Andrea Solomon
Command And Control Program Manager, TS/SCI
Vacaville,CA
Summary
Experienced Program Manager skilled in managing functional operations and a dedicated problem solver. Brings 19 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Excellent understanding of organizational strategies and implementation of new initiatives. Proven history of leading organizations in quality assurance, risk management, and global security initiatives. Skilled in mentoring, training, and contributing to professional development of staff members.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Program Manager
US Air Force
Beale AFB, CA
11.2021 - Current
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Devised tools and benchmarks to improve team performance and monitor production.
- Implemented and led meetings, opening up dialog with area managers to discuss short-falls and areas of improvement.
- Analyzed and interpreted impact of Department of Defense and Headquarters Air Force directives and guidance to ensure compliance.
Operations Integration Lead
Non-Profit Organizations
Sacramento, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Developed a 24/7 emergency operation center, non traditional direct Command and control in support of at risk Americans and Afghan citizens.
- Partnered with subject matter experts in continuous improvement process, upgraded data quality and recommended innovative information management strategies.
- Devised and implemented reliable data management procedures to enable usability and security of personally identifiable information.
- Increased program outreach by building strong relationships with international and national government organizations and other non-profit organizations.
- Developed key training program that improved volunteer integration.
Senior Advisor
US Air Force
Travis AFB, CA
09.2014 - 11.2021
- Developed partner nation nationalization aviation program, support systems, tactics, and procedures.
- Used qualitative and quantitative methodology; identify progress and challenges of flight operations
- Prepared, planned, executed, assessed, and adjusted flying operations in support of national goals.
- Led teams: Identified goals, developed plans / timelines, coordinated efforts, and monitored progress.
- Supervised dispersed teams: set expectations, resources, reduced challenges, and integrated operations.
- Built, monitored and adjusted budgets in support of aviation operations to maximize effectiveness.
- Integrated partner nation aviation capabilities with US resources & operations for mutual benefit.
Senior Command and Control Advisor
US Air Force
Kabul, Afghanistan
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Assessed, analyzed, and reported the Afghanistan Air Forces operation centers capabilities to congress.
- Planned, developed and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers.
- Produced detailed reports outlining key issues and proposed solutions.
- Assessed ongoing risk factors and suggested improvements to senior management.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
Senior Emergency Management Officer
US Air Force
Stuttgart, Germany
09.2008 - 09.2014
- Led identification, development, implementation and maintenance of security requirements for entire organization.
- Reviewed staff-written materials and edited for content and brevity.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
- Managed off-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic mission needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and Department of Defense directives.
Education
Master of Science - Terrorism And Counterterrorism Studies
National American University - Rapid City
Rapid City, SD 05.2017 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Terrorism And Counterterrorism Studies
Henley-Putnam University
San Jose, CA 05.2010 - 04.2015
Associate of Science - Military Information Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL 05.2003 - 12.2009
Skills
Performance monitoring
Timeline
Program Manager
US Air Force
11.2021 - Current
Operations Integration Lead
Non-Profit Organizations
08.2021 - Current
Senior Command and Control Advisor
US Air Force
09.2018 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Terrorism And Counterterrorism Studies
National American University - Rapid City
05.2017 - 05.2021
Senior Advisor
US Air Force
09.2014 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Terrorism And Counterterrorism Studies
Henley-Putnam University
05.2010 - 04.2015
Senior Emergency Management Officer
US Air Force
09.2008 - 09.2014
Associate of Science - Military Information Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
05.2003 - 12.2009
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