Anthony W. Mcclendon Email & Phone Number

Tallahassee, Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Analyzed staff position actions to determine appropriate classification and ensure consistency with UF’s classification and compensation practices. Conducted comprehensive reviews of staff position descriptions and evaluated special pay increase requests. Recommended appropriate action based on justification provided and through analysis of internal and external resources. Provided guidance to departments and hiring specialists in the areas of position classification and compensation of new and current positions. Drafted specifications for new job classifications. Served as central contact for all alternate work location agreements and perquisites.ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Provided guidance to HR contacts across 16 colleges and 150+ research, service, and education centers, bureaus, and institutes; ensured compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act• Developed 134 new job classification specifications across five job families during major university-wide staff reclassification project• Evaluated and approved, recycled, or denied requests to create 510 new positions and reclassify 1,057 existing positions• Evaluated and approved, recycled, or denied 1,336 position description update requests• Evaluated, approved, recycled, or denied requests for 478 department changes, 107 salary plan changes, and 119 full-time equivalency changes• Evaluated requests for 1,030 special pay changes and 291 pay changes associated with reclassifications; provided recommendations to the VP, HR and/or approval to departments• Produced quarterly salary report covering over 9,000 staff positions using Excel• Single point of contact for all alternate work location agreements; ensured all required officials signed contracts; entered pertinent information into an Access database• Single point of contact for all of the university’s perquisites; evaluated requests and provided recommendations to the VP, HR; maintained perquisite Access database; conducted two university-wide annual renewals

Gainesville, Florida

Traditional (two-year full-time) MBA student at the Hough Graduate School of Business, Warrington College of Business Administration, University of Florida• Completed 48 semester hour program; HRM concentration• Graduated Saturday, 5 May 2012

14Th Communications Squadron (Aetc), Columbus Afb, Mississippi

Primary advisor to the squadron commander on key quality issues. Ensured mission accomplishment occurred within directive confines. Provided compliance analysis, reporting, and deficiency resolution. Managed squadron self-inspection program. Evaluated work center training programs; detected errors and devised management actions to prevent recurrence. Ensured processes, equipment, and services were of the type and quality needed to meet or exceed requirements for effective operations.ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Unit deployment monitor, government purchase card official, government travel card monitor, and organizational duty travel administratorACCOMPLISHMENTS • Conducted 17 personal training evaluations; confirmed training quality; ensured certified navigational systems available for 45,000 training sorties• Drove compliance self-inspection; consolidated 3,200+ checklist items; deficiency awareness/correction briefed to leadership• Merged findings from three Communication Administration staff assistance visits; reduced 109 items to 28; simplified discrepancy tracking• Presented quality assurance issues biweekly to unit leaders; briefed findings and trends; enabled informed decision making• Created education brief for managers; detailed Quality Assurance’s and their role in squadron; instilled quality culture in unit• Government purchase card approving official; approved purchase of over $200,000 in goods and services; prevented fraudulent use of government funds• Unit deployment monitor; managed 33 airmen on 26 tasking codes; guaranteed unit met 12 deployment commitments• Established quality assurance representatives; trained two technicians to perform 95 equipment evaluations over 24 months; utilized others’ expertise• Introduced eight-step root cause analysis; improved squadron problem solving; solved "real" issue/halted recurrence• Incredible fountain of experience; mentored leadership with 60,000 guest event planning

