Juan Santiago-Padin
Gulf Breeze,FL
Summary
Accomplished First Sergeant with a proven track record in the United States Air Force, specializing in enhancing unit readiness and personnel welfare. Skilled in critical thinking and problem resolution, adept at leading security initiatives and fostering inclusive environments. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and a keen attention to detail, significantly improving team efficiency and morale.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
First Sergeant
United States Air Force
02.2022 - Current
- Advises the Unit Commander and Senior Enlisted Leader on quality of life, diversity, inclusion, morale and welfare issues.
- Coordinates with installation leaders to promote readiness, enhance comprehensive airmen fitness and resources.
- Manages family care plans, promotion boards, evaluation and decoration process and individual awards.
- Aids personnel in adapting to the military climate, organization and duty assignment via counseling and mentorship.
- Provides leadership and guidance to supervisors and members enabling them to resolve issues at the lowest level.
Security Forces Specialist
United States Air Force
03.2004 - 01.2022
- Managing security responses to incidents on base, including investigations, apprehension of suspects, and coordinating with other emergency services.
- Leading and executing force protection measures to safeguard the base against potential threats, including antiterrorism initiatives and physical security measures.
- Ensuring all members of the flight receive necessary training in areas like combat arms, military working dog operations, patrol procedures, and response to incidents.
- Supervising and developing their flight's Security Forces personnel, assigning duties, evaluating performance, and addressing disciplinary issues.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
American Military University
Charles Town, WV12-2022
Skills
- Keen Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Excellent Critical thinking
- Timely Decision-maker
- Problem resolution
Accomplishments
- Elected by forty-two of his peers to serve as the Vice President of the Hurlburt Field First Sergeant's Council and managed the installation's mobile food pantry distribution of over one thousand items to 864 personnel.
- Integrated with installation support agencies to resolve three sexual assault cases and provide timely victim care and treatment.
- Mitigated three erroneous pay disputes by coordinating with the installation finance office to trigger a financial audit, allowing the recoupment of over $7,000 for three personnel.
- Identified and aided three individuals exhibiting suicidal ideations by coordinating patient care treatment and recovery plans, resulting in the protection of their careers and lives.
- Guided two command inquiries in identifying the root causes and advised on appropriate courses of action, leading to the replacement of key subjects and increasing quality of life and morale within the affected office.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
First Sergeant
United States Air Force
02.2022 - Current
Security Forces Specialist
United States Air Force
03.2004 - 01.2022
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
American Military University