Enrique Ramos-Melendez

• Responsible for maintaining Operational Readiness rate of 98% for a company composed by 35 Soldiers.
• Managed and effectively tasked 39 instructors across two Periods Of Instructions (POIs); responsible for the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) training of 85 Soldiers.
• Oversaw the overall execution of the Battalion's first MQ-1C Down Aircraft Recovery Team (DART).
• Facilitated a Battalion Holiday Block Leave (HBL) push-pull operations for over 200 Initial Entry Training (IET) students.
• Made instructors development highest priority; resulted in all 7 assigned company instructors to be fully certified.
• Provided guidance on career development for over 300 enlisted personnel, empowered Soldiers to reach their full potential.
• Enhanced personnel satisfaction by implementing targeted staff training programs and team-building exercises.
• Facilitated open communication between supervisors and subordinates fostering a positive work environment.
• Consistently organized professional development training to enhance Soldier's skills and knowledge.
• Conducted monthly performance evaluations; resulting in improved Soldier's productivity.
• Discovered and resolved complex issues that affected Soldier productivity.
• Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.
• Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive Soldier's relations program.

• Served as a liaison between employees and management regarding equal opportunity concerns, fostering open communication channels within the organization.
• Partnered with higher echelons on matters related to affirmative action planning, ensuring consistent application of company policies and procedures.
• Oversaw annual reporting requirements related to equal employment opportunity statistics for regulatory compliance purposes.
• Facilitated workshops on topics such as cultural competency, unconscious bias, and inclusion, increasing employee awareness and sensitivity towards others.
• Improved Soldiers retention rates by fostering a positive work climate atmosphere that encouraged diversity and inclusivity.
• Conducted thorough investigations into allegations of discrimination or harassment, ensuring appropriate resolutions were reached.
• Counseled over 3,000 Soldiers on their rights under equal employment opportunity legislation, fostering a sense of empowerment among the workforce.
• Implemented effective equal opportunity Department of Defense policies in line to ensure a fair and unbiased workplace culture.
• Collaborated with external organizations and community partners to promote diversity awareness and build relationships that enhanced the organization''s reputation as an equal opportunity employer.
• Organized events celebrating various cultural heritages to increase employee understanding of different backgrounds and foster inclusivity in the workplace.
• Took notes on interviews and other workplace investigations, compiled records and organized documentation for cases.
• Investigated employment practices or alleged violations of laws to document and correct discriminatory factors.
• Performed audits and deep document reviews to verify compliance with applicable laws.

• Provided guidance for over 45 special operations pilots regarding flight paths while considering factors such as weather conditions, and airspace restriction.
• Supported over three accident investigations by providing detailed flight data analysis.
• Assisted in the executing of three Pre-Accident Plan (PAP): Ensured prompt response times for all involved parties.
• Maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders such as airport authorities, government agencies to facilitate operations coordination efforts.
• Implemented innovative training programs for new personnel, driving professional growth within the team.
• Compiled data and prepared flaying hour program report.
• Transmitted flight plans and arrival reports to airfield base operations.
• Posted and interpreted weather reports such as DD Form 175-1 Flight Weather Brief and or Maximum Elevation Figure (MEF).
• Individual Flight Records (IFRF).
• Centralized Aviation Flight Records Systems (CAFRS).
• Flight Plans.
• FAA Defense Internet NOTAM Service and FAA aviation Whether Center and National Weather Services.
• Consistently coordinated multiple helicopter air-to-air refuel (HAAR) with Marine assets for the 160th Special Operation Aviation Regiment.
• Familiar with radio communications between flight, base operations (BASE OPS) and pilots.
• Flight Plan (FORM DD 175) review for all Visual Flight Rules (VFR), Instrument. Flight Rules (IFR), Composite Visual Flight Rules (DVFR) for all military helicopter flights to ensure accuracy prior to submission to Base Operations.
• Responsible for the production of monthly Flaying Hour Program Report for an US Army Battalion element composed of over 25 helicopters.
• Coordinated numerous Air Mission Brief (AMB) coordinator.
• Assisted helicopter pilots, crew members, and passengers with Fixed-Base operator (FBO).
• Responsible for air deconfliction between multiple air missions.
• Managed the Scheduling, Coordinating and Dispatching of military helicopters.