Ronald J. Uline

*** ***** **** • Rocky River, OH 44116

719-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/ronuline acqj77@r.postjobfree.com

OPERATIONS / LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

Innovative thinker with expertise in global operations, training, and talent management

Committed to driving growth, optimizing performance, and exceeding expectations

Accomplished senior director with 24+ years of experience providing strategic leadership. A strong portfolio of successes planning and directing programs enterprise-wide that improve efficiency and increase customer satisfaction. Skilled at designing, supervising, and implementing projects that improve organizations through streamlining processes and developing exceptional teams. Strengths include:

Strategic Leadership • Talent Management • Succession Planning • Communication • Team Building Coaching/Mentoring • Process Improvement • Program Management • Resource Optimization • Fiscal Responsibility Customer Service • Multi-Site Operations • Stakeholder Management • Regulatory Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JFCC - GLOBAL STRIKE, Omaha, NE Apr 2012 to May 2015

Maintains and operationalizes the nation's strategic nuclear war plan and provides functional management of its comprehensive nuclear planning system.

Chief of Plans Support (Director of Strategic Planning)

Managed the organization’s strategic planning process; oversaw large, cross-functional initiatives and projects; developed strategic points of view, assumptions, and scenarios for executive leaders.

Led cross-functional planning teams; developed objectives and effects for strategic military plans.

Mitigated operational risk to current organizational plans; improved responses to national crises.

Led multi-agency effects analysis study group; synchronized legacy procedures and new processes.

HQ UNITED STATES FORCES - AFGHANISTAN, Kabul, Afghanistan Mar 2011 to Apr 2012

HQ United States Forces - Afghanistan is the command and control headquarters for U.S. forces operating in Afghanistan. The organization manages manpower/material and repostures U.S. resources and basing.

Deputy Director (General Manager / Director of Operations)

Directed a 225-member headquarters team and supervised 7 functional managers. Also managed a $37M budget in training initiatives supporting 100,000 deployed U.S. forces; identified solutions to emerging requirements.

Established a geographically separated headquarters from scratch; fully operational 3 weeks early.

Oversaw a $3.4M network domain project; increased productivity with reach back to parent unit.

Steered a headquarters expansion project; increased personnel by 67% with zero budget increase.

451ST FLYING TRAINING SQUADRON, Pensacola, FL Aug 2010 to Mar 2011

One of three squadrons assigned to the 479th Flying Training Group. The 451st Flying Training Squadron conducts advanced undergraduate Combat Systems Officer training.

Director of Operations - 451st Flying Training Squadron

Directed daily operations; led 250 personnel and managed a $4.1M annual budget; accountable for all aspects of people, safety, production, quality, service, cost control, and regulatory compliance. Supervised and evaluated 15 department managers, 165 assigned staff, and 18 contract employees.

Designed and implemented new Air Force-wide universal aircraft training program; reduced training time 50%.

Led Six Sigma Rapid Improvement Event; reduced scheduling process waste 28% and slashed 85 training days.

Saved a $26M system upgrade program; identified 600+ deficiencies and facilitated resolutions.

479TH FLYING TRAINING GROUP, Pensacola, FL Aug 2009 to Aug 2010

The U.S. Air Force's only training pipeline for Combat Systems Officers. Comprised of 3 squadrons, these units work in concert to graduate more than 350 students annually.

Chief of Plans and Programs (Senior Manager, Organizational Development / Talent Management)

Steered the start-up of the Air Force’s new Combat Systems Officer training program; managed organizational talent through performance management, succession planning and development. Developed and implemented joint Air Force and Navy operations procedures, policies, and standards.

Integrated operations among 2 Air Force and 3 Navy squadrons by developing 29 new programs.

Developed a training syllabus and proficiency standards; implemented as Air Force curriculum.

Led a $39.5M student dormitory construction project; zero deviation from timeline and budget.

USNORTHCOM, Colorado Springs, CO Jun 2006 to Aug 2009

The United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) partners to conduct homeland defense, civil support, and security cooperation to defend and secure the United States homeland and its interests.

