Alex Pike

**Job Description: Operations Manager, Moody Air Force Base**

As an Operations Manager at Moody Air Force Base, I was responsible for managing a team of 43 personnel and overseeing the execution of 2,400 annual operational training events. My role involved the strategic allocation and management of a $1.2 million annual budget to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of personnel recovery forces.

Key responsibilities included:

- Leading a team of 43, ensuring their readiness, training, and performance met mission-critical standards.

- Managing and coordinating the execution of 2,400 annual operational training events, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

- Utilizing analytics and data-driven decision-making to assess operational performance, optimize resource allocation, and drive continuous improvement.

- Ensuring the worldwide readiness of personnel recovery forces through meticulous planning and execution of operational training programs.

- Overseeing the budget of $1.2 million, ensuring funds were allocated efficiently and in alignment with mission requirements.

- Collaborating with various departments and stakeholders to support the global deployment of recovery forces, maintaining a high level of operational readiness.

This role required strong leadership, strategic thinking, and analytical skills to meet the demands of personnel readiness in a fast-paced and mission-critical environment.

**Job Description: Section Chief**

As a Section Chief, I was responsible for directly managing a team of 16 personnel and overseeing a $300,000 annual budget. My leadership focused on ensuring the team’s proficiency in technical rescue procedures for global deployment, with an emphasis on key skills such as intra-personnel communication, attention to detail, and situational awareness.

Key responsibilities included:

- Directly managing 16 personnel, providing mentorship, training, and ensuring operational readiness.

- Leading the team in executing technical rescue procedures, preparing for worldwide deployments and high-stakes missions.

- Managing and optimizing the utilization of a $300,000 annual budget to ensure mission-critical resources were allocated effectively.

- Promoting strong intra-personnel communication to foster teamwork and operational efficiency.

- Enforcing high levels of attention to detail and situational awareness to ensure safety and mission success during rescue operations.

- Collaborating with other departments and leadership to align team objectives with larger organizational goals, ensuring readiness for global missions.

This role demanded leadership in a fast-paced environment, requiring strong communication, decision-making, and technical skills to ensure the success of rescue missions.

**Job Description: Instructor**

As an Instructor, I developed and delivered comprehensive lesson plans, with a focus on Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, to enhance technical proficiency among trainees. In this role, I also managed $500,000 in annual funds and supervised 183 personnel awaiting training, ensuring the effective utilization of resources and the smooth flow of training operations.

Key responsibilities included:

- Designing and implementing lesson plans that covered key Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), tailored to meet the needs of diverse learners.

- Managing $500,000 in annual funds, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to support training programs.

- Supervising 183 personnel awaiting training, maintaining clear communication, and ensuring their readiness for upcoming training courses.

- Utilizing Microsoft Office tools to enhance the quality and efficiency of instructional materials and classroom presentations.

- Monitoring trainee progress and adjusting lesson plans as necessary to ensure successful knowledge transfer and skills development.

This role required strong organizational and communication skills, along with the ability to manage resources and personnel effectively in a training environment.

**Job Description: Operations Supervisor**

As an Operations Supervisor, I played a pivotal role in managing day-to-day operations, utilizing a range of skills including Microsoft Office, prehospital medicine practices, budget management, and performing various administrative duties. My responsibilities extended globally, with travel to Asia, Africa, and Europe to support international missions.

Key responsibilities included:

- Overseeing operations and ensuring seamless execution of tasks, with a focus on prehospital medicine practices and operational readiness.

- Managing and tracking budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to support mission objectives.

- Performing administrative duties such as report generation, scheduling, and personnel management using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

- Traveling internationally to Asia, Africa, and Europe to coordinate and support global operations, ensuring mission success in diverse environments.

- Collaborating with cross-functional teams and leadership to meet operational goals and maintain high levels of performance.

This role required a combination of leadership, technical knowledge, and global awareness, with a focus on both operational and medical support.

**Job Description: Apprentice Pararescueman**

As an Apprentice Pararescueman, I completed 36 months of rigorous training, developing a diverse skill set in prehospital medicine, technical rescue, airmanship, and operational support. My apprenticeship also included proficiency in Microsoft Office, budget management, analytical thinking, and intrapersonal communication.

Key responsibilities included:

- Gaining hands-on experience in prehospital medicine and technical rescue, preparing for real-world emergency scenarios.

- Developing airmanship skills, including flight operations, navigation, and mission planning for rescue operations.

- Utilizing Microsoft Office tools for documentation, reporting, and administrative support.

- Managing and analyzing budgets, ensuring resources were effectively allocated to support mission objectives.

- Applying analytical thinking to assess and solve complex challenges in high-pressure environments.

- Enhancing intrapersonal communication skills to ensure effective teamwork and coordination during rescue missions.

This apprenticeship equipped me with a strong foundation in both medical and technical rescue operations, while also honing essential administrative and operational skills for global deployments.