Emily Fearnside
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Accomplished leader with a strong background in operational coordination and training facilitation. Known for exceptional decision-making and conflict resolution skills, committed to driving team success and improving organizational effectiveness.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sustainment Flight Commander
United States Air Force
Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ
03.2025 - Current
- Led diverse group of 109 military and civilian personnel in delivering feeding, fitness, and lodging operations for base population of 5,000.
- Advised top military leadership on policy changes and process improvements to enhance well-being of subordinates.
- Supported military operations through deployment to multiple global contingency locations, conducting operations in austere environments.
Section Commander
United States Air Force
Moody AFB, GA
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Managed support staff of 12 personnel to ensure effective personnel applications and systems for helicopter maintenance mission.
- Coordinated stand-up of unit mental health program, successfully onboarding a social worker to enhance unit support.
- Organized administrative functions across two units, demonstrating attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft software.
Executive Officer
United States Air Force
Moody AFB, GA
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted Colonel and admin team in managing six units, 1,500 personnel, and $32 million budget, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Completed human-centered innovation course, identifying root causes of basewide issues to enhance problem-solving initiatives.
- Coordinated schedules for three senior leaders, demonstrating exceptional time management and prioritization skills.
Readiness and Plans Officer In Charge
United States Air Force
Moody AFB, GA
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Managed deployment taskings for 109 military personnel and trained 350 military and civilian personnel with $7 million budget to enhance operational readiness.
- Overhauled unit training requirements as sexual assault prevention training facilitator to improve awareness and compliance.
- Led Honor Guard operations, providing funeral honors for 35 servicemembers to uphold military traditions and support grieving families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY05-2020
High School Diploma -
Thousand Islands High School
Cape Vincent, NY06-2016
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA09-2026
Skills
- Logistics management
- Process improvement
- Training facilitation
- Team leadership
- Organizational leadership
- Personnel supervision
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Leadership development
Timeline
Sustainment Flight Commander
United States Air Force
03.2025 - Current
Section Commander
United States Air Force
02.2024 - 03.2025
Executive Officer
United States Air Force
05.2023 - 02.2024
Readiness and Plans Officer In Charge
United States Air Force
08.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Clarkson University
High School Diploma -
Thousand Islands High School
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University