Logistics Professional with Top Secret/SCI
Competencies
Supply Chain Management Distribution Management Operational Logistics
and Management Organizational Leadership International Relations
Policy Analysis & Development Strategic Planning Project Management
Transformational Leadership
Work History with Accomplishments
Professional Experience- United states Air Force Officer - Major
Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Course Director, School of
Systems and Logistics, Wright Patterson AFB, 2012 to present
. Currently lead 3 instructors providing Professional Continuing Education
for logistics professionals focusing on life cycle logistics and regional
sustainment concepts. Responsibilities include course development,
instruction, scheduling and management of 6 courses.
. Train and Mentor new instructors at AFIT/Defense Institute and
Security Assistance Management; Air Force and Department of Defense-
wide impact, education and training provided to US Central Command,
Department of State, Office Secretary of Defense, and Joint Staff.
. Instrumental in developing 24 courses to achieve Air Force vision of
affordable just-in-time blended learning for senior officers
transitioning to staff positions.
. Spearheaded streamlining Log 299 Combat Logistics Course from 7 days
to 5 days, resulting in efficiency gains of 600 work days annually
returned to squadrons.
. Air Force-wide impact as Course Director for 3 logistics-centered
distance learning courses; over 7,000 military and civilians
trained.
. Leveraged industry expertise in development of two blended learning
classes on Strategic Joint Planning and Joint Logistics.
Theater Plans Branch Chief, USAir Forces Europe, Ramstein AB, Germany 2009-
2012
. Developed and executed contingency and wartime operational plans.
Mastered strategic and operational planning techniques at multiple
organizational levels within the Department of Defense.
. Emergency and disaster management subject matter expert. Supervised
a 40 person team in development and planning efforts to author and
update 7 United States Air Force Europe (USAFE) Plans.
. USAFE/ Air Forces Africa expert on disease containment plans ensured
70K personnel and $2.5 Billion in assets were mission ready.
. Lead planner for 10 annual joint military exercises in 12 countries
within Europe & Africa; coordinated air and ground transportation
and sustainment, for over 4,000 personnel.
. Ensured quality life support and services to 6 coalition nation's
military by expert management of $1.5 Million in Foreign Military
Sales (FMS).
Forward Support Depot Senior Mentor, Afghanistan 2008-2009
. Led and advised 125 foreign Military Members in Afghanistan.
Developed supply routes and implemented local supply warehouse
policies and operations at the regional level.
. Oversaw logistical support of $850 million in military construction
programs, supporting over 7,500 US and Multinational partners in 18
remote operating bases in Afghanistan.
. Regional Joint Acquisition Review Board officer in charge; provided $6
Million in equipment to support of US and Coalition forces by early
processing of 51 Joint requests, ensured all mission-critical supplies
delivered on-time.
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies, Squadron Commander, Supply and
Transportation Flight Commander Positions held at Whiteman AFB, Fairchild
AFB, Shakisa Air Base, Bahrain 1999-
2008
. Commanded a Squadron consisting of 150 officer and enlisted
personnel supporting 35 aircraft and 15 units for all supply and
logistics functions. Supervised construction of a $1.45 Million
fuel storage and offload facility with a 4.2 million gallon
capacity.
. Simultaneously led three departments of 145 total personnel through
an operational and functional logistics reorganization. Mentored
subsequent managers to facilitate restructuring at other locations
based upon previous proven successes.
. Managed $100K budget for all transportation services provided to
base units: ground passenger movement, supply chain management,
aircrew support, transportation and vehicle licensing; moved 8600
passengers and 2.3 million pounds of cargo over 59K miles.
. Planned and directed all readiness activities for 4100 deployable
personnel and 2400 short tons of cargo from 25 units that support 21
B-2 aircraft and 20 A-10 Aircraft, executed 5 deployment exercises,
validated B-2 expeditionary concept for first deployment of the B-2.
. Oversaw vehicle operating procedures, repair techniques, and ensured over
2000 personal property shipments were accomplished. Ensured effective
use of personnel, space, equipment and materials; directed compliance
with prescribed standards of quality, safety and environment, while
maintaining a 96% vehicle in-commission rate on aging vehicle fleet.
Education
. Master of Arts Computer Information & Resource Mgmt., Webster University
(2002)
. Bachelor of Science University Studies, Southern Illinois University
(1999)
Training
. Fundamentals of Systems Acquisitions Management (2014)
. Fundamentals of Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering
(2014)
. Security Cooperation Management Action Officer Course (2013)
. Air Command And Staff College, Maxwell Air Force Base (2010)
. Contingency War Planners Course (2009)
. Joint Operations Planning and Execution Course (2009)
. Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Officer (2006)
. Logistics Readiness Officer Fuels, Logistics Plans, Supply and
Transportation Courses (1999-2003)