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Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, United States

United States

Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, United States

Hurlburt Field, Florida, United States

• In my most recent role, I am instrumental as the 1st Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron's principal Air Transportation Function Quality Assurance Evaluator. I administer the unit self-inspection program.
• Improved productivity by streamlining processes through analysis, surveillance, patterns, and standards.
• Reviewed and proposed corrective measures for mandated Air Transportation Function programs or contractual reports while ensuring policies and safety performance standards complied with all state, local, federal, and.
• Analyzed and ensured logistics management procedures' accuracy, intent, and relevance, including locally generated forms, publications, local operation manuals, and checklists.

Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, United States

• During this time, I served as a Primary Technical Advisor for the top Logistics Readiness Squadron in Air Force Material Command, overseeing three deployment rotations to ensure over 120 employees are prepared to.
• Analyzed operational deficiencies and identified readiness program improvements to maintain the status of the standard and modified UTCs in LOGMOD for deployments and TDYs.
• Maintained squadron deployment sustainability by monitoring the real-time readiness status of unit medical, training, and personnel through the Aerospace Services Information Management System (ASIMS).
• Commended for providing pivotal leadership to the Emergency Management Program. Headed a team of five during four hurricane evacuations and oversaw the upkeep of four Shelter-in-Place locations housing 500+ people.
• Covered UDM role on short notice for four months due to staffing shortages, processing 60+ personnel with 0% missed movements.

Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, United States

• Throughout my term in the position, I oversaw the 24/7 logistic operations of the largest Deployment and Distribution Division of the Air Force Material Command, which consisted of 167 military and civilian personnel.
• Controlled Traffic Management, Air Operations, Ground Transportation, and the Deployment Control Center for nine Wings/Wing Equivalents and 34 supporting units for six Major Commands.
• Appointed for AFMC IG Inspection Team augmentee, assessed Active-Duty Wing Full Spectrum Readiness requirements and guaranteed Cargo/Passenger Operations compliant for Wing Commander
• Supervised 113,000 documented cargo movements involving the transfer of 352,000 equipment and parts valued at $559M across two locations while sustaining 74 aircraft valued at $900M.
• Chaired the USAF Rapid Dragon Research and Development (R&D) program by coordinating the synchronized transfer of 1,000-pound equipment worth $1,600,000, which enabled the first-ever test of a palletized munitions.
• Reduced $20,000 in labor cost by arranging the offloading and transportation of a $26M Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation radar system.

Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, United States

• My main responsibility for this position was to train 28 personnel in Air Force Material Command's biggest Air Terminal while managing daily airlift schedules by Tanker Airlift Control Center / Air Operations Center.
• Formulated 96 Test Wing COVID-19 Airlift Response Plan identifying 39 United States Transportation Command passenger requirements. Repatriated 183 American citizens from level three Travel Health Notice areas.
• Awarded as an 'outstanding' logistics Subject Matter Expert, procuring airlift services for special operations in partnership with Tanker Airlift Control Center.
• Oversaw 96 Test Wing Cargo Deployment activities, comprising 55 personnel moving 86 tons of equipment on nine aircraft in less than six hours.
• Facilitated Presidential support for a Northwest Florida event with three organizations, coordinating the arrival of eight persons and equipment in less than 24 hours.

Ramstein Air Base, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

• As a Manager, I controlled 47,000 cargo tons on 8,000 operations each year while leading 95 military and civilian personnel. I closely monitored operations and served as Aerial Port representative for the U.S. Customs.
• Guided four Pallet/Net Program Managers in organizing the shipping of 27,000 436L pallets valued at $7,800,000.
• Investigated mail disruption at African Command by communicating with Tanker Airlift Control Center and United States Postal Service to obtain airlift for 7,000 shipments in less than three weeks.
• Significantly reduced load reconfiguration time by 90% with zero delays by initiating the Tri-Wing AFRICOM planning conference and creating channel cargo and passenger limitations.

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

• A significant portion of my job entails guiding 25 personnel in the enforcement of DoD travel restrictions and border clearance regulations, as well as the inspection of hazardous chemicals and signature service cargo..
• Ensured cargo, mail, and stock was properly marked, labeled, and documented per policy.
• Coordinated with airlift clearance authority / agencies to ensure cargo was prepared for movement.
• Accountable for vehicles, material handling equipment, and a $26,000,000 material handling system.
• Supported loading operations of cargo and mail on military and contract aircraft, assessing and executing project workload priorities.
• Oversaw proper operations of $25,000,000 in material handling equipment and general-purpose vehicles and coordinated assignments of five port functions.

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Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Homeland Security

Associate Of Science - As, Transportation And Logistics Management