ANDREA SIERRA
Niceville,FL
Summary
Trusted U.S. Air Force senior leader with 24 years of experience managing financial portfolios exceeding $400M, advising thousands of service members and families through complex life decisions, and delivering results in high-stakes environments. Brings rare insider knowledge of military compensation, benefits, and financial pressures combined with the emotional intelligence to build lasting client relationships. Experienced in developing long-term relationships through trust, education, and proactive engagement. Prepared to pursue FINRA Series 6 & 63 licensure upon sponsorship.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Operations & Resource Manager
U.S. Air Force
Eglin AFB, FL
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Directed financial operations for an 84,000-member community, managing a $410M asset portfolio and $17M operating budget
- Led advisory teams supporting 19,000 individuals, overseeing 5,600+ client sessions and resolving 94 critical cases
- Advised senior leadership during crisis operations, safeguarding $2.7M in assets and ensuring financial continuity
Senior Division & Sustainment Manager
U.S. Air Force
Ramstein AB, Germany
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Managed $462M asset portfolio across four installations serving 56,000 personnel
- Delivered $1.9M in survivor benefits and administered $5.4M in education funding to 1,700 service members
- Led revenue-generating operations producing $52M annually supporting community programs
Section Chief, Fitness & Community Programming
U.S. Air Force
Eglin AFB, FL
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Managed $21M operation and $1.3M acquisition budget improving program efficiency
- Led 77-member team supporting 15,000 personnel and coordinated large-scale community events
- Generated $26K+ through sponsorship initiatives
Executive Assistant to Command Chief
U.S. Air Force
NJ
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Advised leadership supporting 14,000 personnel on welfare and operations
- Raised $80K+ for charitable programs and preserved $41K in funding
Financial & Operational Specialist
U.S. Air Force
Various Locations
01.2001 - 01.2011
- Managed $1.7M in assets and supported $13.5M operations
- Protected $3B+ in assets during deployment operations
Education
Master of Arts - International Relations
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
Ashford University
Associate of Applied Science - undefined
Community College of the Air Force
Skills
Financial Planning & Advisory
Client Relationship Management
Military Benefits & Compensation
Portfolio & Asset Oversight
Needs Analysis & Goal Setting
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Budget & Revenue Management
Financial Education & Mentoring
Prospecting & Relationship Development
Certification
- Prepared to pursue FINRA Series 6 & 63 licensure upon sponsorship
- Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, MS Teams, Zoom, Copilot, Gemini AI
Languages
Sp
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Operations & Resource Manager
U.S. Air Force
01.2023 - 01.2025
Senior Division & Sustainment Manager
U.S. Air Force
01.2019 - 01.2023
Section Chief, Fitness & Community Programming
U.S. Air Force
01.2014 - 01.2018
Executive Assistant to Command Chief
U.S. Air Force
01.2011 - 01.2014
Financial & Operational Specialist
U.S. Air Force
01.2001 - 01.2011
Master of Arts - International Relations
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
Ashford University
Associate of Applied Science - undefined
Community College of the Air Force