April Sprowls
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure management-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant First Sergeant
US Air Force- Dept. Of Defense
12.2022 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Senior Enlisted Leader
US Air Force- Dept. Of Defense
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
- Gave individual evaluations based on fitness and combat readiness.
- Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
- Memorized Air Force policies and led training for company personnel.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Rated job performance for 145 subordinates providing timely and effective feedback.
- Prepared and submitted personnel, ordnance and operational reports.
- Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership.
- Completed Awards program upon receipt of Lt Col as part of leadership development.
- Worked weekends and long hours in deployed locations to complete deployment taskings.
- Designated mandatory reporter for sexual assault and responder for suicide prevention situations.
- Oversaw utilities manual records to perform stock control and accounting duties.
- Dealt with inter-company conflicts to remove obstacles to troop readiness.
- Rated job performance for 135 subordinates providing timely and effective feedback.
- Surveyed company overall health and preparedness.
Project Manager
US Air Force- Dept. Of Defense
10.2019 - 09.2020
- Managed professional growth and development of 45 enlisted personnel by scheduling training and managing CBT schedules.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Lead 10 team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Managed test equipment and facilities valued at $15M.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Lead in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Intelligence Manager/Resource Manager
US Air Force- Dept. Of Defense
07.2015 - 10.2019
- Analyzed data to identify root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify business needs and data sources.
- Developed customized reports, summarizing and presenting data in visually appealing format.
- Provided technical support for troubleshooting analytics and reporting issues.
- Created dashboards to monitor and track key performance indicators.
- Identified patterns and trends in large data sets and provided actionable insights.
- Generated standard and custom reports to provide insights into business performance.
- Developed complex dashboard and reporting tools to track business performance metrics.
- Utilized data visualization techniques to present and explain complex data sets.
- Implemented business intelligence solutions to increase operational efficiency.
- Created data models to support decision-making processes.
- Updated and developed scripts and queries to extract and analyze data from multiple sources.
- Generated ad-hoc reports to evaluate specific business requirements.
- Designed and developed data pipelines to acquire, clean and process data.
- Deployed predictive analytics models to forecast future trends.
- Developed and implemented data governance policies and procedures.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Managed $5M budget
Instructor of Intelligence Fundamentals
US Air Force- Dept. Of Defense
06.2010 - 07.2015
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
- Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
- Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
- Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.
- Collaborated with administration to secure departmental budget increase.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
- Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
- Met with students to dispense study and career advice and provide guidance and potential opportunities within chosen field.
Operations NCOIC
US Air Force- Dept. Of Defense
12.2004 - 07.2010
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Analyzed intelligence reports and identified potential tactical threats.
- Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
- Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
- Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings.
- Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success.
- Devised and implemented battle plans to achieve tactical objectives.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
- Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Supervised manual and automated supply strategies, and connected with supply and data processing teams to facilitate communication and collaboration.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
MBA - General Studies
08.2026
Certificate - Professional Manager
10.2019
Bachelor of Applied Science - Management
08.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
08.2010
Skills
- Microsoft Software Proficiency
- Customer Relations
- Time Management
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Calm Under Pressure
- Organization and Time Management
- Excellent Communication
- Supervision and leadership
- Organizational Skills
- Budgeting and Financial Management
- Operational Efficiency
- Bookkeeping Operations
- Cost Control and Reduction
- Manage Cash Flow
- Write Reports
- Excellent Team Leadership
- Spreadsheet Tracking
- Workforce Improvements
- Logistics Operations
- Commander Advisement
- Recruit Well-Qualified Staff
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of Intelligence requirements.
- Trained, supervised and mentored 487 employees.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt, Six Sigma Global Institute
Timeline
Assistant First Sergeant - US Air Force- Dept. Of Defense
12.2022 - Current
Senior Enlisted Leader - US Air Force- Dept. Of Defense
08.2020 - 12.2022
Project Manager - US Air Force- Dept. Of Defense
10.2019 - 09.2020
Intelligence Manager/Resource Manager - US Air Force- Dept. Of Defense
07.2015 - 10.2019
Instructor of Intelligence Fundamentals - US Air Force- Dept. Of Defense
06.2010 - 07.2015
Operations NCOIC - US Air Force- Dept. Of Defense
12.2004 - 07.2010
American Public University System - MBA, General Studies
Community College of The Air Force - Certificate, Professional Manager
Wayland Baptist University - Bachelor of Applied Science, Management
Community College of The Air Force - Associate of Applied Science, Information Technology