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Grafenwöhr, Bavaria, Germany

Bridgewater, Virginia, United States

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Assistant Program Manager on a military leadership team, assisting and advising commanding officer on operations, administrative processes and personnel matters. Directly leads and supervises 40 air crewmembers operating 8 Sikorsky UH-60L Blackhawk helicopters. Responsible for air transport of VIPs within the DOD and our nation’s top government officials. Ensures maintenance personnel are properly trained and executing maintenance to stringent quality assurance standard

Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, Wa

Joint Base Lewis Mcchord

Senior military leader in a 10 ship UH-60M Assault Helicopter Company, with 40 assigned aircrew members. primarily tasked with the air transport of combat troops and equipment during worldwide operations. As a personnel and maintenance manager supervised 20 mechanics on maintenance procedures, maintenance scheduling, flight scheduling, and test measurement and diagnostic equipment. Ensured personnel were trained and proficient to execute aircrew operations to include aerial door gunnery, air assault, and casevac. Directed and prioritized training tailored to prepare company for deployment to Jalalabad, Afghanistan. In addition personally served as a UH-60M aircrew member, contributing over 300 flight hours to support mission requirements. Conducted quality control inspections for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance procedures performed on company aircraft, certifying that the maintenance of junior mechanics were completed to the highest standard.

Katterbach, Germany

Aviation Maintenance Manager for a UH-60 flight company, coordinated aircraft maintenance procedures effectively with production control. Ensured logistical support for 10 UH-60L were communicated effectively and efficiently, maximizing availability of ready to launch aircraft. Advised supervisors on maintenance requirements, scheduling, and logistical support of crucial repair components. Ensured 20 assigned crewchiefs were proficient in conducting nonstandard helicopter operations, to include fast rope insertion extractions, paradrops, helocast, and air assault operations with US Special Operation Forces and partnered European military forces. As the maintenance floor supervisor for Delta Company, supervised aviation maintenance and diagnosis for phase, scheduled, and unscheduled tasks for 30 UH-60L Helicopters. Provided training and mentorship to junior mechanics to further advance in their careers and skillset.

Mesa, Arizona

Functioned as the Army’s Ambassador within the community. Determined applicant enlistment eligibility, counseled prospective applicants on enlistment programs and options. Prepared enlistment applications and processed qualified applicants to enlist in the Army and Army Reserve components. Maintained accountability and prepared future soldiers for the rigors of initial entry training. Implemented and conducted Army awareness programs throughout an area covering 95 square miles with a population of 167,134 citizens. Maintained a network of influencers including parents, educators, and community officials in nine high schools and seven colleges.

Soto Cano Airbase, Honduras

UH-60 Technical Inspector for the only forward deployed US Army aviation battalion in Central and South America area of responsibility. Responsible for 14 UH-60L Blackhawk Helicopters, evaluated maintenance operations and facilities for compliance with directives, technical manuals, work standards, safety procedures, operational policies, inspection of aircraft systems, subsystems, and airframe. Reviewed publications, forms and records for currency and accuracy. Completed weight and balance records to ensure aircraft were operated within the correct loading limitations. Ensured the fleet of UH-60’s were in compliance with AMCOM safety of flight and aviation safety action messages.

Hohenfels, Germany

Production Control Supervisor for a fleet of 10 UH-1H helicopters assigned to the Joint Multinational Readiness Center Falcon Observer Controller team. Ensured all helicopter maintenance was accomplished safely and correctly in accordance with applicable technical manuals, regulations, and standard operating procedures. Administrated the Unit Level Logistics System-Aviation (ULLS-A) program which tracked and reported the readiness of 10 UH-1H helicopters. Facilitated the reporting procedures to higher echelons within United States Army Europe (USAREUR) was prompt and accurate. In addition simultaneously maintained readiness level as a UH-1H crew chief, conducting scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. As the Production Control Supervisor and UH-1 Crewchief, the contributions made enabled the validation of US Army Aviation Units as well as partnered coalition forces, were trained and ready to execute in a combat theater of operations.

Fort Carson, Colorado

Aircraft Maintenance Technician on UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopters. Highly skilled at scheduled and nonscheduled maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and flight control rigging. Knowledgeable on all facets of systems and subsystems to include, turbine engine, rotor head, drivetrain, flight controls, landing gear, avionics, and electrical systems.

Camp Stanley, Korea

Bachelor'S Degree, Administrative Management

Associate'S Degree, Operations Management And Supervision