CARRIE L. EZELL
Northport,FL
Summary
Over 17 years of extensive experience in Workforce Planning, Program Management, Project Management, Training Development, Problem Solving, and Team Development. Results oriented through strategic foresight, process enhancement, and proficient data analysis. Skill set encompasses strategic planning, process optimization, organizational design, and data analysis. Excel in streamlining organizational functions to optimize efficiency, consistently demonstrating expertise in both autonomous and collaborative leadership. Proven track record of identifying enhancement opportunities and implementing evidence-based, data-driven solutions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Workforce Advisor & Chief EnlistedManager
United States Air Force
Langley Air Force Base, VA
07.2022 - Current
- Strategically guided the Total Force Manpower Workforce and resources, overseeing 157K Total Force manpower authorizations valued at $15.5B
- Oversaw broad-spectrum management of 621 CMSgt requirements positions, directing a wide range of personnel and UMD actions across Air Combat Command.
- Led a development team to optimize Manpower wartime readiness, assignments, training, career progression, talent management, and attrition for the Manpower and Organization career field.
- Served as the Manpower lead for Air Force Protection and Sustainment Operational Planning Team, developing the Air Task Force structure composition to support the pivot to AFFORGEN.
- Led a cross-functional team as part of the Air Force’s force presentation redesign, studying 32 military essential functions, defining workforce mix, and advocating for funding. Integrated agile capability concepts and positioned the Air Force to counter global threats.
- Established cross-functional relationships and coached teams to ensure optimal organizational performance.
- Functioned as the Senior Enlisted Leader for a fast-paced, high-visibility division, overseeing 30 Civilians and 18 Military personnel.
- Served as the Career Functional Manager for 179 Manpower Analysts, advising, guiding, and influencing 3F3 wartime readiness, assignment, training, career progression, talent management, and attrition.
- Led a career field-wide functional team to identify mission essential tasks and eliminate training gaps; developed courses of action and ensured appropriate force size and capacity to meet Great Power Competition challenges.
- Demonstrated success in building and leading teams, working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment to develop actionable Manpower solutions.
Section Chief, Command Manpower Requirements
United States Air Force
Ramstein Air Base, Germany
05.2019 - 07.2022
- Led a team of seven to manage Headquarters United States Air Forces Europe - Air Forces Africa Manpower Requirements and oversaw a portfolio of 35K positions valued at $1.4 billion across the European Theater.
- Validated, coordinated, and published 246 Manpower Change projects to align 13K positions.
Developed an action plan and validated 402 unfunded positions, authored a command prioritization plan, and balanced $42.7M to maximize execution of civilian pay. This plan was benchmarked and shared with other MAJCOMs. - Optimized work throughput and transparency by developing an automated Manpower work tracking system, which synchronized projects and Manpower actions across USAFE-AFAFRICA Staff and 10 wings.
- Eliminated a Civil Engineering Operations imbalance by conducting a command cross-leveling project to move 36 positions to Aviano AB, Italy. This action averted critical infrastructure risks and eliminated thousands of overtime and stress from assigned personnel.
- Led a weapon-system overhaul and certified 7.7K billets supporting 196 aircraft worth $4.9B. This effort exposed a $17M funding deficit and armed senior leaders to advocate for funding in the FY23 POM.
- Facilitated career development, mentorship, and guidance for 125 Manpower personnel across six Manpower Offices.
Senior Management Analyst
United States Air Force
Ramstein Air Base, Germany
11.2015 - 05.2019
- Led a team of 14 Management Analysts in support of two operational Air Force wings comprised of 11K positions valued at $600M in Manpower.
- Guided the team to provide counsel to commanders and senior leaders on manpower resource utilization and organizational design.
- Re-shaped the Air Forces largest Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Human Resources program. Teamed with the Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency to resolve a two-year lingering problem and right-sized the HR staff to support 1.4K NAF personnel and the largest American population outside the continental United States.
