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Valdosta, Ga

Management/Administration• Provided strategic management of human resources, training, projects and programs, process improvements, and facilities maintenance. Provided oversight and review of engineering projects. Performed quality control checks on engineering reports and design plan sets for consistency and accuracy. Tracked project profitability and was single point of contact for tracking project invoicing. Developed company-wide employee procedures manual covering all aspects of human resources to include safety, equal employment opportunity, personal time off, substance abuse and sexual harassment.Operations• Conducted monthly engineering and Quality Assurance/Quality Control inspections for the construction of $20.2M wood chip mill at Packing Corporation of America in Clyattville, GA. including verification of manufacture, delivery and construction of equipment and site preparation at the construction site as well as at the manufacturing plant. Reviewed pay requests on a monthly basis. Cross-checked materials with design plan sheets for accuracy at manufacturing site and upon delivery at construction site. • Conducted reviews of engineering drawings and specifications for municipal, industrial and residential development sites as well as Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution Control plans.• Developed four concept layouts for the Valdosta-Lowndes County Industrial Authority including roadways, parking, building footprints and storm water management facilities. Ensured drawing/layouts met requirements from DOT and FAA. Developed two industrial park concept layouts for private developers. • Developed Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans and Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures Plans for eight industrial facilities among three industrial corporations in compliance with the Clean Water Act and 40 CFR Part 112. • Conducted Phase I Environmental Site Assessments for numerous sites in accordance with ASTM E1527-05.

Moody Afb, Ga

Management/Administration• Administered and executed the Air Education and Training Command/Air Force Reserve Component Associate Instructor Pilot Program; directed operational/executive functions to include administrative, personnel, resource management and training programs. • Planned/executed $1.5M budget; coordinated all operational issues related to logistical support, syllabi, pilot fitness, continuation training, and flight assignments.• Executed FY03 Military Personnel Authorization (MPA) allocation; oversaw monthly scheduling, participation, utilization, and production of all assigned staff; integrated reserve officers into active duty force. Operations• Led Base Realignment & Closure (BRAC) planning to facilitate unit deactivation; developed personnel reassignment plan designed to maximize Instructor Pilot retention; maintained 100% manning.• Created/implemented new flight procedures to monitor and track TR productivity; enhanced tracking system to monitor IP advanced continuation/mission qualifications; zero deviations.• Directed coordination/integration between operations and maintenance; instituted automated operations and maintenance scheduling procedures; improved computer information systems; streamlined scheduling. Training & Staff Development • Managed Quality of Force Flight Evaluation program; monitored standardization of five squadrons; oversaw evaluation program for more than 40 IPs and 80 evaluations per year.

Worldwide

Management/Administration• Designed standardization program to maintain continuity of operations; authored supplement to Air Force Standardization/Evaluation Instruction; provided critical guidance for program management.• Supervised flight/ground safety during squadron operations for an F-16 squadron with 24 aircraft and associated equipment valued over $750M.Operations• Designed/built Standardization/Evaluation website; integrated flight planning software into wing systems; instant access to vital information increased information flow/efficiency.• Supervised inspections in five flying squadrons; oversaw safety/maintenance of 240 aircraft, associated equipment, and over 49,000 square miles of air space. Training & Staff Development• Instructed basic/advanced fighter skills to United States Air Force and allied pilots; ensured training requirements were achieved for assigned Instructor Pilots and students. • Revamped squadron orientation flight program; updated weekly scheduling boards; tracked academic and flying prerequisites – trained 215 students annually.• Conducted academics for F-16 electronic warfare equipment, programmed equipment for peacetime/wartime operations, and tracked status of equipment.

Education record

Curriculum includes teaching the skills necessary for air and space operations in support of a joint campaign as well as leadership.

Education record

Curriculum includes essential leadership competencies in AFDD 1-1 Leadership and Force Development as well as officership, leadership.

Bs, Aeronautical Engineering