CMSgt Daniel Ramirez

I meet the requirements for announcement 24-082A. I have devoted 27 years of my life to the art of leading and following Soldiers, Airmen and DoD Contractors, both in the civilian and military sectors. Upon review of this resume, you will discover that I have held positions for the past 27 years that require expert knowledge of supervisory techniques, program and policy creation, management techniques, trend and data analysis, statistical analysis, training and deployment management and budget management for a wide variety of functions through-out the Air National Guard and Army National Guard and the states within FEMA Region nine and ten the Materiel Management Advisory Group and FEMA Regions nine and Ten. The experience and positions that I hold, or have held in the past, make me a perfect match for the State Command Chief position for which I am applying.

• LRS Chief Enlisted Manager, 162W/LRS, TUCSON AZ, Col Chilcoat, (520)295-6131, 07/2016, present, Adheres to and enforces leadership ideas and tactics as required by membership in the Profession of Arms and IAW the standards set forth in the Enlisted Force Structure-AFI 36-2618, Promotes military customs and Esprit de Corp with historic service traditions: open rank inspections, drill and ceremony, formation runs, and armed tactical training, Provides leadership, management, and guidance in organizing, equipping, training, and mobilizing the unit to meet home station and expeditionary mission requirements, Establishes Emergency Operations Center during "real world" and exercise scenarios, Served as the 162nd Wing Chief’s Council President, Advises the commander in preparing the enlisted and officer corps to execute mission requirements, Manages and directs resource activities as well as interprets and enforces policies and applicable directives, Recommends or initiates actions to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency, Resolves issues between squadrons, groups, wing staff, and outside agencies, Ensures timely Airman feedback and evaluations are accomplished according to established schedules, Creates an environment of building effective Airmen; utilizing the “whole airmen concept” ensuring forces are physically, mentally and spiritually fit to fight!, Serves as Subject Matter Expert for Region Seven Materiel Management Advisory Board (MMAG)
• Quality Assurance Manager, 162W/LRS, TUCSON AZ, CMS Gonzalez, (520)295-6131, 04/2012, 07/2016, Assigned as Operations and Compliance Supervisor, Supervises five sections and nine personnel-Training Management, Resource Advisor, Supply Systems Analysis, Document Control, and QA Evaluators, Establishes and executes a planned systematic Quality Assurance approach for all areas of Logistics Readiness, Writes, revises, reviews policy governing squadron inspections and objectives, Develops, plans, coordinates, and publishes local policies and operating instructions to supplement regulations and manuals of higher echelons in the area of Logistics Management, Establishes policy at base level to correct locally identified problems, Provides Logistics Managers confidence that Material Management, Fuels Management, Deployment and Distribution Management conform to technical, safety, work load and customer requirements, Works closely with and supervises Resource Advisor to ensure proper operation and delineation of the stock fund., Serves as primary technical advisor in the logistics organization designed to assist logistics managers, Establishes and develops performance checklists and metrics, Serves as single point of contact in collating and reporting compliance metrics to squadron, group, wing leadership and Air National Guard Readiness Center (A4R), Executes the evaluation program and accumulates data using Task evaluations, Quality Verification Inspections, Special Inspections, Personnel Evaluations and Management Inspections, Manages an array of Quality Assurance related databases and tracking mechanisms to capture and catalog data elements for trending, cross-tell, and benchmarking., Identifies quality problems and resolves difficult and complex work assignments., Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with individuals and groups affected by logistics processes, Reviews Operating Instructions (OIs) to ensure locally published instructions are technically accurate, complete and consistent with Air Force and MAJCOM policy, Maintains direct contact with critical advisory groups in the logistics community to promote an environment where quality, safety, equipment reliability, job proficiency, and standardization remain at the core of logistics processes, Created and implemented “award winning” Quality Assurance Program, Ensures 162nd Wing mission objectives/goals are reached with a Systematic approach, putting personnel in the “right place, right time”
