Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Interests
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CMSgt Candice Blaze

Dilworth,MN

Summary

Seasoned leader from the North Dakota Air National Guard, adept in personnel management and innovation. Excelled in roles requiring the coordination of training programs and resource allocation, significantly enhancing unit readiness and morale. Recognized for professionalism and effective communication, earning accolades such as the AF Meritorious Service Medal and AF Commendation Medal.

Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Demonstrated success in training team members, conducting evaluations and reviewing records. Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Safety-driven and disciplined with a remarkable work ethic.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Force Support Squadron Senior Enlisted Leader

North Dakota Air National Guard
05.2021 - Current

Represents the Enlisted Force and charged with readiness, training, health, morale, and quality of life for 19 FT and 32 DSGs. Advocates for Airman while communicating leadership goals and enforcing squadron values. Responsible for programs ; Unit Self Assessment, Unfavorable information, Command orders, Leaveweb, aids the Wing in making Force Management decisions. Analyzes reports; excess/overgrade and briefs senior leadership, with corrective action plans. Ensures Readiness, policies, and directives, and met.

Force Development Office Superintendent

North Dakota Air National Guard
09.2016 - 04.2021

Performed Base Training and Education Services & Programs. Facilitate and Coordinated training for the base population. Managed 21 Unit Training Managers/Additional Training Managers. Administered and evaluated training programs. Gathered data and compiled plans and reports. Coordinated and controlled testing programs Processed 2096's. AROW's orders, DTS authorizations, and vouchers, and conducted a wide variety of MILPDS functions. Administered CDC/PME course exams. Monitored training resources. Manged the base CCAF program. Managed training credit card. Received AF Commendation Medal 30 Jun 15. Received IG Coin from ACC/IG, UEI, May 18, FDO of YEAR.

Education & Trainig Craftsman

North Dakota Air National Guard
04.2011 - 09.2016

Managed Air Force School Resources. Performed Base Training and Education Services & Programs. Gathered data and compiled plans and reports. Processed 2096's. AROW's orders, DTS authorizations, and vouchers, and conducted a wide variety of MILPDS functions. Administered CDC/PME course exams. Assisted with base CCAF program.

Services Craftsman

North Dakota Army National Guard
03.2000 - 03.2005
  • Assisted with Lodging reservations and maintained lodging credit card
  • Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
  • Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
  • Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
  • Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
  • Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
  • Monitored food temperature, discarding items not stored correctly.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Financial Services Journeyman

North Dakota Air Naitonal Guard
05.1996 - 03.2000


  • Military Pay Transactions/Military Pay Transactions
  • DTS Authorizations and Vouchers
  • Pitched in to assist with special projects and additional tasks.
  • Managed office inventory and ordered new supplies when items were running low.
  • Assisted with preparation of monthly financial statements and reports to inform management.
  • Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Education And Training Management

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
01-2013

MBA - Business Administration And Management

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND
05-2009

Associate of Applied Science - Contracts Management

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
01-2008

Associate of Applied Science - Restaurant, Hotel, And Fitness Management

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
01-2005

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND
12-2003

Associate of Applied Science - Financial Management

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
01-2003

Skills

  • Personnel management
  • Task delegation
  • Innovation and creativity
  • Teamwork and loyalty
  • Effective communication
  • Professionalism
  • Military training
  • Resource allocation
  • Professional demeanor
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Multitasking
  • Self motivation
  • Training and development

Affiliations

  • Vice President, NDANG Chiefs Council
  • Women's Auxiliary Dilworth Fire Department
  • Alpha Gamma Delta -Alumni
  • Enlisted Association Member

Certification

Professional Manager Certification-Community College of the Air Force 2018

Certified Acquisition Professional Level 1 Contacting Certification 2008

Noncommissioned Officer Prep Course (non-resident) 2001

Noncommissioned Officer Academy (non-resident) 2006

USAF Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy (non-resident) 2016




Interests

Enjoys reading, fitness classes (yoga, pilates cycling, HIIT), loves the outdoors, and spending quality time with friends and family at the lake or pool

Timeline

Force Support Squadron Senior Enlisted Leader

North Dakota Air National Guard
05.2021 - Current

Force Development Office Superintendent

North Dakota Air National Guard
09.2016 - 04.2021

Education & Trainig Craftsman

North Dakota Air National Guard
04.2011 - 09.2016

Services Craftsman

North Dakota Army National Guard
03.2000 - 03.2005

Financial Services Journeyman

North Dakota Air Naitonal Guard
05.1996 - 03.2000

Associate of Applied Science - Education And Training Management

Community College of The Air Force

MBA - Business Administration And Management

University of Mary

Associate of Applied Science - Contracts Management

Community College of The Air Force

Associate of Applied Science - Restaurant, Hotel, And Fitness Management

Community College of The Air Force

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

North Dakota State University

Associate of Applied Science - Financial Management

Community College of The Air Force
CMSgt Candice Blaze