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Hurlburt Field, Florida, United States

Provide formal training for personnel assigned to support Air Operations Center.Prepare course materials, develop training exercises, and keep curriculum up to date with any technology, system, or tool updates.Deliver pre-mission briefings and deliver academic testing at close of training events.Training topics shall include ISR collection platform fundamentals (RADAR/IR theory, SIGINT, GEOINT, Special Payloads, Weapons Capabilities/employment and Threats), Joint Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment, and introduction to core Air Force mission sets supported by the ISR community to include: Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Close Air Support, Combat Search and Rescue, Counter-land, Counter-Sea, and Strike Coordination and Reconnaissance.

Valparaiso, Florida, United States

Responsible for comprehensive and effective coordination, development, and evaluation of programs and services that contribute directly and positively to resiliency of the assigned unit’s force and families. Organizes and oversees peer support networks for their assigned commands. Recruits active duty and family member peer support counselors, ensures participating peer support counselors are vetted and trained according to standards.

Valparaiso, Florida, United States

Develop, implement, and supervise the execution of all intelligence functions for the Air Force’s newest enterprise, coordinating intelligence gathering and analysis requirements for support to 70 aircraft and 35 allied nations. Principal advisor to senior executives responsible for assessing risks, managing staff, budgeting and resource management.Accomplishments: - Developed reorganization plan for 87 positions within the directorate; identified critical manpower and training gaps and communicated findings to Headquarters, successfully advocating for personnel resources- Secured a $500K budget allocation for communication equipment, protecting the organization’s sole classified teleconference capability and ensuring uninterrupted support for the Department of Defense's objectives- Led professional development for three career fields, providing guidance and support to 57 personnel- Established regular coordination meetings and developed a task management platform for five geographically separated units, fostering collaborative problem-solving for complex mission sets- Authored a comprehensive instructional document defining organizational structure and operational guidelines

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Led an analysis cell of 20 individuals spanning three units, driving the planning and execution of the Air Force's largest training exercise. Designed and developed highly realistic scenarios, ultimately impacting the development of 6,500 personnel from various military branches and international partners.Accomplishments:- Transformed data collection and analysis instruction by integrating 17 learning objectives with a $3 million mission level capability, reducing scenario production timelines by 33% per event while tripling training capacity- Translated corporate level vision into detailed training objectives for 350 analysts across 15 units; provided guidance on training gap resolutions, bolstering unit readiness and earning recognition from the Secretary of the Air Force- Overhauled instructor qualification training by establishing 120 standards across two career fields and delivering 11 Intelligence Community products, resulting in the modernization of tactical training for 85 units per year- Earned unit Section Manager of the Quarter Award in 2022

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Led over 300 students through an intensive training program at the second most ethnically diverse university in the nation. Managed complex projects and streamlined processes, resulting in improved instructional outcomes and compliance with standards. Fostered inclusivity and implemented innovative learning approaches.Accomplishments: - Led, recruited, trained, counseled, and evaluated students in an intensive military accessions program, leading to 83% ranking in top third of their boot-camp class, and the unit achieving the #3 ranking out of 145 schools nationwide- Fostered an inclusive climate, resulting in a 64% ethnically diverse student population and the commissioning of a record-breaking 26 Air Force officers- Streamlined funding processes with university, resulting in expedited facility upgrades and $129K in scholarships- Selected as one of only eleven out of 335 instructors in the nation to serve as an assessor for sister unit inspections. Led and oversaw three assessments, carefully reviewing and evaluating 12 programs with over 220 checklist tasks

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Developed, managed, and executed comprehensive unit recruitment efforts. Promoted Air Force career and scholarship opportunities by engaging university staff, students, faculty, and parents, establishing new contacts and leveraging key influencers to drive growth.Accomplishments: - Guided a team of six employees at 45 college fairs, resulting in the establishment of 7,600 new contacts and priming growth through the engagement of 3,000 key influencers - Revamped orientation process to improve onboarding experience for new students; reversed historic attrition rates, resulting in a 68% increase in enrollment within six months- Project coordinator for the 15-year unit celebration hosting the community and a $2M Air Force mobile recruiting van, resulting in a marked increase in interest for diverse geographic locations

Suffolk, England, United Kingdom

Provided advice and guidance to the Program Director, ensuring smooth operations and effective execution of key personnel programs, coordinated tasks, and managed evaluation, promotion, awards, and decoration programs for the organization.Accomplishments: - Led collaboration across four units to execute objectives, policies, and procedures established by Program Director- Revised 90 award packages and 212 performance reports; streamlined processes resulting in a 77% reduction in late products and the recognition of deserving employees at the Air Force headquarters level - Project coordinator for a Headquarters Air Force Senior Director immersion, coordinating with four divisions and two organizations, and organizing two luncheons to showcase operations

Suffolk, England, United Kingdom

Managed qualification programs and combat readiness evaluations for 45 airmen across multiple units. Utilized knowledge of current threats and trends to develop realistic training objectives and scenarios, preparing personnel for real-world operations. Accomplishments: - Led mission readiness evaluations for United States and international partner personnel, overseeing 200+ exercise hours and verifying completion of 98 missions, resulting in 100% workforce qualification across 3 operational areas- Streamlined digital records and refined 20 grading criteria, ensuring adherence to regulations and compliance with readiness standards during inspections. - Earned organization’s Deployed Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Officer of the Year 2017 Award

Suffolk, England, United Kingdom

Led a team of five employees providing in-depth knowledge of adversary threats, tactics, and intelligence to Air Force aircrew. Accomplishments: - Directed and oversaw the implementation of the unit's Communications Security program, managing a team of 94 personnel and ensuring the secure handling of 184 mission-critical items valued at $18K- Developed a comprehensive intelligence training program for 74 aircrew, crafting training objectives and scenarios to support upgrades, certifications, exercises, and deployment taskings for the United States and international partners- Authored Standard Operating Procedure and obtained equipment for upgraded communication system, enabling secure lines of communication and providing first time capability for United States Air Forces in European operations- Earned Headquarters Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Flight Award in 2016

Gyeonggi, South Korea

Guided a 60-member multinational and multidisciplinary crew responsible for operating a $500M weapon system gathering and analyzing intelligence in support of national security objectives. Accomplishments: - Coordinated and executed 13,500 analytical hours, resulting in the generation of 31,000 reports fostering informed decision-making at the highest levels, including the Secretary of Defense and the President of the United States- Developed and implemented the inbound employee training program, streamlining processes to reduce qualification timelines by 77%, and ensuring smooth career development for position despite an 87% turnover rate- Led the management of the self-inspection of 50 programs, resulting in a 30% decrease in inspection findings and earning the effectiveness inspection rating of "Highly Effective"- Earned unit Section Manager of the Quarter Award in 2022

San Angelo, Texas, United States

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Master Of Arts - Ma, Human Relations

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biology, General