Manager Air Force

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J. Cullen Branch Marietta, Georgia 30062

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Qualifications Profile

Results-driven and disciplined Operations Manager, Security/Criminal Investigator, Canine Handler and Leader with solid international experience within the United States Air Force leading diverse teams in security and Human Resource operations in corporate and austere environments.

• Expertise in analyzing and assessing operational needs and identifying solutions to effectuate organizational goals.

• Skilled in supporting a variety of business and security functions, from international team coordination, intelligence support, administration, and Human Resources.

• Adept at creating business process and security guidelines for teams and organizations to ensure smooth future operations based on in-the-field experience.

• Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels; fosters and fortifies partnerships with executive stakeholders and international team members.

• Strong project management talents; capable of leading international teams to complete projects within strict time and budget constraints.

• Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Educational Background

Bachelor of Arts in International Business, Ashford University, (Clinton, IA) Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice, Air University, (Montgomery, AL) Project Management Professional Certification (Expected August 2018) Project Management Institute (Newton Square, PA)

Professional Manager’s Certification, Air University (Montgomery, AL) Senior Manager’s Joint Leadership Course, Air University (Montgomery, AL) Professional Background

CONSTRUCTIVE INGENUITY, LLC

Project Management Intern, Atlanta, Georgia, 2/2018 - 5/2018 Constructive Ingenuity "CI" serves clients of Industrial Real Estate in multiple areas. We are industrial project managers, owner representatives and consultants with a demonstrated history of being attentive professional partners during the development, design and construction processes. CI's role is to assist its clients in managing projects to a successful conclusion in association with architectural, engineering and construction firms. Our expertise is in managing challenges and risks with constructive ingenious solutions to ensure that projects are on time within budget.

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UNITED STATES AIR FORCE (USAF) SECURITY FORCES

Shift Operations Manager, Valdosta, Georgia, 10/2016 - 2/2018 Directed 22 security specialists in all aspects of daily operations at a 300-staff facility specializing in law enforcement, including general safety oversight, arrests, and criminal investigations. In charge of recruiting and organizing staff, including charitable events.

Manager, Chief Executive Officer’s Support Staff, Cambridge, United Kingdom, 2/2016 - 10/2016 Managed seven staff and a budget for the office of the Chief Executive with general responsibility for financial stewardship, auditing activities, travel arrangements, root cause analysis of international relocation program problems, and general support of staff placement and relocation efforts.

• During tenure, effectively oversaw 35 staff and family transitions, staff attainment of 88 professional courses and 71 advanced certifications, and allocation of $229k in international travel funds.

• Streamlined travel costs by delivering $80k in international voucher payments with zero delinquencies and a 2% Citibank rebate.

• Achieved 100% accuracy rating on annual audit during twelve-month assignment, including correcting 30+ deficiencies and reviewing 450 line-item checklists and 15 separate programs. Interim Human Resources Supervisor, Cambridge, United Kingdom, 2/2016 - 4/2016 Spearheaded Human Resource operations through daily coordination, communication, and supervision of large network of 15k+ USAF staff living outside of the United States. In charge of resolving conflicts among staff, negotiating administrative problems through interdepartmental troubleshooting, and effective relationship building with individual staff.

• Demonstrated exceptional teamwork through contributions to effective operational management of Employee Recognition Program, resulting in raising $1000 for staff families. Criminal Investigator Lead, Cambridge, United Kingdom, 1/2014 - 8/2016 Led criminal investigation unit consisting of three investigators and serving 20k+ American citizens; coordinated with international organizations and governments in large-scale criminal investigations.

• Effectively solved pending investigations through team coordination, including an international property theft case involving $30k in equipment and a $10k government purchase card fraud case. Team Leader, Operations Manager, Arba Minch, Ethiopia, 7/2013 - 1/2014 Rapidly excelled within short-term assignment in Ethiopian security project with responsibility for leading 12 staff in implementation of security protocols; coordinated with Department of Defense and American Ambassador to Ethiopia to arrange security escorts within short notice. Analyzed and mitigated security risks and resolved gaps in security to ensure optimally safe international operations.

• Effectuated 14 directives and checklists while drafting guidelines for future security implementations. Criminal Investigator/Anti-Terrorism Officer/Canine Handler, Okinawa City, Japan, 9/2009 - 8/2012 Performed double duties as explosives detection/narcotics detection canine handler; oversaw Antiterrorism program and mitigated threats to 35k residents. Coordinated criminal investigations with numerous agencies within the Department of Defense and the Government of Japan with a 91% solve rate. Developed company international travel plans and foreign clearance guide training to American residents and provided the tools and resources needed to ensure safe and smooth international travel.

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