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Jedidiah Bigler

Retired USAF Radio Technician
Pima,AZ

Summary



USAF Retired; Professional Military member with 20 years of experience, 6 assignments, 4 deployments and countless Temporary Duty Locations around the world contributing to Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, and Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Experience in Department of Defense level planning to include Presidential and Vice Presidential Events in South American region.


Thatcher Middle School ISS Coordinator; maintained safe learning environment for students during times of well needed individual supervision. Provided tutoring during lunch time for students in need of help. Maintained grounds keeping through supervision of small crews during individual school beatification program.


Pima High School Welding Teacher; provided safe working environment in industrial class form. Managed small projects for 100+ students spanning 7 hours daily. Managed work center supply systems, ensuring proper PPE and materials for students to learn welding techniques.


Optimal Health Systems Production Specialist; produced high quality products for quality of life endeavors. Trained personnel on proper use of belt fed machines in an industrial work center. Ensured proper cleanliness for FDA approval for factory products. Packaged individualized packets for people with special requirements in their path to a healthier lifestyle.



Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
24
24
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Production Specialist

Optimal Health Systems
12.2023 - Current
  • Monitored production line for unsafe behaviors or incorrect techniques and worked with managers to resolve problems.
  • Documented deviations in procedures or appearance on production batch sheets for management review.
  • Used HACCP principles to prevent food safety and quality issues.
  • Fabricated and assembled products based on customers' specifications.
  • Controlled flow of materials between machinery and containers to achieve proper weight.
  • Delivered quality products with effective use of control procedures and good inspection skills.
  • Sealed, labeled and transferred completed containers to pallets for efficient shipping.
  • Weighed out and measured ingredients with high level of accuracy to produce exact blends.

Welding Teacher (CTE)

Pima High School
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.

In-School Suspension Teacher

Thatcher Middle School
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.

Communications Planner

AF (AFSOUTH) USAF, Davis-Monthan AFB, US Embassy
10.2017 - 12.2021
  • In Honduras during communications planning for a multinational/Department of Defense Southern Command Logistical/Medical Engagement training
  • Engaged with El Salvadorian Air Force for a Subject Matter Expert Exchange, Trained 6 El Salvadorian AF members how to communicate with ground to air radio communications equipment
  • Certified Chilean AF building for POTUS operations during a site survey to Santiago, Chile during planning of 2019 Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation
  • Trained 14 employees on Air Force Planning process to deploy communications to Area or Responsibility for contingencies/Partner Nation Coalition Building Operations

Supervisor, WorkCentre

Maintenance, USAF
01.2016 - 09.2017
  • Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality and compliance with established product specifications
  • Managed 8 employees, obtained Level 3 Radio Maintenance certifications for 3 employees
  • Overhauled outdated maintenance database for over 700 communications equipment items, ensured job control tracking on 433 consecutive open jobs, briefed Department Lead weekly job status
  • Updated Unit Deployment package from 6 tons of equipment to 2.5 tons
  • Updated the unit inventory to streamline the 2 hour deployment process
  • Save 4 hours during this the revalidation.

Unit Deployment Manager

Squadron, USAF
12.2012 - 12.2015
  • Government Purchase Card holder, Purchased gear for 5 Unit Departments
  • I ensured the unit had the personal deployable gear for use at all times
  • Managed Personnel and Equipment Deployment process for 7 deployable kits
  • Streamlined the process from 6 hour to 2 hour, working with other base agencies to load Aircraft with Certified Loads
  • Created a database for personnel tracking, ensuring personnel were worldwide qualified on a 2 hour Deployment Notification
  • Coordinated the deployment of 26 Special Operations Forces to 3 England, Germany and Afghanistan for integration with the US Army Special Forces Team in conjunction with 45 NATO Task Forces.

Non-Commissioned Officer

Contingency, Wing, USAF
01.2012 - 12.2012
  • Communications Focal Point (CFP)
  • Overhauled outdated database, ensured 372 equipment inspections schedule for 4 Departments
  • This expedited the deployment of 26 Unit Deployments for 4 Department deployment kits
  • Downsized 2 Departments supervising 7 employees to a single Command and Control Environment incorporating the CFP and Communications Security Office, becoming the single point of contact for 4 departments job control center
  • Trained 5 employees on deployment kit for Air Mobility Commands contingency response "first in" team
  • Embedding convoy communications cross-utilization with 2 radio platforms across the state of Washington
  • Coordinated with Canadian Air Force while troubleshooting faulty radio gear to ensure multi-national training, allowing correct RF modulation between aircraft and ground during Joint Capabilities Exercise Training.

