STEPHANIE CUEVAS
San Antonio, TX *****
240-***-**** ***********@*****.***
TS/SCI Security Clearance
HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Personnel and Administrative Manager and Military Veteran with an Active Top-Secret Clearance and 26 years as a proven leader in both Air Force and Special Operations intelligence. Managed multitask projects and programs placing the right personnel and resources to meet internal and external requirements and meet command-level intent. Possesses a comprehensive background in intelligence operations, program analysis, logistics, strategic planning, process improvement, resource management, team building, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership derived from conducting domestic and global operations. Proven ability to combine vision, ingenuity, and strong business acumen with well-developed administrative, project management and leadership qualities to support organizational effectiveness, reach, and overall expansion. Performed administrative tasks to support the commander, including strategic and operational policy and document drafts and revisions, quality checks, program inspections. Managed administration, morale and welfare, manpower, policy and compliance, and accesses for offices executing global analysis, mission management, tasking support, and intelligence and cyber network operations.
Administration
Training / Development
Program/Project Management
Employee Relations
Policy / Compliance
Personnel/HR Management
Conflict Resolution
Risk Mitigation
Resource Management
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
In Progress Bachelor of Science Human Resources Management Southern New Hampshire University
In Progress Senior Professional in Human Resources Certification Syracuse University
Associate of Applied Science Community College of the Air Force Aug 2014
Associate of Arts x2 Arabic and French Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center Oct 2013
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Air Force Various Global Locations May 1998 – May 2024
Senior Leadership Consultant San Antonio, TX (1 Jun 2021 – 31 May 2024)
40 hours/week
Salary w/ benefits: $120,000/year
Supervised 60 associates in corporate division, excelling in oversight of ten personnel programs, ensuring optimal readiness and resiliency; permitted seamless operations and rapid implementation of international strategic policy
Managed personnel's career-impacting actions, reviewed six promotion and five developmental education packages, 60 performance reports, 20 awards and 15 decorations; mentored staff to improve to 99% on-time & accuracy
Overhauled CEO's task management processes, training two civilian managers and 20 associates; submitted 10K international operations headquarters tasks, securing world-wide partnerships and driving cyber policy advancement
Led revision of 63 talent acquisition system positions, ensuring data met career specialty requirements; secured seven directorate associates to support the high-priority staff cyber mission in one year, doubling previous year's hiring rate
Oversaw $10M in IT equipment & associate system account accesses, expediting a technical refresh for 50 workstations and protecting sensitive information; improved workforce operations while eliminating security incidents
Established 20 internal policies to meet commander intent, drafting appointment letters, training materials and correspondence to ensure accuracy and timeliness in higher echelon reporting
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Senior Operations Manager Fort George G. Meade, MD (1 Aug 2018 – 31 May 2021)
40 hours/week
Salary w/ benefits: $120,000/year
Directed operations, leading 430 personnel across ten work centers in seamless support to five international military headquarters; conducted 6K force protection missions and 19K hours intelligence support to warfighters, saving lives
Championed military-civilian integration, developing training programs for corporate leadership on timely military recognition and proper utilization of manpower; resulted in unit winning 15 awards and appropriate use of critical skills
Established Operations Analyst Program, modeling development support and application standards; implemented a crucial fix addressing training and readiness gaps, providing member to 15 partner work centers two weeks earlier
Shouldered pandemic telework plan for 530 personnel, posturing nine subordinate leaders with steadfast guidance, leading to 30K+ hours of skill development; maintained communication & oversight to bolster resiliency during crisis
Drove headquarters functional management coordination after stand-down of two divisions, identifying talent management paths and liaising with enterprise partners to reassign 50 personnel in 30 days to best positions to excel
Revamped directorate website to include mentorship portal, boosting live collaboration and access to career coaches; exceeded two directors strategic planning goals for training and development; earned intelligence agency mentor pin
Directed joint manpower utilization review, managing 150 positions and correcting 100 errors in system data; synced with 30 partners and fulfilled 145 roles to sustain 15 work centers after reorganization and realignment of requirements
Led largest directorate in headquarters for two months in above-pay grade position, quarterbacking entire promotion cycle and reviewing 180 evaluations; advocated for and secured top promotion ratings for 20 personnel
Resolved six-month operations stall, engaging leadership in two higher headquarters for accesses and authorities; generated sole reporting on #1 priority intelligence requirement for five world-wide enterprise partners
Senior Leadership Advisor Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon), GA (1 Oct 2017 – 31 Jul 2018)
40 hours/week
Salary w/ benefits: $110,000/year
Led 350 joint military, civilian and contractor personnel across three directorates executing global intelligence analysis, mission management, and tasking support; drove 1K operations with 3K reports thwarting 20 terror plots
Represented directorate leadership at corporate resource review board, analyzing manpower & submitting 215 billet changes to shape workforce to meet strategic goals; exceeded expectations for output by 30%
Steered operations transfer across country, identifying key personnel and skills for staffing; seamlessly relocated 24/7 watch floor for intelligence community partner support to warfighters with zero loss of coverage
