Project Manager Operations

JOHN H. SPENCER JR_______________________________________________

**** ***** ***** **********, ** 55811

Tel: 218-***-**** Cell: 218-***-**** Email: ********@*****.***

Executive Profile__________________________________________________________________________

Senior Manager, 20 years experience managing successful multi-million dollar flying program. Strong Strategic-planning

and people-management skills. Launched dynamic aircraft maintenance strategy, trimming production times 25 percent,

exceeding goals, saving millions of dollars. Exceptional communication and motivational skills creating teamwork and

organizational partnerships, increasing efficiency. Critical negotiation and problem solving capabilities. Reversed political recommendation to close 148 FW, resulting in optimistic future, newer aircraft and mission. Established partnerships with political and civic leaders to obtain unit expansion project providing additional capability and community economic growth. Developed positive image marketing strategy increasing military recruiting and retention.

30 year military career, 28 years of military fighter jet experience - 3,200+ flight hours, 130.5 in combat

Core Qualifications_________________________________________________________________________

• Strong ability to execute based on strategic objectives and goals

• Solid experience building and managing cross-functional teams and partnerships

• Goal attainment first, safety always

• Actively work to motivate staff production and

career development

• Positive approach to change and actively pursue

process improvement

• Outstanding communication skills

Professional Experience____________________________________________________________________

Camp Ripley Air Liaison Officer - Current

Minnesota Air National Guard – Little Falls, Minnesota

Directly responsible to the Post Commander for coordination between Army aviation and Air Force flying training.

Developed strategic alliance between Air and Army National Guard units. Identified and implemented mission

training objectives achieving cohesive joint wartime and humanitarian teams ready to deploy in minimum time.

Obtained new airfield landing system and lighting, allowing flying training during all-weather conditions.

148th Fighter Wing Vice Commander - October 2009 to October 2010

Minnesota Air National Guard – Duluth, Minnesota

Provided leadership and management of the 1000+ member flying unit responsible for combat readiness and overall

performance of the Wing. Accountable for the preparation of all major inspections, of which, achieved “Excellent”

ratings on two major inspections. High performing results solidified units now bright future. Directed unit aircraft

conversion to newest fighter aircraft in the inventory.

148th Fighter Wing Maintenance Group Commander - November 2007 to October 2009

Minnesota Air National Guard – Duluth, Minnesota

Managed 500+ member organization through “Outstanding” inspection and two major combat deployments with best

seen to date results in mission accomplishment and safety. Guided national military, local, and state civic leaders on

the strategic and economic impact of the wing to northern Minnesota. Developed and implemented Wing Strategic

Plan for new aircraft and Active Associate Alliance, reorganized Base Master Plan to accommodate.

148th Fighter Wing Operations Group Commander - November 2002 to October 2007

Minnesota Air National Guard – Duluth, Minnesota

Lead all flying operations completing two major conversions, both six months ahead of expectations allowing Military

Leadership to utilize unit to fill critical roles. Wing recognized: “Best in the Air Force” with Raytheon Trophy.

Wing survived (BRACC) Base Realignment and Closure Committee recommendation for closure primarily due to

reputation of strong work ethic and Proud Tradition for excellence.

332 AEW Deputy Operations Group Commander - January 2007 to May 2007

332 Air Expeditionary Wing – Balad, Iraq

Directed all flying operations out of Balad AB, Iraq. Provided vital air support to ground forces to deter the threat

of Terrorism in the region. Balad received highest recommendations due to 100% mission success rate reputation.

Education________________________________________________________________________________

University of Minnesota, Duluth, 1982 Duluth, Minnesota, United States

Aerospace Management - BA

Professional Development:

Leadership Duluth (class of 2000)

Dale Carnegy Management Seminars (1996-1998)

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