DAVID S. WHEELER

Nationality: USA

Veterans Preference: 10 Points

VRA Eligible: Yes

VEOA Eligible: Yes

Discharge: Honorable

Highest Grade Held: GS-7 STEP 2 Full-time, Permanent Placement

Active Security Clearance: Yes, Expiry: 2030

Schedule A-Eligible: No

advb5z@r.postjobfree.com • 757-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/david-wheeler-54933b115

HERNDON, VA 20171

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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Performance-driven leader with 20+ years’ military experience and expertise in program management and contract administration. Instrumental in streamlining workflows, managing process improvements and equipment maintenance, and monitoring policy compliance. Well-versed in budget management, negotiation skills, and material procurement with matchless analytical skills. Strong capacity to synthesize large amounts of data for management reporting. Showcase solid experience in strategic planning and analysis, cost schedules, real estate, team management, culture transformation, and time management. Proficient in evaluative methodologies for assessing program execution to improve departmental efficiency. Adept at collaborating with clients while upholding ethical standards of maintaining sensitive information. Exhibits sound decision-making and proactive problem-solving talents. Technically astute professional with demonstrated experience in market analysis, resource planning, and cost reduction.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

811th Force Support Squadron Pentagon, Washington D.C. Sep 2021 to Present

Unit Program Manager

Supervisor Name: Maj Chavery McClanahan Supervisor Mail: advb5z@r.postjobfree.com May be contacted Yes

Salary: GS-7 Step 2 Hours per week: 40

Related Competencies:

Program Management, Policy & Regulation Compliance, Budget Management, Team Management, Task Delegation, Stakeholder Engagement, Process Improvements

Collaborates with squadron commander as the resident subject matter expert in accomplishing all necessary internal operations to include personnel assistance, and management of administrative support program functions, including Task Management Tool (TMT), Government Travel Card (GTC) program, Defense Travel System (DTS) administrator, drug demand reduction program, Automated Data Processing Equipment (ADPE) accounts, unit recognition program, indoctrination program, leave program, retainability program, and records management program. Ensured unit program compliance with regulations, laws, policies, and squadron commander directives. Provides explanations of personnel-related requirements, regulations, and procedures to supervisors and managers. Develops, establishes, updates, and maintains office procedures and records/files of various types to ensure effective and efficient operation of the office.

Selected Highlights:

Managed Task Management Tool Program supporting 9 offices, revamping the program, creating a tasking template, and instituted communication within 24 hours or less of notification on high-level task requirements to squadron leaders.

Skilled in Microsoft Suite. Daily duties included managing the leadership calendar, monitoring organizational workflow email, drafting and coordinating appointment letters, creating spreadsheets, building staff meeting presentations.

Supported 84 squadron members as the Defense Travel System Program Manager and Organizational Defense Travel Administrator. Completed training opportunities used to revise the unit's program resulting in a 98% travel voucher review/approval timeline.

Co-developed the squadron's first-ever Distinguished Visitor (DV) program. Filled project officer duties, assisting with the creation of a duty position checklist, establishing continuity within the program, aiding in the successful immersion of 4 DVs, advancement of unit support requests, and the recognition of 24 squadron members.

Served as an integral member of the Air Force District of Washington (AFDW) Worldwide Mission COVID Tiger Team, tracking over 18K Total Force Airmen assigned across 2200 units. Conducted more than 600 medical record status reviews, identifying 400 unvaccinated personnel as part of the DoD COVID vaccination mandate initiative.

76th Airlift Squadron Ramstein AB, Germany May 2020 to Jul 2021

Unit Program Manager

Supervisor Name: Lt. Col Ryan McAdams Supervisor Mail: advb5z@r.postjobfree.com May be contacted Yes

Salary: GS-6 Step 1 Hours per week: 40

Related Competencies:

Program Management, Policy & Regulation Compliance, Budget Management, Team Management, Task Delegation, Stakeholder Engagement, Process Improvements

Liaise with squadron commander as the resident subject matter expert in the management of 10+ administrative support program functions, including task management, cybersecurity liaison (CL), Government Travel Card (GTC) program, Defense Travel System (DTS) administrator, drug demand reduction program, health care program, fitness program, Government Purchase Card (GPC) program, safety program, Automated Data Processing Equipment (ADPE) accounts, security program, supply program, civilian timecard program, and unit recognition program.

