Bruce Holden Jr
Warner Robins,GA
Summary
Organized, developed, and delivered employees eager to grow within their career and organizational skills in various environments. Highly motivated, hardworking, and devoted leader with 24 years of proven electrical systems experience in the United States Air Force. Accomplished measurable results while leading over 300+ personnel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. A proactive and skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Brings years of experience and demonstrated track record of success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Protocol Superintendent
Air Force
Moody Air Force Base, Georgia
04.2021 - 12.2023
- Served as Wing focal point, local authority and support for dignitaries and community leaders visit and ceremonies.
- Coordinated distinguished visitor events, transportation, escort, invitations, meals, facilities and data management, entertainment and briefing support.
- Provided protocol expertise for 2 Moody Air Force base wings, 7 groups, 29 squadrons an 5 thousand personnel
- Managed $3K of Official Representation funds.
- Implemented protocol policy and advised leaders on decorum, customs and courtesies for distinguished visits and ceremonies and social events.
- Executed 36 Change of Command ceremonies, 62 wind events, 27 leadership engagements and hosted 152 distinguished visitors.
- Created and executed project plan and schedule, complying with budget and quality measures.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding project status updates, budgeting concerns and timeline adjustments.
- Collaborated with project officers to discuss plans and resolve issues.
- Recommended improvement in work methods and techniques to correct deficiencies.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly. Reported project progress, site problems and status to supervisors.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, and practices promoting team performance and safety.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Measured and reported campaign metrics to devise improvement strategies.
Facility System Superintendent
Air Force
Moody Air Force Base, Georgia
05.2019 - 04.2021
- Supervised 41 military and civilian technicians on the installation, maintenance, repair, and testing of a wide range of electrical equipment such as motors, control panels, cables, and power distribution systems.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
- Examine and inspect work progress, equipment, on various sites to verify safety and to ensure that job specifications are made.
- Inspected or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, or other regulations.
- Supported $3.6B in base infrastructure to include 607K feet of electrical distribution, 270 fire alarms systems and a $149M airfield.
- Served as Civil Engineer Superintendent while deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
- Led 32 multi-career field personnel and executed 77 projects worth $12M for $1B infrastructure which supported 14M square foot airfield and 8K combat sorties.
- Maintained accurate records such as daily logs, time sheets, inspection reports, for each project.
- Conducted regular meetings with laborers to review progress and address any issues, concerns.
- Oversaw employee productivity to enforce efficient use of materials and equipment.
- Supervised staff including laborers on assigned projects.
- Planned, managed and coordinated construction activities to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Adhered strictly to company policies and procedures while overseeing operations at the site.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously using effective resource planning techniques.
- Provided technical guidance and assistance in resolving design problems and day-to-day construction problems.
- Monitored work progress to ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations and quality standards.
- Prepared and presented verbal and written reports to provide recommendations to project team.
- Monitored construction schedule to deliver highest quality product on time and within budget.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding project status updates, budgeting concerns and timeline adjustments.
- Collaborated with engineers, architects and other professionals to discuss plans and resolve design issues.
- Met and worked with internal teams to recognize and discuss current and future needs.
- Ensured that all equipment is properly maintained and serviced in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines.
- Resolved conflicts between contractors or between contractor and client efficiently and professionally.
- Developed and maintained strong customer-focused relationships with stakeholders.
- Reported project progress, site problems and status to supervisors.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
- Conducted data analysis to prepare forecasts and identify trends.
- Identified systematic problems and root causes to resolve issues and improve service delivery.
Prime Beef Engineer Force Manager
Air Force
Moody Air Force Base, Georgia
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Directed 3-member readiness section.
- Organized, trained, equipped unit personnel for deployments.
- Coordinated and postured Unit type codes to support deployment tastings.
- Directed and budgeted equipment expenditures in support of 8 deployed locations.
- Managed Home Station Training, Readiness program, Mission Essential Equipment and mission ready training for 6 organizations.
- Developed monthly mission readiness reports for wing leaders, and deployment center.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss deployment progress updates.
- Provided support during the installation, maintenance, repair, and calibration of equipment.
