Security Manager/Director of Security/Operations

THOMAS F QUALLS

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HOT SPRINGS, AR 71901

Home: 501-***-****

Cell: 501-***-****

Email: *********@*****.***

QUALIFICATIONS

SUMMARY

Significant experience in the operations, management, leadership and maintenance of Air Force Communications, Security Management, Civil Engineering including fire safety, major accident response and explosive ordinance disposal, Base Security Force, Contracting, Logistics, Services (Morale, Health and Recreation), and Personnel systems. Held significant positions of trust throughout career. Maintained a Top Secret SCI clearance with multiple recurring background checks to verify continuing eligibility.

EDUCATION

CIVILIAN EXPERIENCE

MBA Webster University with a focus in Business and Organizational Security Management. 3.8 GPA

BA

- Criminal Justice – American Military Univ. - 3.9 GPA

• AMU Dean's List and Who's Who among students

AA

- Information Systems - Community College Air Force - 4.0 GPA

Substitute School Teacher – Fountain Lake High School (Aug 2009 – May 2010) (Sep 2012 – Present)

Diplomatic Security Officer U.S. State Department (Aug 2010 – May 2011)

Fountain Lake Town Council Member (Oct 2010 – Oct 2011)

(Feb 2013 – Present)

MILITARY

EXPERIENCE

Air Force -E-9 Chief Master Sergeant (2006 - 2009)

1985 Noncommissioned Officer Prep Course, Mountain Home AFB, ID

1991 Noncommissioned Officer Leadership School, Nellis AFB, NV

1995 Noncommissioned Officer Academy, McGuire AFB, NJ

2003 Senior NCO Academy, Maxwell AFB, AL

2006 Chief Leadership Course, Maxwell AFB, AL

5/2008 – 6/2009

5/2006 – 4/2008

Little Rock AFB, ARKANSAS

Mission Support Group Superintendent: 19th Mission Support Group Little Rock AFB, Arkansas. In this assignment, performed as key advisor to the Mission Support Group commander on leadership and management issues affecting seven squadrons supporting 5,200 military and civilian personnel, 15,000 dependent family members, and 34,000 retirees. Key responsibilities included oversight of communications and information systems critical infrastructure protection, incident reporting and analysis. Additionally oversaw the activities of the base fire department, and security forces responsible for the protection of this major Air Force installation. Also advised base leadership and consulted with the base communications squadron and local law enforcement on physical and personnel security and the protection of high value assets, threat reduction and survivability and determining the installation security posture. Participated and coordinated on numerous “Major Accident Response Exercises” or “MARES”.

Little Rock AFB, ARKANSAS

Chief Enlisted Manager: Chief Enlisted Manager for the 314th Communications Squadron, Little Rock AFB, Arkansas. In this assignment, had primary responsibility for the leadership, guidance and welfare of 180 military and civilian personnel. Provides oversight for unparalleled fixed and deployed command, control, communications, computer, air traffic control and Information Management support. Managed the Communications and Information Awards Program. Oversees the communication infrastructure planning and services for the 314th Airlift Wing, 463d Airlift Group, USAF Weapons School and 37 other tenants at the worlds premier C-130 training base. Managed $49M of equipment while executing a $2M budget. Oversees the training and development and set policy for 93 assigned Communications personnel across 3 specialties/career fields supporting 5,500 base personnel. Advises commander on issues concerning training, manpower, budget expenditures, contingency operations and mission shortfalls. Set standards and mentored personnel on personal and professional development. Coordinated with higher headquarters on all network security threats and vulnerabilities and ensured personnel were trained to respond to issues that had the potential to impact the network capabilities of the installation. Also oversaw the activities of the Communications Security and Information Assurance functions for the unit and installation.

6/2005 - 6 /2007

AIR FORCE PENTAGON COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY

Superintendent, Executive Travel Communications: Superintendent of 4 teams comprising 70 personnel that provided worldwide communications support to the Secretary of Defense, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Secretary of the Air Force, and Chief of Staff of the Air Force. Oversaw security manager operations and mission security for all assigned personnel and assets. Worked with Pentagon Security personnel were evaluated via background checks prior to being granted program access. In conjunction with physical security personnel, worked to establish the threat environment of each mission prior to implementation.

8/2003 - 5 /2005

81st TRSS, Keesler AFB, MS

Superintendent, Curriculum Development: Oversaw communications training and development for all Air Force Communications specialties. Responsible for the evaluation and deployment of theatre and Air Force level training packages. Responsible for the development and training of all Air Force Communication Security and Information Assurance packages and personnel. Assisted in the policy development and writing of network security procedures and implementation across the Air Force domain.

7/1999 - 7 /2003

Southeast Communications Support Element, CCAFS, FL

Chief of Communications Maintenance: Responsible for communications support for all space launch activities in support of the National Reconnaissance Office at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Worked closely with government program security to ensure all network circuit installations, removals and testing were in accordance with strict headquarter standards. Provided key secure communications support to NASA Director after crash of Challenger. Instrumental in establishing and maintaining physical and network security during 9/11.

2/1994 - 6 /1999

National Reconnaissance Office Chantilly, Va.

Chief, Field Support Branch: Responsible for all Information Assurance and Communications Security supporting numerous stateside and overseas activities. Responsible for drafting policy and inspecting field activities. Primarily responsible for procuring and evaluating new Communications Security equipment and network hardware and evaluating security incidents across the organization and reported globally from the field.

AWARDS/

ACHIEVEMENTS/

1. Defense Meritorious Service Medal 2. Meritorious Service Medal 3. Joint Service Commendation Medal 4. Air Force Commendation Medal 5. Joint Service Achievement Medal 6. Air Force Achievement Medal 1 7. Joint Meritorious Unit Award 1 8. AF Outstanding Unit Award 2 9. AF Good Conduct Medal 7 10. National Defense Service Medal 1 11. Global War on Terrorism Service Medal 0 12. Korean Defense Service Medal 0 13. AF Overseas Ribbon Short 1 14. AF Longevity Service 4 15. USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon 2 16. AF Training Ribbon 1

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