Jacob Campbell
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Stay at home father with a background as an accomplished leader with extensive experience in the United States Air Force, specializing in counter terrorism operations, management, and team collaboration. Enhanced mission capabilities and streamlined processes, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and organizational skills. Proven track record in mentoring staff and leading successful initiatives, significantly improving operational readiness and effectiveness in both peace time operations and combat operations around the world.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Advisor (Chief Master Sergeant)
United States Air Force
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Mentored and trained highly talented staff, which prepared members for increased responsibility and leadership opportunities in an 1800 personnel organization..
- Provided operational and tactical advice and guidance on personnel, operations, expeditionary and contingency matters in the harsh arctic environment.
- Led change management initiatives to improve organizational effectiveness and support personnel constraints and deployments.
Senior Advisor, Civil Engineer Squadron
United States Air Force
05.2016 - 06.2018
- Enhanced mission capabilities by providing strategic advice and guidance on personnel, expeditionary, and operational best practices.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to better allocate resources across a $4.6 Billion Air Force base infrastructure.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations throughout a 460+ personnel public works organization.
Training Pipeline Manager, Air Ed. & Training Cmd.
United States Air Force
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced training organizations across multiple geographic locations resolving disputes between sister service training programs promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality training delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Managed organizational email, commander support programs, and strategic tasking software programs.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight Chief
United States Air Force
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Assessed individual skills of team and delegated daily tasks based on strengths.
- Supervised, trained, and assessed Counter Improvised Explosive Device team members and team leaders.
- Managed professional growth and development of [Number] enlisted personnel by scheduling training and managing CBT schedules.
- Initiated community outreach programs, strengthening relationships between military and local communities.
- Spearheaded initiative to update and digitize flight operation records, increasing data accessibility and accuracy.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Leader
United States Air Force
04.2003 - 06.2013
- Facilitated cross-training initiatives between different military specialties to enhance overall mission capabilities.
- Fostered positive relationships with local communities during overseas deployments by engaging in cultural exchange and community outreach initiatives.
- Supported humanitarian missions, assisting in the safe removal of unexploded ordnance from civilian areas.
- Led successful missions, coordinating with other military units and local authorities.
- Developed training programs to improve team skills and knowledge in EOD procedures.
- Improved operational readiness by developing comprehensive pre-deployment checklists and inspection procedures.
- Performed missions in support of Navy, Marine Corp, and Army combat units worldwide across various environmental conditions.
- Conducted post-mission analysis, identifying areas of improvement for future operations.
- Increased team efficiency by implementing advanced EOD techniques and equipment.
- Researched and identified military weapons of enemy forces.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to ensure timely resupply of critical tools and equipment.
- Enhanced team safety by conducting thorough risk assessments for all operations.
- Maintained accountability for valuable EOD equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and storage.
- Established pathways for safe removal or destruction after determining full nature of devices and explosives involved.
- Educated personnel on safe handling and use of explosives, avoiding injuries.
- Conducted team drills to facilitate smooth and efficient response times.
- Developed emergency response plans to increase preparedness and minimize potential for injury or damage.
- Identified and assessed potential risks related to blasting operations and implemented mitigation measures.
- Reviewed and inspected explosives manufacturing process to establish quality control standards.
- Determined suitability for blasting activities and safety of personnel and property after conducting blast site inspections.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Jusitice
American Military University
Charles Town, WVAssociate of Applied Science - Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Community College of The Air Force
Maxwell Air Force Base, ALAssociate of Applied Science - Instructor of Technology And Military Science
Community College of The Air Force
Maxwell Air Force Baser, ALMaster of Science - Organizational Leadership
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL06.2014
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Operations Management
- Attention to Detail
- Professionalism
Timeline
Senior Advisor (Chief Master Sergeant)
United States Air Force
07.2018 - 08.2020
Senior Advisor, Civil Engineer Squadron
United States Air Force
05.2016 - 06.2018
Training Pipeline Manager, Air Ed. & Training Cmd.
United States Air Force
07.2015 - 05.2016
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight Chief
United States Air Force
08.2013 - 05.2015
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Leader
United States Air Force
04.2003 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Jusitice
American Military University
Associate of Applied Science - Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Instructor of Technology And Military Science
Community College of The Air Force
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Columbia Southern University