Colton Converse
Troy,OH
Summary
Meticulous and resourceful aviation logistics and operations professional with over 13+ years of fighter aircraft experience. Adept in assessing operational and logistical needs globally and implementing process improvements, training staff and streamlining overall operations for optimal flight schedule efficiency.
Results-driven intelligence analyst with a 8+ year career in data gathering and assessment. Applies advanced analytical skills to detect potential threats. A collaborative team player who thrives in high-pressure settings. Problem solver and customer support expert seeking to leverage aviation and intelligence background. Current Top Secret with SCI security clearance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Sales Support Systems Engineer Senior
Lockheed Martin
Dayton, OH
09.2022 - Current
- Meticulously managed scarce parts for the F-35 air vehicle system to ensure maximum effects toward mission readiness globally
- Utilized enterprise resource planning systems to manage all aspects of the supply chain process, including procurement, production scheduling, warehousing, and transportation logistics.
- Provided customer support to various DoD Squadrons, as well as other country partners, in the F-35 program, bringing their hardest hit aircraft back into flying condition.
- Coordinated with Scarce Asset Managers and tactical leads to request parts to aircraft with single hits.
- Supplied crucial support for the U.S. DoD PEO, through in-depth briefs in the War on Readiness, contributes to the creation of return-to-green plans for long-term down aircraft.
1N1 USAF Reserve Imagery Analyst (71st IS)
U.S. Air Force Reserve
Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH
06.2020 - Current
- Produced intelligence products using Remote View tool for dish mensuration for use in satellite related intelligence.
- Prepared and delivered technical reports and polished presentations for senior leadership through Modernized Information Data Base (MIDB), MS Excel and PowerPoint.
- Maintained, updated and supervised imagery collection database updates in the National Production Workshop (NPW).
- Contributed to the creation of AI for purposes of adversary aircraft identification.
- Researched adversary trends and competitive intelligence in order to inform decision making around acquisitions.
Bistatic Radar Data Scientist
Altamira Technologies Corporation
Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH
11.2019 - 09.2022
- Analyzes complex radar signatures using bistatic radar data, confirm validity and extraction using mission software.
- Gathered, disseminated raw intelligence for future analysis used by combat commanders for operational decision making.
- Creates graphic/text reports in support of theater/national command customers using linux and libre office suites.
- Determined key trends using gathered intelligence.
Assistant Production Manager
Altamira Technologies Corporation
Fairborn, OH
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed skillsets and output of 42 analysts ensuring production goals were met.
- Provided fresh insights into the Over The Horizon (OTH) production management program resulting in an expanded customer outreach using NSA PULSE as a marketing system contributing to higher visibility from customers and other outside entities.
- Participated in production design activities through product delivery
- Implemented critical network storage solutions resulting in improved distributions of over 2000 2nd and 3rd phase products.
- Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality using a weekly metrics pull.
- Revamped team lead functions of eight separate Areas of Interest (AOI) based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Evaluated individual employee performance of 42 team members to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Reviewed 124 customer requirements to prioritize production focus.
K9A Imagery Analyst
U.S. Navy Reserves
Oak Harbor, WA
05.2016 - 05.2020
- Completed intelligence products using Socket GXP tool for naval, ground and air order of battle.
- Prepared and delivered technical reports and polished presentations for senior leadership through Modernized Information Data Base (MIDB), MS Excel and PowerPoint.
- Maintained, updated and supervised imagery collection database updates in the National Production Workshop (NPW).
EA-18G Crew Chief
Pacific Architects and Engineers
Oak Harbor, WA
04.2016 - 09.2019
- Launched and recovered multiple EA-18-G and EP-3E aircraft during day and night hours in accordance with Navy flight schedules resulting in 50+ trained pilots per fiscal year.
- Performed pre-flight, post-flight maintenance inspections consisting of structural and system checks with internal/ enteral mechanical, electrical and avionics equipment ensuring both the safety of the pilot as well as the asset.
- Completed pre-flight safety briefings with pilots to prepare for takeoff, reviewing safety landing procedures and equipment.
- Directed pilots using established safety procedures resulting in at least 480+ training sorties completed annually.
- Certified to accomplish critical shipboard flight line maintenance operations to include monitoring tire wear, verifying hydraulic/ oxygen pressures and fuel contamination levels using naval safety maintenance standards.
- Launch, recovery day and night ops supporting nearly 14,000 annual flight hours.
EP-3E Logistics Specialist
U.S. Navy Active Duty
Oak Harbor, WA
07.2008 - 04.2016
- Worked closely with maintenance control (OPS Center) determining priorities based on supply status using the Aviation Management Supply and Readiness Reporting (AMSRR) system for 42 aircraft forward deployed, home based and under phase maintenance.
- Maintained daily reports and briefings detailing supply code status of parts on order for 42 aircraft resulting in maintenance priority shifts.
- Submitted requests to increase priority in mission critical parts resulting in an earlier Estimated Delivery Date (EDD) as well as additional completed sorties.
- Coordinated with engineers based on maintenance that exceeded the capability at the squadron level (Similar to Action Requests (AR)).
- Used failure analysis to support Afloat Spares Package (ASP) inventories to minimize aircraft down time.
- Coordinated with intra-theatre resources to move high failure parts quickly in support of Non-Mission Capable Supply (NMCS) aircraft.
- Worked collaboratively with outside entities submitting action requests for aircraft down long term.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand of mission ready aircraft.
- Established and updated hi-time part schedules (PAIRS) to meet changing demands in aircraft readiness and mission frequency.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability and proper allocation of supplies globally.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ08.2024
Naval "C" School - General Intelligence Studies/ Imagery Analysis
Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC)
Dam Neck, VA09.2017
Navy Education System - Logistics
Navy Logistics "A" School
Meridian, MS03.2009
High School Diploma -
Mingus Union High School
Cottonwood, AZ05.2008
Skills
- Update Quality Assurance Standards
- Analyze Performance Metrics
- Government Collaboration
- Supply Chain Management
- Multinational customer service
- Microsoft Office proficient
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Standardize Inventory Management
- Product Marketing and Outreach programs
- Facilitate Daily Briefings
- Scrutinize Report Writing Processes
- Standardize Data Management
Timeline
Field Sales Support Systems Engineer Senior
Lockheed Martin
09.2022 - Current
Assistant Production Manager
Altamira Technologies Corporation
02.2021 - 08.2022
1N1 USAF Reserve Imagery Analyst (71st IS)
U.S. Air Force Reserve
06.2020 - Current
Bistatic Radar Data Scientist
Altamira Technologies Corporation
11.2019 - 09.2022
K9A Imagery Analyst
U.S. Navy Reserves
05.2016 - 05.2020
EA-18G Crew Chief
Pacific Architects and Engineers
04.2016 - 09.2019
EP-3E Logistics Specialist
U.S. Navy Active Duty
07.2008 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Naval "C" School - General Intelligence Studies/ Imagery Analysis
Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC)
Navy Education System - Logistics
Navy Logistics "A" School
High School Diploma -
Mingus Union High School
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