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Goldsboro, North Carolina, United States

• Supervised six technicians and managed 161 vehicle fleet worth $11 million• Directed maintenance of 96 personnel on the upkeep and serviceability of 25 F-15E’s worth $1.4 billion• Hand-selected from 4th Fighter Wing Information Protection (IP) office to teach new standard security practices to ensure/elevate prevention of work having to be redone• Rescued Security program filled manning shortage and corrected numerous outdated training and practices safeguarding $6.74 billion worth of assets• Developed shift schedule to ensure proper use of manpower/training accomplishments• Solved aircraft external fuel tank cover shortage, developed 3D printed covers approved on base for 210 fuel tanks• Safety officer for 225 personnel to ensure work centers are up to standards and training safety protocols are being enforced• Manage 112 building used by nine squadrons in support of 2500 personnel on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base• Proactive Antiterrorism representative completed 40 hr. Level II training course and four random antiterrorism measures with 100% compliance with all DOD directives

Goldsboro, North Carolina, United States

• Responsible for all operational, physical and informational security assigned to the largest Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) in the United States Air Force• Managed, reviewed and validated security clearances for 1200 personnel in five different units• Coordinated annual Restricted Area Badge (RAB) audit making sure 100% accountability and serviceability of the individuals RAB• Repaired broken Continuous Evaluation Review (CER) program with Wing Information Protection (IP) updated 14 Security Information Files (SIF) to prevent them from being overdue• Processed 68 electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) with 100% accuracy for higher approval• Corrected 250 unprocessed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), annotated in system and mailed to agency • Split AMXS into two separate squadrons (4 AMXS and 704 AMXS), trained brand new security manager on all aspects of security• Managed Government Travel Card and Defense Travel System program for 500 accounts to ensure correct/accurate information• Driven professional, completed/awarded unique 125 Defense Security Service (DSS) course certificates• Led three outside agencies on a security concern on a damaged vault to secure $45.2 million assets

Goldsboro, North Carolina, United States

• Supervised 34 technicians on training needs and maintenance of 22 F-15E aircraft valued at $1.2 billion• Key personnel with the Wing Inspection Team (WIT) correcting seven safety and environmental compliance programs• Prepared and trained seven Airman for a real-world deployment on contingency operations

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

• Supervised 10 technicians performing 12 complete aircraft inspections and multiple Time Compliant Technical Orders (TCTO) and Time Change Items (TCI)• Piloted nine full landing gear replacements and managed a $4 million landing gear rebuild part kit for future aircraft landing gear replacements, won Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA)• Restructured maintenance flow creating two job standards (JST), saved 2.5 days per complete aircraft inspection and streamlined tasks eliminated 32 nonsense write-ups• Managed higher-level maintenance on six different F-16 aircraft with seven different sections covering nine zones extending the service life of the F-16 aircraft• Coordinated a Maintenance Response Team (MRT) for an aircraft In-Flight Emergency (IFE) at Creech Air Force Base, won the Diamond Share Award (DSA)• Control/inspect/repair conditions on 11 F-16 C/D Block 52 aircraft valued at $436 million, and oversaw $14.1 million in tools and equipment while traveling• Judged/supported local Las Vegas, Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) program in competitions of 225 cadets on dill and military standards• Enforced safety standard on 3 engine installs and 2 faulty aircraft data probes winning 2 Maintenance Safety awards, Thunderbird Team award, and “TOP 3 MVP” award• Led 20 Thunderbird Museum/hanger tours, set up 3 and attended 5 school visits, and volunteered 12 hours at recruiting service booth to inspire/motivate for the Air Force and master public speaking

Incirlik Air Base, Adana, Turkey

• Led team member in support of 24-hour transient alert to NATO, Distinguished Visitors (DV), US, and allied aircraft• Hand selected out of unit to go to Crash Damage or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) course and train 5 personnel in unit• Revived neglected tool program, secured oversight on $2 million of equipment and coined by the Secretary of Defense

South Burlington, Vermont, United States

• Led multiple maintenance teams on 18 F-16C Block 25 aircraft valued at $331.5 million garnering 2007 Maintenance Effectiveness Award• Deployed again to Balad Air Base to support Operation IRAQ FREEDOM with 270 sorties/2200 flight hours• Phenomenal leader in the change swap out of 18 Block 25 to 18 Block 30 F-16C valued at $404.5 million earned zero defects noted by the Maintenance Standardization Evaluation Team• Won Dedicated Crew Chief of the 1st Qtr. 09, setting the standards for peers to follow• Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of an F-16C Block 25 aircraft valued at $19.5 million for combatant command supporting Operation NOBEL EAGLE and IRAQ FREEDOM• Ensured the forms documentation was accurate and maintained in accordance with technical data and regulations of the Air Force• Deployed to Balad AB, Iraq to aid in 1200 missions flown and 5000 flying hours• Interviewed for Airman Magazine to promote the USAF future Total Force “Community Basing” initiativeHand selected for business travel to Pease Air National Guard base to perform first running jet refuel

Texas, United States

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Business Administration And Management, 3.66

Activities and Societies: Cum Laude and Veterans National Honor Society

Associate Of Applied Science, Aviation Maintenance Technology