• Unit Education and Training Manager, 162FW/LRS, TUCSON AZ, CMS Gonzalez, (520)295-6131, 01/2008, 2012, Key staff member responsible for overall management of the squadron training program, Develops, establishes and coordinates training policy and program changes (including publications, supplements, and operating instructions) with work centers, unit commander, and training monitors as appropriate, Serves as a training consultant to all unit members and determines if quality training programs are in effect in all sections, Serves as mentor to numerous airmen that seek to better themselves, both personally and professionally, Ensures that On-the-Job Training (OJT) programs meet mission, equipment, and logistics readiness career field requirements, Confirms deployment and ancillary training is effectively managed, Plans, conducts, and evaluates OJT effectiveness to properly qualify trainees to perform at their desired skill level, Manages and tracks formal training requirements, to include Career Development Courses (CDC) and Professional Military Education (PME), Manages and tracks and has expert knowledge on what is required for all training requirements for career fields within the 162 FW LRS construct, to include 2S0XX, 2T3XX, 2T2XX, 2T0XX, 2F0XX, 21R3, and 2T1XX, Develops AF IMT 797 for career field education, when specialty training is not identified with current AFSC CFETP, Requests and coordinates formal training for in-residence schools throughout the United States and for all LRS career fields, Requests and coordinates Out-of-Cycle training for classes that are not currently available or are very specific to an individual or base., Ensures supervisors, with my assistance, develop Master Training Plans for each work center to ensure 100% task coverage, Identifies specialized training requirements that are unique to work centers, as well as identifies, coordinates and administers specific deployment/UTC training, Initiates AF IMT 623, On-the-Job Training Records, Career Field Education Training Plans (CFETP) or approved electronic equivalent, for all trainees entering upgrade training., Reviews OJT Records for completeness and quality for trainees submitted for upgrade., Conducts Staff Assistance Visits and Informal Work Center Visits IAW AFI 36-2201., Conducts training progress reviews for individuals that have excessive time in upgrade status, Counsels Career Development Course failures and develops training plans., Constructs detailed Monthly Training Plans for each section in squadron, Organizes all Unit Training Assembly activities
• Unit Deployment Manager, 162FW/LRS, TUCSON AZ, CMS Gonzalez, (520)295-6131, 01/2008, 2012, Tasked with ensuring unit’s troops and cargo are ready for deployment, Responsible for the well-being of airmen throughout the deployment process, Employs the “Total Airmen” concept when preparing troops for deployment, ensuring physical, spiritual, family, financial needs are met, Expert knowledge with manpower documents and manning levels, manning is reviewed, revised monthly to ensure accurate readiness reporting to MAJCOM., Manages all deployment readiness and training aspects for deployable personnel/equipment within their unit, Writes, reviews and revises policy governing airmen’s deployment responsibilities, Monitors personnel deployment eligibility IAW local MAJCOM and local policy to ensure required deployment positions can be filled., Performs UTC management and maintenance activities IAW AFI 10-401, Monitors UTC/Unit Manpower Document (UMD) authorization mismatches and notifies MAJCOM FAM when mismatches exist, Serves as the group focal point for the UTC Management Information System (UMIS) and Manpower Equipment Force Packaging System (MEFPAK) used for identifying new taskings and informs the commander of updates to current UTCs, Expertly utilizes Designed Operational Capability (DOC) Statements to ensure correct posturing of unit personnel and deployment packages, Reports leading and lagging indicators to manage unit’s preparedness during each stage of the Tempo Band M battle rhythm, Executes deployment actions using Deployment Requirements Manning Document (DRMD) and Logistics Module (LOGMOD) taskings and applications according to applicable reporting instructions, Establishes, writes detailed policy letters, execution orders and warning orders for mobility/disaster preparedness type real world and training missions, Prepares appraisals of tasking, shortfalls, limiting factors (LIMFACS), and other problems, Notifies the IDRC within established timelines when UTC tasking cannot be supported, Briefs work center members , when the Unit Deployment Control Center (UDCC) is activated, Plans, organizes, administers and directs wide ranging activities IAW location specific reporting instructions ensuring readiness of deploying members, Builds and trains Pallet Build-Up Teams for cargo operations, Cooperates and confers with many functions throughout wing to gather the necessary information concerning medical, dental, financial readiness of UTC tasked individuals, Manages and operates all Readiness Reporting Systems, to include Status of Resources and Training System (SORTS), AEF Reporting Tool (ART), and Deployment Readiness Reporting System (DRRS)