Selected Highlights:

Handled annual budget of $315K and monitored $200K distributed among 1040 travel vouchers and 260 authorizations.

Facilitated as Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) scheduler and assisted unit personnel with in/out processing.

Reviewed and authorized all travel approvals and vouchers in Defense Travel System (DTS) for the squadron.

Strictly ensure compliance with policies, laws, regulations, and squadron commander guidelines.

GPC cardholder responsible for purchasing equipment and office supplies.

American Red Cross Ramstein AB, Germany Nov 2019 to May 2020

Ramstein Office Support Team Lead - Volunteer

Supervisor Name: Kathryn Rodgers-Hubbard Supervisor Mail: advb5z@r.postjobfree.com May be contacted Yes

Hours per week: 15-20

Related Competencies:

Process Improvements, Recruitment & Training, Technical Knowledge, Team Management, Customer Service Excellence, Strategic Planning & Analysis, Culture Transformation

Administered office support team by leveraging expertise to achieve objectives. Implemented strategies and tactics to streamline Red Cross office processes. Coordinated phone calls, assisted customers, directed monthly conference calls, and circulated weekly volunteer newsletters.

Selected Highlights:

Cultivated a culture that focused on the Red Cross objectives and mission and delivered desirable outcomes.

Recruited, trained, and developed volunteers to support critical operations and functions.

Updated knowledge base by using “Operational Responsibility” document for a detailed description of local programs.

Determined and instigated robust improvement practices to overcome challenges impacting Red Cross office activities.

Red House Group Omaha, NE Jan 2015 to Jan 2017

Real Estate Agent (Varied)

Supervisor Name: Johnathan Silva Supervisor No.: 402-***-**** May be contacted Yes

Salary: Commission-Based Hours per week: 30-50

Related Competencies:

Real Estate Operations, Market/Site Visit, Buyer/Seller Collaboration, Contract Development, Client Service Excellence, Sales Acumen, Time Management, Negotiation Skills, Market Analysis

Leveraged marketing and sales expertise to sell residential properties across the region. Assessed financial resources of clients and recommended properties tailored to their needs. Scheduled and attended home inspections, appraisals, and real estate closings. Planned and led virtual tours to market, promoted residential properties to potential buyers, and set up open houses.

Selected Highlights:

Fostered lucrative relationships with clients and boosted mortgage sales to surpass sales targets.

Analyzed real estate market conditions and trends and advised clients to benefit both buyers and sellers.

Assisted clients in securing the mortgage and formulated real estate contracts for proper documentation of the deal.

Negotiated and collaborated with real estate agents, contractors, and inspectors to follow up.

USAF, 341 Civil Engineer Squadron Malmstrom AFB, MT Aug 2012 to Mar 2014

Section Chief, Vertical Repair

Supervisor Name: Gary Martin Supervisor No.: 406-***-**** May be contacted Yes

Salary: E-7 Paygrade Hours per week: 40+

Related Competencies:

Resource Planning, Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, Problem Resolution, Solution Delivery, Project Coordination, Training & Development, Strategic Planning & Analysis

Steered 10 vertical repair programs and supervised weekly safety meetings, regulatory compliance, hazardous assets, resource planning and execution, work orders, vendor relations, negotiations, and environmental problems. Played a key role as Unit Environmental and Section Program Coordinator and improved routine operations.

Selected Highlights:

Spearheaded, trained, and mentored 34 military and civilian personnel to stimulate top-flight performance.

Managed 34-member team to maintain 5 crafts aiding 7000+ personnel and covering 751 facilities valued at $1.7B+.

Strategized and facilitated a $432K annual recurring work program supporting 224 AF assets and augmented equipment service life by 20%.

Amplified response time by 45% by developing, coaching, and directing a team of airmen to fulfill 1163 work orders to support program objectives.

Remodeled centralized security control; delivered training to 5 employees and saved $100K+ in contractor costs.

