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Navarre, Fl, Us

Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, United States

Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport Vps

Vicenza, Veneto, Italy

*Managed day-to-day operations for a 538-man organization providing logistical support to over 3K Department of Defense employees and conducted strategic planning for 22 complex operations.*Monitored Inbound/Outbound Aircraft for troop Transportation, Airborne operations, and Logistical movement in over 15 Operations.*Liaised with Air Force, Army, and Marine air carriers to ensure ground forces met operational timelines. *Maintained 100% accountability of all mission critical equipment worth $3B during field training and convoy movements across Europe.*Monitored cross-organizational operations and formulated recommendations and plans of action to improve processes and productivity that were presented to leadership for implementation.*Coordinated and supervised the transportation of personnel and equipment valued in excess of $40M during five training rotations in Germany, Slovenia, and Croatia. *Revised the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to improve workflow and increase efficiency.*Served as Safety Officer, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and reducing workplace hazards by 25% through monthly site inspections for electrical, fire, and occupational hazards. *Managed quarterly training budget of $8M ensuring proper resourcing based on appropriate resource allocation, equipment utilization, and equipment maintenance.*Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Manager: conducted quarterly training, investigations, mediation, and analysis to assists supervisors in improving the workforce

Vicenza, Veneto, Italy

*Managed operations, training, logistics, Human Resources (HR), medical readiness, and quality of life for a 139-man company.*Coordinated transportation, Aircraft movement, resourcing, and logistics for 12 Airborne operations and 18 training events in 7 different countries.*Recognized for company achieving a 99.2% administrative readiness rate; ranked #1 of 30 *Maintained 100% accountability of company property worth $2M during field rotations, airborne operations, and convoy movements in Africa and Europe.*Master Trainer for the company; ensured proficiency in Tactics, Leadership, Management, Driver’s training, and Parachutist proficiency.*Provided input in promotion decisions by conducting monthly boards to assess potential candidates.*Created risk assessment worksheets to identify hazards during training, mitigating risk and reducing potential injuries to employees.

Vicenza, Veneto, Italy

*Managed and supervised a Section of 42 Data Collection Analysts and Snipers.*Consulted with foreign allies to build key relationships for future training events in Europe.*Coordinated transportation, logistics, resourcing, and aircraft movement for 11 airborne operations and 12 training exercises in Europe.*Resolved countless disputes with issues, cancellations, and delays in Air operations.*Provided oversight for all high-risk training events, mentoring section leaders on how to safely conduct complex operations.*Acted as the key hiring manager for the section; selected and staffed the unit by conducting interviews, assessments, and training for all candidates. *Gathered vital data for supervisors to make quick decisions in high stress scenarios.*Master Trainer on all critical skills; maintained 100% proficiency rate. *EEO Manager/Sexual Assault Victim Advocate/Safety Officer/Unit Prevention Leader for company

Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, United States

*Annually trained and mentored 3.3K students in the Army’s Premier Leadership Course.*Conducted daily counseling for students discussing performance, technical competence, and leadership potential to assist in successful course completion. *Coordinated transportation, aircraft movement, logistics and resourcing for 50 airborne operations and 150 training exercises.*Entrusted with writing the Program of Instruction (POI) for all waterborne training, improving efficiency in training and instruction.*Consulted with Air Force, Coast Guard, FWC, and environmentalists for all Ranger training missions on the Gulf Coast.*Community outreach representative responsible for an annual open house in Okaloosa County, Florida, displaying military capabilities to the public.*Evaluated more than 150 patrols lasting over 30 hours in a hazardous swamp environment.

Vicenza, Veneto, Italy And Afghanistan

*Supervised and led an 8-man Reconnaissance and Sniper Team in training and a 9-month deployment to Afghanistan*Led Team on 35 reconnaissance patrols providing vital data to assist intelligence analysts *Enforced strict equipment tracking; maintained 100% accountability of equipment worth $1.8M*Organized weekly blocks of instruction to mentor 12 junior leaders in the platoon*Conducted marksmanship instruction and weapons training; 100% of the team qualified expert*Planned and executed 4 live-fire ranges training 54 Soldiers in the company*Performed 15 Jumpmaster duties with American and foreign allies exiting over 2K parachutists*EEO Manager/ Unit Prevention Leader/Range Safety Officer

Vicenza, Veneto, Italy

*Supervised and led a 9-man Infantry squad in hostile training environments*Selected over 14 Sergeants in the company to serve as a Squad Leader, a position typically reserved for Staff Sergeants. *Squad selected to perform a live-fire demonstration for the U.S. Army Europe Commanding General*Graduated from the U.S Army Jumpmaster Course displaying great attention to detail.*EEO Manager/ Unit Prevention Leader/ Range safety Officer/ Unit Movement Officer

Vicenza, Veneto, Italy And Afghanistan

*Team Leader of a 4-man fire team in training and a 12-month deployment to Afghanistan*Led over 96 combat patrols in the Kunar Province of Afghanistan*Developed Marksmanship Training Progression; 100% of the team qualified as experts*Served as the Lead element for 35 dismounted patrols denying freedom of enemy movement *Graduated the U.S. Army Ranger Course*Range Safety Officer/Unit Prevention Leader/ Unit Movement Officer

Vicenza, Veneto, Italy And Afghanistan

*Machine Gunner of a 4-man fire team in the Korengal Valley, Afghanistan*Conducted over 100 dismounted combat patrols deterring enemy presence in the area *Conducted 15 resupply operations with rotary wing aircraft. *Received Valorous award for actions in combat

Hagåtña, Guam

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government

High School Diploma