• Storage and Issue NCOIC, 162FW/LRS, Tucson, AZ, SMS Scott, (520) 295-6123, 2006, 2008, Supervised/mentored four drill status guardsmen during Unit Training Assemblies for a period of 2 years, Planned and scheduled materiel storage and distribution activities, Revised policy governing Storage and Issue procedures and personnel, Directed the entire storage and issue function including personnel, equipment and funding to support the work center., Ensures availability of supply assets, Operated materiel handling equipment, Established fire prevention and safety standards, Determined requirements for storage, including those for classified, sensitive, static sensitive, hazardous, mobility readiness spares packages and flammable property, Prevented deterioration, contamination, and destruction of property, Controlled stock rotation to apply the “first in first out” rule, Coordinated with customers regarding priority of deliveries and destination points, Established 24 hour turn around rule for all property being received into the warehouse, Delivered expedited requests within prescribed time limits, Supervised central receiving activities, Coordinated requirements for shipping assets through the Transportation Management Office, Inspected and identified property, Performed shelf life inspections, Maintained electro static storage areas, Performed research and assisted report of survey efforts for missing property
• Training Specialist/Curriculum Developer, Joint Counter Narcotics Task Force, Tucson, AZ, 2003, 2004, Trains and prepares U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel in the operation of non-intrusive inspection equipment, Instructs U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel in the safe handling of radioactive material IAW OSHA Guidelines, Tested new equipment and assisted in developing course materials and overviews as it pertains to new operators, Developed lesson plans for operator maintenance on non-intrusive inspection systems, Developed lesson plans for Mobile Vehicle and Cargo Inspection System, including software, hardware and troubleshooting guidelines, Managed travel budget allocations
• Freedom Academy Drill Instructor, Drug Demand Reduction Team Member, Tucson, AZ, 2003, 2005, Instructed Freedom Academy Training Cycles for troubled youth, Trained in excess of 400 students on being responsible, dedicated, and trustworthy members of society, Provided guidance counseling for case by case situations during duration of course, Monitored and documented progress of students, making training annotations in progress folders, Presided and coached confidence/obstacle courses, Arranged and negotiated logistical support for inter-state movement of over 400 students, Performed administrative duties, to include separation from family preparedness documentation, awards and decorations for students
• Nuclear Biological Chemical Response Training Cadre, U.S. ARMY, Vicenza, IT, 1995, 1998, Certified U.S. Army soldiers on the operation and maintenance of NBC Gear., Instructed Confidence Course in live gas chamber to U.S. ARMY standard, Performed administrative duties and tracked training statistics concerning certifications and failures in preparation of commander briefings., Managed 300 tactical equipment bags for Light Fighter tasked personnel, Duties required meticulous inspections of masks, chemical suits, boots and gloves as well as testing equipment to ensure compliance and serviceability, Stayed current with governing regulations in regard to equipment and obsolete products, Responsible for the purchase and budgeting of replacement items
• Soldier Readiness Package (SRP) Coordinator, U.S. ARMY, Vicenza, IT, 1995, 1998, Built, managed and maintained Soldier Readiness Packets for deploying soldiers, Processed soldiers for extended periods of temporary duty (90 days or more), individual temporary change of station, and unit deployments, Processed soldiers for individual and unit redeployments either back to home station or to another contingency theater of operations, Ensured that soldiers departing on a TDY trip projected to last 90 or more days are qualified for the duty, that their readiness is maintained, and that they receive the appropriate level of personnel service support, Issue soldiers field equipment/chemical defense equipment as designated by the theater/TCS station commander

