TRACY J. DUPLANTIS
Project Management & Human Resources
Kathleen,GA
Summary
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/BUSINESS CONTINUITY/HUMAN RESOURCES
Trusted Advisor and Air Force Veteran with an active Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Security Clearance leveraging 30 years of proven experience in Defense & Aerospace industry. A self-motivated servant leader committed to building cohesive teams and leading organizations in a dynamic, fast - paced environment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Communications and Human Resources Manager (Senior Enlisted Leader)
USAF
Robins AFB, GA
07.2019 - Current
- Selected as Senior Enlisted Leader for Air Force's only Active Duty Combat Communications Group; drove training, procurement, and strategic projection for 4K global personnel.
- Guided development of 700 personnel in 27 different specialties, powering 96 worldwide operations across 23 locations.
- Conquered 4-year personnel shortfall, securing 100% backfill for three organizations.
- Fostered innovative environment, enabling teams to create new capabilities and personnel programs.
- Nurtured success through interaction with senior leadership from multiple career fields, translating tech-speak into mutual understanding and breeding resolution.
Communications and Human Resources Manager (Senior Enlisted Leader)
US Air Force
Holloman AFB, NM
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Led 110 personnel performing IT support and cybersecurity operations, preserving $171M domain for 10K users.
- Created cyber defense team; mapped aircraft cyber terrain, protecting $2.1B fleet.
- Oversaw $8M budget and Afghanistan's sole communications planning cell, securing 29 organization's combat operations. Earned Air Force's 2018 Best Small Communications Unit.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs and constructive feedback.
Operations Superintendent
US Air Force
Osan AB, Korea
03.2016 - 04.2017
- Led 132 personnel; built positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Oversaw $3M antenna maintenance contract; guided personnel, scope, and timelines to secure national defense operations.
- Managed $35M IT center overhaul, connecting 1K systems 3 weeks ahead of schedule.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication and helping to resolve critical issues.
Operations Superintendent and Project Planner
US Air Force
Robins AFB, GA
07.2013 - 03.2016
- Oversaw 269 personnel, $300K budget, and projects supporting $500M weapon system.
- Mastered Green Belt training; drove continuous process improvement (CPI) team and 28 CPI events, resolving 163 discrepancies and securing 98% cybersecurity compliance rate.
- Oversaw IT maintenance for $5.6 million dollar weapon system. Managed 2K fix actions, delivering 99% system uptime rate.
- Performed management & oversight of facilities, equipment, and vehicles valued at $25M.
Human Resources Manager
US Air Force
Ramstein AB, Germany
07.2010 - 06.2013
- Served as executive advisor in 400 personnel organization; provided counseling on career growth, performance evaluation, termination, and retention.
- Facilitated conflict resolution of 75+ complex problems between managers, team members, stakeholders, and outside agencies.
- Performed various aspects of employee performance and appraisals to ensure fair and transparent performance system; reduced employee complaints 95% over 2-year period.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
Suitability Manger and Test Director
US Air Force
Eglin AFB, FL
01.2007 - 07.2010
- Chief analyst for $26M nuclear weapon surveillance test, enforced DoD compliance, rectified three critical faults, safeguarding national security.
- Refined test matrix and schedule across four services, keeping $34.5B joint radio program on track.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.
Broadcast Engineer
US Air Force
Various Locations, Utah, Alabama, South Carolina
11.1992 - 12.2007
- Oversaw team of 10 technical professionals and directed 1.5K maintenance actions; sustaining broadcast equipment valued at $6.5M
- Administered DOD's first wireless imagery system; enabled real-time transmission of 14K images to news outlets during 2005 Presidential Inauguration.
- Completed emergency fixes as stopgap until maintenance teams could conduct advanced repairs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resource Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL 07.2010 - 03.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL 02.2008 - 06.2010
Skills
Human Resources
Accomplishments
- Bronze Star | 2018
- Defense Meritorious Service Medal | 2011
- Meritorious Service Medal | 2016 | 2017 | 2019
- Air Force Commendation Medal | 2007| 2010 | 2012
- Army Commendation Medal | 2004
- Joint Service Commendation Medal | 2006 | 2013
- Air Force Achievement Medal | 1998 | 2000 | 2003| 2005 | 2007
- Joint Service Achievement Medal | 2006
Certification
Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) | 2020 (Credential ID: 83310)
Timeline
Communications and Human Resources Manager (Senior Enlisted Leader)
USAF
07.2019 - Current
Communications and Human Resources Manager (Senior Enlisted Leader)
US Air Force
01.2017 - 07.2019
Operations Superintendent
US Air Force
03.2016 - 04.2017
Operations Superintendent and Project Planner
US Air Force
07.2013 - 03.2016
Human Resources Manager
US Air Force
07.2010 - 06.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resource Management
Community College of The Air Force
07.2010 - 03.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
02.2008 - 06.2010
Suitability Manger and Test Director
US Air Force
01.2007 - 07.2010
Broadcast Engineer
US Air Force
11.1992 - 12.2007
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