Troy D. Vickers, Jr.
PSC ** Box *** ? APO, AE ***42 ? Telephone: 491********** ? Email:
****.*******@*****.***
Security Manager with Extensive Leadership Experience
Professional Profile
. A results-driven Human Resources (HR) and Security Specialist with a
decorated career demonstrating progressive operational, organizational
and administrative management experience.
. Forward-thinking leader with a confirmed ability to identify and
propose solutions to major problem areas, resolve broad policy issues
and provide comprehensive HR management advisory and technical
services.
. Articulate communicator with a talent for achieving ambitious results
by galvanizing teams, building internal/external relationships and
selling ideas across multiple departments/divisions to drive alignment
and improved outcomes. Superior interpersonal, analytical, critical-
thinking and conflict management skills with a strong written, oral and
technical aptitude and an excellent record of working at all levels of
an organization.
Core Competencies
Human Resource (HR) Executive Security
Practices Advisement/Support Operations/Investigations
Organizational/Program Employee DoD Security Clearance
Analysis Training/Supervision Processing
Policy/Procedure Enforcement Instructional Paperwork/Records
Design/Delivery Administration
Regulatory Skill Assessment Data
Review/Interpretation Coordination Collection/Verification/Repor
ting
High-Level Cross-Functional Automated Data System
Briefs/Presentations Collaboration Management
Designations
? Active Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance ? Government
Purchase Card (GPC) Unit Purchase Agent
Specialized Training/Professional Development
? Cross-Cultural Communication Course
Technical Acumen/Operating Systems Knowledge
? Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint) ?
Various Military Personnel Automated Data
? ADLS ? ASIMS ? BLSDM ? DTS ? JPAS ? MLPDS ? SFMIS ? SIPRNet ? TMT ?
Typing (50 words per minute)
Professional Experience
United States Air Force Germany/Guam/Iceland/Japan/United
States Dec. 1995 - Present
Unit Security Manager/Unit Deployment Manager/Weather Instructor (May 2013
- Present)
Maintain unit security records, ensuring up-to-date clearances, and inform
members of upcoming reinvestigations; initiate required forms for personnel
investigations, aiding individuals with completion of forms by reviewing
for potential errors or possible disqualifiers; ensure that all items are
correctly and accurately entered into appropriate database for review by
the Office of Personnel Management.
. Manage a database for tracking individual clearance dates with a 100%
error free performance record; initiate investigations when members are
nearing clearance expiration, verify member security clearances for
access to DOD computer networks and direct investigations when a
security incident or violation has occurred.
. Perform top secret investigations and medical records checks for
security investigations.
. Coordinate fingerprinting and local record checks with security forces.
. Create Entry Authorization lists for DOD and NATO secure areas; issue
passports and visas for military personnel.
. Document and maintain records, including DOD forms, for GSA approved
classified safes.
. Oversee the service and maintenance of alarmed facilities housing
classified material.
. Create NATO travel orders and process official and leisure requests for
foreign clearances for military members.
. Supervise/instruct 40 students annually in a nine-week Advanced Initial
Skills course to prepare new personnel for operations; develop lesson
plans, administer testing, document progress and address technical
deficiencies.
Primary Projects/Selected Accomplishments:
. In-processed 100+ personnel including the verification of security
clearances for network access.
. Led a two-member deployed WX team; successfully fused efforts across
seven units and harmonized 3K products earning Non-Commissioned Officer
of the month, April, 2014.
. Recognized as an "exceptional instructor;" taught two Initial Skills
Courses graduating 19 forecasters.
. Developed no-cost Africa "one-stop-shop" for theatre climatology/WX
training and revised syllabus materials to resuscitate Africa WX course
. Rewrote security OI; incorporated security regulation updates to ensure
unit adherence resulting in zero incidents.
. Conducted NATO security training for approximately 300 members and
facilitated and oversaw classified courier training and execution for
the transportation of DOD and NATO classified material outside of
military installations.
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Professional Experience (Continued)
Weather Instructor/Assistant Flight Chief/Unit Deployment Manager (May 2012
- May 2013)
Provided direction for a 29-member flight including full spectrum WX
forecast products for U.S. European Command/NATO theatre; coordinated WX
forecast support with 17 DoD bases enabling timely production/delivery to
mission planners.
Primary Projects/Selected Accomplishments:
. Repeatedly groomed for positions of increased responsibility; praised
by senior leadership for "unwavering commitment to airman Issues and
professional development."
. Hand-picked to fill Standards Evaluation position; easily adapted to
Unit Deployment/Security Manager roles.
. Oversaw creation of WX WWAs protecting $50B in assets across 43 DoD
locations.
. Crafted 35 duty schedules for a 29-member flight; effectively
coordinated leave/training requirements to cover 2,700 operations
shifts.
. Authored forecast desk realignment; reduced personnel requirements by
17% saving 8.7K man hours per year.
. Guided Icelandic Air Policing WX support; played an instrumental role
in the planning of a multi-platform mission enabling 24/7 alert status.
Regional Supervisor/Flight Training Manager/Standards and Evaluation
Coordinator (May 2011 - May 2012)
Directed the day-to-day activities of a team of six; championed
professional and operational development and leadership. Served as liaison
between 21 Operational Weather Squadron (OWS) and Weather Flights (WF);
coordinated flight WX products to global reach/global power and joint
airborne, special operations forces and transient theatre missions.
Primary Projects/Selected Accomplishments:
. Spearheaded a flight training program; reviewed 39 records (totaling
780 pages), making 200+ corrects to shore-up documentation compliance.
