LUCAS ELMORE
New Braunfels, TX ***** 405-***-**** ****************@*****.***
Talented and proven flight instructor, syllabi writer and combat and business leader. Dynamic and dedicated technical expert with extensive experience in human resource management and program/project management.
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22 years experience in airborne command and control, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. Well versed tactically and strategically employing and planning airborne military operations.
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3 years Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff program management experience at the Pentagon and Nuclear Enterprise Center, directing CJCS's Nuclear Command, Control & Communications (NC3) Operational Assessments program.
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• Certified Texas Teacher (TEA Certificate Holder) Substitute Teacher, K-12, 01/2025 - Current
New Braunfels Independent School District – New Braunfels, TX Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
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Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
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Investor & Business Development/Operations Consultant, 09/2023 - Current Outlaw PickleBall – San Antonio, TX
ID'd opportunity, conducted market analysis and developed startup strategy for sports entertainment concept. Pursued and landed investors/achieved $4 million valuation through 2 funding rounds.
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Created relationships with co-investors, regulatory officials & partner vendors and leveraged those into tangible successes throughout launch.
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Career Aviator, 10/2000 - 11/2022
USAF – Worldwide
5,000 flight hours among the E-3, MC-12, C-130, E-6 & E-4 employing aircraft sensors, instructing and evaluating aviation operations and leading organizations. Broadly experienced with operating & employing many aircraft systems to include radar, IFF, communications, NC3, EO/IR, ISR and geolocation. 14 combat deployments in 3 different airborne platforms. 350 combat missions.
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Senior Leader, Standardization and Evaluations, 06/2021 - 11/2022 552nd Training Group – Tinker AFB, OK
Professional Profile
Work History
Directed standardization & evaluations program for 200 members in 15 unique aircrew positions in Air Combat Command's largest training unit.
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Oversaw instructor & evaluator cadre development, conducted career counseling and identified/cultivated future leaders.
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Program Manager, CJCS NC3 Operational Assessments, 06/2018 - 06/2021 NC3 Enterprise Center – The Pentagon/Fort Meade
Led the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff's nuclear operations assessment program (POLO HAT); managed 25 military, government civilian & contracting team members. Oversaw $24M contract.
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Identified nuclear command control & communications (NC3) system shortfalls. Managed facilitation of government/academia/industry solutions.
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Planned recurring global NC3 assessments, coordinated 1,000 personnel/aircraft/surface ship/submarine and combatant command participants. Analyzed results and briefed Pentagon leaders on national nuclear state of readiness.
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Flight Chief & Airborne Systems Ops Instructor, 10/2015 - 06/2018 963rd Air Control Squadron – Tinker AFB, OK
• Led readiness, training, and professional development of 30 aircrew. Directed squadron through short-notice deployment prep and execution. Directed 5,000 training events and safely led 6 aircraft crews in the flying of 120 combat missions in support of the liberation of Syria.
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Director of Group Training, 02/2012 - 10/2015
552nd Ops Support Squadron – Tinker AFB, OK
• Developed, implemented, validated and managed air & ground radar training for 150 aircrew members. Conducted task analysis and authored syllabi for aircraft mission qualification, upgrade, and continuation training programs.
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Lead Sensor Operator, 03/2014 - 10/2014
4th Reconnaissance Squadron – Bagram AB, Afghanistan Managed operations, training, and combat theater certification for 52 joint force MC-12W sensor operators.
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Interpreted air tasking orders & higher headquarters ISR tasking requirements. Developed tactics, techniques and procedures for aircraft employment to maximize aircraft capabilities and streamline operations.
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Bachelor of Arts: General Studies, 05/2018
American Public University System - Charles Town, WV Associate's Degree: Information Systems Management, 05/2016 Community College Of The Air Force - Montgomery, AL Education
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