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CARRIE RUSCOE

Mexico Beach,FL

Summary

Air Force officer with 28 years of intelligence expertise, seeking transition to a role as a cyber security specialist and manager. Recognized for exceptional leadership abilities, adept at guiding teams and managing resources to achieve organizational goals. Proven track record of achieving leadership objectives, demonstrating commitment to excellence and delivering results. Equipped with solid foundation in leadership, management, and analytical skills to contribute to the success of any organization in the field of cyber security.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Security Advisor

United States Air Force
06.2024 - Current
  • Advised on personnel security, information security, and physical security

Assistant Director, Intelligence

United States Air Force
11.2021 - 06.2024
  • Managed a team of over 60 personnel in various intelligence operations and planning.
  • Ranked #6 of 108 lieutenant colonels in command for two consecutive years.

Chief, Intelligence Strategy and Plans

United States Air Force
05.2020 - 10.2021
  • Led division’s emergent requirements, managed programs and acquisition efforts, led intelligence planning and personnel during Air Force exercises

Senior Development Education Student

United States Air Force
07.2019 - 05.2020
  • Hand-selected for elite Joint Warrior Studies Seminar at Air War College

Commander

United States Air Force / MA Air National Guard
07.2016 - 07.2019
  • Commanded and Air Force intelligence squadron executing cyber intelligence operations
  • Ranked #1 of 9 squadron commanders in the intelligence wing

Director of Operations

United States Air Force / MA Air National Guard
04.2013 - 06.2016
  • Directed operations of an Air Force intelligence squadron providing intelligence support to an air operations center
  • #1 of 10 officers two years in a row

Chief, Operations Training

United States Air Force / MA Air National Guard
06.2009 - 03.2013
  • Directed operations training and led training personnel for an Air Force intelligence group
  • Served as Director of Operations for 200+ U.S. and coalition personnel in support of special operations during 10,000 missions across four operating bases in Afghanistan (Mar 2012 - Sep 2012)
  • Received Bronze Star

Flight Commander

United States Air Force / AR Air National Guard
06.2007 - 06.2009
  • Directed Training, Weapons & Tactics, and Mission Management of an intelligence squadron

Chief, Standardization & Evaluations

United States Air Force / Air National Guard
06.2005 - 06.2007
  • Conducted officer evaluations on Air Force weapons systems
  • Ensured standardization of qualified operators in an Air Force intelligence squadron
  • National Guard Association of Arkansas Company Grade Officer of the year in 2006

Programmer Analyst

Fidelity Information Services
01.2002 - 12.2005
  • Developed code for individual system components
  • Used diagnostic tools to identify and correct program errors
  • Developed and executed test plans for software upgrades
  • Earned company's "Gold Star Award" for service

Education

Master of Strategic Studies - Joint Planning And Campaigning

Air University
Montgomery, AL
05-2020

Master of Science - Environmental Sciences & Policy

The Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
05-2014

BBA - Computer Information Systems

University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
08-2001

Skills

    Technical Support

    Problem Diagnosis and Solution

    Training and Mentorship

    Information, Personnel, and Physical Security Procedures

    Personnel and Resource Management

    Oral and Written Communication

    Strategic Vision

    Microsoft Office Suite

    Program Management

    Attention to Detail

    Results Oriented

Security Clearance

Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) with Single Scope Background Periodic Re- Investigation (SBPR), 2022

Timeline

Special Security Advisor

United States Air Force
06.2024 - Current

Assistant Director, Intelligence

United States Air Force
11.2021 - 06.2024

Chief, Intelligence Strategy and Plans

United States Air Force
05.2020 - 10.2021

Senior Development Education Student

United States Air Force
07.2019 - 05.2020

Commander

United States Air Force / MA Air National Guard
07.2016 - 07.2019

Director of Operations

United States Air Force / MA Air National Guard
04.2013 - 06.2016

Chief, Operations Training

United States Air Force / MA Air National Guard
06.2009 - 03.2013

Flight Commander

United States Air Force / AR Air National Guard
06.2007 - 06.2009

Chief, Standardization & Evaluations

United States Air Force / Air National Guard
06.2005 - 06.2007

Programmer Analyst

Fidelity Information Services
01.2002 - 12.2005

Master of Strategic Studies - Joint Planning And Campaigning

Air University

Master of Science - Environmental Sciences & Policy

The Johns Hopkins University

BBA - Computer Information Systems

University of Arkansas At Little Rock
CARRIE RUSCOE