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Palmdale, California, United States

Responsible for leading 115 aircrew, management and support employees in support of 1800 hour per year Unmanned Aircrew Operations. Team’s responsibilities include developmental and experimental flight test, production, scheduling, field service representatives and aircrew training on the MQ-1b/C, MQ-9A/B, Mojave and MQ-20. Operations conducted under 14 CFR Part 91, DCMA 8210.1 and UK Regulatory Articles. Operations under DCMA 8210.1 includes support to DHS, USAF, Army, USN and USMC.• Reduced qualification training costs through integrating simulator into training, lowering costs by 1/3rd.• Oversaw aircrew support in initial roll-out of the MQ-9B, from first production aircraft though sustained operations for all aircrew operations such as: Test, Training and Production.

Killeen/Temple, Texas Area

Safely led 24/7 plastics manufacturing plant operations with 240+ non-union hourly team members and salaried staff. Team included both production and maintenance personal. • Achieved number 1 ranking out of 3 plants for safety and quality and met production goals over 24 lines. Delivered consistent messages and training to increase awareness on safety and quality. • Reduced key metric, ‘first 90-day attrition’, 50% by working with team to ensure training was updated and streamlined. Created 30/60/90-day feedback sessions for new hires and leveraged supervisory staff to provide individual training plans.• Worked with cross-functional team, reducing errors on manufacturing process by 66% though technology, training, and lean principles. Lowered cost of production by focusing on waste reduction.

Jacksonville, Il

Led 75 team member shift operations of plastics manufacturing plant, including production, maintenance, and logistics personnel. • Met or exceeded annual safety and quality goals through providing training, motivation, and coaching. • Created an engaged leadership team with better than average attrition across all 8 shifts in challenging labor market. Provided daily audits, coaching, and quarterly feedback sessions with individual goals and plans.• Improved productivity and reduced costs of production due to less overtime and ‘time off shift for training’ 25% by partnering with manager to update training program to move from classical model to ‘Just-in-time/On the Job Training’. • Led project to help reduce scrap and quality defects in extrusion processes through the use of cross function team and Six Sigma methodologies.• Worked in unison with Unit Manager to redefine training processes to reduce costs of training, while maintaining the same level of training. • Carried out supervisory responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, coaching and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Responsible for leading a team of 14 members in large scale projects and operations managing an annual 2600+ flying and simulator hours valued at over 24 million dollars in Air Force Special Operations largest flying squadron assets. Coordinates with 10 military agencies to schedule 500+ flights throughout the continental United States and oversees the scheduling of 400+ aircrew members on a daily basis.

Assistant team leader for team of 14 members in large scale projects and operations managing an annual 2600+ flying and simulator hours valued at over 24 million dollars in Air Force Special Operations largest flying squadron. Coordinates with 10 military agencies to schedule 500+ flights throughout the continental United States and oversees the scheduling of 400+ aircrew members on a daily basis.

Front line supervisor for 13 aircrew members, ensuring members training, health and annual performance reports were completed correctly and on time. Served as a key liaison between aircrew, medical and training organizations while the aircrew members were deployed throughout the globe. Facilitated the integration of new members into the organization through instruction and coaching.

Ensured mission-ready status for more than 300 aircrew members; tracked and initiated all initial, upgraded and continuation training. Scheduled 1200 events annually for pre-deployment training for 300+ aircrew members in one of the Air Force’s most deployed squadrons. Maintained official records on 500+ aircrew members’ formal training.

Human Relations officer for 330 personnel, responsible for ensuring annual performance reports are completed on time and correct for all personnel. In addition, also managed the official government travel credit card program, promotion testing program and the drug demand reduction program.

Master’S Degree, Operations Management And Supervision

Bachelor’S Degree, Economics

Activities and Societies: Minor: Aerospace Studies