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Joseph Mollenkamp

Long Valley,United States

Summary

Experienced professional with extensive leadership in sales management and electronic warfare, particularly with Breeze_Eastern and the US Air Force. Skilled in leveraging data analytics for business development and operational efficiency, with a strong record in fostering strategic partnerships and enhancing customer satisfaction. Proven ability in leading cross-functional teams to drive product innovation and market expansion.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Manager

Breeze_Eastern
01.2023 - Current
  • Led product and service strategy, driving sales growth through targeted activities.
  • Oversaw sales team operations, enhancing team performance and productivity.
  • Pioneered market expansion efforts, identifying and capitalizing on new product opportunities.
  • Crafted compelling sales presentations, highlighting competitive advantages and securing client engagements.
  • Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.
  • Analyzed data to identify trends in customer behavior and develop plans accordingly.
  • Met with sales and design departments to determine project road maps and create unique products to drive profitability and champion brand.
  • Provided technical support for customers when needed, answering questions about product features and capabilities.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
  • Conducted market research and reported on competitors.

Electronic Warfare Officer/Data Link Manager

US Air Force
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Oversaw a comprehensive Electronic Warfare Program, enhancing defense capabilities through strategic management for the KC-46, including but not limited to: collecting, screening, and submitting updated user-level database and hardware modifications, managing Wing Electronic Warfare training, and providing feedback to the fleetwide training manager.
  • Managed the installation of and initial implementation of the McConnell AFB Link-16 ground terminal
  • Developed and implemented electronic warfare tactics, techniques, and procedures.
  • Monitored equipment during testing, simulations and live-fire exercises to detect operator errors or system malfunctions.
  • Prepared detailed written reports and formulated policy and guidance for use of subordinate organizations.
  • Identified gaps between current capabilities and desired end state objectives.
  • Assessed mission requirements for electronic warfare support systems.

Flight Commander

USAF
Aviano, Italy
02.2019 - 02.2022
  • Organized, trained, and supervised 10 people filling 11 task-specific roles, employing $173,000,000 in mission equipment.
  • Developed and recommended manpower, facility, equipment, and career field requirements needed to carry out the task.
  • Ensured that my team and I maintained readiness to deploy worldwide as Air Battle Managers in support of U.S. and NATO operations at any time.
  • Developed a unit-level initial training program to replace the removed generic service-wide curriculum; 10 new members trained to support the unit-specific mission.
  • Piloted inspection preparation for a mandatory biannual complete unit inspection by organizing six members to conduct staff assistant visits across three divisions consisting of five career fields: unit areas received two 'Highly Effective' grades.
  • Led 84 members over 12 training missions, controlling 28 aircraft: 63 members' combat skills improved, 5 members passed the annual evaluation, and 16 members qualified in a new crew position.
  • 02/19-04/19 Assistant Flight Commander/ Air Battle Manager
  • Co-organized, trained, and supervised 9 people filling 11 task-specific roles, employing $173,000,000 in mission equipment.
  • Developed and recommended manpower, facility, equipment, and career field requirements needed to carry out the tracking. I had to ensure that my team and I maintained readiness to deploy worldwide as Air Battle Managers in support of US and NATO operations at any time.
  • While deployed, I was responsible for executing combat missions in my personal position, in addition to ensuring accountability and development of 20 members.
  • Managed 20 advanced aircraft during the Presidential Strategic Messaging Campaign; 181-square-mile airspace protected.
  • I directed real-time air refueling changes across three combat areas over 378 hours: 4,000,000 lbs of fuel allocated to meet changing mission requirements.
  • I drove the implementation of the new DOD MS Teams capability to provide communication support for the COVID mitigation schedule, with zero operations delays.

Inspector General

US Air Force
06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Led a team in Italy developing training exercises to measure the readiness of over 22 units at Aviano Air Base.
  • Evaluated the safety, security, and reliability of 39 units, over 43,000 personnel, a $430 million security system, a $2 billion budget, and 51 F-16 aircraft to support regional Air Force and multinational requirements.
  • Conducted interviews with relevant personnel to gather information related to audit objectives.
  • Created detailed documentation outlining evidence obtained during inspections or investigations.
  • Analyzed data and prepared reports summarizing findings to senior management.
  • Performed research on current laws, regulations, and best practices related to inspection work.
  • Drafted recommendations based on audit results that could improve the efficiency of government operations.