- Applied technical knowledge to help promote safe work environment and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams throughout the development process to ensure successful outcomes.
- Evaluated existing processes and technology solutions for improvement opportunities.
- Advised management on best practices for improving operations.
- Resolved issues or conflicts that arise during deployments involving personnel or resources.
- Monitored deployments in real-time through communications systems and provided support when needed.
- Drafted correspondence between commanders and families concerning deployment operations.
- Maintained records of all deployments including dates, locations, personnel involved, duration.
- Developed and implemented unit deployment processes to ensure that personnel are properly trained and prepared for the deployment mission.
- Assisted in developing plans for reintegrating deployed personnel back into their units upon return.
- Managed inventory of supplies and equipment related to deployments such as uniforms, weapons, vehicles.
- Organized travel arrangements for personnel being deployed including flights, lodging, transportation needs.
- Conducted pre-deployment briefings with personnel to provide information about the mission, duties, and expectations.
- Directed logistical training procedures to adhere to military regulations.
- Requisitioned, received and properly stored unit equipment and supplies.
Service Contract Manager
Air Force
Spandahlem Air Base, Germany
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Supervised 3 military and 2 civilian Contracting Officer Representatives
- Verified accuracy and compliance with Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Big 3 standards.
- Managed 16 wing service contracts.
- Interfaced between 52 Contracting contractors.
- Reviewed Statement of Work, modifications and projects Fiscal year budget requirements
- Oversaw custodial contracts and Quality Assurance evaluation program.
- Developed, coordinated and scheduled inspections and prepared invoices for services rendered.
- Directed wing's Recycling Centers $1.5 million a year program.
- Coordinated pick-ups for 2.1 thousand tons of material in support of 9 thousand personnel.
- Ensured compliance with Host Nations regulations.
- Developed standard operating procedures related to contract management activities.
- Ensured all changes to existing contracts were documented and approved in accordance with established policies.
- Reviewed proposed contracts against established policies, guidelines and legal requirements to identify critical issues.
- Analyzed financial data related to contracts to ensure accuracy of payments made and received.
- Acted as a liaison between internal departments and external suppliers and vendors when necessary during negotiations or other contractual matters requiring input from both sides.
- Coordinated with external vendors to obtain quotes and negotiate pricing agreements.
- Provided guidance on contractual matters such as dispute resolution, termination clauses.
- Maintained accurate records of all contracts in the organization's database system.
- Participated in meetings with senior-level executives regarding strategic initiatives involving contracted services or goods delivery timelines, quantities.
- Negotiated and reviewed legal documents and ensured compliance with organizational standards.
- Organized and maintained documents, files and records.
- Managed paper or electronic filing systems by recording information, updating paperwork and maintaining documents.
- Worked with management team to improve workflows and eliminate unnecessary tasks.
- Created and implemented administrative processes and procedures to prioritize job tasks and establish personnel responsibilities.
- Established work procedures or schedules to organize daily work of administrative staff.
- Managed busy calendar for executive team, planning and preparing meetings and communications.
- Analyzed internal processes and recommended and implemented procedural or policy changes to improve operations.
- Planned and controlled budgets for contracts, equipment and supplies.
- Streamlined office processes and procedures to boost productivity and facilitate continuous improvements.
Exterior Electrical Manager
Air Force
Spandahlem Air Base, Germany
09.2015 - 02.2017
- Supervised 52 electrical maintenance personnel.
- Directed and scheduled preventative and corrective maintenance for $5.1B infrastructure including 1.6K facilities; 729K feet of primary & secondary electrical distribution circuits & associated equipment, 2.6K airfield lights; 46 circuits; 900K feet of lighting cable and 46 5KV regulators.
- Planned, organized, and directed activities concerned with the construction or maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
- Experienced scheduler; taught employees Interim Work Information Management System (IWIMS) program and duties, sustaining continuity ensuring excellent completion rate
- Directed work and instructed other electricians, helpers, mechanics, and apprentices to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
- Communicated with the customer to make sure the project is progressing according to customer expectations and scope.
- Build and maintained relationships with the customer, inspectors, and other trades.
