Astute professional with a background in effective decision-making and airspace security planning. A senior representative committed to finding great solutions for issues. Looking to take my air traffic control, pilot, and VIP planning/airspace security experience to a future role after 30 years of government service.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
FAA HQ Senior Representative - USSS
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA
Colorado Springs, CO
2020.05 - Current
Lead airspace security planning, outreach, and deployment efforts when required with the United States Secret Service and air traffic control facilities.
Provide on-site support to state Emergency Operations Centers during natural disasters and provide support for VIP disaster relief visits.
Coordinate VIP movements with the White House Military Office planning team.
Lead airspace security planning, outreach, and deployment efforts for NSSE/SEAR events such as the Super Bowl, the Republican National Convention, the Democratic National Convention, the United Nations General Assembly, and several other iconic events.
Provide Counter UAS support to USSS, FBI, CBP, and USCG MSRT-E/W.
Air Traffic Controller/Operations Manager
Department of Defense - FAA
Longmont, CO
2000.04 - 2020.05
DOD/FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist at the Joint Readiness Training Center located at Fort Johnson, LA Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and Approach Control; Fort Carson ATCT, Colorado; Taszar Airbase ATCT and Non Radar Approach Control, Hungary; and Salt Lake City Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC).
Air Traffic Control Operations Supervisor at Salt Lake City ARTCC and Seattle ARTCC.
Air Traffic Control Operations Manager at Denver ARTCC.
Air Traffic Control/Air Traffic Control Supervisor
United States Army
Fort Johnson, LA
1995.05 - 2000.04
Coordinated air traffic control operations, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and safety standards.
Non-Commissioned Officer who monitored air traffic controllers to ensure they followed established procedures, maintained situational awareness of aircraft in their airspace, and communicated effectively with pilots.
Duty assignments included CONUS/OCONUS locations, with deployments to Hungary and the Balkans.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Professional Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL
Skills
FAA Regulations
FAA Licensed Pilot
Relaying critical information
Interacting with pilots
Flight planning
Teamwork and Collaboration
Task Prioritization
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Timeline
FAA HQ Senior Representative - USSS
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA
2020.05 - Current
Air Traffic Controller/Operations Manager
Department of Defense - FAA
2000.04 - 2020.05
Air Traffic Control/Air Traffic Control Supervisor
United States Army
1995.05 - 2000.04
Some College (No Degree) - Professional Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
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