFRL Senior Leader Summit, AFRL Annual Awards Ceremony, Fellows and Early Career Award Ceremony, AFRL Executive Sessions). Ensures flawless execution, allowing senior leaders and subject matter experts to focus on strategic messaging and networking.Advised and assisted new CAG Distinguished Visitor Tours Lead on immersions for newly appointed AFRL Commander and Command Chief. Crafted and executed tour itineraries for the six mission orgs at Wright-Patterson and the six geographically separated mission orgs. The immersions helped laid the foundational groundwork for new CC and CCC as they stepped into their new leadership roles for AFRL and showcased the alignment of the mission orgs’ S&T portfolios to the DAF priorities.Employed expert communication skills to tailor critical information effectively while interacting with diverse audience of GO-level officials within DoD, DAF, and other agencies Propelled AFRL’s S&T messaging on a global scale as an innovation driver and paves the way for collaboration opportunities with domestic and international partners.

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As lead action officer on visits to AFRL, ensured all tours and visits are executed successfully with regards to AFRL leadership and visitor(s) expectations; coordinated all logistics with AFRL Tour POCs to ensure optimal mission organizational leadership and SMEs were included in planning and execution, as well as Wright-Patterson support partners to ensure transportation, lodging, working lunches, and protocol needs were met for each tour or visit.Led, coordinated and supported complex and multi-site, multi-Center (e.g., AFLCMC, 88 ABW, NASIC and AFIT) visits, tours, and ceremonies with other WPAFB organizations, local TDs and GSUs; uses organizational and networking skills to ensure that all critical stakeholders are identified, informed and incorporated into the planning process as early as possible. Teamed with FOG administrators, Facilities, Protocol, Public Affairs, the HQ AFRL VTC team, other DAGs/CAGs, TDs and GSUs as needed. Built and maintained productive working relationships with internal and external teams. Recruited appropriate technical and functional experts and facilities for optimal and productive visits.Worked to ensure each tour is crafted for the audience and is geared at highlighting the best and brightest AFRL has to offer. Through established working relationships with mission organization POCs and SMEs, ensured each visit is tailored for the audience and stays on brand with AFRL’s leadership vision for the labs. Engaged with Deputy Secretary of Defense Office, Director of S&T for OUSD(R&E), AFMC/CC & DS, AFRL/CC & CA to inform and influence the planning for the 2nd highest ranking official in the DoD, the DepSecDef, first visit to an Armed Service Laboratory. Ensured the purpose of the visit as defined by DepSecDef were met and that the goals of all stakeholders were achieved.

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WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT. Served as the focal point for all Workflow (task management) activities for the 711th Human Performance Wing and provided analysis support to ensure needed capability is available when required. Acted as the liaison between senior leaders and mission units/wing staff when assigning taskers received from higher headquarters. Reviewed incoming taskers for content and suspense date to ensure proper office of primary responsibility assignment. Developed reports on trend analysis and briefed senior leaders and wing staff on results. Recommended get well plans and established priorities for increased efficiency in answering taskers to higher headquarters.BUSINESS PROCESSES. Performed and provided oversight for business processes for the 711th Human Performance Wing. Built processes for the routing of taskers and official communications throughout the business operation process from cradle to grave. Evaluated business processes for the evaluating and disseminating taskers and official communications to improve efficiency and streamline information sharing. Briefed senior leaders and wing staff on trends and improvement recommendations for the efficient processing of taskers and official communications.KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT. Performed day-to-day operations including: responding to requests for assistance; tasking appropriate action where/when needed, or determining/following up on appropriate action; assisting with planning, directing, and organizing functions assigned to or directed by senior staff; and responding to special needs of a one-time nature where specialized knowledge of overall AFRL functions/responsibilities are required. Worked with management, technical personnel, and support personnel to improve business operation processes that impact the wing and support AFRL.

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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS. Performed day-to-day operations including:responding to requests for assistance; tasking appropriate action where/when needed, ordetermining/following up on appropriate action; assisting with planning, directing, andorganizing functions assigned to or directed by facilities management personnel; and responding to special needs of a one-time nature from wing customers. Data mines information from the Work Management System database and produces Work Order Metric reports for the three maintenance contractors assigned to the 711th Human Performance Wing for reporting to higher headquarters.BUSINESS PROCESSES. Prepares briefings to promote key topics for discussion quarterlypertaining to facility related projects and initiatives between facilities staff members, FacilitiesPlanning Team (FPT) membership, and senior leaders. Provides an accurate snapshot in time ofwing facilities and capabilities with an emphasis on infrastructure needs. Updates and validatesthe Occupancy Space database for senior leaders and mission units to provide an accuratefootprint of available space within the wing’s fifteen buildings for swing space needs. Partnerswith FPT membership on providing the most up to date information pertaining to mission spacerequirements, facility related requirements, and prioritizing facility projects.WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT. Oversees all Workflow (task management) activities for thefacilities management branch and provides analysis support to ensure needed capability isavailable when required. Provides management with workflow recommendations and assistswith troubleshooting performance and standards issues. Works closely with engineers andbuilding managers in development of timelines and planning solutions for upcoming initiatives.Reviews and scrubs inputs from mission units and wing staff to ensure data meets facilitymanagement requirements.

