Maintenance Air Force

Program Management | Six Sigma Principles and Application | Strategic Planning and Execution | Time Management and Prioritization

Safety and Compliance | Negotiation Skills | OSHA Standards | Training Management

Problem Resolution | Interpersonal Relations | Leadership and Team Building | Oral and Written Communication Skills

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Proactive, results-oriented professional with progressive experience in program and project management, leadership and problem solving. Strong strategic and tactical planning, organization, and general management qualifications.

Keen understanding of business priorities; a genuine team player committed to managing operations and projects flawlessly while contributing to business-development and revenue-producing activities.

Versatile, innovative, and loyal management professional able to see the “big picture” while staying on top of all the details. Recognized for consistent success in developing the systems, processes, and procedures to streamline operations, increase revenues, and enhance profit performance.

Currently hold a Top Secret / SSBI Clearance. Technically proficient in Microsoft Office Applications and SharePoint.

CAREER OVERVIEW

Management and Operations

Expertly led strategic efforts in developing and implementing unit policies and procedures

Rendered effective direction and supervision to staff of more than 50 to 150 personnel, which were assigned to munitions flight while ensuring operation of a $27M munitions stockpile and 23 facilities across 301 acres

Administered the maintenance of unit equipment and 26 supply accounts

Project and Program Administration

Supervised and directed all aspects of projects and daily unit operations while ensuring successful implementation and strict adherence of USAF directives, policies, and ideals

Conducted planning, development, and presentation of recognition programs for the Maintenance Group Commander

Accomplished accurate tracking, analysis, and reporting of project progress, successes, and failures directly to the Commander

Communications and Professionalism

Functioned effectively as a member of upper management within the Department of Defense’s only combat munitions course as well as instructed senior leaders regarding USAF munitions practices

Handled the extensive management of senior member performance reports and awards

Partnered with the Group Commander in handling and monitoring 1250 assigned members

Interfaced with and directly reported to the Maintenance Group Commander regarding issues related to the maintenance, policies, and procedures used in the care of 275 aircraft turbines

Forged active participation in quality assurance program meetings, delivering accurate presentation regarding trend data and well-thought-out recommendations

Maintenance and Logistics

Rendered exceptional service to the United States Forces-Iraq Joint Maintenance and Logistics Command’s general officer (J4), providing assistance in the daily transition briefing for U.S. State Department, Iraqi government, and Coalition flag officers

Carried out a variety of tasks as a liaison for J4, such as ensuring constant communication among multinational militaries, civilian, and governmental agencies through highly sensitive meetings and briefings

Applied exceptional management skills in the timely transition of logistics control to Iraqis

Rendered keen oversight in the development, facilitation, and execution of process improvements across the 20th Fighter Wing

Directed all efforts in eliminating waste through strategic application of Lean principles and Six Sigma methods

Exercised leadership in maintaining a fleet of 86 aircraft worth more than $2.1B, including 20th Fighter Wing’s sortie production, maintenance production, and execution of the flying and maintenance schedules

Prepared and submitted F-16 technical deficiency analyst support to Aircraft Maintenance Unit’s (AMU) and Operations and Maintenance Group commanders; distinguished discrepancies related to on- and off-equipment maintenance documentation

Ensured thoroughness in evaluating and analyzing scheduling deviations and line replaceable units for adverse trends

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Flight Commander/Munitions Accountability Systems Officer/Senior Officer Course Instructor

Played an integral role in creating the Department of Defenses’ only combat munitions course under the staff sergeants, master sergeants, junior officers, and senior leaders’ curriculum

Presided over hands-on training of 48 senior leaders about employment and deployment techniques, tactics, and procedures

Remarkably obtained the United States Air Force Explosive Safety Award, for keenly overseeing the largest USAF munitions operation with more than 8400 assets and 2.5 million pounds of net explosive weight positioned with zero safety or compliance incidents

Forged proactive participation in the design and execution of new munitions training plan, which were adopted across commands and 4 different USAF career fields

Displayed outstanding performance as Operation Air Force lead for 12 junior officers/Air Force Academy cadets for 6 weeks

Provided direct leadership in the creation and implementation of an improved munitions repacking process, significantly saving the unit more than 3600 man hours annually

Aide-de-Camp and Logistics Planner (Deployed Iraq) /Executive Officer

Led the successful negotiation of the $78M Iraqi trucking network contract with tribal leaders and U.S. government, which significantly reduced more than 20% of the U.S. convoy footprint while ensuring the employment of Iraqi citizens

Strategized and designed effective training plan for Iraqi Security Force logistics reconstruction, which honed the skills of more than 150 personnel

Oversaw the tactical reorganization of performance report and awards management processes, with 33% reduction in turn time and zero late reports

Maintenance Operations Flight Commander

Rendered hands-on direction to the Production and Deficiency Analysis teams in tracking and identifying failure trends

Guaranteed accurate development and implementation of the annual flying hour program and organized maintenance plans

Contributed significant efforts to 3 F-16CJ units and 88 aircraft in performing a 22000 flying hour program and 14000 sorties annually

Director, 20th Maintenance Group, Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century Office (CPI, Lean, Six Sigma)

Professionally trained all staff regarding different methods in streamlining processes while ensuring compliance with the Wing’s vision of waste reduction

Liaised and secured constant communication with agencies regarding process improvements for the smooth transition and coordination of activities

Assumed a leadership role in the successful execution of 28 improvement plans, which saved up to $21M within a year

Ensured preciseness in writing and publishing an article presenting the unit’s successes and experiences gained within an aircraft maintenance and logistics periodical

Maintenance Deficiency Analyst / Dedicated Crew Chief (Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman)

Rendered keen oversight to the 31st FW Data Integrity Program (DIT) as well as to 31 maintainers

Conducted systematic research and evaluation of aircraft history, eventually identifying the most reliable aircraft for NATO deployments

Led the creation and implementation of DIT continuity guide for trend analysis to minimize documentation errors

Played an instrumental role in developing and facilitating the instruction of F-16 familiarization course with more than 70 aircraft systems and components

Correctly determined and accomplished all maintenance and support requirements to flightline expeditor

Completed thorough pre-flight, thru-flight, and basic post-flight inspections on F-16 aircraft while maintaining and repairing airframe, hydraulic, landing gear, and engine systems

Extensively adhered to fault isolation manuals and applied engineering schematics for the isolation of failures

Carried out strategic efforts related to maintaining aircraft core automated maintenance system and AFTO 781 forms

Expertly handled and addressed all delayed discrepancies, such parts requisition and documentation

WORK HISTORY

United States Air Force

Flight Commander/Munitions Accountability Systems Officer/Senior Officer Course Instructor

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, SC, USA/BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, CA, USA 2007–2009 / 2010–PRESENT

Aide-de-Camp and Logistics Planner (Deployed Iraq) /Executive Officer

UNITED STATES FORCES IN IRAQ (DEPLOYED LOCATION) AND BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, CA, USA 2009–2010 / 2010–2011

Maintenance Operations Flight Commander

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, SC, USA 2010

Director, 20th Maintenance Group, Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century Office (CPI, Lean, Six Sigma)

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, SC, USA 2009–2010

Maintenance Deficiency Analyst / Dedicated Crew Chief (Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman)

AVIANO AIR BASE, ITALY 2002–2005

EDUCATION

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT WITH CONCENTRATION IN HUMAN RESOURCES Expected Completion Date: Mar 2012

American Military University, Manassas, VA

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE | Graduated cum laude 2007

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY 2005

Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, AL

CERTIFICATION

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

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