Matthew Lange

-Provide regional oversight to three Marine Corps Air Station Air Traffic Control Facilities, ensuring adherence to Federal Aviation Administration doctrine and, where applicable, International Civil Aviation Organization criteria governing navigable airspace.

-Draft and disseminate policy and orders, codifying requirements for enforcement of safe, orderly, and expeditious military and civilian aircraft flow.

-Manage manpower table of organization with an emphasis on talent management in order to appropriately staff leadership and training positions to maximize output standards, meeting mission accomplishment objectives.

-Chief facility management, training, and risk management evaluator, inspecting records management procedures and operational execution criteria implemented by Naval Air Training and Operation Procedures publications.

-Provide oversight and generate requirements documentation supporting equipment procurement, sustainment, and financial obligations.

-Senior regional Air Traffic Controller responsible for mentorship, career progression consultation, and instruction for Officer and Enlisted controllers assigned to three geographically separated facilities.

-Analyze fiscal budgeting, implementing adjustments, and providing supporting documentation to execute site visits, equipment improvements, required training venue attendance, and conferences to solidify orders and directives for efficient air traffic management processes.

-Coordinate with adjacent armed services, Host Nation aviation organizations, and Marine Corps supporting departments or divisions, outlining plan of actions, milestones, and individual entity responsibilities for all projects concerning aviation safety and air traffic control / airfield management project.

-Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.

-Prepared proposal documentation and specifications based on user analytics.

-Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate various learning styles and abilities within the classroom.

-Continually pursued professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and research, ensuring high-quality instruction for all students.

-Serve as the Command, Control, and Communications (C3) Department Chief and Marine Air Traffic Control (MATC) Division Chief, responsible for the development and qualification of Weapons and Tactics Instructors (WTI).

-Develop and maintain curriculum based on the analysis of emerging tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) for WTI and other exercises.

-Perform duties as a MATC subject matter expert (SME) and represent MATC at conferences and exercises representing MAWTS-1.

-As the MATC Training and Readiness (T&R) syllabus sponsor, participate in the development and revision of Marine Corps warfighting and joint/coalition doctrine and publications.

-Conduct liaison with coalition and joint service representatives, as well as other local, state, and federal agencies.

-Ensure safety of flight for all MATC operations during WTI and other exercises.

-Promoted a culture of excellence by recognizing outstanding achievements and fostering collaboration among team members.

-Provide direction and enforcement of regulations for the department while providing oversight on dissemination of responsibility of action items assigned to each division.

-Coordinated, scheduled and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.

-Developed strategic plans in alignment with organizational goals, setting clear expectations and priorities for the division.

-Built lasting relationships with external partners, expanding opportunities for collaboration across various industries.

-Implemented risk management strategies to identify potential issues early on, mitigating threats to project timelines or deliverables.

-Resolved conflicts swiftly and professionally, fostering an environment of trust within the team dynamic.

-Gathered valuable insights through data analysis efforts to enhance service offerings tailored toward personnel and unit growth and mission success.

-Operations Chief serving as the unit Subject Matter Expert for mission planning, briefing/debriefing, threat systems, and unit weapons systems employment.

-Supervise and evaluate the individual and unit proficiency for the Air Traffic Control (ATC), Air Traffic Control Maintenance(ATCM), Tactical Air Operations Center (TAOC), and Early Warning and Control (EW/C) sections (72XX/59XX MOS'). -Develop and execute a unit training program that supports the CO's training guidance.

-Supervise and evaluate the Unit Training Management procedures and training sessions.

-Plan and integrate the unit's (ATC, MMT, TAOC, EW/C) mission in support of FMF/Joint tasking.

-Coordinate with operations officers IOT ensure criteria for mission execution is met.

-Draft letters of agreement based on procedures set forth with adjacent units.

-Coordinate with Naval Flight Information Group to establish standard instrument approach procedures for airfields in area of responsibility.

-Plan, execute, and supervise any ATC/Air Defense missions that may arise.

-Provided up to 680 personnel with Commanding Officer direction and guidance during employment and developed operation specificity for each agency to produce maximum specialty output.

-Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.

-Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.

-Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.

-Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

-Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

-Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

-Serve as the Air Traffic Control (ATC) Block III Supervisor, ensuring instructor coordination and daily operations are conducted in accordance with appropriate orders and directives. -Supervise all Block III instructors and provide feedback and guidance on technique as well as improvement plans to enhance instructional training methods.

-Ensure all entry level students receive proper training in ATC operations to meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), MOS, and FMF requirements.

-Coordinate all Block III Basic Radar simulator training for students and staff.

-Oversee the Basic Marine Air Traffic Control Detachment course, ensuring all entry level Marines are familiar with, and have an understanding of ATC deployment operations.

-Serve as an Academic Review Board (ARB) Chairman to determine student potential an develop strategies to enhance individual academic success.

-Responsible for administrative matters, health and welfare of assigned personnel; develop, maintain and foster military discipline and esprit de corps.

-Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.

-Expanded course offerings by developing innovative curricula tailored to diverse student needs and interests.

-Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.

-Fostered student growth by offering constructive feedback during one-on-one conferences and written evaluations.

-Promoted a culture of excellence within the department through high expectations for both instructors'' teaching practices and students'' learning outcomes.

-Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.

-Enhanced student comprehension and shortened learning process through new teaching methods.

-Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate various learning styles within the classroom.

-Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.

-Evaluated instructor performance using observation tools and provided targeted feedback for improvement purposes.

-Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.

-Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.

• Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
• Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
• Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
• Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
• Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.