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Plans and executes the activities of the 711th Human Performance Wing Workflow and provides analysis support to ensure needed capability is available when required. Ensures the Workflow complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Supports the Wing Director, Deputy Director, Chief of Staff and Chief Scientist. Assists in planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the 711th Human Performance Wing, Business Operations activity ensuring the Staff complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customers’ needs. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and mission objectives toward accomplishment of various tasking and initiatives of the Air Force Research Lab mission objectives. Performs day-to-day operations including: responding to requests for assistance; tasking appropriate action where/when needed, or determining/following up on appropriate action; assisting with planning, directing, and organizing functions assigned to or directed by the Wing Director; and responding to special needs of a one-time nature where specialized knowledge of overall AFRL functions/responsibilities are required. Prepares and presents briefings to wing leadership based on findings and provides recommendations toward appropriate courses of action. Leads time-sensitive special projects, conducts analyses, and develops briefings/reports for leadership.

Provided information and executive support to the 711th Human Performance Wing Director, Vice Director, Chief Scientist, and senior staff. Managed and controlled all incoming and outgoing paper and electronic correspondence for senior staff personnel review, coordination, and approval using the Senior Officer Communication/Coordination Electronic Resource. Controlled all front office group internal/external suspenses and ensures completion and closing actions are documented. Conducted information analyses to determine proper flow of taskers focusing on aerospace medicine, human effectiveness science and technology, and human systems integration. Assisted in the management and oversight of preparing multiple briefings to wing leadership and higher agencies. Facilitated project meetings to ensure open communications, issue identification and resolution, timeline management, and overall project implementation. Managed all phases of the Project Management lifecycle utilizing project management processes and MS Office Software.

Managed executive support operations for the Air Force Material Command Front Office Group and 76 senior staff personnel within the Chief of Staff directorate. Served as SharePoint Site Owner for 10 enterprise information management collection sites within the Chief of Staff directorate. Meticulously managed the senior staff wireless device program valued at $50K and provided technical support. Maintained Training Business Administration database for 26 Knowledge Operators within Headquarters Air Force Material Command. Transcribed a new training syllabus for Knowledge Operations Management career field into a Training Business Administration database; created a Master Training Plan as template for others to follow. Authored an ingenious plan to upgrade 52 wireless devices with zero cost to government and saved $10K while upgrading all wireless devices with a new Smart Card Reader authentication software. Developed a business solution that assisted directorate users with simplifying the uploading of data that was utilized at the Command level and preserved historic data and enabled quick access to archived records.

Led human relation actions and management practices for organization responsible for training and advising Iraqi National Police and the Ministry of Interior. Provided critical Knowledge and Information Management support for approximately 300 military and civilian users. Coordinated 700 personnel air and ground movements in and out of Baghdad’s International Zone. Managed approximately $1.5 million worth of information technology equipment, non-tactical vehicles, weapons and ammunition, office supplies, and telephone equipment spread over four different locations within Baghdad. Planned and supervised physical construction of Secret Internet Protocol Router Network access room, thus allowing war planners full time capability to sensitive correspondence and presentations. Orchestrated the critical move of personnel, equipment, and classified items to Forward Operating Base Union and Joint Service Station Shield and ensured zero mission degradation of vital computer and telephone service. Developed and facilitated training class on Microsoft SharePoint for deployed personnel and enhanced flow of information for war planners.

Responsible for enterprise information management and information technology systems for seven-person agency. Served as the records management and file plan custodian and tracked all facets of compliance and standardization. Evaluated and ensured readiness for all assigned Wright Patterson Air Force Base personnel and oversaw expeditionary combat skills training. Built and coordinated local and contingency exercises and ensured compliance with Department of Defense, Air Force and local instructions. Built report template for Operational Readiness Exercise and Emergency Management exercise reporting that was used to track findings and improvements for consolidated exercise findings in user-friendly database. Established new Expeditionary Combat Skills Training database that provided war planners with an application to track Wright Patterson Air Force Base personnel deployment readiness posture. Created a new Exercise Evaluation Team member database and badges that enhanced control, security, and tracking of approximately 200 Exercise Evaluation Team members.

Formulated and implemented policies with correspondence (paper and electronic) preparation/workflow, evaluated new capabilities of Microsoft Suite upgrades and worked with contractor to develop training for Air Force Personnel Center personnel. Served as the functional area expert for the outsourced Postal Center. Prepared semiannual postal reports, oversaw postal budget and contracts exceeding $1.2M. Served as the primary for the Client Support Administrator program supporting approximately 2,835 users and authored course material, curriculum, and plans and policy designed to maximize support and training for approximately 50 Client Support Administrator. Developed and executed plan to reduce medical records backlog, reducing a 5-year old backlog by 30% in 7 days and eliminating the need for extra contract expenditures. Orchestrated the upgrade of Postal Center mailing systems with the 2007 U.S. Postal Service rate increase, keeping postal systems on-line during the roll-out of U.S. Postal Service Shape-Based Pricing structure. Spearheaded the conversion to the Automated Message Handling System for transmitting key personnel messages by training 27 Goodwill and Lockheed-Martin contractors on new message transmission system and procedures.

Masters Of Science In Acquisitions Administration

Bachelor Of Science Occupational Education, Business Administration

Associates In Applied Science, Information Management