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Elizabeth Sunyak

Crestview,FL

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive operational experience, excelling in organizational effectiveness and analytical thinking. Proven track record in leading diverse teams, enhancing intelligence production, and leveraging geospatial analysis to support mission success. Skilled in geospatial analysis and committed to fostering communication and decision-making to drive mission success. Committed to achieving excellence in high-stakes environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Superintendent

492 Special Operations Wing
09.2022 - Current
  • Supervises operations for 102-person squadron supporting SOCOM's only Non-Standard Aviation mission across five Areas of Responsibility.
  • Advised senior military members and commanders based on intelligence findings.
  • Prioritized threat levels for analyzing and communication.
  • Analyzed and collected various forms of data.

Operations Superintendent

11th Special Operation Intelligence Squadron
07.2020 - 09.2022
  • Directs Air Force Special Operation Command's largest Intelligence squadron operations, guiding 419 total force personnel executing global deployed-in-place combat operations.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Prioritizes unit's mission capacity against AFSOC requirements to advance strategic priorities

Flight Chief

315th Training Squadron
09.2015 - 07.2020
  • Supervised, trained and motivated 24 technical training instructors and 410 students in the geospatial imagery intelligence analyst course.
  • Assessed individual skills of team and delegated daily tasks based on strengths.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.

Geospatial Intelligence Analyst

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, NGA
04.2012 - 09.2015
  • Analyzed national and commercial imagery and data to produce 1.3K geospatial intelligence products for military operations.
  • Identified 278 military installations, facilities, weapon systems, military equipment and defenses for strategic and tactical missions.
  • Assisted with tactical planning by compiling and evaluating important operations and intelligence data.
  • Provided geospatial analysis to support mission planning, target development, insurgent threats and counter-terrorism operations.

Intelligence Evaluator

692 Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Group
01.2007 - 04.2012
  • Evaluates all Distributed Ground Station crew training, operations and weapons system qualifications.
  • Analyzed still and motion imagery and data to produce imagery intelligence for military operations.
  • Supervised intelligence activities and provided technical, operational and administrative guidance and direction to intelligence analysts.
  • Trained and mentored 50 junior imagery analysts annually.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Intelligence Studies

American Military University
Charles Town, WV
08-2017

Associate of Science - Instructor in Technology

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
11-2016

Associate of Science - Intelligence Studies And Technology

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
06-2011

Skills

  • Organizational effectiveness
  • Leadership
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Attention to detail
  • Remote sensing
  • Microsoft office
  • Geospatial analysis
  • Geographic information systems (GIS)
  • Written communication
  • Verbal communication
  • Time management
  • Decision-making

Timeline

Superintendent

492 Special Operations Wing
09.2022 - Current

Operations Superintendent

11th Special Operation Intelligence Squadron
07.2020 - 09.2022

Flight Chief

315th Training Squadron
09.2015 - 07.2020

Geospatial Intelligence Analyst

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, NGA
04.2012 - 09.2015

Intelligence Evaluator

692 Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Group
01.2007 - 04.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Intelligence Studies

American Military University

Associate of Science - Instructor in Technology

Community College of The Air Force

Associate of Science - Intelligence Studies And Technology

Community College of The Air Force
Elizabeth Sunyak