Christy Love-Gaunt

I. CASE MANAGEMENT & EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT

• Supported 300+ personnel through the KC-135 → KC-46 transition by validating staffing needs, coordinating employment extensions, and preventing job loss during mission restructuring.
• Conducted individualized position and AFSC reviews to ensure service members remained accurately aligned and retained career stability throughout ongoing organizational changes.
• Assisted supervisors and leadership in resolving employment-impacting manpower issues, helping determine job placement, AFSC compatibility, and correct duty coding for affected members.
• Provided one-on-one support to personnel navigating job changes, reductions, or shifts in earned manpower, ensuring they understood impacts and available options.
• Identified employment risks during manpower audits and elevated concerns early, facilitating timely action to protect service member stability.
• Translated manpower data into clear guidance for leaders and individuals, supporting informed decisions about career progression, training, and position suitability.

II. OUTREACH, COLLABORATION & RESOURCE COORDINATION

• Coordinated manpower actions and staffing resolutions with AFPC, PSD offices, functional managers, and squadron leadership across multiple mission areas.
• Worked with external partners including the Defense Commissary Agency (DECA), the 184th Wing, and Navy tenant organizations to align support agreements and maintain mission support.
• Collaborated with units such as Education & Training, AFE, ATC, RAWS, Ground Transportation, Equal Opportunity, and Wing Staff Agencies to identify manpower requirements and resolve staffing issues.
• Served as a primary manpower point of contact for 10+ squadrons, helping units interpret staffing changes, understand authorized manning, and address gaps in resources.
• Engaged with civilian personnel offices to review PDNs, classification actions, and GS-09/11/12 position requirements.

III. DOCUMENTATION, SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT & ACCURACY

• Maintained meticulous records across MPES, UMD, and PAS, ensuring accuracy for 1,000+ manpower data fields tied to AFSCs, grades, duty codes, and positions.
• Processed AFSC conversions, grade swaps, classification reviews, and duty code removals with complete documentation and audit-ready detail.
• Conducted monthly manpower audits for 90+ Air Force Specialty Codes, validating earned manpower, documenting discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with Air Force standards.
• Created, modified, and deleted manpower positions while ensuring regulatory alignment and accuracy across enterprise-level databases.
• Performed classification reviews for GS civilian PDs, including GS-09/11 developmental positions and Information Systems Security Manager roles.
• Developed detailed manpower reports, staffing summaries, and continuity planning documentation for leadership briefings and decision-making.

IV. TRAINING, BRIEFINGS & DIRECT SUPPORT

• Delivered Manpower 101 briefings and UCC training sessions to leadership, supervisors, and new personnel.
• Explained manpower systems and employment impacts to personnel affected by position changes, enabling them to make informed career decisions.
• Provided one-on-one coaching to squadron-level POCs and functional managers unfamiliar with manpower processes.
• Prepared and presented manpower updates during squadron briefings, addressing staffing deltas, upcoming changes, and implications for personnel.

V. DATA ANALYSIS, REPORTING & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

• Analyzed staffing projections using advanced Excel functions, algebraic formulas, and workforce standards to determine required manpower levels across units.
• Conducted root-cause analysis on manpower discrepancies and recommended corrective actions, improving accuracy across multiple organizations.
• Designed and generated manpower projection reports used to inform mission planning, budget considerations, and employment continuity.
• Supported continuous process improvement initiatives and progressed through Green Belt training to enhance manpower workflow efficiency.

VI. PROJECTS, CONTRACT REVIEW & SPECIAL TASKS

• Oversaw the Personnel Extension Project, sustaining employment for 370 airmen during major mission transition and preventing manning gaps.
• Conducted base-wide Chief Grade Review, ensuring correct grade distribution and alignment with Air Force regulations; sustained 12 positions and identified one for removal.
• Reviewed three major support agreements involving DECA, Navy, and the 184th Wing to confirm accuracy, mission alignment, and resource support.
• Evaluated contractor Performance Work Statements for HVAC cleaning and Fire Training Systems Check contracts, ensuring requirements matched unit needs.
• Supported multi-month tracking and execution of AFSC swaps, MCR/ACR actions, and duty code updates with explanations and rationales documented for leadership

Training, Mentorship & Workforce Development

• Trained dozens of junior airmen in carpentry, welding, fabrication, and shop safety, building technical proficiency and confidence during their first years of service.
• Created hands-on training plans tailored to each individual’s learning style and skill level, ensuring safe and successful task completion.
• Served as a go-to mentor for new personnel who required additional support, guidance, and on-the-job coaching to integrate into the unit.
• Provided performance feedback and development recommendations used by supervisors to improve readiness and strengthen team capability.

Safety, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensured strict compliance with OSHA, Air Force, and installation safety standards across tools, equipment, and high-risk work areas.
• Conducted safety briefings and hazard assessments, preventing accidents and supporting a safe work environment for all team members.
• Supervised shop operations during complex fabrication tasks, ensuring safe practices and adherence to engineering guidelines.

Technical Operations & Mission Support

• Performed structural and facility repairs essential to installation readiness, including carpentry, metal fabrication, framing, and equipment maintenance.
• Supported large-scale infrastructure projects requiring precise measurements, weld integrity, and adherence to engineering specifications.
• Built custom components and structures to support mission operations, adapting designs to meet unique or time-sensitive requirements.
• Coordinated with other engineering shops (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) to complete multi-disciplinary repair jobs.

Emergency Response & High-Pressure Operations

• Responded to emergency repair calls and mission-critical infrastructure failures, restoring essential capabilities under tight deadlines.
• Assisted in rapid-response projects that required calm decision-making, teamwork, and clear communication in high-stress environments.
• Supported readiness exercises where CE played key roles in facility stabilization, obstacle removal, and infrastructure support.

Teamwork, Communication & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Worked closely with Security Forces, Logistics, Medical, and other base agencies during repair operations that required inter-unit cooperation.
• Communicated progress, tasking requirements, and safety concerns to supervisors and leadership to ensure alignment and resource allocation.
• Built strong working relationships across engineering disciplines, improving workflow efficiency and installation support.

Adaptability, Reliability & Work Ethic

• Regularly volunteered for additional duties in the shop, including tool accountability, stock management, shop inspections, and equipment servicing.
• Maintained readiness to complete both routine repairs and unexpected taskings with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated strong reliability and resilience in demanding environments, contributing to overall squadron mission effectiveness.