Heather Hosman
Mechanicsville,VA
Summary
Detail-focused Data Analyst with knowledge in data warehousing, process validation and business needs analysis. Proven to understand customer requirements and translate into actionable project plans. Dedicated and hard-working with passion for Big Data. Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
ACC Readiness Data Analyst
D3 Air And Space Operation Inc.
02.2023 - Current
- Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
- Identified, analyzed and interpreted trends or patterns in complex data sets.
- Created various Excel documents to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information to ACC leadership for concise explanations of best placement for needed resources.
- Utilized data visualization tools to effectively communicate readiness insights.
- Worked with IBM COGNOS 11 and various reports to develop customized reports and glean insights into readiness reporting trends.
- Created a database using Microsoft Access to store readiness Accuracy historical data and to make it easy to pull reports to view trends in reporting errors.
Unit Mobility Support
VectorCSP / Blueforce
07.2021 - 02.2023
- Conducted necessary meetings (via phone teleconferences, video teleconferences or group meetings) as a Unit Deployment Manager to communicate accurate and timely information to all concerned parties.
- Shared technical knowledge with unit leadership and other Meteorological Technicians to train them on Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS) and Air Force Input Tool (AF-IT).
- Managed unit compliance with Air Force readiness reporting directives and instructions.
- Managed Unit Type Code (UTC) assigned personnel and equipment requirements.
- Prepared unit members to deploy in support of Air Force Force Generation (AFFORGEN) Cycles.
- Tracked pre-deployment/post-deployment, logistics, security, ancillary training, medical, and dental requirements
Meteorological Technician (Active Guard Reservist)
Virginia Air National Guard
12.2014 - 07.2021
- Directly briefed and supported Virginia’s Joint Force Headquarters, in particular The Adjutant General, Joint Director of Staff, and J3 when major snowstorms or hurricanes threatened the Commonwealth.
- Served as the full-time unit administrator, ensured continuity of operations for the 200th Weather Flight by administering the day-to-day operations. This included processing actions in all areas of unit operations (training, quality control, personnel, supply, facilities, contracting, medical, recruitment and retention, maintenance, equipment modernization, secure information, and computer hardware and software).
- Provided meteorological services for evaluation and implementation in overall customer mission objectives. Used a thorough knowledge of USAF, USA, and/or ANG organization, weather regulations, policies, requirements, and standards, to independently provide weather support to customers as required.
- Independently accomplished the day-to-day operations of the Weather Flight. Carried out unit level Air Force Weather directed programs and activities; conducted technical studies; and reviewed and coordinated projects and activities on behalf of the weather flight.
- Assembled and identified requirements for equipment, personnel, facilities, and funds critical to mission accomplishment. Consolidated projected future annual financial needs for the unit and submitted budgetary documentation with specific justification. Assembled requests for future annual workday requirements for the unit. Submitted documentation to appropriate offices to ensure sufficient resources are available for operations and training requirements.
- Served as the primary systems manager and administrator for multiple weather, and nonweather, computer and communications systems.
- Provided direct and indirect supervision and technical training for assigned weather flight personnel.
- Coordinated the activities of functions supervised by subordinates and assigned work to subordinates indicating policy, priorities, requirements, and deadlines.
- Assisted the unit commander in formulating short term, long range and strategic plans for the unit.
- Developed and executed operational plans and unit operating procedures. Plans for deployment of the flight or teams to various locations, both within the United States and overseas.
Weather Craftsman (Traditional Guardsman)
United States Air Force / Virginia Air National Gu
03.2007 - 07.2021
- Collected, analyzed, predicted, tailored, and integrated weather and space environmental information, including forecasts of conditions, to provide decision-quality information on environmental impacts to Air Force, Army, Joint, and Coalition operations.
- Observed, recorded, and transmitted surface, upper air and space environment observations.
- Operated atmospheric and space-sensing instruments and computer workstations to interrogate data from weather radars, meteorological equipment and satellites, and products provided by the military, national, and international weather agencies.
- Used a detailed understanding of the atmosphere and space environment to translate raw data into decision-quality environmental information.
- Issued advisories, watches, and warnings to alert customers of dangerous, inclement, or operationally significant terrestrial and space weather events.
- Understand adversary weather impacts, procedures, and applicable weapons systems to maximize air, space, and cyberspace combat power.
- Integrated weather information into the decision-making process at all levels to mitigate weather effects pertaining to offensive or defensive operations.
- Managed weather operations, ensured quality, and adapted resources to meet mission requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05.2014
Associate of Science - Weather Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALAssociate of Science - Social Science
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Hampton, VASkills
- IBM Cognos 11
- Microsoft Office 365 Professional
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Defense Collaboration System, Microsoft TEAMS
- Microsoft PhotoDraw, Project
- Windows Operating System (all versions)
- Professional Presentations
- Database Creation / Management
- Program Management
- Logistics Operations
- Function Integration
- Deliberate Planning
Security Clearance
- Secret, enrolled in Continuous Evaluation 27 Jan 2023
Timeline
ACC Readiness Data Analyst
D3 Air And Space Operation Inc.
02.2023 - Current
Unit Mobility Support
VectorCSP / Blueforce
07.2021 - 02.2023
Meteorological Technician (Active Guard Reservist)
Virginia Air National Guard
12.2014 - 07.2021
Weather Craftsman (Traditional Guardsman)
United States Air Force / Virginia Air National Gu
03.2007 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Old Dominion University
Associate of Science - Weather Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Science - Social Science
Virginia Peninsula Community College
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