DAWN GILLASPY
Clovis,CA
Summary
Expertise includes leading operations, managing reporting and enhancing systems to maintain responsiveness in dynamic situations. Successful at gathering, reviewing and presenting information to align operations with current situations. Excellent judgment with critical eye for detail and understanding of strategy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Wing Command Chief (Senior Enlisted Leader)
California Air National Guard
10.2021 - Current
- Responsible for over 1100 enlisted personnel; ensuring training, equipping and organization of all members
- Developed strategies and policy for inclusion, un bias hiring practices to include ensuring equal opportunity practices were enforced and standardized
- Advised Officer and Enlisted leaders on the needs and morale of the enlisted personnel to assist in formulation and implementation of polices that directly contributed to mission accomplishment
- Built extensive relationship within the local community, coordinated volunteer opportunities for enlisted members for park clean-ups, parade participation, blood drives, and events honoring our service members, past and present
- Complied, reviewed and interpreted information from inspections and recommended corrections to resolve deficiencies
- Managed Wing manning document with 1100+ positions to meet Wing and State mission requirements
- Ensured Wing Commander’s directions and policies were carried out through all available communication methods to include but not limited to PowerPoint, Talking Papers, formal and informal presentations
- Manage, study, analyze and oversee the administration, coordination, planning, development and execution of all Wing level Air National Guard programs to include, but not limited to readiness, discipline, equal opportunity, morale, and performance
- Identify Wing requirements and develop comprehensive Wing staff plans.
- Increased overall mission success with thorough risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
- Developed comprehensive training programs, enhancing skillsets and preparing personnel for future challenges.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and promoting adaptability to change.
- Drove positive change by identifying areas of improvement and recommending innovative solutions.
- Managed complex projects, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget constraints.
- Improved readiness levels through meticulous equipment maintenance and management procedures.
- Optimized resource utilization by evaluating current practices and reallocating assets as needed.
- Ensured strict adherence to regulations, maintaining high standards of integrity within the command hierarchy.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing strategic planning and goal-setting initiatives.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback aimed at improving individual capabilities.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strict deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Analyzed reports to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective action.
- Assisted in the development of standardized work instructions, promoting consistency across all production lines.
- Improved communication between departments through regular status updates regarding ongoing projects and potential roadblocks.
- Identified root causes of recurring issues, leading to improved product performance and reliability.
- Reduced downtime and increased production capacity with strong maintenance plans.
Maintenance Group Superintendent
California Air National Guard
04.2019 - 09.2021
- Extensive experience supervising, coordinating daily operations, supporting enlisted professional military education, human resources issues, and retention and recruitment efforts
- Interpretation, enforcement and communication of Air Force doctrine along with core leadership competencies
- Human Resource Office actions in creating job announcements, interviews, and hiring packages
- Developed strategies and policy for inclusion, un bias hiring practices to include ensuring equal opportunity practices were enforced and standardized
- Managed Group unit manning document with 400+ positions to meet mission requirements
- Collaborate with Group Senior Enlisted Leaders to plan, direct and organize work assignments within the Maintenance Group
- Direct development of airman within the enlisted force to ensure they are prepared for the next enlisted Tier
- Managed $150,000 budget for Maintenance Group, reviewed purchase requests for justification and need, submitted required purchase request forms, balanced budget weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually
- Advise Group Commander on enlisted promotions, performance, morale, status of discipline and develop short- and long-term goals and objectives.
Equipment Maintenance Flight Superintendent
California Air National Guard
08.2014 - 04.2019
- Provided management/organization for equipping, training and mobilization of the 230+ Maintenance Squadron personnel
- Oversaw $50,000 budget for Maintenance Group, review purchase requests for justification and need
- Maintain solid working relationships with other group/squadron superintendents to ensure mission accomplishment
- Continuously worked to improve squadron readiness via communication and accountability of all individuals utilizing military instructions, military directives and Commander’s intent
- Generate and review technician appraisals, enlisted evaluations, and airman comprehensive feedback forms to include incentive awards, and disciplinary actions
- Fostered foreign partnership building with Ukrainian, Romanian, Bulgarian, and Finnish military leaders
- Communicated through interpreters U.S
- Military standards and procedures
- Led teams of 200+ during deployments, ensured lodging, transportation, meals, administrative and accountability for all members both in the United States and in overseas countries.
Plans, Scheduling and Documentation
California Air National Guard
06.2003 - 08.2014
- Planned annual, quarterly, monthly and weekly flying plans to include maintenance activities, flying times, and durations
- Analyzed maintenance capability to adhere to projected schedules of required maintenance actions
- Maintained member work and training schedules
- Planned and projected life sustaining equipment time change forecasts for 600+ pieces of Equipment for F16 and F15 fighter aircraft
- Developed maintenance operating instructions, operating procedures for daily work activities, and training aids for new personnel
- Daily dispatch of specialists to perform maintenance actions, emergency response to incidents utilizing checklists, telephonic and radio communication, documentation of daily activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Business Management -
University of Phoenix
01.2007
Skills
- Develop and implement diversity and inclusion initiatives
- Managing/supervising personnel
- Budget resource adviser
- Policy Development/Implementation
- Microsoft platforms Teams/Excel/PowerPoint
- Conflict Resolution
- Data Analysis
- Strategic Planning
Timeline
Wing Command Chief (Senior Enlisted Leader)
California Air National Guard
10.2021 - Current
Maintenance Group Superintendent
California Air National Guard
04.2019 - 09.2021
Equipment Maintenance Flight Superintendent
California Air National Guard
08.2014 - 04.2019
Plans, Scheduling and Documentation
California Air National Guard
06.2003 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science: Business Management -
University of Phoenix
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