14Th Communications Squadron (Aetc), Columbus Afb, Mississippi

Primary advisor to chief of maintenance on training issues covering three work centers and 24 members. Performed comprehensive evaluations to guarantee competency of maintenance technicians. Evaluated training programs to detect errors and devised management actions to prevent recurrence.ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Additional duty first sergeant, unit safety representative, and organizational duty travel administratorACCOMPLISHMENTS• Oversaw Airfield Systems’ training program; balanced 783 tasks with no breaks in coverage; drove equipment uptime rates to command’s best at 99.8 percent• Coordinated with Air Education and Training Command; secured 14 command-funded training slots; saved $30,000 in squadron funds and improved shop expertise by 20 percent• Led planning effort; compiled training requirements through FY 2012 for Air Education and Training Command; laid groundwork for long-term mission success• Resurrected ancillary training program; developed three work center requirements; 18 airmen deployment ready• Produced weekly training reports for squadron leadership; enabled program oversight and prevented errors• Published weekly first sergeant’s newsletter; disseminated career information and news to 56-member squadron• First Sergeants Council secretary; recorded meeting minutes; established permanent decision/action record• Astute unit safety representative; processed/investigated 10 mishap reports; utilized trend analysis/recommended safety advances• Revised lockout/tag-out and confined spaces programs; guaranteed safe procedures in place• People focused; presented briefings at 20 commander’s calls, sent 60+ safety bulletins, accomplished 28 spot inspections, and performed eight seat belt surveys; key to 56–member squadron’s well-being• Led squadron to discrepancy-free annual base safety inspection; second time in four years• Detailed organizational duty travel administrator; completed 22 travel orders; ensured funds accurately managed

14Th Communications Squadron (Aetc), Columbus Afb, Mississippi

Supervised and evaluated 23 military members and one civilian. Managed the maintenance of $4.3 million worth of personal wireless communications systems and air traffic control and landing systems at the Air Force’s busiest airfield. Supported the 14th Flying Training Wing’s specialized undergraduate pilot training mission, National Airspace System, and the National Weather Service. Ensured trained manpower was available to maintain communications assets and air traffic control and landing systems equipment properly.ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Unit safety representative, exercise evaluation team member, family liaison officer, organizational duty travel administrator, and alternate unit training monitorACCOMPLISHMENTS• Lit inferno on upgrade training; four technicians barreled through 650 training tasks; beefed shop’s journeymen by 80 percent• Effective mentor; educated new noncommissioned officer on bullet writing; recognized outstanding airman and captured below-the-zone (early promotion) stripe• Tackled the dirty work; escorted and processed convicted airman; safe and secure delivery to Air Force prison guaranteed• Perfect choice for flight self-inspection point-of-contact; identified 65 findings; corrections on-track one year prior to operational readiness inspection• Meticulous with details; resurrected unit safety program; developed commander’s newcomer brief; “no findings” on annual inspection• 14th Communication Squadron’s Air Force Assistance Fund representative; exceeded goal in just three weeks; raised $600 for airmen and widows• Stepped in as squadron’s organizational defense travel administrator; ensured no interruption to unit member temporary duty travels• Engaged; 14th Mission Support Group’s noncommissioned officer and senior noncommissioned officer boards member, first quarter FY2006; evaluated duty performance and selected quarterly award winners

728Th Air Control Squadron (Acc), Eglin Afb, Florida

Supervised, directed, and evaluated five crew chiefs and 19 technicians supporting the Air Force’s largest air control squadron. Advised the commander and chief of maintenance on communications-electronics systems, personnel, and radio communication issues. Managed, planned, and directed maintenance on deployable command and control systems valued in excess of $20 million in support of theater air battle management systems. Oversaw maintenance documentation and training administration. Managed execution of all 33rd Fighter Wing public address support requirements.ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Stepped up and filled senior master sergeant’s flight chief job for four weeks; led three work centers and over 90 technicians• Showcased work center safety posture during an Air Combat Command safety inspection; contributed to wing’s “excellent” rating

728Th Air Control Squadron (Acc), Eglin Afb, Florida

Supervised nine-person work center that planned, scheduled, and coordinated the maintenance of seven work centers and 32 communications-electronics systems valued at over $120 million assigned to the largest air control squadron in the Air Force. Deployed and operated tactical command post. Coordinated between functions within the maintenance complex and external agencies in support of maintenance effort. Briefed the chief of maintenance, operations, work centers, and staff personnel on job status, equipment outages, and mission impact.ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Performed accountability of all unit personnel following mortar attack on site; 100 percent complete in just minutes• Expert training manager; reduced task deficiencies by 80 percent in spite of high personnel turnover• Led work center deployment for Exercise DEMON DARE 03-01; trained nine-member team in tracking equipment regeneration and operational status; enhanced command and control of air surveillance training

