Marketing Entrepreneur
Resume:
Earl Guidry
Colorado Springs, CO 80920-3821
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Phone: 719-***-****
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SUMMARY:
EXPERIENCE
From the Far East to the Middle East, from the Pentagon to the Air Force Academy, my
extensive military and civilian careers have provided me an invaluable background, rich in
life experience and opportunities to lead, command, manage, supervise, teach, instruct, and
counsel.
CIVILIAN AND MILITARY
A wide range of aviation experience both in the Air Force and with major and regional
Airlines. During my military career, both active duty and reserve, I flew a wide range of
aircraft (C-47s, KC-135s, C-130s) and served in a number of non-flying positions.
After active duty , my aviation career continued as a pilot for Frontier Airlines (original
Frontier) which was later acquired by Continental Airlines, and also as a pilot in the Air Force
Reserve. With Frontier and Continental I had the opportunity to fly a wide variety of aircraft
(DHC-6, CV-580, B-737, B-727, DC-10, B-777).
I also had the opportunity to serve Frontier in a management and supervisory capacity as an
Assistant Manager of Aircraft Appearance, and an Assistant Supervisor of Flight Attendant
Scheduling.
EDUCATION
An educational background that includes a Master's Degree in Human Relations and
Supervision, a Master's Degree in Counseling, and a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science.
At the Air Force Academy I served as an instructor and teacher of Military Science and was
selected to help develop a course in Interpersonal Communications and serve as the
Assistant Course Director for this new course.
The Military Science Courses at the Academy included military history, management,
organization, strategy and tactics, as well as fundamental military regulations and standards.
These courses also emphasized development of teamwork, character, and leadership.
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
As commander of an Air Force Reserve squadron, I had the responsibility to oversee the
training of aircrew, aircraft maintenance support, and administrative personnel. This
squadron had a wide variety of wartime and peacetime missions. The primary mission
included strategic as well as tactical airlift, airland, and airdrop. Domestic missions included
airlift support, aeromedical evacuation, and Modular Airborne Firefighting System (MAFFS).
The skill required of these missions required extensive training, teamwork, and dedication.
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Numerous military decorations and awards, including Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service
Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, and Air Medal.
Masters Degree, Human Relations and Supervision, and Masters Degree General
Counseling.
Served as an Instructor and Teacher of Military Science at the USAF Academy.
Served at the Pentagon as an Air Staff Officer, USAF Headquarters.
Commander, 731st Tactical Airlift Squadron, Peterson AFB, CO
USAF Liaison Officer to the Colorado Adjutant General
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
September 1994
to
April 1999
United States Air Force Denver, CO
AIR FORCE NATIONAL SECURITY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Served as an Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer to The Adjutant General (TAG) for
the State of Colorado. Provided training to Air Force Commanders within Colorado regarding
May 1992
to
September 1994
November 1978
to
May 1992
August 1977
to
November 1978
February 1969
to
November 1978
August 1976
to
August 1977
Air Force Reserve Peterson AFB, CO
Air Force Reserve Peterson AFB , CO
United States Air Force Air Force Academy, CO
United States Air Force Webb AFB, Big Spring, TX
U.S. Air Force Headquarters Pentagon, DC
their responsiblities and restrictions in support of local authorities during national and local
emergencies and natural disasters. Provided liaison between the Air Force, Local
Commanders, and the State of Colorado. Assisted in review of emergency and contingency
plans.
Upon retirement I was the Awarded Legion of Merit
COMMANDER, 731st Tactical Airlift Squadron
Commanded a squadron of 16 C-130 aircraft, all assigned aircrew, maintenance and
administrative support. Responsible for overseeing the training and administration of pilots,
navigators, flight engineers, loadmasters, and other support personnel to maintain required
skills for a complex wartime and peacetime mission. Commanded this unit during highly
successful Operational Readiness Inspections.
Also participated in development of the Unit's Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System
(MAFFS) which assist civilian authorities in combating and suppression of wild fires for the
US Forest Service.
Upon completion of this assignment I was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.
Aircrew and Instructor
Captain to Lieutenant Colonel
In addition to maintening qualification as an instructor in C130 aircraft, I also served as flight
commander, training officer, and squadron executive officer. These additional duties
enabled me to accept increased responsibility and leadership within the squadron and to
apply the counseling and human relations and supervision concepts learned during my work
toward advanced degrees in these subjects.
During this period I was deployed on a number of missions to Panama, in support of
Southern Command, and to England, an exercise of our forward operating base wartime
mission. I also participated in Operation Desert Shield , the preparation phase, and
Operation Desert Storm, the execution phase of the first Gulf War.
Military Training Instructor
AIR FORCE ACADEMY
Classroom Teacher and Instructor of Military Courses to cadets at all levels of their
academic and military training. Served as an assistant Air Officer Commanding (AOC), and
selected to help develope a new course on Interpersonal Communications. This position
gave me the opportunity to teach, counsel, mentor, and help motivate young men and
women for service as Air Force Officers.
Pilot
AIR FORCE OFFICER
My Active Duty career started as a student pilot at AF Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT),
Webb Air Force Base, Texas, and ended with my last active duty assignment to the Air
Force Academy. My primary duties were as pilot, aircraft commander, instructor pilot, and
flight evaluator in all aircraft assigned. I completed a combat tour in South East Asia (SEA).
While in SEA, I flew 135 combat missions, and served as an Instructor, Flight Examiner, and
Chief of Standardization and Evaluation.
Upon completion of my assignment I was awarded 3 Air Medals and the Distinguished
Flying Cross.
Air Staff Training Officer
SPECIAL DUTY ASSIGNMENT
Assigned to the Office of Air Force Reserve at the Pentagon. Assisted the Operations
Division in preparation of Air Force Reserve flying hour programs, and conversion programs
(shifting of Active Duty aircraft to Reserve and Guard) . Inputs from this division were
EDUCATION:
Master of Arts Human Relations and Supervision
Masters of Arts General Counseling
Bachelor of Arts Political Science
INTERESTS:
In addition spending more time with my wife and family: Jogging, Music, all Sports
KEYWORD SUMMARY:
My vast experience, background, and education have prepared me to take on any and all
new challenges. I have a lot to offer and am confident that I would be an asset to any
organization or endeavor.
I look forward to discussing any position, at any level, and within any department you feel I
would be able to contribute.
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