JoAnn Messina
Williston
Summary
Dedicated professional with 20 years of honorable United States Air Force service, bringing extensive leadership, operational, administrative, and customer-focused experience across diverse environments. Highly adaptable with strong situational awareness, sound judgment, and a demonstrated ability to quickly learn new processes, technologies, and responsibilities. Proven success building trusted relationships, managing competing priorities, solving complex problems, and supporting organizational objectives with professionalism and accountability. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, with 111 of 120 credit hours completed. Recognized for integrity, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while contributing to team success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Williston Basin School District #7
08.2025 - Current
- Provided individualized support to students in both group and one-on-one settings, adapting to varying academic and behavioral needs.
- Maintained confidentiality while exercising sound judgment and adapting to the unique needs of students and classroom environments.
- Built positive working relationships with students, families, teachers, and support staff through effective communication, active listening, and collaboration.
Heavy Repair Section Chief
USAF Civil Engineer Squadron, Moody AFB
Valdosta
12.2018 - 05.2021
- Managed competing priorities and coordinated team efforts to support organizational goals in a fast-paced environment.
- Built effective working relationships across departments to facilitate communication, solve problems, and achieve shared objectives.
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring accountability, collaboration, and timely completion of projects.
Enlisted Professional Military Education Instructor
USAF Mcghee Tyson ANG Base
Maryville
06.2017 - 11.2018
- Planned, coordinated, and delivered professional development training to diverse groups, ensuring curriculum requirements, deadlines, and organizational objectives were met.
- Prepared instructional materials, maintained accurate records, monitored student progress, and communicated performance feedback to support successful outcomes.
- Built positive working relationships through coaching, mentoring, and effective communication while fostering an environment of accountability professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Executive Assistant to Air Force Command Chief
USAF Shaw AFB
Sumter
09.2015 - 05.2017
- Developed trusted working relationships with leadership, staff, and external organizations, fostering collaboration and supporting effective communication across multiple stakeholders.
- Exercised sound judgment while independently managing competing priorities, anticipating leadership needs, and adapting quickly to changing demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Coordinated meetings, travel, correspondence, and executive-level briefing materials, ensuring accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
- Maintained confidential personnel information and sensitive records with the highest levels of discretion, professionalism, and accountability.
- Supported leadership objectives through proactive planning, organization, and follow-through, ensuring timely completion of key initiatives and administrative requirements.
Water and Fuels Systems Craftsman
USAF - Various Locations
05.2000 - 09.2015
- Successfully transitioned across multiple assignments, learning new systems, technologies, and processes throughout a 15-year military career.
- Maintained accountability for resources, equipment, and organizational assets while upholding high standards of professionalism and integrity.
- Collaborated with diverse teams to support operational objectives and accomplish mission requirements.
- Earned increasing levels of responsibility through demonstrated performance, adaptability, and commitment to organizational success.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Maryland Global Campus
06-2026
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Maryland University College
Associate of Applied Science - Ecological Controls: Water and Fuels Systems
Community College of the Air Force
Skills
- Executive Administrative & Operational Support
- Ability to Work Independently
- Relationship Management & Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Adaptability & Problem Solving
- Classroom management
- Attention to Detail & Accuracy
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Scheduling & Organization
- Confidential Information Handling
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Williston Basin School District #7
08.2025 - Current
Heavy Repair Section Chief
USAF Civil Engineer Squadron, Moody AFB
12.2018 - 05.2021
Enlisted Professional Military Education Instructor
USAF Mcghee Tyson ANG Base
06.2017 - 11.2018
Executive Assistant to Air Force Command Chief
USAF Shaw AFB
09.2015 - 05.2017
Water and Fuels Systems Craftsman
USAF - Various Locations
05.2000 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Maryland University College
Associate of Applied Science - Ecological Controls: Water and Fuels Systems
Community College of the Air Force