- Led 29 personnel and executed 51 projects worth $9M for a $7M power grid; $30M Logistics Storage area which supported 300 military personnel 4.3K combat, search, and rescue efforts and 210 sorties.
- Scheduled regular maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance levels.
- Reviewed blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to determine the scope of work involved in projects.
- Provided technical support to other departments regarding electrical issues.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Conducted site pre-inspections and coordinated post-construction audits.
- Completed investigations into complaints, incidents and accidents at work sites.
- Streamlined office processes and procedures to boost productivity and facilitate continuous improvements.
Electrical Planner
Air Force
Osan Air Base, Korea
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Planned, reviewed, estimated costs/material for 11 electrical projects worth $507K for $3.4B infrastructure.
- Executed base Work Requests and supported long range infrastructure life-cycle planning
- Oversaw Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO) contracts; Verified and determined facility requirements and established project scope.
- Created schedules and tracked project progress.
- Performed quality assurance & final commissioning for contractor executed work.
- Identified potential problems and created solutions to mitigate risks associated with projects.
- Managed timelines for completion of tasks assigned by upper management.
- Led brainstorming sessions with cross-functional teams to generate ideas for improving existing systems and processes.
- Monitored project progress and adjusted plans as needed to meet goals on time and within budget.
- Reviewed existing policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance with organizational objectives.
- Facilitated discussions between teams and departments about potential roadblocks that could impact project success.
- Worked with stakeholders to develop agenda, presentations and content for events and conferences.
- Assessed potential vendors based on qualifications and experience before awarding contracts.
Electrical Systems Supervisor
Air Force
Whiteman AFB, Missouri
07.2010 - 09.2014
- Supervised 2 electrical personnel in the Installation and repair of high voltage feeders and low voltage interior wiring systems.
- Leads multiple work crews in response to 995 base facilities.
- Maintained and certified 90 lightning protection systems, 71 cathodic protection systems and 168 fire alarm systems.
- Trained and certified Up Grade Training, CPR, manhole and pole top rescue
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to senior leaders.
- Identified and corrected performance and personnel issues to reduce impact to business operations.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Tracked project schedules and encouraged teams to complete tasks on time while staying on budget.
- Organized client meetings to provide project updates.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Columbia Southern University
Professional Managers Certificate -
Community College of the Air Force
Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management -
Ashford University
Associates of Arts in General Studies -
State Fair Community College
Associate of Applied Science in Electrical & Mechanical Technology -
Community College of the Air Force
Skills
- Training and Development
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites
- Relationship Building
- Employee Development
- Policy Improvement Recommendations
- Program Modification
- Enforce Policy and Procedure
- Policy Interpretation
- Ability to work with individuals and teams at all levels in the organization
- Problem-Solving Analysis
- Program Analysis
- Training Needs Analysis
- Employee Discipline
- Staff Management
- Event Coordination
Security Clearance
- Active Security Clearance
Accomplishments
- Meritorious Service Metal, 2023
- Commendation Medal, 2019, (2)2017, 2015, 2012, 2010
- Achievement Medal, (2)2010, 2004, 2003
- USAF Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education II course
- USAF Course 14
- USAF Joint Professional Military Education Course
- USAF NCO Academy
- Airman Leadership School
- Air Force Training Course
- Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) Installation and Maintenance Course
References
References, awards, and decorations are available upon request.
Timeline
Protocol Superintendent
Air Force
04.2021 - 12.2023
Facility System Superintendent
Air Force
05.2019 - 04.2021
Prime Beef Engineer Force Manager
Air Force
01.2018 - 05.2019
Service Contract Manager
Air Force
02.2017 - 12.2017
Exterior Electrical Manager
Air Force
09.2015 - 02.2017
Electrical Planner
Air Force
09.2014 - 09.2015
Electrical Systems Supervisor
Air Force
07.2010 - 09.2014
Master of Business Administration -
Columbia Southern University
Professional Managers Certificate -
Community College of the Air Force
Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management -
Ashford University
Associates of Arts in General Studies -
State Fair Community College
Associate of Applied Science in Electrical & Mechanical Technology -
Community College of the Air Force
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