- Developed and oversaw the organization's Continuous Process Improvement Program. Fostered bottom-up innovation and ensured higher headquarters strategic alignment resulting in increased organizational maturity by 40% in 8 mo.
- Analyzed and overhauled C-130J Manpower requirements. Partnered with Air Mobility Command to establish a C-130 Logistics Composite Model (LCOM) variation for USAFE implementation. Validated 681 requirements, strengthening POM initiative to support three Combatant Commands.
Manpower Operations Manager
United States Air Force
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, AZ
07.2012 - 11.2015
- Served as Operational Planner, providing advice and assistance in executing combatant commander orders for counter-drug, Intelligence, Severance, and Reconnaissance operations, as well as joint and coalition exercises across Central and South America.
- Defined expeditionary workload and formulated manpower requirements and plans for military operations within the Deliberate Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segments (DCAPES).
- Utilized the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) to coordinate troop phasing and transportation, ensuring accountability of U.S. forces.
Managed the Air Force Expeditionary Organizational Structure for United States Southern Command’s Air Component, advising senior leaders on strategic planning and execution. - Served a key role in a special assignment to address organizational structure issues within the Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) enterprise, resulting in the establishment of an RPA operations center to streamline command authorities for global operations.
- Conducted reviews of organizational mission, functions, and manning, and established metrics and analysis systems to ensure timely actions and provide advisory services to Joint Force Commanders.
Management Analyst
United States Air Force
Little Rock Air Force Base, AR
06.2007 - 07.2012
- Managed the Operations and Maintenance manpower portfolio for the Air Force's C-130 Center of Excellence during the divestment from E/H-model to J-model Mission Design Series aircraft.
- Developed manpower plans and organizational designs to facilitate the transfer of host support responsibility for the installation from Air Education and Training Command to Air Mobility Command.
- Served as the wartime lead for exercise planning and deployment tasking validation, overseeing the authentication of 1.7K tasking across 50 units to ensure support for global Mobility Operations.
Management Analyst
United States Air Force
Randolph Air Force Base, TX
04.2006 - 06.2007
- Conducted a Management Advisory Study for the 319th Training Study aimed at identifying process improvements to accommodate a 23% manpower reduction. Through workflow analysis, identified instances of over-processing and cost avoidance amounting to $2.2M.
- Analyzed and assisted in resource analysis of the Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency and Air Force Personnel Center to identify commonalities and duplication of efforts. Developed forecasting models to ensure optimal staffing levels in customer-facing activities and operations.
Education
MBA - Business Administration and Management
University of Maryland, Global Campus
Kaiserslautern, GermanyBachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
University of Arizona Global Campus
Tucson, AZAssociate of Applied Science - Human Resource Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Analytical & Critical Thinking
- Training Development & Implementation
- Complex Problem Solving
- Leadership & Team Building
- Team Integration
- Requirements Development
- Secret Security Clearance (Active, 2017)
- Talent Management
Military Education
- Manpower Apprentice Course
- Manpower Craftsman Course
- Airman Leadership School
- Noncommissioned Officer Academy
- Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy
- Chief Leadership Academy
Training
- Manpower Staff Officer Course
- Professional Manager Certificate
- Contingency Wartime Planning Course
- Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution Course
- Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt Trained
- Google Project Management Certificate (In Progress)
Timeline
Senior Workforce Advisor & Chief EnlistedManager
United States Air Force
07.2022 - Current
Section Chief, Command Manpower Requirements
United States Air Force
05.2019 - 07.2022
Senior Management Analyst
United States Air Force
11.2015 - 05.2019
Manpower Operations Manager
United States Air Force
07.2012 - 11.2015
Management Analyst
United States Air Force
06.2007 - 07.2012
Management Analyst
United States Air Force
04.2006 - 06.2007
MBA - Business Administration and Management
University of Maryland, Global Campus
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
University of Arizona Global Campus
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resource Management
Community College of The Air Force
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