DEEDEE B. RICHARDS **** Castle Grove Drive, Navarre, FL 32566

850-***-**** tx80l5@r.postjobfree.com

A versatile professional with extensive experience in leading and managing large complex organizations of 3,600+ employees

Hands-on leadership experience in wide array of Human Resource Management & Operations Production aspects

Strategic planning, programming and budgeting background at all levels of program/services management

Planning & conducting community relations, small and large scale morale/social events and fund raisers

Skilled at Process Improvement/Lean Six Sigma Teaming to attack internal/external organizational road blocks

Active Top Secret Special Compartmentalized Information security clearance

EDUCATION

Master of Sciences in Organizational and Human Resource Development, Abilene Christian University, TX

Bachelor of Science, Social Sciences, United States Air Force Academy, CO

Graduate of all three Air Force Professional Military Education Colleges

Air War College, Air University, Maxwell AFB, AL

Air Command and Staff College, Air University, Maxwell AFB, AL

Squadron Officer School, Air University, Maxwell AFB, AL

EXPERIENCE

Chief, Systems Support Branch, HQ Air Force Special Operations Command, Hurlburt Field, FL Jan 11 – Jan 12

Leads team of 15 military and civilian command functional managers responsible for armament, avionics and aircraft systems

Develops and executes Command policy and procedures related to avionics, propulsion, munitions, armament, corrosion and support equipment. Directs logistics support for weapon systems acquisition and modifications to improve capability and reliability. Accountable for Command issues affecting 191 special operations aircraft valued at $13.1B.

Deployed Director of Logistics, Combined Joint Special Operations Air Component, undisclosed location Aug 10 – Dec 10

Directed the Logistics Department with a staff of Air Force, Army, and Navy logistics personnel responsible to plan and execute missions in Iraq and Afghanistan supporting numerous downrange locations and 42 aircraft from 3 services and 2 nations

Deputy Commander, 1st Special Operations Maintenance Group, Hurlburt Field, FL Jul 08 – Jul 10

Directed 3.6K+ military, civil service and contractor staff across 37 Air Force Specialty Codes; directed planning/execution of organizational/intermediate-level aircraft maintenance, munitions, inspections, component repair and aircraft modifications

Executed an annual budget of over $250M+; led business processes for weapon system, equipment & technical data

Provided executive oversight for personnel, facilities, deployment requirements and flying hour program management

Mentor for younger officers throughout special operations community; important to grow future senior leaders

Efforts earned indvl top rankings from Wing Commander and unit earned AF’s 2008 Clements McMullen Daedalian Award

President and Vice President, Air Commando Chapter, Logistics Officer Association, Hurlburt Field, FL Dec 08 – Apr 10

Led organization that provides an open forum to promote quality military and logistical support and professional development

Increased membership by 33%, raised funds and flawlessly organized eight high-level Distinguished Visitor events

Commander, 28th Munitions Squadron, Ellsworth AFB, SD Jun 06 – Jun 08

Commander of 280 personnel; directly responsible for $87M munitions stockpile, $238M in support equipment, 12 facilities, training, safety, administration, health, quality of life, morale/welfare and maintain good order and discipline of members

Project officer for Air Force Ball; planned and executed all aspects ranging from fund raising $25K+ to hosting US Senator

Professional skill and leadership led to my recognition as the Twelfth Air Force nominee for Lieutenant General Leo Marquez Field Grade Munitions and Missile Maintenance Manager of the Year for 2007

Best unit in Munitions and Missile Category in Air Force, 2007 United States Air Force Maintenance Effectiveness Award

Commander, 36th Cadet Squadron, United States Air Force Academy, CO Jun 04 – Jun 06

Commander of 115 officer candidates and directly supervised 2 non-commissioned officers; primary role model in the formation of cadet leadership and professional qualities; mentor, train, motivate, supervise, and inspire cadets to become officers in AF

Society of Human Resource Management Emerald Coast Chapter, FWB, FL Aug 11 – Present

Mentor Multiple USAF Bases Jun 06-Jan 12

Aide-de-Camp/Executive Officer HQ/ 8th Air Force, Barksdale AFB, LA Jun 00- Nov 01

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