Readiness Day Shift Lead

USAF
Aviano, Italy
11.2020 - 07.2021

· I authored and executed Arabian Gulf defense exercise for 85 members: validated response capability of 21,000 members and $28,000,000,000 assets

Led a multi-national and multi-service crew in managing 1,200,000 airstrikes and 3,400,000 airspace reservations; 9,000 ground troops had friendly aircraft with bombs overhead after taking enemy fire 62 times.

While deployed to the Middle East, planned, created, and executed a simulation of a home station mission for 30 members; reduced mistakes made by members during reconstitution.

As the deployed unit Self-Assessment Program Manager, I oversaw the execution of 32 inspection checklists, including 10 unit director direct report programs, and a $16,000,000 equipment management process; 0 issues were externally identified.

I drove my deployed unit's Emergency Management Program in organizing and directing three base readiness exercises, with 284 members trained in survival and recovery during an attack.

I was competitively selected to evaluate Small Business Innovation and Research proposals for technical feasibility; $100,000 in government research was vetted and appropriated.

Electronic Combat Officer/Air Battle Manager

US Air Force
01.2013 - 02.2019
  • Lead the preparation, execution, mid-mission troubleshooting of Electronic Support Measures (ESM), and debrief of the Electronic Warfare section of the 21-person crew of the Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS).
  • Led and trained a 10-person team in Italy to employ $173 million of Tactical Command and Control equipment in support of US and NATO operations.
  • Developed and recommended workforce, facility, equipment, and career field requirements to execute the mission.
  • Ensured efficient use of 220 financial accounts and a $1.6 million budget, supporting the analysis of equipment purchases, training, facilities, and travel to ensure unit requirements were met and to enforce Department of Defense standards.
  • Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
  • Oversaw the development and implementation of operational procedures.
  • Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
  • Implemented new technologies to enhance workplace productivity levels.
  • While deployed to the Middle East, planned, created, and executed a simulation of a home station mission for 30 members; reduced mistakes made by members during reconstitution.
  • Authored and executed an Arabian Gulf defense exercise for 85 members, validating the response capability of 21,000 members and $28,000,000,000 in assets.

Avionics Technician, Senior Airman

Kansas Air National Guard
01.2008 - 01.2013
  • Executed repair of $1.2 million of Communication and Navigation equipment on 12 KC-135 aircraft
  • Led 3-person deployed team in Maron, Spain for 2 months
  • Inspected, tested and repaired avionics systems such as navigation, communication, auto-pilot and instruments.
  • Monitored cockpit displays during ground tests and simulated flights to detect any anomalies in the system's performance.
  • Installed new avionics components in accordance with maintenance procedures.
  • Performed through tests of electrical systems, parts and equipment to check compliance with applicable standards and evaluate malfunctions.
  • Completed in-depth visual and manual inspections of electrical components.
  • Recorded maintenance performance in aircraft logbooks and completed other paperwork requirements.
  • Read complex manuals to review repair procedures.

Education

Master's degree - Business

American Military University
01.2020

Bachelor's degree - Economics

Kansas State University
01.2012

Skills


  • BI Tools - Microsoft Power Pivot
  • Data Analysis Tools - R
  • Data Processing
  • Performing Statistical Analysis
  • Visualization of Data
  • Database Operations - Querying and Sorting
  • Airborne Sensors
  • Electronic Warfare Support
  • Engineering - Engineering Physics
  • Account Management
  • Mathematics - Calculus
  • Microsoft Applications - Microsoft Office
  • MS Excel - Advanced Excel
  • Project management
  • R Programming
  • SQL
  • Analysis of Variance ANOVA
  • Linear Regression
  • Time series Analysis
  • Wireless - TDMA
  • Sales operation
  • KPI analysis
  • Sales presentation
  • Business process analysis
  • Software customization
  • Requirements gathering
  • Workflow optimization
  • Problem-solving
  • Change management
  • Process improvement
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Analytical thinking
  • Business development
  • Routing protocols
  • Capacity planning
  • Wireless networking
  • Network optimization
  • Network monitoring

Timeline

Sales Manager

Breeze_Eastern
01.2023 - Current

Electronic Warfare Officer/Data Link Manager

US Air Force
01.2022 - 01.2023

Inspector General

US Air Force
06.2021 - 01.2022

Readiness Day Shift Lead

USAF
11.2020 - 07.2021

Flight Commander

USAF
02.2019 - 02.2022

Electronic Combat Officer/Air Battle Manager

US Air Force
01.2013 - 02.2019

Avionics Technician, Senior Airman

Kansas Air National Guard
01.2008 - 01.2013

Master's degree - Business

American Military University

Bachelor's degree - Economics

Kansas State University
Joseph Mollenkamp