James Caraway
Project Manager
Valrico,FL
Summary
Seasoned professional offering 21 years of service in United States Air Force. Intelligent, insightful and well-organized with excellent decision-making abilities and sound judgment. Ready to take on challenging, growth-oriented position dedicated to project management.
Overview
57
57
years of professional experience
Work History
Section Chief
USAF
Tampa, FL
06.2021 - Current
- Trained 348 personnel on United States Air Force procedures and safety.
- Assigned employees to ongoing and special projects to realize adequate staffing and meet production schedule parameters.
- Scheduled weekly section meetings to review emerging challenges, identify opportunities and recognize high-performing employees.
- Conducted annual employee performance reviews to recognize achievements and identify areas needing improvement.
Program Manager
USAF
Wichita, KS
10.2014 - Current
- Coached team members on productivity strategies, policy updates and performance improvement plans to accomplish challenging goals.
- Interacted with 450 customers world-wide and interacted with clients to identify business needs and requirements.
- Monitored progress of 15 programs, using and applying programming documents, program directives, funding documents and other program material.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Devised creative solutions to critical customer and user needs
Project Manager
USAF
10.2002 - Current
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed 18 projects from procurement to commission.
- Developed and initiated 13 projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders
Avionics Specialist
USAF
12.2001 - Current
- Tested electrical aircraft systems, components and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover any malfunctions.
- Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, control boxes antennas and other pieces.
- Performed thorough visual and physical inspections of all electrical parts.
- Utilized testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, ammeters and ohmmeters.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft
- Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans
Security Manager
USAF
Wichita, KS
05.2017 - 10.2019
- Investigated security incidents and compiled deficiency reports.
- Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
- Supervised grounds, employee entrances and exits and security officers on duty.
- Worked in fast-paced and high-risk environments while maintaining exceptional standards of excellence for security programs, strategies and plans.
- Led identification, development, implementation and maintenance of security requirements for entire organization
- Optimized security programs, administrative functions, business management and inventory control by enhancing planning and allocation of resources
Anti-Terrorism Representative
USAF
Wichita, KS
05.2017 - 10.2019
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Monitored property and investigated areas of suspicion.
- Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
Logistics Resource Management Instructor
USAF
Wichita, KS
05.2017 - 10.2019
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tracked progress for 325 students, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Emphasized safe working and classroom conditions and practices.
- Oversaw curriculum implementation and continuous improvement of industry best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Operations Management & Analysis
University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ04.2022
Associate of Science - Avionic Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL01.2019
Skills
- Interpreting Job Specifications
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Administrative Management
- Technical Project Management
- Organizational Leadership
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Strategic Goals
- Performance Goals
- Change Management Process
- Data Reports
- Customer Satisfaction
- Managing Multiple Projects
Affiliations
- Project Management Institute
Timeline
Section Chief
USAF
06.2021 - Current
Security Manager
USAF
05.2017 - 10.2019
Anti-Terrorism Representative
USAF
05.2017 - 10.2019
Logistics Resource Management Instructor
USAF
05.2017 - 10.2019
Program Manager
USAF
10.2014 - Current
Project Manager
USAF
10.2002 - Current
Avionics Specialist
USAF
12.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Operations Management & Analysis
University of Arizona Global Campus
Associate of Science - Avionic Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
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