Heather Rice
Altoona,Alabama
Summary
Accomplished U.S. Air Force veteran with extensive experience in project management, administrative operations, and technical maintenance. Expert in leading diverse teams through complex, high-stakes projects with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, and optimal resource use. Skilled in advanced diagnostic techniques, robust logistical coordination, and precise administrative management, ready to leverage these abilities in a challenging new role. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Deployment Manager
United States Air Force Active Duty
Edwards AFB, CA
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Orchestrated the logistical deployment of personnel and equipment, significantly enhancing the operational readiness and strategic positioning of the unit
- Masterfully managed resource allocations, ensuring optimal use of personnel and equipment while adhering to stringent military standards and timelines
- Spearheaded readiness initiatives, improving the unit’s deployment capabilities through comprehensive strategic enhancements and meticulous attention to detail
- Enhanced inter-departmental communications and collaborations, fostering a cooperative environment that led to improved operational efficiencies and success
Administrative Assistant/Project Manager
United States Air Force Active Duty
Edwards AFB, CA
01.2017 - 12.2023
- Efficiently managed multiple communication lines, ensuring seamless information flow and enhanced service delivery across organizational levels to maintain records and manage sensitive information
- Maintained impeccable records and administrative documents, which streamlined operations and supported comprehensive data analysis and decision-making
- Initiated and led process improvement projects that fortified administrative and operational practices, significantly boosting efficiency and reducing errors
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman
United States Air Force Active Duty
Edwards AFB, CA
09.2017 - 01.2022
- Conducted thorough maintenance and repairs on aircraft systems, significantly increasing their operational efficiency and reliability
- Performed sophisticated diagnostic and troubleshooting operations, identifying and rectifying elusive malfunctions, thus reducing downtime and maintenance costs
- Led and mentored a team of skilled technicians in performing high-quality maintenance tasks under pressure, ensuring all safety and performance standards were met
- Developed and standardized maintenance procedures and protocols, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and precision
Education
Bachelor’s - Psychology
Troy University
07.2024
Associate - Psychology
Snead State Community College
05.2023
Associate - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of the Air Force
10.2022
Skills
- Project Management
- Technical Proficiency
- Leadership and Team Building
- Administrative Expertise
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Security clearance
- Program Management
- Operational planning
- Military experience
- Network Administration
- Training Management
- Force Protection
- Asset Management
- Intelligence Gathering
- Information Security
- Deployment Readiness
- Contingency Management
- Troop Field Deployment
- Maintenance Supervision
- Stress Management
- Special Assignments
- Troop Training
- Conduct Standards
- Automatic Weapons Operation
- Equipment Preventive Maintenance
- Verbal Reports
- First Aid and Buddy Care
- Discipline and Focus
- Ground Tactics
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Computer operations
- Operations Monitoring
- Time management abilities
- Self Motivation
- Active Listening
- Problem-Solving
- Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Vehicle Inspection
- Time Management
- Mechanical expertise
- Team building
- Interpersonal Skills
- Decision-Making
- Mission Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Analytical Skills
- Professional Demeanor
- Analytical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Relationship Building
- Goal Setting
- Teamwork and Loyalty
- Surveillance monitoring
- Interpersonal Communication
- Repair skills
- Maintenance Assistance Modules
- Task Prioritization
- Effective Communication
Certification
- CPR/AED/First Aid- American Red Cross
- Aircraft Mechanic- USAF
- Certified Records Manager (CRM)
Additionalachievementsandactivities
VOLUNTEER WORK: Edwards Air Force Base Spouses Club, Bakersfield Homeless Center, Habitat For Humanity, Edwards Air Force Base Air Show 2022.
Security Clearance
Secret Clearance: Continuous Evaluation (last certified 01 Mar 2024)
Training
- Contracting/Purchasing
- Flight/Aviation (Enlisted Crewmember/Flight Mechanic)
- Maintenance
- Nuclear, Biological, Chemical
- Air Force Airman Leadership School
- Information Security
- Emergency Response to Hazardous Material Incidents
- Hazardous Material Waste Generator Compliance
- Airframes School
- Aircraft Hydraulics School
- Laser & Radio-frequency Radiation Hazards
- Leadership, Management, Education and Training
- Anti-terrorism/Force Protection Level I
- Air Force Supervisors Course Phase II
- Aircraft Maintenance Noncommissioned Officer
- Corrosion Control Course
- USAF Records Management Training
- USAF Operational Security Course
Timeline
Unit Deployment Manager
United States Air Force Active Duty
01.2022 - 04.2024
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman
United States Air Force Active Duty
09.2017 - 01.2022
Administrative Assistant/Project Manager
United States Air Force Active Duty
01.2017 - 12.2023
Bachelor’s - Psychology
Troy University
Associate - Psychology
Snead State Community College
Associate - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of the Air Force
- CPR/AED/First Aid- American Red Cross
- Aircraft Mechanic- USAF
- Certified Records Manager (CRM)
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