NCOIC, Mobile Command, Global Mobility Readiness, USAF
04.2007 - 12.2012
  • Manage 35 Employees combined from 4 departments where I oversaw the preventive maintenance and deployment of 7 Deployment Kits valued at $11.9 Million worth of Communications Equipment
  • The USAF Point of Contact for the elite Air Field Assessment Team across the USAF to include 2 overseas and 6 stateside locations valued at $16 Million
  • Deployed to Diego Garcia and oversaw all command and control communications from deployed mission to higher headquarters
  • Communications lead for the US Army to deploy from Ft Lewis into Afghanistan while being pre-staged in Indian Ocean US Naval Activity Diego Garcia
  • Deployed to Bahrain in response to the US Army re-deploying from Afghanistan to home station, there we replaced all Tactical vehicles going into Afghanistan
  • Lead Communications during this deployment overseeing all Command and Control communications with Higher Headquarters.

Ground Radio Repair Technician

Squadron, RAF
03.2004 - 02.2007
  • As a lower ranking Airman I was the lead radio technician training 253 Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Network Managers across 41 base agencies on the Base LMR Radio Station equipment allowing all base activities to be controlled by Base Operations over the Radio Frequency Network
  • I was the lead radio tech for a digital upgrade of the LMR base station upgrade working with Motorola and Air Forces Europe Lead Communications work center
  • I programmed/issued 650 LMRs to 41 base agencies valued at $1.7 million
  • Personally managed the Base/Group Commanders Personal Wireless Communications assets, maintained and briefed operations to 2 General Officers, to include 5 Group Commanders when needed.

Apprentice Radio Tech

12.2001 - 10.2003
  • Augmented Security Forces during the 2003 The Atlantic Summit between the United Kingdom, Portugal and the United States
  • Ensuring critical base security throughout 45 days during the Operation Iraqi Freedom Campaign.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - AAS in General Technical Studies

Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher, AZ
08.2023 - 12.2023

Associate of Arts - General Studies Degree

Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher, AZ
01.2022 - 05.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Firearms Technology

Sonoran Desert Institute
Tempe, AZ
07.2020 - 05.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Systems Technology

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery
05.2002 - 05.2012

Bachelor of Science - Career And Technical Education

Norther Arizona University
Flagstaff
01.2014 - Current

Skills

Maintenance & Repairundefined

Accomplishments

  • AF (AFSOUTH) December 2020 Warrior of the Month
  • Additional Information
  • During my career with the United States Air Force:
  • I was able to experience many things, I Attended Airman Leadership School (Leadership and Management Course) where I learned how to manage lower level Employees
  • Through this school I also learned Managerial Communications, Military Studies, and Total Quality Management
  • I also attended the Non-Commissioned Officer Academy (Human Resources Management) Where I studied the management and supervising of employees
  • Through this school I also learned Managerial Communications II, General Military Studies, World Affairs and Leadership and Management II
  • Furthermore I attended through distance learning a Joint Senior NCO Course, which added to both these two schools
  • I learned from a higher level in the Department of Defense additional tips on the already studied areas of the above courses
  • Other things that I have been able to accomplish are Joint Training for Military Operations Planning on all levels from Joint Staff down to Work Center activities
  • Certifications
  • Business Entrepreneurship Specialist Certification
  • Certified Level 3 Maintenance, Harris Communications- 2017
  • United States Agency International Development (USAID) Joint Humanitarian Operations Certified
  • Combat Communications Field Training: Mission Planning/Mission Commander Course Graduate
  • Air University: Contingency Wartime Planning Certified
  • Air Force: Forces Intermediate Staff Course Certification

Work Availability

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

Hybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementPaid sick leave401k matchPaid time off4-day work weekWork from home optionPersonal development programsCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hours

Interests

Vehicle Maintencance

Gunsmithing

Cabinetry

Timeline

Production Specialist

Optimal Health Systems
12.2023 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - AAS in General Technical Studies

Eastern Arizona College
08.2023 - 12.2023

Welding Teacher (CTE)

Pima High School
01.2023 - 05.2023

In-School Suspension Teacher

Thatcher Middle School
08.2022 - 12.2022

Associate of Arts - General Studies Degree

Eastern Arizona College
01.2022 - 05.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Firearms Technology

Sonoran Desert Institute
07.2020 - 05.2022

Communications Planner

AF (AFSOUTH) USAF, Davis-Monthan AFB, US Embassy
10.2017 - 12.2021

Supervisor, WorkCentre

Maintenance, USAF
01.2016 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Science - Career And Technical Education

Norther Arizona University
01.2014 - Current

Unit Deployment Manager

Squadron, USAF
12.2012 - 12.2015

Non-Commissioned Officer

Contingency, Wing, USAF
01.2012 - 12.2012

NCOIC, Mobile Command, Global Mobility Readiness, USAF
04.2007 - 12.2012

Ground Radio Repair Technician

Squadron, RAF
03.2004 - 02.2007

Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Systems Technology

Community College of The Air Force
05.2002 - 05.2012

Apprentice Radio Tech

12.2001 - 10.2003

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