April Martinez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Mission-driven leader with 25 years of U.S. Air Force experience, focused on delivering impactful results through trust and collaboration. Recognized for optimizing resource management and enhancing operational readiness in fast-paced environments. Proven ability in agile problem-solving and data-informed decision-making, with expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, GTIMS, and Oracle reporting. Awarded the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal for developing a user guide that saved over 5,000 man-hours annually across four installations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Enlisted Leader
56th Operations Support Squadron
Luke Air Force Base, Arizona
07.2021 - Current
- Directed cross-functional operations supporting over 300 personnel, with a focus on transparency, partnership, and performance alignment.
- Streamlined data and personnel tracking across multiple commands, enhancing readiness and mission delivery.
- Served as GTIMS administrator and CRM user, supporting secure data integrity, team communication, and compliance-driven results.
- Managed $1.4M in aviation incentive and critical skills pay with precision and accountability.
- Led evaluations, conducted audits, and coordinated interagency efforts, reinforcing a collaborative, results-focused culture.
- Authored strategic guidance used across major command inspections, earning recognition for enterprise-level impact.
Functional Manager
374th Operations Support Squadron
Yokota Air Base, Japan
07.2017 - 07.2021
- Provided strategic oversight and mentorship for aviation resource managers across multiple squadrons and geographically separated units, ensuring a continuous pipeline of skilled, certified personnel.
- Aligned local training and scheduling processes with PACAF-wide operational standards, improving the synchronization of aircrew qualifications and sortie generation.
- Enhanced scheduling and records management through tech-enabled solutions, including Oracle-based reporting tools and custom dashboards.
- Spearheaded base-wide GTIMS integration and optimization efforts, increasing user efficiency and streamlining reporting timelines by 35%.
- Collaborated with cross-functional senior leaders, including group commanders and DOs, to improve mission planning, reduce redundancies, and support enterprise goals.
- Selected for PACAF’s strategic planning working group, influencing policy updates on aviation resource alignment across the Indo-Pacific theater.
Superintendent
35th Fighter Squadron
Kunsan Air Base, South Korea
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Oversaw daily operations for flight, jump, and aircrew scheduling functions, supporting high-tempo tactical air operations.
- Directed a team managing flight records and aeronautical orders for over 100 assigned personnel, maintaining 100% audit accuracy during inspection cycles.
- Developed and led emergency response training scenarios, and implemented new response protocols later adopted by the Operations Group.
- Served as GTIMS administrator and CRM platform lead, enhancing scheduling coordination and reducing duplication of effort across operations and maintenance teams.
- Coordinated resource and personnel utilization during bilateral training exercises with international partners, ensuring interoperability and alignment with joint-force objectives.
- Recognized for outstanding leadership during a contingency response initiative, which improved readiness reporting by 40%, and was adopted base-wide.
Education
Master’s Degree - Organizational Leadership
Wayland Baptist University
Wichita Falls, TX12.2025
Bachelor’s Degree - Applied Science/Business Administration
Wayland Baptist University
Wichita Falls, TX12.2018
Associate’s Degree - Aviation Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL12.2010
Skills
- Strategic and operational leadership
- Agile project management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Government and military operations
- Aviation resource management
- Data analytics and visualization
- GTIMS and CRM administration
- Process improvement strategies
- Compliance and risk mitigation
- Program management
- Records management and reconciliation
- Partnership building
Certification
- Governance and Management of IT, 04/25
- Agile with Atlassian Jira – Atlassian, 04/25
- Google Project Management: Specialization, 12/25
- Leading and Sustainability: High Impact Leadership Course, Cambridge University, 12/24
- Professional Manager Certification, U.S. Air Force, 05/18
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Active SECRET Clearance (TIER 3, renewed 2019)
Timeline
Senior Enlisted Leader
56th Operations Support Squadron
07.2021 - Current
Functional Manager
374th Operations Support Squadron
07.2017 - 07.2021
Superintendent
35th Fighter Squadron
07.2016 - 07.2017
Master’s Degree - Organizational Leadership
Wayland Baptist University
Bachelor’s Degree - Applied Science/Business Administration
Wayland Baptist University
Associate’s Degree - Aviation Management
Community College of The Air Force
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