Chelsey Coolidge

• Directly managed a 25-person Special Support team. Forecasted and managed a $2.8 million annual U.S. Air Force budget. Directed the Government Purchase Card program, overseeing 300 cardholders with a yearly budget of $450 thousand. Maintained financial discipline by ensuring cost-effective spending and adherence to financial regulations.
• Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines
• Guided the procurement team through government quotes, contracts, and other Department of Defense (DOD) and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) funding vehicles, ensuring compliance and efficient procurement processes.
• Utilized customer relationship management (CRM) tools to establish and maintain trust with executive leadership, suppliers, and outside vendors. Exceptional organizational and communication skills, along with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, to effectively lead a team recognized as team of the year.

▪ Served as the administrative manager for six geographically separate teams. Managed 15 personnel in executing administrative tasks for 3000 employees. Successfully implemented interpersonal and leadership skills coupled with exceptional attention to detail to achieve operational excellence. Awarded Noncommissioned Officer of the Year twice and Lance P. Sajin award.

▪ Prepared and delivered executive presentations as part of directing and coordinating executive support services to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Aligned organizational plans and training events with overall company objectives.

▪ Led administrative strategic planning for six squadrons, ensuring maximum organization efficiency. Created and maintained organization Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools, enabling seamless administrative processes.

▪ Shift Supervisor at the Department of Defense's largest Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) location. Led a team of twenty-five individuals, ensuring the smooth operation of security protocols.

▪ Served as lead instructor for Counter Improvised Explosive Devices and Master Instructor for the Commando Warrior program. Managed a team of 13 individuals across multiple teams, specializing in professional pre-deployment instruction.

▪ Acted as a USAF Air Advisor for the Pacific Asia region, fostering international relations and cultural understanding.

▪ Planned and executed training programs, ensuring effective preparation for operational deployment.

▪ Oversaw operational activities, maintaining efficiency and adherence to established protocols.

▪ Played a crucial role in natural disaster response efforts, demonstrating adaptability, critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and resourcefulness. Awarded Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter, Volunteer of the Year, and Wilma Vaught Visionary Leadership Award.

▪ Prepared and delivered executive presentations as part of directing and coordinating executive support services to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Aligned organization plans and training events with overall company objectives.

▪ Led administrative strategic planning and ensuring maximum organization efficiency. Created and maintained organization Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools, enabling seamless administrative processes.

▪ Consistently met the diverse needs of a large workforce through effective management and development of creative solutions to organizations problems.

▪ Controlled access to secure areas and liaised between contracted maintenance personnel and security staff. Enforced government regulations and international treaties to maintain compliance and security at high-profile defense facilities.

▪ Demonstrated a combination of leadership, coordination, and diplomatic skills to navigate the complexities of security management and uphold the integrity of sensitive facilities.

I graduated with a Master's degree in Human Resources from Purdue Global University, where I gained a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of recruitment, training, and employee development. I completed coursework in organizational behavior, labor relations, employment law, and performance management.

• summa cum laude graduate
• 4.0 GPA

I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology degree from American Military University, with a focus on research methodology, social theory, and interpersonal communication. I completed coursework in statistical analysis, qualitative research methods, and sociological perspectives on various issues such as race, gender, and class.