Commander's Action Group

MICHAEL GERNEY

TS / SCI Security Clearance

Abilene, TX 325-***-**** *******.******@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gerney-977819130 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Aviation operations manager with 20 years of experience in the United States Air Force. Accustomed to leading departments of 350+ in dynamic environments. Managed risk to protect assets, property, and equipment valued over $300M during 61 combat missions and over 3,000 flight hours. Adept in aerial acquisition, procurement, and contract management. Recognized as a FAA World Record Holder and an Air Force level award – winning flight instructor.

Program Management

Process Improvement

Quantitative Data Analysis

Electronic Warfare Strategies

Risk Assessment / Mitigation

Infrastructure Development

Foreign Relations / Partnerships

Aircraft Simulation Training

B – 1 Instruction / Evaluation

FAA Compliance Mandates

Metric – Based Reporting

Military Intelligence / Security

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

United States Air Force – Various Locations 1997 – Present Commander, Force Support Squadron, Global Strike Command Led the 360 military and civilian personnel of base's largest and most diverse squadron. Handpicked by installation commander to rescue floundering unit. Met 120-day deadline to succeed while executing $2.5M technology refresh and overhauling archaic processes at a blistering rate. Set framework and favorable conditions for long – term prosperity. Commended for immediate response in unit motivation to leadership style and pace. B – 1 Instructor

Directed B – 1 standardization and evaluation policies to enhance aircrew instructional courses. Trained over 1,000 students throughout career. Authored assessment standards and curriculum for Bomb Wing Combat tactics and weapon competencies.

Awarded the Air Combat Command Instructor of the year title out of 1876 fellow instructors

Recognized for planning, coordinating, and setting a Class C – 1.q, Group III World Record time of 3 minutes, 26 seconds to climb to 6,000 meters with a 5,000 kg payload in a B – 1B aircraft

Air Force International Affairs Excellence Award runner-up for outstanding / innovative contributions that had the greatest impact and were most effective in building, sustaining, expanding, and guiding AF - to - partner relationships

Interfaced with executives within 7 nations and 10 Embassies to prepare Operational plans for 150 personnel

Budgeted for $315M B – 1 weapon systems, $11.7M airfield projects and equipment, supporting a fleet of 30+ aircraft

Served as Joint Mission Planning System expert and B – 1 initial cadre for operational testing, implementation, and transition from antiquated Air Force Mission Support System and FalconView software

Electronic Warfare expert, chaired wing avionics boards and introduced the currently established B – 1 Electronic Warfare annual symposium where working groups assess the defensive health of the fleet

Conducted non – traditional intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance by performing close air support

Programmed, scheduled, and executed 1800 flight hours and 500 training sorties for 90 crew members Director of Staff, Global Strike Command

Served as advisor to the Commander and director of 120 personnel with concentrations in 22 separate agencies while interfacing with enterprise executives to sustain operational efficiency and Aerial Safety. Orchestrated all aspects of human resources, facility management, strategic planning, and development for Dyess Air Force Base.

Led 18 safety professionals through 34 investigations, 93 in – flight emergencies, and 238 bi – annual inspections; identified potential technical vulnerabilities and coordinated repairs, which saved $5M in unnecessary replacements

Supported U.S. Presidential strategic asset and assured national security posture by facilitating 461 hours of National Airborne Operation Center training

Validated 81 regulatory compliance checklists comprised of 4967 items to establish "Excellent" ratings

Oversaw all Wing Staff Agency operation with a budget of over $1M by ensuring adequate acquisition of supplies and equipment, followed by allocation of in Flight Emergency assets across the enterprise

Facilitated administrative discharge program, recognized as the swiftest in the Air Force, by increasing productivity and response rates by 33%

MICHAEL GERNEY, PG. 2

Executive Officer, Operations, U.S. European Command Devised Air Combat Command schedules and strategies as the Director of Operations to streamline workflow activities and product quality. Provided principal guidance to the Chief of Staff in key decisions pertaining to operations, strategy, and programming for 51 geographically separated Air Force stations.

Administratively managed 7 Operations Divisions, 205 Air Operations personnel through foreign relation assignments to establish governmental partnerships and increased engagement the in European theater

Restructured standard operating procedures to enhance overall functionality and align business initiatives, which reduced man-hour requirements by 50%

Authored operation manuals for 3 General Officers creating fluidity amidst high – impact meetings and events

Analyzed theater strategy assignments; applied joint principals and lessons to design viable command and control structures for various joint, interagency and multinational operations

Cultivated smooth transition during simulation training to include: Purple Solace – a crisis action planning exercise, Purple Guardian – a homeland defense drill, and Purple Eclipse – a capstone exercise U.S Voting Representative, NATO, U.S. European Command Proposed, negotiated, and employed NATO strategy, policy, and doctrine initiatives for U.S. Congress on behalf of the European Command. Synchronized efforts to build partner capacities and enhance capabilities of U.S. and European forces to meet the Supreme Allied Commander of Europe’s directives. Served nearly 601 combat hours in Afghanistan and Iraq, completing 58 assignments as an Office of the Secretary of Defense Fiduciary and U.S. Lead Negotiator.

Directed a complex, high – visibility Strike Forces NATO relocation to execute mission critical tasks; awarded a Defense Meritorious Service Medal from the Supreme Allied Commander of Europe for dedication and innovation

Discovered and corrected inaccurate fiscal charges at the NATO Special Operations Headquarters, saving the U.S.

$150K in overhead costs

Authored a first – ever diplomatic note with Slovakia for privileges and immunities of U.S. Military assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Center of Excellence sections

Developed and prioritized Area of Responsibility wide capability gaps to ensure informed Secretary of Defense resource decisions

Strategically managed 403 personnel billets in excess of $10M for 34 Memorandum of Understanding organizations across 18 countries with zero loss of government assets

Increased U.S. participation in NATO Centers of Excellence by 60% as a result of engagement and re – design of processes, which laid the groundwork for double Center of Excellence sponsorship for years to come EDUCATION

Master of Science Military Operational Science Air Command & Staff College Diploma Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice Rutgers University Diploma CERTIFICATIONS / TRAINING / LICENSURE

JPME Phase II Joint Forces Staff College

Air Command & Staff College Department of Defense Safety & Accident Investigation Board President Training Department of Defense Squadron Officer School Department of Defense

Electronic Warfare Course Department of Defense

Survival Training Amidst Hostile Forces Course Department of Defense Water Survival & Parachuting Training Department of Defense ACCOLADES / ASSOCIATIONS

Air Combat Command Instructor of the Year

FAA Certified World Record Holder

Defense Meritorious Service Medal (2); Air Medal (4 Additional Honors) Aerial Commendation Medal; Navy Commendation Medal Aerial Achievement Medal; Navy Achievement Medal

National Aeronautic Association

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Software: Microsoft Office, SharePoint; Operating Systems: Mac / Microsoft Windows

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