Air Force Manager
Resume:
WARREN L. SWANGER II
San Antonio Texas, 78253
H: 210-***-**** C: 210-***-****
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Warren Swanger is dedicated to the principle of “mission first - people always”. That is, he demonstrates prudent management of resources he has stewardship over and simultaneously leads people to excel in the tasks assigned them. Having spent 21 years in the Air Force as a Logistics Planner, Transportation Specialist, and classroom Instructor he is uniquely qualified “to teach and do”. As an example, he was chosen from a group of more senior service personnel to lead the largest logistics Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron (REDHORSE) movement since the Vietnam War. On extremely short notice, he coordinated the movement of 100 million dollars of cargo and material from 14 separate locations to arrive in the proper sequence to support critical construction projects in both Iraq and Afghanistan. The decoration he received from the Secretary of the Air Force cited the difficulty and complexity involved in the mission given him, crediting him for superb and timely support. His career is balanced by an education providing professional depth to an impressive experience base and he currently holds an active Top Secret, SBI/SCI Clearance.
Core Competencies:
Project Leadership Interpersonal Relations Fiscal Management Strategic Planning
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
US Air Force - Multiple Locations 1992 – 2013
Logistics Planner / Instructor 2009 – 2013
Developed course materials to include curriculum, outlines for instructors, student workbooks for students to study from, test materials and visual aids for the Logistics Plans Apprentice Course, (L3ABR2G031 01 D). Was hand selected as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Senior Non Commission Officer Logistics Course (Log 2R) to help bridge the gap of between logistics career field.
• Reviewed and corrected 154 course lessons, fused Air Force transformation into the course, to make it 100% Career field Education and Training Plan compliant.
• Gathered data from prior versions of course instruction, to determined problem areas
• Rewrote materials to closely mirror the proficiency level to the objectives in the course
• Developed instructor lesson plans to match information contained in the student manuals, and test
• Assessed students comprehension of materials by redesigning all test, to match related information that was lectured, and in the student work books, to comply with educational standard
• Incorporated visual aids to enhance classroom learning -- passing scores went from 80% to 97%
• Recognized as Non-Commissioned Officer Instructor of the Quarter
Supervisor / Air and Ground Movements 2004 - 2009
Prepares and directs compiling, coordinating, publishing, distributing, maintaining, and implementing deployment guidance. Prepares for and supervises deployments and redeployments. Conducts and supervises deployment and redeployments control centers. Prepares, evaluates, and supervises all aspects of deployment planning, sustainment, dispersal, recovery, reconstitution, special exercises and logistics support procedures.
Coordinated base requirements to support continuity of operations (COOP) in a Master Support Plan
• Analyzed airlift requirements for cargo movement -- saved $78,000 in unnecessary lift
• Established personnel flight tracker program -- bringing accountability of personnel to 100%
• Authored continuity handout for Duty Officers, clarified responsibilities, reducing errors by 75%
• Recognized as the Logistics Planner, Non- Commissioned Officer of the Year, 2007 - 2008
• Compiled, prepared, coordinated, and maintained deployment guidance.
• Planed, conducted, and monitored deployment exercises and training.
• Performed deployment/redeployment control center duties.
• Prepared and maintained deployment personnel and equipment products.
• Maintained the ability to input, extract, and interpret data from automated information systems.
• Conducted training for subordinate and tenant units
• Received the Air Force Achievement Medal for achieving a 99% departure rate of 115,000 personnel, 32,000 tons of cargo and 5,000 missions
Supervisor / War Readiness Materials 2003 – 2004
Overall Manager of 25,700 pieces of equipment valued at 120,000,000 dollars from 15 functional areas.
By reviewing, staffing, validating, and coordinating by using source and authorization documents. Developed and administered training program to 30 newly assigned program monitors.
• Directed planning and programming budgeting actions of $500,000 -- produced savings of 10% in annual maintenance costs
• Developed recommendations for mitigating issues found in war plans
• Provided guidance in managing the War Readiness Material program.
• Performed evaluation of War Readiness Material and associated documents.
• Analyzed War Readiness Material reports to determine logistics constraints and develops planning factors.
• Monitored status of War Readiness Material deficiencies.
• Prepared and managed War Readiness Material budget.
• Maintained the ability to input, extract, and interpret data from automated information systems.
• Conducted the War Readiness Material review board.
• Conducted training for subordinate and tenant units.
• Received Air Force Commendation Medal citing program management excellence
Logistics Manager 2000 – 2003
Responsible for coordinating logistics and maintenance requirements for 20 Annual deployments consisting of approximately 200 aircraft, 1500 personnel, and precision guided munitions valued at $45 Million dollars, supporting Air Combat Commands premier Air to Ground Weapons System Evaluation Program and 53rd Fighter Wing special Program. Organizes deployed unit facilities, aircraft parking, vehicle support, aerospace ground equipment, transportation arrangements and lodging with host base agencies. Monitored logistics for 55 deployments to 11 separate locations saving $264,000 in travel costs.
• Engineered state-of-the-art data collection technique utilizing wireless computer technology, providing worldwide access to weapons statistics and reducing data collection time by 50%
• Developed detailed deployed unit guides to reduce processing time by 25%
• Provided liaison support for pre-deployment, employment, and redeployment of Air Combat Command, United States Air Forces in Europe, Pacific Air Forces, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve assets participating in Weapon System Evaluation Program.
• Received Air Force Achievement Medal for the development of wireless weapons database
EDUCATION
Civilian
B.S. in Technical Management with a Minor in Logistics, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, June 2013
A.A.S. in Transportation, Logistics, Instructor of Technology, Community College of the Air Force
Military
Air Force Instructor Certification Level I, II, 2012
Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, 2010
Load Planning, 1999, 2004
Contingency Wartime Planning Course, 2003
Logistics Plans Advanced Course, 2001
Joint Operations Planning and Execution System, 1998
Combat Logistics, LOG 299, 1998
Logistics Plans Basic Course, 1995
AWARDS
345 Training Squadron Logistics Plans Non Commissioned Officer of the Quarter 2010
33rd Fighter Wing, Logistics Planner, Non- Commissioned Officer of the Year, 2007 - 2008
33rd Maintenance Operations Squadron Logistics Professional of the year 2008
86th Fighter Weapons Squadron, Outstanding Logistics Plans Personnel Award 2000
Eagle Scout, 1986
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