Denise Phillips
US Air Force
West Linn,OR
Summary
Accomplished Air Force Senior Enlisted Leader with progressive industry background and decisive leadership style. Offers strategic planning abilities, background in change management and forward-thinking mindset. Ready for challenges and focused on meeting future demands. With a passion to effect world wide change in regards to gender equality and women peace and security.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Women Peace and Security Lead
Oregon National Guard State Partnership Program
Portland , OR
12.2020 - Current
- Built and strengthened relationships with partner nations government, departments and agencies to manage effective planning and implementation of women peace and security during emergency response strategies.
- Provided women peace and security presentation to representatives from more than 25 nations in regards to women peace and security
- Encourage meaningful participation in defense and security sectors for women in partner nations and ensure human rights for all.
- July 2022 - Completed Women, Peace and Security Course (WPSC)-9. Bangladesh Institute of Peace Support Operation Training
- December 2022 - Completed Gender Focal Point Course. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command State Partnership Program
- December 2022 - Completed Gender Perspectives in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations. Peace Operations Training Institute
- January 2023 - Completed Ethics in Peace Operations. Peace Operations Training Institute
Logistics Readiness Senior Enlisted Leader
Oregon Air National Guard
Portland, Oregon
04.2019 - Current
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
- Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
- Gave individual evaluations based on fitness and combat readiness.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding performance and training needs of 80+ employees.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Contracting Officer
Air National Guard
Portland, OR
07.1996 - 04.2019
- Coordinated with post-award staff to advise on financial discrepancies, payment term violations, deliverable delays and security breaches.
- Served as lead negotiator and business contact for partner procurement process.
- Practiced risk mitigation strategies, drafting preventive contract terms and resolving disagreements during negotiations.
- Used standard forms and templates based on individual circumstances, amending as necessary to keep contractual language relevant to evolve with revised standards.
- Built international relationships as deployed contingency contracting officer in Afghanistan.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Initiated timely project management within budget constraints for multi-faceted problems concerning executive leaders.
- Developed highly-efficient contracting team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Contracts Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALBachelor of Arts - Military Management And Program Acquisitions
American Military University
Charles Town, WV04.2019
Skills
- Awareness Programs
- Safety and Security
- Contingency Planning
- Threat and Vulnerability Analysis
- Professional Relationships
- Workforce Development
- Professional Development
- Professional Integrity
- Compliance Requirements
- Mission Execution Oversight
- Employee Coaching
Timeline
Women Peace and Security Lead
Oregon National Guard State Partnership Program
12.2020 - Current
Logistics Readiness Senior Enlisted Leader
Oregon Air National Guard
04.2019 - Current
Contracting Officer
Air National Guard
07.1996 - 04.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Contracts Management
Community College of The Air Force
Bachelor of Arts - Military Management And Program Acquisitions
American Military University
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