April Kwasniewski
Cabot,AR
Summary
Proven leadership skills combined with 20 years of experience in the United States Air Force in senior leadership positions in Civil Engineering and Financial Management. Experience includes budgetary management & execution, human resource management, curriculum development and administration, personnel management, and mentorship development. Dedicated to deliberate personal & professional development and a positive interactive learning environment coupled with experienced leadership techniques as a team member and peer.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unaccompanied Housing Superintendent
United States Air Force
08.2021 - Current
- Oversaw $1.3M Preventative Maintenance & Inspections for Little Rock AFB dormitories; encompassed 17 buildings and 871K square footage.
- Completed annual 5-year dormitory furniture plan securing $44K for renovation while validating FY23 $675K military construction package to modernize standards of living for 400+ residents.
Quality Assurance Manager
United States Air Force
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Managed Pacific Air Force quality assurance metrics for 13 months uncovering/corrected calculation error which boosted ranking across oversea bases.
- Facilitator for BAH fraud investigation assessing 3-year pay history uncovering $48K in erroneous payments.
Financial Analyst Section Manager
United States Air Force
07.2017 - 01.2021
- Led 33 analysts through development and execution of Republic of Korea's $61M budget supporting F-16s.
- Pushed dorm maintenance repairs sourcing $77K for AC units, $2M HVAC upgrades and $368K furniture package closing loop on congressional inquiries.
Financial Management Instructor
United States Air Force
07.2013 - 06.2017
- Developed student-centered objectives, Plans of Instruction, lesson plans and course material for financial management carer field.
- Evaluated & administered specialized individual assistance (SIA) to any students with unsatisfactory academic performance.
Budget Analyst
United States Air Force
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Lead budget analyst for Athletic Department and Preparatory school at United States Air Force Academy executing 45% of team budget.
- Analyzed four mission partner programs balancing $7.1M budget lending to seamless cadet graduation for 1K new lieutenants.
Financial Services Supervisor
United States Air Force
08.2006 - 05.2012
- Managed customer service counter while providing financial services for over 2,100 military and civilians assigned.
- Spearheaded Defense Travel System team reducing outstanding orders by 73 percent and returned over $120K to tenant units.
Military Travel and Pay technician
United States Air Force
07.2003 - 07.2006
- Responsible for accurate computation and timely processing of over 13K travel vouchers per year.
- Interpreted travel regulations daily for 10K populace regarding moves across country for them and families as well as short trips to and from designated location.
Basic Military & Technical training
United States Air Force
02.2003 - 07.2003
Education
AA in Instructor of Technology and Military Science -
Community College of The Air Force
10.2015
AA in Financial Management -
Community College of the Air Force
12.2013
Skills
- Verbal/written Communication
- Leadership
- Employee Management
- Complex Problem resolution
- Decision-making
- Process Improvement
- Negotiation & Coordination
- Detail Oriented
- Logistics Analytics
- Project Management
- Customer Service
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Inventory Accountability
- Training
Certification
- Community College of the Air Force Instructor, Level 2
- Community College of the Air Force Instructor, Level 1
- Department of Defense Financial Management Certification Level 2
- Department of Defense Financial Management Certification Level 1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Unaccompanied Housing Superintendent
United States Air Force
08.2021 - Current
Quality Assurance Manager
United States Air Force
02.2021 - 07.2021
Financial Analyst Section Manager
United States Air Force
07.2017 - 01.2021
Financial Management Instructor
United States Air Force
07.2013 - 06.2017
Budget Analyst
United States Air Force
06.2012 - 06.2013
Financial Services Supervisor
United States Air Force
08.2006 - 05.2012
Military Travel and Pay technician
United States Air Force
07.2003 - 07.2006
Basic Military & Technical training
United States Air Force
02.2003 - 07.2003
AA in Instructor of Technology and Military Science -
Community College of The Air Force
AA in Financial Management -
Community College of the Air Force