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I am an experienced operations manager and leader enjoying a second career path.
Military Experiences
Aug 2011 - Aug 2014
Production Control NCOIC
In charge of aviation activities for the largest fleet of LUH-72 (Lakota) helicopters in the US Army and a fleet of OH-58C helicopters with a combined value of over $145 million. Managed maintenance schedules. Served as the government representative for two maintenance service contracts. Evaluated performance of contractors against contract standards. Supervised two logistics sections. Lead cargo load rigging teams.
Key accomplishments:
Oct 2004 - Aug 2011
SASMO (Sustainment Automation Support Management Office) NCO
Supervised ten computer technicians who supported a 1500 person Combat Aviation Brigade. Trained technicians in Windows, basic database administration, FTP/SFTP, LAN networking, and basic switches and routers. Configured major version updates to software. Supported a network of over 300 computers, 10 satellite networking systems, and the associated networking equipment with a value of $10 million. Performed site analysis in three separate locations in Iraq and Afghanistan to create custom network plans. Implemented those plans by procuring the correct supplies, tools, and networking equipment
Aug 2000 - Oct 2004
Maintenance Supervisor
Supervised and trained subordinates in helicopter maintenance related procedures. Planned logistics requirements of maintenance team by analyzing maintenance logs, technical manuals, and observation of location based maintenance trends. Implemented plans by requisitioning hardware and replacement parts, placing work orders to supporting shops, and coordinating hangar resources to include ground support equipment, special tools, and lifting devices.
1997 - 2000
Deployments
(4 years, 1 month)Mar 2010 - Mar 2011
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
Team leader of a forward CSSAMO/SASMO team on FOB Wolverine near Qualat, Afghanistan.
2008 - 2009
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
CSSAMO representative for 2/17 CAV in Jalalabad Afghanistan.
2005 - 2006
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
CSSAMO representative for 2/17 CAV in Samara Iraq, then moving to Kirkuk Iraq.
2003 - 2004
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Phase team and unscheduled maintenance team leader in Udari, Kuwait during the initial push into Iraq. Moved operations in the second half of the deployment to Q-West Iraq.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
171Q128CF21020F23, MAINTENANCE LEADER COURSE (MLC)-
CLM003, OVERVIEW OF ACQUISITION ETHICS
CLC222, CONTRACTING OFFICERS REPRESENTATIVE (COR) TNG
131F41, ACTION OFFICER DEVELOPMENT
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Additional Specialization(s)
Security Clearance
Other
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
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