Air Force Management
Resume:
Earnest G. Smith
Augusta, Georgia 30901
*********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
I am a seasoned professional with experience in International Business and Constructive, State / Federal Government legislative policy development, International Industry Executive Leadership, Collective Bargaining, Contracts Formulation/Negotiation ( Fee Structure ) Maintenance and Projects Construction Management.. Experienced in the use of team building skills in challenging, collaborative, multi-tasking, dynamic, high tempo, deadline intensive environments supporting multiple customers and diverse stakeholders sensitive to serious corporate Fiscal responsibility.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Georgia General Assembly- House of Representatives (2009–2018)
State Representative, responsible for crafting policies leading to all laws governing residents
in the state of Georgia
Served on four State of Georgia Governance Committees
Banks and Banking,Defense and Veterans Affairs ,Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications
Juvenile Justice
LEADERSHIP
Cyber Technology Leadership/Management ( 1972 - 1985 )
United States Air Force Air Traffic Control Strategic Liaison Coordinator, United States Air Forces Europe .
CYBER/Telecommunications Squadron Commander, Tempelhauf Air Force Base, Berlin
(Republic of Germany, 2.5 years)
Provided leadership, analytical support and tactical level subject matter expertise to logistics and aviation technical maintenance divisions . Over 20 years of Business, Technical, Budgetary proven Leadership experience. Combined with an exceptional ability to manage multiple international supply support systems with an emphasis on aircraft safety, fueling / defueling, transportation, inventory control, warehouse operations, automated records maintenance. Strong expertise in supporting military personnel, ( their family-members ) and objectives in the middle East. Superb communication skills, effective at All organizational levels. Accustomed to austere living/working conditions, willing to relocate. Core competencies include:
Secret Security Clearance: Team Building/Leadership: Inventory Control
Fluid Troubleshooter: Innovative Problem Solver: International Business Expertise
Multi-Lingual ( English, Spanish, Turkish )
PROGRAM/PROJECT MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP ( 2005 - 2014 ) ( Part Time )
Nuclear Energy/Government Relations: Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS);
Savannah River Site (Department of Energy) Aiken, South Carolina
● Senior Executive/Government Business Stakeholder Strategist
Served as Senior Advisor to government and civilian industry personnel, providing a blend of operational, program management and projects acquisition expertise.
Tasked to provide inputs for high level strategic planning, policy/process/procedures and development of overall performance standards.
Provided briefings, review and facilitation support for customer/stakeholder meetings and workshops.
Provided subject matter expertise during Proposal development.
Augusta Regional Airport Augusta, Georgia ( 2000-2008 ) Pro Bono
Aviation Commissioner; Managed a collaborative team providing multi-disciplinary aviation/aerospace technical projects management/business support
Demonstrated PMP versatility with a broad background that produced quality construction and development work
Tasked to Spearhead a $45 million dollar Capital Construction building project that successfully built the ” First-ever “ Airport Passenger Terminal in the history of
Augusta, Georgia at Augusta Regional Airport . The only airport in the United States (its size and classification in 2005) to receive an “ Investment Grade “ Bond rating BBB+
US Postal Service Augusta, Georgia ( 1987-1998 )
Human Resources Facilitator: Union, Collective Bargaining , Contracts negotiation.
EDUCATION
Graduate of the “James M. Hull “ College of Business
Georgia Regents University, Augusta, Georgia: ( September 1991- November, 1993 )
BBA in Marketing; Minor in International Business and Finance
Graduate: Community College of the United States Air Force, Associates Degree in Aviation Management and Planning ( September, 1981-- August, 1982 ).
Graduate: Project Management Institute ( PMI ) Savannah River Chapter, Aiken, SC Project Management Professional ( PMP ) ( July, 2008 )
CONTINUED EDUCATION CREDITS RECEIVED: Courses Completed:
( September, 2005 - May, 2006 )
Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Governance
Strategic Management of Regulatory and Enforcement Agencies ( SMREA )
Senior Executives in State and Local Government
Driving Government Performance: Leadership Strategies that Produce Results
Mastering Negotiation; Building Agreements Across Boundaries
Executive Leadership and Team Management, Intelligence in Diplomacy and Commerce
TRAINING and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Advanced Microsoft Office skills for Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. .
Experience working with Microsoft Access, Project and Visio
SIX SIGMA “ Black Belt “
Knowledge of Supply Chain Management at the retail and wholesale level
Knowledge of the Acquisition lifecycle and required sustainment planning with phasing.
Ability to Lead a Collaborative Team in completing Complex projects
Ability to work effectively, both independently and as a Team member
Excellent communication skills both, written and spoken
Multi-lingual ( Spanish and Turkish)
ADDITIONAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION/EXPERIENCE
United States Air Force Veteran ( July, 1972 - June, 1985 )
Member, Military Order of the Purple Heart
( VIP ) Certified “ Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businessman ” ( SDVOB)
Federal DUNS/SAM’s Certifications
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