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Charles Ballard

Retired Military
Sedgwick,KS

Summary

Retired Military Service Representative serving both Army and Air Force with 29 years total service. Personable Air Force First Sergeant with solid background in talent acquisition, employee relations and performance management. Skilled in utilizing data and analytics to push strategic HR initiatives with expertise in personnel hiring, training and advocacy management.

Detail-oriented Geospatial Imagery Analyst with over 12 years of experience working in defense maintaining Top Secret / SCI Clearance. Innovative and creative with first-rate problem-solving skills. Adept at monitoring and screening full-motion video and performing high-level video and imagery analysis.

Seasoned Unit Flight Chief and talented leader with 13 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Organizational Standards
  • Documentation Support
  • Rewards Programs
  • Training Programs
  • Complaint Handling
  • Job Counseling
  • Retention Program
  • Employee Performance Reviews
  • Geospatial Intelligence
  • Image Analysis Software
  • National Security

Work History

Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst

Kansas Air National Guard
McConnell AFB, KS
06.2015 - 05.2020
  • Distributed Ground Station crewmember, MQ1/9 Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
  • Collected, exploited, and disseminated geospatial intelligence products supporting live ISR federal missions.
  • Employed multi-sensor imagery tools conducting comparative analysis for supported units situational awareness.
  • Provided near-real-time full motion video imagery analysis and tailored intelligence to US and coalition commanders.
  • Analyzed still and motion imagery and data to produce geospatial intelligence for military operations.

Unit Flight Chief

Kansas Air National Guard
McConnell AFB, KS
10.2011 - 06.2015
  • Weapons and Tactics (DOK) supervisor; directly responsible for 380 personnel readiness requirements maintaining 98% mission readiness.
  • Maintained Geospatial Intelligence Analyst currency supporting combat operations via AN/GSQ-272 Sentinel weapon system while in Supervisory capacity.
  • Evaluated subordinate performance; ensured consistency and equity in feedback and rating procedures.
  • Directly overseen DOK production and implementation of 15 Operational Support programs for intelligence operations.
  • Organized and detail-oriented strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively within team environment.

United States Air Force First Sergeant

Kansas Air National Guard
McConnell AFB, KS
07.2006 - 10.2011
  • Human Resource Management
  • United States Air Force First Sergeant; advised commanders on readiness, health, morale, welfare, and quality of life for Airmen and families ensuring mission-ready posture at all times. .
  • Passionately served and essential bridge between airmen and unit commander; required extensive leadership skills and policy knowledge.
  • Completed human resource (HR) operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
  • Filtered interested full-time hire candidates by eligibility and disqualifying factors in accordance with laws and Air Force Instructions.
  • Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
  • Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to supervisors on personnel performance.
  • 2011 First Sergeant of the Year, 184 Intelligence Wing
  • 2011 First Sergeant of the Year, Kansas Air National Guard (KS)

Jet Engine Mechanic

Kansas Air National Guard
McConnell AFB, KS
05.1998 - 09.2007
  • F101-GE-102 turbofan Jet Engine Intermediate Maintenance Crew Chief.
  • Coordinated, planned, and directed four WG-10 Engine Regional Repair Center jet engine mechanics.
  • Communicated daily with Logistics Readiness on all engine parts ordered, supply turn-ins; accountable for over 62 serially controlled F101 engine parts.
  • Anticipated engines in work daily status, parts needed for repairs, and projected forecast engine serviceability.
  • Collaborated with colleagues in developing and refining maintenance procedures

Education

Associate of Science - Human Resources Management

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
06.2016

Associate of Science - Intelligence Studies And Technology

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
05.2016

Diploma -

USAF Senior Noncommissioned Officers Academy
Montgomery, AL
01.2009 - 02.2009

Diploma -

USAF First Sergeant Academy
Montgomery, AL
02.2007 - 03.2007

Personal Interest

Family is very important.  I am blessed to have three sons and a devoted supportive spouse who teaches at a local area high school.  I do enjoy most outdoor activities and had the pleasure of competing on the Army and Air Force All Service Golf teams.  As a family, we enjoy church activities and anything that encourages quality time spent.    

Timeline

Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst

Kansas Air National Guard
06.2015 - 05.2020

Unit Flight Chief

Kansas Air National Guard
10.2011 - 06.2015

Diploma -

USAF Senior Noncommissioned Officers Academy
01.2009 - 02.2009

Diploma -

USAF First Sergeant Academy
02.2007 - 03.2007

United States Air Force First Sergeant

Kansas Air National Guard
07.2006 - 10.2011

Jet Engine Mechanic

Kansas Air National Guard
05.1998 - 09.2007

Associate of Science - Human Resources Management

Community College of The Air Force

Associate of Science - Intelligence Studies And Technology

Community College of The Air Force

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