Samuel Mercedes Email and Phone Number

With over nine years of work experience in the US Air Force, I am a seasoned and versatile Senior Operations Manager with a passion for space exploration and defense. I have a strong background in intelligence, finance, and logistics, and a BA in Social and Criminal Justice. I am driven by the mission of ensuring the security and success of our nation's space assets and capabilities, and I bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the team.As the Senior Operations Manager for the enterprise's largest specialized unit, I direct multi-functional operations supporting multi-billion-dollar assets leveraged in space launches and recoveries. I lead a cross-functional team and strategic initiatives ensuring defense requirements are met for the DoD's primary space exploration capability. I also orchestrate nationwide event coordination projects and multi-million-dollar logistical strategies igniting worldwide deployment readiness. I leverage my skills in oral communication and organization to collaborate with various stakeholders and units, and to deliver high-quality results within budget and timeline constraints.