Timothy R. Ruch 240-***-****, **********@*****.***
**** *********** **** ***** ********, MD 20772
Summary
Active Top Secret SCI cleared professional with proven experience in effectively coordinating
large-scale operations as well as supporting multiple high profile projects. Thrives in fast paced
environments where attention to detail and time management skills are vital. Strong analytic and
communication skills.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Arts in Emergency and Disaster Mgmt., Oct 2014 (expected)
American Military University, Charleston, WV
Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Mgmt., Feb 2012
Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, AL
Professional Training
US Air Force Airman Leadership School, Oct 2007
Experience
Watch Officer, Defense Intelligence Agency, Mission Services Operation Center,
Operational Intelligence LLC, Washington D.C. (March 2013 to Present)
• Serves as the central resource for agency personnel serving abroad to report or reconcile
operational and administrative issues. Receive and process intelligence reports, personnel event
notifications, and numerous additional products to keep senior leadership informed and allocate
the resources to support.
• Coordinates with senior DIA leadership, DOD, federal agencies, and numerous other watch
centers on a daily basis to ensure greater situational awareness and understanding of
international, national, or local events that potentially affect mission accomplishment.
• Monitors and reports the ongoing status of key facilities, personnel and communications that
affect the agency’s mission accomplishment.
Emergency Actions Controller and Status of Resources and Training (SORTS) Manager
United States Air Force, Joint Base Andrews, Camp Springs, MD, GS-09 (November 2012
to March 2013)
• Receives and deciphers emergency actions directed by HHQ alert orders and messages, then
analyzed and disseminated message traffic to appropriate wing agencies.
• Directs the SORTS program for 15 units, directly overseeing the work of over 30 subordinate
SORTS managers.
• Executed emergency action procedures and quick reaction checklist involving all wing agencies
in response to Emergency Actions messages in support of national objectives.
• Authored comprehensive operating instructions to be utilized by command post controllers
Senior Controller and Status of Resources and Training (SORTS) Manager
United States Air Force, Joint Base Andrews, Camp Springs, MD (Feb 2009 to November
2012)
• Leads a team of junior controllers managing command and control (C2) activities for the Air
Force District of Washington (AFDW).
• Directly manages and controls aircraft missions supporting the President of the Unites States,
United States Congress, and foreign heads of state.
• Prepares, consolidates, and presents monthly (SORTS) briefing to several commanders
allowing them to make personnel and resource allocation decisions.
• Selected as the Wing Staff Non-Commissioned Officer of the year for 2010.
Air Mobility Command (AMC) Senior Controller
United States Air Force, Osan AB, Republic of Korea (Feb 2008 to Feb 2009)
• Monitored the activity of all AMC missions and aircrew transitioning through OSAN AB.
• Coordinated the scheduling, reporting, and diversion of aircraft to AMC Headquarters using the
Global Decision Support System (GDSS), a worldwide information system and database for
managing aircraft schedules.
Emergency Actions Controller
United States Air Force, Laughlin AFB, Del Rio, TX (Mar 2005 to Jan 2008)
• Maintained Quick Reaction Checklists (QRC) and initiated the emergency actions during real-
world situations involving aircraft emergencies, sabotage, force-protection incidents, severe
weather phenomena, and other situations of interest.
• Prepared and analyzed Operational Reports (OPREP), advising commanders on applicable
actions and directives.
• Located and recalled personnel during emergencies, advising command staff and key personnel
on current incidents.
Air Mobility Command (AMC) Mission Monitor
United States Air Force, Ramstein AB, Germany (Nov 2002 to March 2005)
• Interpreted and evaluated tactical situations and data, implementing procedures and making
concise recommendations to senior wing and base leadership as the basis for rapid decision
making.
• Received and disseminated critical information to allow for the timely response of local
emergency services and leadership as well as formally reporting that information to higher
headquarters.
• Operated a real-time, worldwide information system and database, inputting and analyzing a
wide array of data in order to establish local schedules and coordinate among stations in the
North America, Europe, and Southwest Asia.