728Th Air Control Squadron (Acc), Eglin Afb, Florida

Directly supervised four individuals. Deployed and activated mobile and transportable radio equipment supporting local and Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed exercises and contingencies. Provided sound reinforcement for official 33d Fighter Wing events.ADDITIONAL DUTY: Work center safety representativeACCOMPLISHMENT• Super technician and leader; took charge identifying training short falls among subordinates; trained work center on mathematical calculations needed while using various substitute power meters; ensured critical communications equipment were properly aligned and available for rapid deployment

8Th Communications Squadron (Pacaf), Kunsan Ab, Republic Of Korea

Supervised two maintenance support evaluators. Advised the Mission Systems Flight commander on the quality of maintenance. Performed managerial, technical, and personnel evaluations on 56 individuals and 485 equipment items encompassing 12 work centers. Reviewed personnel evaluations and other reports to determine if training deficiencies exist. Identified course shortages and personnel to fill course quotas. Ensured all maintenance personnel records are entered into the personnel subsystem. Ensured completion of required maintenance training courses, schools, and classes are documented as ancillary training. ADDITIONAL DUTY: Maintenance training managerACCOMPLISHMENTS• Led upward growth in mission accomplishment; completed more maintenance standardization and evaluation program personnel evaluations than all predecessors; established quality in daily operations and greatly increased office morale and esprit de corps• Prolific maintenance training manager; assumed squadron training duties during absence of unit education and training manager; scheduled ancillary training classes for all new arrivals and monitored unit's ancillary training status; ensured squadron's war fighting skills remained at the highest level of proficiency and readiness

8Th Communications Squadron (Pacaf), Kunsan Ab, Republic Of Korea

Supervised work center composed of nine American military members and one Korean civilian. Installed, troubleshot, repaired, and maintained single and multichannel ground-to-air radio transmitters and receivers, voice recorders, communications consoles, and the base public address system used for alert notifications. Provided sound reinforcement for official functions.

32D Combat Communications Squadron (Acc), Tinker Afb, Oklahoma

Coordinated with the chief of maintenance to monitor and direct the maintenance production effort of eight work centers. Scheduled, monitored, controlled, and coordinated support for all maintenance actions. Arranged anticipated mission downtime with the appropriate customer or activity and the affected maintenance work center. Managed the maintenance database.

32D Combat Communications Squadron (Acc), Tinker Afb, Oklahoma

Advised the squadron and flight commanders on issues relating to the maintenance standardization and evaluation program. Supervised maintenance evaluators who provide advice and identify maintenance and management problems. Coordinated and scheduled technical, personnel, and managerial evaluations for four flights, over 300 equipment items valued in excess of $70 million, and for over 130 individuals. Ensured squadron complies with established maintenance policies and procedures. Ensures all cargo met Department of Transportation requirements for air and road mobility.

32D Combat Communications Squadron (Acc), Tinker Afb, Oklahoma

Deployed, maintained, and repaired four AN/TRC-176(V)2 radio sets valued at $117,996 in support of local exercises and Department of Defense and Joint Chiefs of Staff taskings. Provided transportable in-garrison public address system to support various squadron and group functions. Conducted proficiency and upgrade training.ADDITIONAL DUTY: Training monitorACCOMPLISHMENT• Attained positive results regardless of task difficulty; flight training monitor; tracked/scheduled training for 25 flight members; ensured personnel remained mobility and worldwide qualified

32D Combat Communications Squadron (Acc), Tinker Afb, Oklahoma

Deployed, installed, and maintained the AN/TSW-7 transportable air traffic control tower in support of local exercises and Department of Defense and Joint Chiefs of Staff taskings. Coordinated with work center supervisor to manage manpower resources, ensuring maximum mission capability. ADDITIONAL DUTY: Alternate training monitorACCOMPLISHMENTS• Successfully completed the unit self-assessment course conducted by the Air Combat Command Inspector General; knowledge and understanding of quality initiatives gained were used to assess and grade squadron on leadership, process management, customer focus, and satisfaction improving unit quality awareness• Recognized as a key player in the 1992 Quality Air Force Assessment; “comprehensive training plan” was highlighted by inspectors; as maintenance chief, “maintenance practices were superb”; dedication resulted in an “excellent” rating for the tower section• Personally trained five dispersed air traffic controllers in the set-up and operations of the mobile control tower during the September 1993 Air Combat Command communications exercise; enabled the tower section to receive an overall “excellent” rating; ensured qualified personnel for future worldwide taskings

