Professional leader with a strong background in military operations and personnel management. Adept at coordinating complex operations and ensuring mission readiness. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving operational goals. Skilled in strategic planning, conflict resolution, and training program development. Highly reliable and results-focused, with proven ability to excel in high-pressure environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Sergeant
Aviano Air Base, Aviano, Italy
06.2017 - 10.2019
Led, managed, supervised, and performed Force Protection duties, including use of deadly force to protect nuclear and conventional weapons systems and other resources.
Led, managed, supervised, and performed Law Enforcement operations ensuring adherence to local laws and directives.
Planned, coordinated, and conducted exercise simulations to evaluate readiness, tactics and knowledge of on-duty SF personnel.
Resource Advisor
Aviano Air Base, Aviano, Italy
06.2015 - 05.2017
Managed $1M Operations and Maintenance Overseas Contingency Operations annual budgets for the SF squadron.
Oversaw and supervised the SF Supply, Vehicle and Unit Deployment Manager sections and assigned personnel and programs.
Managed unit Government Travel Card program as the Agency Program Coordinator, responsible for program execution, management and the day-to-day operations of the DoD travel card program.
Flight Sergeant (June 2017 – October 2019), Aviano Air Base, Aviano, Italy
Flight Chief
Aviano Air Base, Aviano, Italy
11.2014 - 05.2015
Led, managed, supervised, and performed Force Protection duties, including use of deadly force to protect nuclear and conventional weapons systems and other resources.
Led, managed, supervised, and performed Law Enforcement operations ensuring adherence to local laws and directives.
Planned, coordinated, and conducted exercise simulations to evaluate readiness, tactics and knowledge of on-duty SF personnel.
Resource Advisor (June 2015 – May 2017), Aviano Air Base, Aviano, Italy
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, Standardization and Evaluation
Minot Air Force Base, Minot, North Dakota
10.2013 - 10.2014
Managed section that developed, validated, and administered written, verbal and practical SF evaluations.
Led self-inspection program and ensured compliance with higher headquarters guidance.
Developed, directed, and tested security procedures in support of the protection of nuclear weapons systems and other critical components.
Flight Chief (November 2014 – May 2015), Aviano Air Base, Aviano, Italy
Assistant Flight Chief
Minot Air Force Base, Minot, North Dakota
03.2009 - 08.2011
Led, managed, supervised, and performed Force Protection duties, including use of deadly force to protect nuclear and conventional weapons systems and other resources.
Planned, coordinated, and conducted exercise simulations to evaluate readiness, tactics and knowledge of on-duty SF personnel.
Security Forces Evaluator, Standardization and Evaluation (September 2011 –September 2013), Minot Air Force Base, Minot, North Dakota
Combat Arms Instructor
Dyess Air Force Base, Abilene; TX, Royal Air Force Base, Lakenheath, United Kingdom
10.1999 - 08.2008
Instructed ground weapons marksmanship, prepared lesson plans, explained weapons fundamentals and techniques for firing.
Kept records of supplies and equipment, conducted familiarization and qualification training and records results.
Maintained firing range safety discipline. Controlled and safeguarded ammunition and weapons. Inspected, repaired and maintains ground weapons.
Inspected firearms for serviceability and performed sub depot maintenance on service issue weapons to include replacement of worn or unserviceable parts.
Managed Firing Range Scheduling program for weapons qualification training for over 8,000 base personnel.
Assistant Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge, Combat Arms (September 2008 – February 2009), Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom
Security Response Team Leader
United States Air Force
02.1996 - 09.1999
Protected nuclear and conventional weapons systems and other critical resources.
Performs force protection duties employing up to the use of deadly force to protect personnel and resources.
Performs air base defense functions contributing to the force protection mission.
Ensured all personnel in the area are authorized and within security directives.
Security Forces (SF) United States Air Force (September 1995 - October 2019)
Education
No Degree - Cybersecurity
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA
05-2027
Skills
Decision-making under pressure
Team leadership and motivation
Effective communication techniques
Ground support equipment operation
Emergency response planning
Personnel management
Personnel supervision
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Decision-making
Certification
North Atlantic Treaty Organization Secret Security Clearance
Emergency Management Program Course, October 2014
DoD Government Purchase Card, July 2015
Certifying Officer Legislation Training for Purchase Card Payments, July 2015
Overview of Acquisition Ethics, July 2015
Green Procurement, July 2015
Micro-purchases and Section 508 Requirements, July 2015
Financial Management Body of Knowledge July 2015
GSA SmartPay Government Purchase Card Training (Cardholder), July 2015
US Bank Corporate Payment Systems, July 2015
Travel Card Program Management (Agency Program Coordinator Course), August 2015
Emergency Response Operations: First and Emergency Responders Course, July 2015
Control Center Management Course, July 2015
Emergency Operations Center Operations Course, July 2015
Timeline
Flight Sergeant
Aviano Air Base, Aviano, Italy
06.2017 - 10.2019
Resource Advisor
Aviano Air Base, Aviano, Italy
06.2015 - 05.2017
Flight Chief
Aviano Air Base, Aviano, Italy
11.2014 - 05.2015
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, Standardization and Evaluation
Minot Air Force Base, Minot, North Dakota
10.2013 - 10.2014
Assistant Flight Chief
Minot Air Force Base, Minot, North Dakota
03.2009 - 08.2011
Combat Arms Instructor
Dyess Air Force Base, Abilene; TX, Royal Air Force Base, Lakenheath, United Kingdom
Supply Technician, Customer Service Associate at Aviano Air Base, Furnishings Management SectionSupply Technician, Customer Service Associate at Aviano Air Base, Furnishings Management Section