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Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Leads all aspects of the development of policies, standards, and emergency response playbooks, promotes risk management and continuity of operations, and directs strategic planning and implemented support plans for the Capitol Region’s largest DoD airfield; manages and coordinates the installation’s Operational Full Spectrum Mission Readiness program to include $5.6B in assets, 87 organizations, and Presidential support; leads and managed the installation’s Crisis Action Team, coordinating response and support to any crisis, major event, natural or man-made disaster, or national and international level events in the National Capitol Region while interfacing with federal, local, and DoD partners. Set and steered strategic direction to DoD and 29 other Federal/Local agencies during the Nation’s largest crises and events, including the events of January 6th, 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic, Presidential events, and unrest in Washington DC. Liaised with global security partners, law enforcement, and public safety to ensure emergencies plans were coordinated appropriately, meet governance standards, and protect environmental health; built relationships to ensure future plan development and continuity.

Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Us

Coordinated all Air Force support to peaceful transition of President of the United States authority. Led support to Congress and Air Force District of Washington while providing Air Force support to the Presidential Inaugural Committee, Department of Homeland Security, United States Secret Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigations, and Joint Force Headquarters-National Capitol Region. Finally, oversaw all Command and Control of Air Force support to maintain timely, flexible, and ever-ready contingency response capabilities both during planning and execution of the Presidential Inauguration.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

- Responsible for overseeing operations of more than 250 men and women in the more than 3,200 Air Force and joint service ceremonies performed annually for the President and other high level military and civilian leaders by the Air Force Honor Guard.- Directed USAF Honor Guard's $4.2M resources and a $1.1M budget and oversaw tactics, techniques, and procedures for 225 base-lvl Honor Guards- Ensured Air Force veterans receive appropriate military honors at Arlington National Cemetery and other cemeteries in a surrounding five-state region- Masterminded Public outreach program to include writing 3 year, $1M+ travel roadmap to posture AF Public Affairs impact to over 400M world-wide viewers- Rendered honors for over 500 fallen heroes and family at Arlington National Cemetery. Handpicked leader for more than 65 Joint service ceremonies to include the retirement of Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, the welcoming of over 30 foreign Chief of Staff of the Air Force equivalents, and the visits by the President of France, Prime Minister of China, and the Pope on the White House lawn. - Led AF contingent for 57th Inauguration Parade; planned and commanded 89-mbr formation welcoming President Obama to his second term as President, amazed 100M worldwide viewers

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

- Administered, edited, and tracked 1,000+ personnel functions for 79 member squadron including performance reports, medals,and training records- Engineered digital event tracking program which streamlined 800 personnel scheduling functions; $1M saved annually - Selected as 563rd Rescue Group Company Grade Officer of the Year

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

- Aircraft commander of world's most advanced Special Operations helicopter. Amassed more than 1,000 flight hours, including 800+ at night and 550+ in combat. Primary mission was low-level, long-range, undetected penetration into denied areas, day or night, in adverse weather, for infiltration, exfiltration and resupply of special operations forces.- Successful completion of 253 combat missions/assaults. Awarded 6 Air Medals, Air Force Combat Action Medal- Supervised, instructed, and evaluated 160 elite special operations aircrew members charged with operating a $42M helicopter; managed, audited, and developed curriculum for more than 32,000 hours of air and ground training annually.- Led crew of six aboard most technologically advanced helicopter in the world; credited with 137 lives saved, 1,000+ flying hours, including 550+ combat hours- Directed largest squadron training plan audit in history; evaluated and consolidated more than 32 annual training events per aircrew member; training hours per flyer reduced 75%, $3M/640 man/hours saved annually with zero MH-53M helicopter mishaps after inception

Master'S Degree, Military Operational Art And Science/Studies

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Operations Research