32D Communications Squadron (Usafe), Soesterberg Ab, The Netherlands

Managed 17 land mobile radio networks, 102 pagers, and a $52,000 annual budget. Conducted customer education seminars and published guidance on operating procedures, utilization requirements, and trouble reporting. Prepared maintenance contracts and coordinated equipment installations, removals, and repairs with customers. Assisted customers in developing new requirements and resolving problems with existing systemsADDITIONAL DUTY: Unit safety noncommissioned officerACCOMPLISHMENT• Conducted land mobile radio net manager training for 40 people and revised the network manager’s guide; decreased the amount of improper maintenance calls by 50 percent; enhanced customer relations

Detachment 3, 2005Th Communications Wing (Afcc), Soesterberg Ab, The Netherlands

Trained and supervised personnel. Installed, tuned, adjusted, modified, and repaired or replaced ground radio and associated equipment consisting of communication consoles, public address systems, and weather facsimile recorders. ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Assistant safety noncommissioned officer and work center training noncommissioned officerACCOMPLISHMENTS• Volunteered for work center training noncommissioned officer duties; identified deficient tasks, developed training plan, and scheduled evening training sessions; improved readiness and mission support• Standardized unit safety folders and briefings; increased program effectiveness

1979Th Communications Squadron (Afcc), Raf Lakenheath, United Kingdom

Installed, troubleshot, and repaired fixed and transportable single and multichannel ground-to-air and point-to-point radio transmitters and receivers. Maintained voice and facsimile recorders, communications consoles for both air traffic control and command and control configurations, and the base public address system used for alert notifications. ADDITIONAL DUTY: Squadron vehicle crew trainerACCOMPLISHMENT• Superior performance mandated selection to the base’s exercise evaluation team, an assignment normally given to individuals of higher rank

3419Th Student Squadron (Atc), Keesler Afb, Mississippi

Successfully completed six-month Ground Radio Communications Course and earned apprentice skill level rating. Learned technical skills necessary for first operational assignment. Proudly represented the Air Force at on- and off-base events as a member of the "Blue Knights" student drum and bugle corps.

3704Th Basic Military Training Squadron (Atc), Lackland Afb, Texas

Successfully completed six-week basic military training course. Transitioned from civilian to disciplined military member.

Fort Payne, Alabama

Cleaned store lot each morning. Transitioned store from breakfast service to lunch service. Prepared lunch. Performed gardening duties. Unloaded weekly supply truck and stocked store.

Rainsville, Alabama

Drove 12-passenger bus to and from college daily. Cleaned and performed minor maintenance on vehicle.

Rainsville, Alabama

Graded papers and performed miscellaneous tasks in biology laboratory. Replaced primary bus driver when needed. Cleaned and performed minor maintenance on vehicle. Completed state school bus driver licensing course and passed practical examination.

Henagar, Alabama

Graded, sacked, and stacked freshly harvested potatoes. Loaded long-haul trucks. Performed miscellaneous cleaning duties.

Mba, Human Resources Management, 3.44

Activities and Societies: University of Florida MBA Association• Completed 48 semester hour program • Graduated Saturday, 5 May 2012

B.S., Cum Laude, Human Resources Management (2010), 3.859

Activities and Societies: Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi; Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society• Completed 88 semester hours, including 21.

A.A.S., Electronic Systems Technology (1990), Passed

Activities and Societies: "Blue Knights" Student Drum & Bugle Corp (Keesler AFB, Mississippi)• Completed a total of 85 semester hours.

A.S., General Studies (1983), 4.0

Activities and Societies: NASJC Chess Club• Completed 109 quarter hours, including 40 hours in the social sciences and eight hours.