Wayne Cooper Email & Phone Number

Ustranscom J3

Leads the C5T DPfM team within TCJ3, in managing the USTRANSCOM portfolio of IT systems, programs, and initiatives. Provide support in the development of a capabilities-based portfolio management process to integrate the government's IT investment management activities. Analyze, select, control, and evaluate the government's portfolio management process in order to direct the design and implementation of new and improved IT investment strategies and management methods or techniques.

Maxwell Air Force Base, Al

- Led a 40-person unit that supported Air War College, Air Command and Staff College, Squadron Officer College, International Officer School, and 5 Academic Research Centers with financial management, strategic planning, human resources, copy right compliance, direct student assessment (surveys), IT support- Schools received superb administrative support; all students graduated on-time, operations continued uninterrupted and future plans were approved for execution

Maxwell Air Force Base, Al

- Leads staff of 200 personnel providing the full spectrum of support to educate and graduate more than 50,000 resident and 120,000 non-resident Air Force personnel each year- Coordinates Air University’s 5 Year Strategic Plan, current FY budget of $250M, and the future budget plan for the next 5 years- Manages all Air University correspondence, projects, directives, and communications with higher headquarters, Air Force senior leaders, Department of Defense senior leaders, local and national political dignitaries, and international military/civilian leaders

Maxwell Afb, Al

- Air Force doctrine expert assisting senior leaders in developing current and future Air Force Operations based on sound policy and doctrine fundamentals- Observed Department of Defense exercises and current operations to incorporate observations and lessons learned into current doctrine- Provided Air Force doctrine guidance to senior leaders through focused outreach efforts

Lemay Center

- Led staff of 100 personnel and executed a $6M annual budget to deliver state-of-the-art war games for senior leaders to test future operational concepts and technology- Advocated the proper policy representation of airpower in exercise scenarios, war games, and models and simulations

Maxwell Afb, Al

- Mastered the challenges associated with leading in a cross-functional, interagency, and multinational environment at the strategic level- Demonstrated cross-domain mastery of air, space and cyberspace power and its strategic contributions to national security - Applied critical and innovative thought to national security, Department of Defense and United States Air Force airpower issues to meet U.S. strategy objectives

Scott Afb, Il

- Created operating procedures and stood up brand new Division per direction of the USTRANSCOM J-3 to support every COCOM with sustainment transportation solutions- Supervised 20 personnel, provided 157 global air and over1000 surface transportation routes, and supported strategic planning conferences to meet national security objectives by maintaining command and control of strategic forces and logistics infrastructure - Established operations policy, completed crisis action plans, and updated executive leadership biweekly to sustain global logistics for Japan tsunami assistance, Afghanistan operations, and retrieve all personnel and equipment from Iraq - Provided senior commanders with multimodal transportation solutions during war time, catastrophic events, humanitarian relief, exercises, and peacetime operations- Led a cross-functional planning team to develop transportation routes for the return of 51K vehicles and 99K shipping containers from Afghanistan back to the U.S. worth $47B in assets

Scott Afb, Il

- Led a crisis response team for the director of operations for the delivery of 18K passengers, 580 sq/ft of cargo, return of 15K American citizens to the U.S. and the return of 6.7K personnel and 90 tons of cargo from Haiti following the earthquake relief effort- Planned, coordinated, and tracked strategic air and surface deployment, redeployment and distribution requirements for USPACOM theater of operation including American Samoa tsunami relief, PACOM force flow conferences, expanding air routes by 3.4K seat availability, and supporting multiple exercises- Led branch to support contractor effort to standup and test fusion center Standard Operating Procedures that standardized J3 Joint Planning Team, orders, and courses of action development rules of engagement- Led a 6-person planning team visit to USSOUTCOM Headquarters to create and implement a redeployment transportation plan for all personnel and equipment supporting Haiti earthquake relief

Macdill Afb, Fl

- Led a 120-person and 16 aircraft unit with annual budget of $4M supporting over 1.4K combat missions with a 97% mission effectiveness rate providing global air refueling logistics capability to support Department of Defense worldwide military operations- Proven leadership generated awards for “Outstanding Operations Center Team,” “Excellent” rating from higher headquarters inspection, “Best Cargo Load Team,” five Distinguished Graduates from Air Force courses, and “Spouse of the Year” award from senior executives

Scott Afb, Il

- Planned and executed 72 worldwide visits, official travel, events, and ceremonies for the 18 AF/CC responsible for 54K personnel and all global air logistical support for the Department of Defense

Scott Afb, Il

- Outstanding executive support, administration coordination, and communication activities for 400-person organization, 13 divisions, and 13 operating locations

Scott Afb, Il

- Determined policy to govern and regulate all air refueling operations worldwide and developed the global logistical comprehensive aircraft requirements plan, which directed the operating locations for over 80 aircraft for a three-year period

Altus Afb, Ok

- Instructed/evaluated pilot operations supporting global air refueling operations while teaching all aspects of flight fundamentals and evaluating operational proficiency- Formulated daily flight schedule, monitored 1.2K flights, executed the $15M flying hour program, and produced 600 trained pilots annually

Mcconnell Afb, Ks

Robins Afb, Ga

Vance Afb, Ok And Castle Afb, Ca

Master Of Strategic Studies

Advanced Supply Chain Management Certificate

Master'S Degree, Aeronautical Science Technology

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), American History

Activities and Societies: Protestant Choir, Cadet Chorale

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