Advanced culture of disciplined regulatory compliance, robust training, and adherence to wingman concept Trained in excess of 700 soldiers and airmen to be combat effective Have worked in numerous fields directly related to training and deployments Have reported the combat readiness of military entities with 100% accuracy Participated in numerous high visibility deployments and exercises Developed many programs that ensure combat readiness and guarantee a well-trained force Have been placed and excelled in leadership roles throughout military career Team leader that analyzes situations and options, makes appropriate decisions, gives directions and follows through with viable plans and accepts responsibility for outcome Have organized worldwide deployments and maintained strong readiness levels for UTC tasked members Displays strong systematic planning and organization skills Over 12 years of military training and teaching experience

• Training Specialist III, Anteon Corporation, Tucson, AZ, Ms. Shiela Guengerich, 2004, 2006, Provided classroom and hands-on instruction to Customs and Border Protection personnel under the auspices of the National Enforcement Equipment Maintenance and Repair (NEEMR) program, Instructed on a wide variety of non-intrusive inspection equipment to include x-ray and Gamma imaging systems, vapor tracers, radiation detection and identification, density gauges etc., Provided training of both classroom and hands-on practical instruction, Served as staff instructional designer and aided technical writers with the content and development of any and all types of training materials (Instructor and Students Guides, Job Aides), Conducted research into new training, educational and multimedia technologies, Maintained current knowledge of relevant hardware and software applications as assigned, Submitted verbal and written reports on training and equipment status, Evaluated and reported on new equipment function, applicability, and serviceability to Headquarters U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Served as budget resource advisor for travel funding
• Operations Manager, American Home Distribution Center, Bob Whetzel, 1998, 2002, Supervised over 40 employees, Responsible for the daily operation of major distribution center for southern Arizona, Worked and managed all departments to include receiving/shipping, locator, customer pickup, repair shop and delivery preparation teams, Authored several policies and procedure handbooks for change implementation, Trained newly assigned employees on all aspects of assigned tasks, Developed training curriculum for delivery drivers, Conducted quarterly safety training, Conducted and documented initial work center evaluation on newly assigned employees, Procured and negotiated long haul transportation for over 6050 short tons of cargo, Performed administrative duties for over 40 employees, to include annual reviews, disciplinary counseling, employment interviews, and payroll, Worked closely with customers to ensure our goal of excellent customer relations, Prepared quarterly budget plans for repair and delivery teams, Worked inventory analysis listings through STORIS system, Prepared management briefings of Monthly, Quarterly, Yearly inventory/budget reports

Nine years of being heavily immersed with supervisory and management duties in the civilian sector Learned, managed and created many policies and programs for training classes for Federal Law Enforcement inspectors Instructed over 220 members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the operation of radioactive heavy equipment without accidents or safety violations Provided over 1700 hours of technical training for U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel My instructional efforts in the civilian sector led directly to the safety of the United States of America

• Senior Enlisted Joint PME II 2020
• Senior Enlisted Joint PME I 2019
• JFHQ/JTF Staff Training Course 2019
• Joint Domestic Operations Course 2019
• Chiefs Executive Course 2017
• Senior Non Commissioned Officer Academy 2012
• Supply Management Craftsman (2S071) 2006
• Non Commissioned Officer Academy (PME)2008
• Airman Leadership School (PME) 2005
• Supply Management Journeyman (2S051) 2004
• Supply Management Apprentice (2S031) 2003
• Traffic Management Coordinator School (88N10) 1996
• U.S. Army Inf School-1993
• U.S. Army Basic Training 1993

• Southern Columbia University-enrolled 2019
• Community College of the Air Force-Associate degree Awarded 2016
• Pima Community College, Tucson AZ 1991-1993
• Pueblo High school graduate, Tucson AZ 1990