Chief of Special Activities (Division Manager)

Directed operation of a 24/7 command center; supervised and evaluated 4 department managers. Trained and certified four C-level executives on strategic plans, options, and capabilities.

Developed a staff officer training program named a "Best Practice" by the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Led restructure of the nuclear personnel program; zero deficiencies, best inspection seen in 3 years.

THE JOINT STAFF, Pentagon, Washington, D.C. Feb 2004 to Jul 2005

The Joint Staff assists the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in accomplishing his responsibilities for the strategic direction of combat forces and their operation under unified command.

Operations Officer (Senior Program Manager)

Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for the national airborne command center on matters relating to Presidential Contingency Programs, Continuity of Government, and Continuity of Operations.

Oversaw 123 Presidential Support missions; facilitated problem resolution across DoD agencies.

Managed a $17.3M budget for an aircraft system upgrade; program completed on time, on budget.

TRAINING AIR WING SIX, Pensacola, FL Jan 2003 to Feb 2004

Conducts all Naval Flight Officer training and production. The organization graduates approximately 450 United States Navy, Marine Corps, and international students annually.

Chief, Wing Standardization and Evaluation (Director, Training & Development)

Directed the standardization and curriculum development for the U.S. Navy’s flight officer training program.

Improved instructor proficiency 15%; increased airspace utilization by more than 20%.

TRAINING SQUADRON FOUR, Pensacola, FL Nov 2000 to Jan 2003

Training Squadron FOUR conducts Primary and Intermediate Phase flight instruction for Navy and Marine Corps Naval Flight Officers and Air Force Weapon Systems Officers.

Assistant Operations Officer (Nov 2001 to Jan 2003)

Directed over 25,000 annual flight hours in 4 different aircraft types. Responsible for the leadership, supervision and professional development of 60 staff and 450 students annually.

Increased operations by 10%, monthly student production by 13%, and class integrity by 15%.

Department Head, Logistics (Department Manager) (Nov 2000 to Nov 2001)

Responsible for all unit facilities. Advised commander on the distribution and utilization of resources.

Reduced the unit’s logistics support budget by $12.2K; saved 62% in energy costs during hangar renovation.

1 of 60 Air Force officers selected as a Presidential Advance Agent to travel as a member of the White House Advance Team. Directed all aspects of logistics and security for Air Force One during Presidential travel.

37TH BOMB SQUADRON, Rapid City, SD May 1995 to Nov 2000

The 37th Bomb Squadron provides combat-ready B-1B aircrews for world-wide military operations.

Flight Commander (Department Manager)

Responsible for scheduling daily flight and ground operations. Managed a $41.8M flying program.

Reduced events required for mission qualification training by 50%, reduced time-to-train by 75%.

1 of 60 Air Force officers selected as a Presidential Advance Agent to travel as a member of the White House Advance Team. Directed all aspects of logistics and security for Air Force One during Presidential travel.

437TH TRANSPORTATION SQUADRON, Charleston, SC Feb 1994 to May 1995

Manages transportation requirements for a 6,000-member Air Force base. Maintains and coordinates the use of 750+ vehicles and the deployment of these assets to contingency and wartime locations world-wide.

Flight Commander (Department Manager)

Led a 46-member unit responsible for vehicle operating and maintenance costs exceeding $3M.

437TH AERIAL PORT SQUADRON, Charleston, SC Feb 1992 to Feb 1994

The 4th largest military aerial port in the world. Processes 200,000+ passengers and 80,000+ tons of cargo annually. Manages 2 operating locations and supports 7 overseas terminals.

Flight Commander (Department Manager) (Feb 1993 to Feb 1994)

Led 88 personnel whose mission was to deploy worldwide and provide aircraft services on short notice.

Operations Officer (Feb 1992 to Feb 1993)

Directed cargo, passenger, and aircraft servicing operations. Managed 100+ personnel in 5 work sections.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Business Administration, Touro University International, Cypress, CA

Master of Military Art and Operational Science, Air University, Montgomery, AL

Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering Technology, Kent State University, Kent, OH

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

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