USAF, 773 Civil Engineer Squadron Anchorage, AK Feb 2009 to Jul 2012

NCOIC, Structures Shop

Supervisor Name: Mark Mobley Supervisor No.: 907-***-**** May be contacted Yes

Salary: E-7 Paygrade Hours per week: 50+

Related Competencies:

Project Management, Process Improvements, Training & Development, Budget Management, Cost Reduction, Problem Resolution, Revenue Maximization, Strategic Planning & Analysis

Operationalized shop processes, programs, and projects supporting maintenance and construction activities for the squadron. Regulated scheduling needs and supervised resource planning, budgeting, and program improvements. Facilitated in resolving complex problems. Administered multiple programs, including lock shop/facility maintenance, overhead door and hoist, HAZMAT, fall protection, roof inspection, self-help inspector, and shelter-in-place.

Selected Highlights:

Monitored $1.2M+ operating budget of a large construction project to maintain 2,100 facilities valued at $15B+.

Supervised and trained 65 military and civilian personnel to drive optimal results and improve efficiency.

Established a shop VCO program to repair and maintain operations for 32 vehicles and an $812K+ equipment fleet.

Surged completion timelines and upgrades by 45% by training 15 staff members in maintenance and repair processes.

Streamlined shop safety and HAZMAT programs by coaching 48 personnel and resolved 38 discrepancies to obtain 100% CUI compliance.

Directed CES Asbestos program to critically evaluate and resolve issues for 14 emergency samples and saved $14K.

Devised ladder/roof recurring roof program to plan and assist inspections for 1,200+ maintenance facilities.

Secured $2.3M+ in revenue by managing $1.8M+ in roofing projects to replace 5 roofs and repaired 237 leaks across 57 facilities.

Saved facility more than $50M by supervising a 25-member team to remove 3M+ pounds of snow and replacing 108 truss supports to mitigate a CES roof failure.

Spearheaded a $317K project and slashed contract costs by $183K to retrofit 140 trusses and 11K+ sq. ft. of decking and metal panels for a CE tool facility.

USAF, 773 Civil Engineer Squadron Anchorage, AK Feb 2007 to Feb 2009

Facility Maintenance Team Leader

Supervisor Name: Johnathan Estrada Supervisor No.: 530-***-**** May be contacted Yes

Salary: E-6 Paygrade Hours per week: 50+

Related Competencies:

Training & Development, Material Procurement, Resource Management, Project Management, Maintenance Supervision, Program Administration, Negotiation Skills, Cost Reduction/Avoidance

Oversaw staff training and development, material procurement, program administration, and resource management. Supervised large-scale construction projects and maintenance activities supporting 457 facilities with 11M+ sq. ft. floor space valued at $6.2B+.

Selected Highlights:

Managed and mentored 10 military and civilian personnel to improve team efficiency and productivity.

Negotiated the purchase of $257K in materials for projects and contributed significantly to project success.

Developed and provided form 55/JLG /confined space training and briefs for 17 civilians and 37 military personnel.

Led 5-person decking crew to install 90,400+ sq. ft roof to extend facility life by 20 years and cut contract costs by $1M.

EARLY MILITARY EXPERIENCE

Structural Craftsman, USAF, 1 Civil Engineer Squadron Langley AFB, Hampton, VA

NCOIC, Vertical Repair, USAF, 735 Civil Engineer Squadron Ramstein AB, Germany

Structural Journeyman, USAF, 21 Civil Engineer Squadron Peterson AFB, CO

Structural Journeyman, USAF, 49 Civil Engineer Squadron Holloman AFB, NM

Structural Journeyman, USAF, 554 Red Horse Squadron Osan AB, Republic of Korea

Structural Journeyman, USAF, 384 Civil Engineer Squadron McConnell AFB, KS

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

B.S. in Business Management, Wayland Baptist University Plainview, TX

A.S. in Construction Technology, Community College of the Air Force Maxwell AFB, AL

Construction Technology Certification

RELEVANT TRAINING & COURSES

Metal Fabricating Specialist

Bare Base Structures Erection

Low Slope Roofing Maintenance & Repair

Fabricating Welded Pipe Joints

AWARDS

811 FSS Category II, 1st Quarter 2022 Civilian of the Quarter

USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon (1x)

AF Training Ribbon

NATO Medal

“I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of my statements are true, correct, complete, and made in good faith.” February 14, 2023

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