• Self-Aid and Buddy Care Program Manager
• U.S. Air Force Fitness Program Manager
• Readiness Reporting official
• Mobility Bag Custodian
• Mentor Program Manager
• Mobility Training Coordinator
• Small Arms/Bivouac Range Safety Officer
• UTC tasked

• National Award- 2014 Logistics Readiness Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year
• Created Wing SNCO Promotion system-adopted nationally-2020
• Zero findings, scored an outstanding 100% during 2017 LCAP inspection. Awarded Meritorious Service Medal for accomplishments-2018
• Established “bench mark” Quality Assurance Program in the ANG-2016
• Established “bench mark” Unit Training Program-rated outstanding-2016
• Established “bench mark” Unit Deployment Program -rated outstanding-2016
• Masterfully ensured readiness and proficiency in War Fighter Skills for over 700 Airmen and Soldiers
• Successfully managed Skill Level Upgrade Training for 50 Airmen with 100% success rate
• Participated in many high visibility “real world” contingencies and accounted for the successful execution of missions, to include the movement of 7000 personnel, 2500 tactical vehicles, and 9050 short tons of cargo to combat theaters.
• Cooperated with NATO on operations in the former Yugoslavia, successfully training 150 NATO allies in planning and execution of mine sweeping operations. These actions led directly to the safety and prevented casualties of civilian populace
• Several tours as a Freedom Academy Drill Instructor, providing guidance and disciplinary training to troubled youth.
• Developed Strong training programs for upgrade, ancillary, and deployment training for the 162nd Fighter Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron
• Expertly deployed members of the 162nd Fighter Wing, to worldwide theaters of operation, with 100% accuracy (no write ups)
• Guided 162nd FW LRS through several mobility exercises, often receiving praises for taking leadership role.
• Heavily relied upon by other units for expert guidance during mobility exercises.
• Exceeds AEF tasking effectiveness with 100% success rate, ensuring all tasked personnel were ready in every respect and facet to accomplish war fighter duties.
• Distinguished Graduate awarded, Supply Management Journeyman (2S031)
• Commander’s 90’s Club Awarded for Supply Management Journeyman (2S051)
• Group NCO of the Quarter awarded (2007)
• NCO of the Quarter nominee (2009)
• Instrumental in guiding LGLO section to an “excellent” rating during LCAP 2009

Highly proficient with the following automated systems: AEF Reporting Tool (ART) Status of Resources and Training System (SORTS) Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS) Logistics Module Version 4.2.2., 5.0, 5.1 (LOGMOD) Military Personnel Data System (MILPDS) UTC Management Information System (UMIS) Course Development & Student Administration Record-Keeping System (CDSAR) Training and Education Application Management System (T.E.A.M.S.) Advanced Distributed Learning System administrator (ADLS) Automated Civil Engineer System (ACES) Standard Base Supply System (SBSS) Automated Logistics Management System (ALMS) Supply Asset Tracking System (SATS) FEDLOG Hazardous Materials Inventory system (HMIS) Training Business Area (TBA)

• Joint Domestic Operations Course
• Senior Enlisted Joint PME Level I
• Senior Enlisted Joint PME Level II
• Joint Force Headquarters/Joint Task Force Staff Training Course
• FEMA Homeland Security Geospatial Concept of Operations
• Defense Support of Civil Authorities Phase I
• Orientation to FEMA Logistics

I meet the requirements for announcement 21-207A. I have devoted 21 years of my life to the art of leading and following Soldiers, Airmen and DoD Contractors, both in the civilian and military sectors. Upon review of this resume, you will discover that I have held positions for the past 21 years that require expert knowledge of supervisory techniques, program and policy creation, management techniques, trend and data analysis, statistical analysis, and budget management for a wide variety of work centers and functions through-out the 162nd Wing and the states within Region Seven of the Materiel Management Advisory Group and FEMA Regions Nine and Ten. The experience and positions that I hold, or have held in the past, make me a perfect match for the Group Superintendent position for which I am applying.