. Aided in the development of new WX flight course; beta tested the
latest curriculum, solidifying the process for future forecasters.
. Recognized by superiors as a "motivated manager/technical expert" with
the ability to "excel at all tasks" and prepared to "lead as Weather
Forecasting Chief."
. Regarded as a SME of the newest WX software; played an integral role in
the installation of next generation system.
. Appointed to role of flight WX brief supervisor; maintained situational
awareness for distinguished visitors including presidential and
congressional support for the Secretary of State and the Secretary of
Defense.
. Oversaw 50 air refueling operations forecasts encompassing 350 missions
and 4.5M pounds of fuel.
. Provided WX support for the world's largest air show in Paris with 150
aircraft and 355K visitors.
Weather Forecaster (Mar. 2009 - May 2011)
Supported Air Force core weather responsibility to provide meteorological
and space weather information for DoD air, ground and space operations.
Served as liaison between (OWS) and 11 Weather Flights (WFs); analyzed and
interpreted charts and satellite imagery. Developed and issues terminal
aerodome forecasts (TAFs) and extended outlooks for 43 United States
European Command sites.
. Wrote directives on operational techniques and procedures, prepared
publications and developed, directed and coordinated meteorological and
space weather studies and research; analyzed and evaluated
meteorological data and prepared forecast products.
. Instructed personnel on application of weather to operations and
interpretation and use of meteorological products.
. Coordinated atmospheric and space research activities with military and
civilian agencies and directed the gathering and preparation of data
for specialized weather support activities; provided technical
meteorological services, meteorological consultation for research
activities.
Primary Projects/Selected Accomplishments:
. Widely regarded as a "hard-charging and dedicated leader" who "assumes
increased responsibility with ease."
. Selected for the role of multi-section supervisor; ensured 350+
missions/90+ Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts and optimized 40 WWAs to
enable squadron flexibility.
. Oversaw 70+ operations forecasts totaling 500+ missions; offloaded 4.5M
lbs of fuel and guarded $1.2B in assets.
. Provided support to Baltic Air Policing mission including six nations
and 10+ aircraft.
. Developed vital Air Force One landing data enabling a safe European
tour for the President of the United States.
Unit Deployment Manager/Defense Readiness Reporting System Monitor (Mar.
2008 - Mar. 2009)
Coordinated with 435 Air Base Wing Plans and Programs on systems affecting
training and contingency munitions operations; validated 145 in Air
Expeditionary Force (AEF) Reporting Tool and Preventative Health
Assessment/Individual Medical Ready database. Managed the Unit Emergency
Management program and updated the unit's Status of Resources and Training
System; revised civil engineering plan status and authored unit readiness
plans.
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Professional Experience (Continued)
Primary Projects/Selected Accomplishments:
. Acknowledged by the unit director as his right-hand on AEF issues;
reviewed 115 folders/replaced 145 documents.
. Maintained 84 pieces of equipment worth $3.7M; sustained 100%
accountability with zero overdue inspections.
Facility Manager/Section Supervisor/Safety Monitor/HAZMAT/HAZWASTE Manager
(Mar. 2007- Mar. 2008)
Inventoried, issued and periodically inspected 2.1K tools in 12
consolidated tool kits and spare tool bins. Monitored/entered monthly
facility inspection data for 144 munitions structures used to store a $548M
stockpile. Conducted serviceability inspections, maintained records and
tracked historical data on 207 pieces of equipment.
Primary Projects/Selected Accomplishments:
. Expertly consolidated five equipment support sections; readied the
section in 45 days via a rapid reorganization.
. Coordinated Joint Mobility Processing Center; requisitioned 115
aircraft pallets/60 nets which increased out-load capabilities by 53%.
. Safeguarded 8K personnel, 100 aircraft and $9.1B in assets during
Operations Iraqi Freedom/Enduring Freedom.
. Managed a large vehicle fleet valued at $6.1M; designed an effective
system for tracking keys and parking locations which achieved 100%
accuracy.
. Employed an identification tracking system on 203 assets that resulted
in 100% tool accountability.
Storage Crew Chief/Safety Monitor/Range Safety Officer (Mar. 2005 - Mar.
2007)
Managed a staff of six responsible for the storage, handling,
transportation, issuance and receipt of 49K short tons of munitions and
components valued at $696M. Maintained 156 storage facilities integrated
amongst 330 acres; verified assigned facilities and maintained applicable
safety and storage directives.
. Inspected and serviced 39 vehicles and support equipment worth $1.4M.
. Provided assistance to repair discrepancies identified against storage
facilities.
. Maintained inventory accuracy through precise documentation and timely
entry of data into proper electronic/automated systems.
Additional USAF Experience: Assistant Supervisor, Munitions Control (Mar.
2004 - Mar. 2005)
Maintained 100% control of all locks and keys at all DOD and NATO explosive
facilities, enforcing strict visitor control entry authorizations.
Preserved a worldwide Air Force access roster for 200+ personnel and 5K one-
of-a-kind sensitive program reports. Led training for Derivative
Classification and conducted security training for 300 personnel four times
a year.
Education
Candidate, Degree in Applied Meteorology - Community College of the Air
Force, Maxwell Air Force Base (June 2015)
Candidate, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science - American Military
University, Charles Town, WV (March 2017)
Community Involvement/Volunteerism
? Trip Leader/Coordinator, Army Outdoor Recreation ? Airman Against Drunk
Drivers ? Boy Scouts ? Special Olympics
Meritorious Recognition
? President's Volunteer Service Award (2011)
? United States Air Forces Europe Supervisor of the Quarter (2006)
References and Supporting Documentation Furnished Upon Request