Operations Management Technical Training

JOHN SPOHRER

Woodbridge, VA ***** 225-***-**** *********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/john-spohrer-6b98a3205 TECHNICAL TRAINING AVIATION MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS COMPLIANCE Manager and USMC Veteran leveraging 25+ years and 2.5K+ flight hours of proven experience in the military aviation industry. Operations management adept at leading teams of 100+ in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Possess a comprehensive background in flight safety, training, compliance and report generation. Provides project direction, sets priorities and monitors staff achievement and qualifications ensuring a smooth operating department. Plans, directs, and organizes all activities to ensure organizational goals and objectives are achieved, with a strong operational management background. Skilled in needs assessment evaluation, data driven decision making, and program development. Career supported by a Bachelor of Arts and Active Top Secret / Secret Security Clearances.

• Customer Service Delivery

• Operations Management

• Technical Training

• Data Management

• Cross-Functional Leadership

• Budget Accountability

• Safety Compliance

• Quality Assurance Management

• Written Oral Communication

Process Efficiency and Streamlining Monitored staff evaluation requirements ensuring timely submission of required reports and resolved all data. Managed daily operation maintenance of squadron ensuring that aircraft were ready and available. Oversaw $2M+ budget allocation for operational planning with minimal discrepancies. Management Managed day-to-day operations of organizations / maintenance departments of multiple sizes, some with nearly 4K personnel, to include Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1). Mentored, counseled and advised managers and supervisors to promote growth, technical expertise and leadership development. Ensured training and certifications were up-to- date organization wide.

Policy Development and Implementation Instrumental in the development and implementation of policies to increase the effectiveness of the organization, resulting in reduction of wasted resources and greater organization potential. Aided in implementing policies that improved transparency and accountability. Researched and championed the most cost-effective avenues to maximize success while maintaining the allotted budget. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Policy Manager / Deputy Branch Head Quantico, VA 2023 – 2025 Managed day-to-day operations of an organization that focuses on policy matters for Headquarters Marine Corps Manpower Reserve Affairs (M&RA).

• Supervised the development of detailed annual manpower plans for the Marine Corps Reserve to include all enlisted recruiting, accession, assignment, classification, alignment, promotion, incentive, training, and end strength (E/S) plans to optimize E/S within the parameters of Congressional authorization

• Supervised the development/processing of numerous initiatives to include professional development events, promotion boards, policy reviews and oversaw routine correspondence

• Supervised actions regarding active and reserve advocacy and policy expertise at numerous working groups and policy reviews covering topics like AC/RC Permeability, Lateral Entry, Proposal to establish Retiree Reserve Program, Security Cooperation, and Emergency Management, and Legislative Affairs

• Managed a team with an annual budget more than $45M in support of M&RA Facilities Manager / Director Quantico, VA 2022 – 2023 Accounted for 56 pieces of physical structure and 350 acres of facilities/land aboard MCB Quantico.

• Supervised the processing of 80+ unit requests consisting of more than 8K personnel

• Managed 150+ maintenance action requests for 56+ pieces of separate structure and 350+ acres of training area

• Supervised the hiring, training, and professional development of 14 Active and Reserve Marine Corps personnel Senior Operations Manager New Orleans, LA 2019 – 2022 Oversaw daily operations of an organization that consisted of nearly 4K personnel, coast to coast.

• Led, trained, and mentored managers in charge of multiple different departments

• Monitored and tracked staff evaluation requirements for the department ensuring the timely submission of required reports and resolved all evaluation report date gaps

• Oversaw $10M+ budget allocation for operational planning with minimal discrepancies

• Complied with all major deadlines and maintained timely action and quality control on briefings and other official correspondences ensuring smooth operations

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Maintenance Manager New Orleans, LA 2018 – 2019

Guided the maintenance department, overseeing that aircraft were ready and available. Optimized operational readiness.

• Supervised 150 personnel, ensuring training and certifications were updated department-wide

• Completed the refresher syllabus for multiple aircraft and pilot certification courses which were standardized department-wide resulting in the training of 300 personnel

• Served as the Maintenance Manager during the 2019 Inspection resulting in zero critical discrepancies

• Mentored, counseled, and advised 15+ managers and supervisors to promote growth, technical expertise and leadership development

Operations Manager Quantico, VA 2017 – 2018

Directed operations for HMX-1. Served as a Marine One Pilot-in-Command/Evaluator. Planned and Executed 40+ Presidential helicopter operations and numerous other operations for all matters related to POTUS/VPOTUS/Heads of States/Others.

• Managed daily operations for the largest squadron in the USMC with nearly 1K personnel, 30+ aircraft, plus support

• Responsible for the execution of 5K+ mishap free flight hours and 3K+ sorties. This included 100+ POTUS and 100 VPOTUS helicopter lifts in the Washington DC area, 70 CONUS and 15 OCONUS Presidential events and 200+ MV- 22 flight operations in support of the White House Military Office and the United States Marine Corps

• Acted as the Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) Evaluator, Instrument Instructor and Crew Resource Management Facilitator in 4 aircraft

• Conducted evaluation flights for 13 successive Command Pilots/White House Aircraft Commanders; certified their ability to serve as Marine One Pilots, Marine Two Pilots, and White House Helicopter Aircraft Commanders White House Liaison Manager Quantico, VA 2016 – 2017 Maintained accountability of logistical matters in support of Presidential/Others travel.

• Accounted for the operational and logistical matters of Presidential travel with all agencies of the U.S. Government on behalf of HMX-1

• Advanced a total 9 Presidential Trips. 7 CONUS and 2 OCONUS. Contingency OIC for 1 OCONUS Presidential trip.

• Was accountable for $1M+ of travel expenses in support of POTUS/VPOTUS/Heads of States/Others Pilot Recruiter/Aviation Safety Manger Quantico, VA 2014 – 2016 Managed the pilot selection and processing for HMX-1, complied with Marine Manpower Assignments and Aviation Manpower and Support Branch requirements. Managed Safety for HMX-1 Rotary Wing Safety Department.

• Supervised the pilot selection panel and tracked all pilot applications and required documents; liaised with other departments for pilot selection and made recommendations, resulting in the recruiting of 60+ highly qualified pilots

• Coordinated recruiting trips and updated and delivered briefs to fleet personnel about advancement opportunities

• Attended and chaired multiple required monthly safety meetings ensuring promotion of safety-first mindset

• Supervised the standard operating procedure writing on standardization of NATOPS testing within the department

• Wrote multiple safety-related point papers as directed by senior manager enhancing safety research ADDITIONAL RELEVANT MILITARY EXPERIENCE

Aviation Safety Manager Flight Instructor Department Operations Manager Deputy Department Operations Manager Flightline operations Manager Aviation Life Support Manager Future Operations Manager Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC), Forward Air Controller (FAC) Pilot Training Manager EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminal Justice Southeastern Louisiana University SPECIALIZED MILITARY TRAINING

Leadership Mentorship Aviation Safety Standardization Evaluation Pilot Operations Management Instructor Trainer TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Software: Microsoft Office Suite 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe Google Workspace: Gmail, Calendar, Meet, Chat

Operating Systems: Mac, Microsoft Windows

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