WILLIAM BYRD

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803-***-****

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http://www.linkedin.com/in/william-j-byrd

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Safety Manager and Military Veteran with a Secret Security Clearance and 20+ years of proven experience in the United States Air Force. Accomplished measurable results while leading teams of 14 and organization of up to 400 in a dynamic, fast - paced environment. Possess a comprehensive background in Aerospace and Aviation Industry derived from conducting domestic and global operations in Europe and the Middle East. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets, property, and equipment valued over $2.2B while meeting the expectations of senior leadership. Possess extensive knowledge in Employee Communication and with an Organizational Safety Background. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism. Career supported by the pursuit of a Bachelor Science in Human Resources from Embry-Riddle University and an Associate of Applied Science in Human Resources and Professional Aeronautics.

• Management Experience

• Team Building

• Data Analysis

• Safety Background

• Training & Development

• Quality Assurance Inspections

• OSHA Regulations & Compliance

• Communication Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

United States Air Force – Various Locations 1997 – 2017 Human Resources Manager First Sergeant

3 - years’ experience Human resource manager for aerospace maintenance organization for the US Air Force. Managed and supported 400 employees and the supervision of the organizations human resource functions. Reported and advised the director on all employee actions and relations.

• Awarded the USAF Commendation Medal for exceptional leadership by executive leadership

• Prepared, coordinated, and instructed 3 human Resource manager symposiums; instructed 128 employees on policy, procedures, and reported disciplinary issues; increased certification pool by 35%

• Led, mentored, and communicated daily with 4 maintenance managers that oversaw the development of 400 Military professionals in 20 different specialty occupations; conducted and reviewed over 300+ annual performance evaluations

o Maintained 100% annual evaluation timeliness rating

• Oversaw all formal, informal, and worker compensation benefits investigations and submitted results to the director and corporate personnel for approval

• Coordinated all training programs and tracked and briefed results for executive management and plant employees Maintenance Production Superintendent

3 - years’ experience Maintenance production manager that provided scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for a fleet of (28) F-16 fighter jets valued at $700M.

• Managed and implemented 40+ maintenance programs that enabled 955 days without a safety infraction or policy violations that led to 26,000 flying hours

• Analyzed and evaluated maintenance trends; authored and administer technical training; prepared organization for a corporate quality assurance inspection; exceeded corporate inspections standards by 19%

• Directed over 2,000 maintenance actions, scheduled 3,400 flying hours, maintained 88.4% mission capable rating, and increased maintenance trends by 4% that was the highest rating during 31-month time period Maintenance Section Chief

1 - year experience Led 70 personnel, supervised maintenance of 28 aircraft and equipment valued $1.12B. Scheduled training, work and shift assignments, time-off, and administrative actions.

• Enforced safety and organization risk management practices; resulted in zero safety violations

• Highlighted policy deficiencies; authored 2 flight control instructional changes that saved unit $200K

• Managed the completion of 3,400 maintenance events, achieved a 98.4% mission scheduling effectiveness rate; 3.4% above the Air Force standard

WILLIAM BYRD, PG. 2

Quality Assurance Control Manager Shift Manager

5 - year experience Managed section training and mobility requirements. Tracked upgrade training requirements. Acted as facility manager, responsible for building inspections, parts and repair ordering and procurement, as well as organizing and appointing building events.

• Led 14 maintenance personnel in reallocation/optimization actions on 85 aircraft worth $2.2B; Maintained all historical maintenance data and forms documentation

• Supervised 21 personnel and inspections of 28 aircraft valued at $35.3 million each; coordinated repair efforts with outside agencies, scheduled maintenance and ordering of parts

• Overhauled Master Training Plan; scheduled and instructed required training; decreased upgrade time by 10%.

• Trained 12 supervisors on data tracking and input applications; established standards and increased capabilities by 15%

• Conducted periodic audits to ensure compliance with appropriate guidelines and federal aviation Quality Assurance Procedures for (20+) F-15 fighter jets and conducted 500 hour periodic inspections under 30 days each

• Analyzed maintenance data which resulted in a 10% increase in Department of the Air Force readiness rating for the organization

• Administered upgrade career courses and directed completion of work-center tasks increased productivity by 20% EDUCATION

Candidate, Bachelor of Science, Technical Management Embry-Riddle University, Daytona Beach, FL Associate in Applied Science, Professional Aeronautics Community College of the Air Force, Montgomery, AL Associate in Applied Science, Human Resources Community College of the Air Force, Montgomery, AL Specialized Military Training:

Human Resources Management & First Sergeant Course, USAF Aviation Maintenance Management and Senior Leadership Course, USAF Aviation Maintenance Supervision and Advance Leadership Course, USAF Team Building and Airmen Leadership Course, USAF

Master, Journeyman, Apprentice F-15 Tactical Maintenance Course, USAF CERTIFICATIONS

Professional Management Certification, Community College of the Air Force NOTABLE AWARDS

Meritorious Service Medal Air Force Commendation Medal (3) Air Force Achievement Medal (4) TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software: Microsoft Office, SharePoint

Operating Systems: Mac / Microsoft Windows

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