Forged division partnership with two international operations headquarters, expanding accesses and capabilities; enabled ability to replicate mission and secure self-reliance while eliminating redundancies through new relationships and open communication
Drafted deployed position concept of operations, refining roles and skills; cut training time from 90 to 30 days & postured the right personnel for the position
Championed innovation, coaching and training five activity-based intelligence program managers to expand new application of skills in intelligence community; initiative was adopted into corporate-level operating instructions
Division Supervisor, Air Operations Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon), GA (1 October 2016 – 30 Sep 2017)
40 hours/week
Salary w/ benefits: $110,000/year
Led 70 military, civilians and contractors executing intelligence support at largest mission site of its kind, directing operators during 155 missions to satisfy 17 objectives and safeguard pilots
Maximized assets supporting 15 US and coalition operations, providing threat indications and warning to protect battlefield troops & pilots aiding in liberation of 3K km zone
Drafted and employed first-ever airborne tasking of its type, satisfying 75 objectives for 500 airborne intelligence sorties; led to model being adopted by air operations center war against terror and regional stability
Career specialty functional manager & subject matter expert, developing core skills & mentoring 96 airmen; successfully advocated for $17K to invest in 42 courses for career progression
Selflessly took care of work force, grooming one to early promotion, two to professional military education distinguished graduate & five to higher headquarters awards wins; garnered division 2016 Team of Quarter
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Division Supervisor, Air Operations (continued)
Forged relationships with 15 tactical operations partners, imbedding 12 personnel for three month rotations to sharpen skills and provide surplus manning during operations surge; six members earned achievement medals
Division Supervisor, Intelligence Operations Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon), GA
(1 Aug 2014 – 30 Sep 2016)
40 hours/week
Salary w/ benefits: $110,000/year
Directed 200 joint military, civilian and contractors executing intelligence support to four international operations headquarters, managing employment, training and scheduling; mitigated risk to warfighters via 350K sensitive reports
Spearheaded division effort in directorate reorganization, communicating leadership intent and vision to ease 24/7 worker force distresses; improved utilization 35% and armed intelligence community with world-class operators
Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt-nominated leader and agency subject matter expert; piloted doctrine changes and improved tradecraft to pave way for intelligence enterprise airborne platform integration into three areas of operation
Led surged manning to support four embassy evacuations during crisis event, facilitating convoy overwatch; communicated threats and guaranteed safety of US and coalition personnel and aircraft
Created new division language training program, overseeing certification of 30 linguists; reduced error rate in translation and transcription products by 80% within two months of program rollout
Developed military personnel utilization and career development program, detailing job rotation schedule for optimal progression and mission support; plan adopted as joint directorate standard
Chief, Operations Management & Training Wiesbaden, Germany (1 Aug 2010 – 31 Sep 2014)
40 hours/week
Salary w/ benefits: $100,000/year
Oversaw good order, morale and discipline of 101 personnel and oversight of operations management, training and scheduling; guided operators executing 30K missions, safeguarding 5K allied forces and enabling NATO actions
Initiated and expedited six members reenlistments after short notice force reduction notification; personnel received $350K in bonuses; prevented Air Force loss of 24 years of operational experience
While deployed, flew 70 combat sorties for 350 hours, locating 95 targets and triggering 55 helicopter and ground assaults; operations successfully captured and/or killed 58 adversary combatants, eliminating threat from battlefield
SPECIALIZED MILITARY TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
Senior Management and Leadership Development Advanced Management & Leadership Development
French Language Courses & Certification Arabic Language Courses & Certification
Senior Enlisted Master Skills Course Three Deployments (Qatar x2 and Afghanistan)
NOTABLE AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Meritorious Service Medal (x2) Joint Service Commendation Medal (x2)
Defense Meritorious Service Medal Air Medal (x5) Air Force Commendation Medal (x2)
Joint Service Achievement Medal Air Force Achievement Medal
EXTRA-CURRICILAR AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Rallied a team to collect 42.6K lbs. of material worth $7.5K, preparing for a $217K construction project vital to supporting 3 missions earning an Air Forces Cyber Commander letter of achievement
As 16th Air Force Lead and Lackland Coordinator for 200 tenant units for the 2023 Combined Federal Campaign, tracked $65K in charity donations and earned Silver Over the Top Award for the command
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EXTRA-CURRICILAR AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES (continued)
Led TOP III Senior Non-commissioned Officer (SNCO) development, presiding over a mock promotion board and sitting on two first-term Airman advisory panels; key mentor for more than 300 airmen and 20 SNCOs
Delivered leader perspective at five 4-star commander’s orientations, mentoring 350 personnel on work-life balance and military challenges in a joint environment; designated as National Security Agency Mentor
As Unit Booster Club and TOP III President, led planning and raised a collective $30K towards unit morale events for 12K+ members, including donations to the Fisher House, serving injured service-members and their families
Gathered 200+ volunteers to support Habitat for Humanity, devoting 490 hours to building Air Force community relations, reviving city park grounds after a devastating storm and equipping two families with new homes
Served organization as Victim Advocate, with 300 on-call hours, conducting bystander training for 100 members; prevented in-unit incidents and enabled 24/7 sexual assault response capability
Mentored 50 JROTC youths, chaperoning yearly ball and leading character challenge event; fostered next generation leaders