Joshua Gerger
Fort Walton Beach,FL
Summary
Accomplished leader with a proven track record at AEVEX Aerospace and the United States Air Force, enhancing operational efficiency and team performance. Expert in site management and team leadership, demonstrating strong analytical thinking and mentoring skills. Recognized for significantly improving productivity and quality standards while fostering professional development among team members. Committed to driving continuous improvement initiatives in future roles.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Manager
AEVEX Aerospace
Djibouti City, Djibouti
04.2023 - Current
- Managed daily operations of the site, including Jr. and Mid. level staff.
- Monitored job progress to ensure quality standards were met.
- Coordinated workflow between departments to maximize productivity.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries or complaints.
- Maintained records of inventory, assets, personnel and other relevant data.
- Analyzed reports to identify areas for improvement in performance.
- Assigned tasks and delegated responsibilities among team members.
- Provided training opportunities for existing staff in order to enhance their skillset.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner.
- Monitored worksite personnel to maintain high levels of quality and performance.
Operations Manager
United States Air Force Reserve
311TH SOIS, Hurlburt Field, FL
07.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
- Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
- Directed operations staff by providing guidance, training, and support in order to meet company objectives.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained a safe work environment for all personnel.
- Analyzed data from daily reports to identify trends in production performance metrics.
- Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.
- Motivated and evaluated personnel for performance improvement and goal achievement.
Operations Research Analyst
AEVEX Aerospace
Niamey, Niger
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Provided supported personnel with critical information regarding enemy forces, potential battle areas and combat operations support.
- Prepared and performed quality control of Full Motion Video intelligence products to guarantee operational efficiency.
- Collected, compiled and integrated remote sensing or cartographic data for inclusion in supported personnel operations.
- Edited and enhanced on-demand Full Motion Video data to meet diverse project requirements.
Imagery Intelligence Supervisor
United States Air Force
6TH IS, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Directed and supervised team of five Airmen in daily operations.
- Provided military personnel with critical target development information regarding enemy forces, potential battle areas and new facility construction through all source collaboration.
- Oversaw target development of five new adversary air defense and air field facilities to support Air Combat Command operations through multi-INT collaboration and research.
- Prepared and performed quality control of 1,000 geospatial intelligence products to guarantee operational efficiency.
- Exploited high priority air defense and naval facilities protecting a $60 million asset and 12 pilots.
- Determined precise locations and dimensions of objects, identified order of battle and industrial facilities to assist with all source target development.
- Managed intelligence activities on 150 sorties and provided technical, operational and administrative direction to seven subordinate enlisted Airmen.
- Acted as a mentor to four subordinate enlisted Airmen to align performance with core Air Force values and promote personal and professional development.
- Worked collaboratively with the Republic of Korea Air Force and other all source analysts to research intelligence materials and report findings to the appropriate personnel.
- Recognized by senior leadership for delivering high performance, which resulted in the squadron of the year award and increased responsibility over peers.
Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst
United States Air Force
11TH SOIS, Hurlburt Field, FL
03.2013 - 12.2017
- Exploited 1700 hours of ISR video from MQ-1, MQ-9 and MC12 assets.
- Prepared and performed quality control of 340 geospatial intelligence products for AFSOC and supported units to guarantee operational efficiency.
- Trained and instructed thirteen AFSOC PED analysts on the AFSOC Geospatial Analyst position.
- Established high priority target routes of travel and managed target development analysis of pattern of life that resulted in 272 enemies removed from the battlefield and one hostage rescued.
- Determined precise locations and dimensions of objects and facilities using the ArcMap program.
- Managed intelligence training and provided technical, operational and administrative direction to 20 geospatial analysts.
- Crafted concise and readable assessments of HUMINT and SIGINT intelligence and potential significance to be derived through all source correspondence.
- Acted as a mentor to three subordinate enlisted Airmen to align performance with core Air Force values and promote personal and professional development.
- Evaluated terrain and recorded topographical information.
Education
Advanced Organizational Leadership
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
Hurlburt Field, Florida10-2024
Organizational Leadership
Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
Hurlburt Field, Florida03-2022
Geospatial Intelligence
Air Force DCGS Geospatial Analyst Course
GoodFellow AFB, TX11.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Intelligence Studies and Application
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL10.2017
Front-Line Leadership
Airman Leadership School
Hurlburt Field, FL04.2017
Insurgency & Foreign Internal Defense
USAFSOS
Hurlburt Field, FL03.2016
Intelligence Studies
Intelligence Analyst Fundamentals Course
GoodFellow AFB, TX03.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA05.2011
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Attentive listening
- Effective time manager
- Strong verbal communicator
- Quality management
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Performance evaluation
- Troubleshooting
- Analytical thinking
- Qualifications Trainer
- Multitasking and Organization
- Regulatory Compliance
- Site Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
Certification
- AFSOC PED FMV Analyst
- JSOC PED FMV Analyst
- AFSOC PED Mission Analyst
- AFSOC PED Mission Supervisor
- AFSOC PED Geospatial Analyst Training Lead
- AFSOC PED Mission Analyst Training Lead
- AFSOC PED Geospatial Analyst
- AFSOC ITC
- AF DCGS Geospatial Analyst
Accomplishments
- AEVEX Empowerment Award 2024
- Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year 2022.
- Awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal in 2017 and 2018.
- Awarded Academic and Distinguished Graduate Award in leadership schooling in 2017.
- Awarded 1st Special Operations Wing Unsung Hero Award for job performance in 2014.
Timeline
Site Manager
AEVEX Aerospace
04.2023 - Current
Operations Research Analyst
AEVEX Aerospace
04.2022 - 04.2023
Operations Manager
United States Air Force Reserve
07.2019 - Current
Imagery Intelligence Supervisor
United States Air Force
12.2017 - 12.2018
Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst
United States Air Force
03.2013 - 12.2017
Advanced Organizational Leadership
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
Organizational Leadership
Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
Geospatial Intelligence
Air Force DCGS Geospatial Analyst Course
Associate of Applied Science - Intelligence Studies and Application
Community College of The Air Force
Front-Line Leadership
Airman Leadership School
Insurgency & Foreign Internal Defense
USAFSOS
Intelligence Studies
Intelligence Analyst Fundamentals Course
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Montgomery County Community College
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