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Savannah, Georgia, United States

Savannah, Georgia Area

Drove efficiency through leadership of 260 personnel as the senior consultant, improving maintenance and logistics for the CEO. Prioritized $1.5M annual budget and provided strategic planning for the security and operations of $320M in assets. Implemented continuous process improvement procedures to improve organizational readiness and attract new talent while exceeding Air Force retention rate standards. Facilitated $640M recapitalization program which secured the organizations viability for the next 30-40 years. Authored People Strategy and Mission statements which led to leading operational metrics in the Air Force. Recognized for unprecedented 97% "Trust in Senior Leadership" rating on workplace climate assessment.

Savannah, Georgia Area

Provided executive leadership and work prioritization for two Air Force squadrons comprised of 200+ personnel charged with safely performing technical aircraft maintenance. Provided oversight of $260K discretionary budget. Developed and executed contingency plan to sustain operations for 14 months while assigned facilities were unavailable during major renovations.

Andrews Air Force Base, Md

Selected by senior Department of Defense executives to represent 92 Air National Guard wings in the U.S. Air Force competitive basing process. Influenced decisions for the Secretary of the Air Force, General officers and the Director of Plans and Programs (A8). Developed criteria presented to Air Force leadership and Congress to determine merits of real property and real estate transactions. Negotiated successful basing of $6B.

Pentagon

Supported Director and Deputy Director of the Air National Guard in daily operations, allowing them to focus on operational and strategic planning needs for a workforce of 107K military members. Liaised daily with congressional offices, Air Force agencies, and subordinate organizations within the National Guard Bureau.

Andrews Afb

Drove Air National Guards contributions to the Secretary of Defense's top priority Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance mission. Led recruiting, training, and deployment efforts of over 150 aircrew members from 88 Air National Guard Wings to support unprecedented RC-26 deployment supporting a Joint Special Operations Task Force. Developed strategic plan enabling Incident Awareness and Assessment for Defense Support to Civil Authorities during National Security Special Events.

Robins Afb, Ga

Scheduled training activities and currency operations for 750+ personnel. Instructor pilot and aircraft commander in B-1B Lancer and E-8C JSTARS. Temporarily assigned to remote operations in Iraqi and Enduring Freedom as well as many joint force exercises.

Bachelor'S Degree, Civil Engineering Technology/Technician

Activities and Societies: American Society of Civil Engineers

Masters, Military Operational Art And Science

Education record

Graduate, Undergraduate Pilot Training

1,400 flight hours in trainers, bombers, and reconnaissance aircraft. In possession of FAA commercial, multi-engine, instrument ratings.