Matthew Ralston
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
A seasoned SERE Specialist with a robust background in the United States Air Force, excelled in high-pressure environments, demonstrating unparalleled problem-solving and teamwork skills. Spearheaded the integration of Norfolk Combat Naval Squadrons into the SERE program, significantly enhancing training quality and operational efficiency. Expert in survival tactics, combatives and adept in verbal communication, I've directly contributed to the advancement and development of SERE Specialist across this country. Skilled Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape Specialist focused on maximizing Students success through effective use of experience, passion and high level abilities. Top-notch communicator with excellent time management, administrative and customer service skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SERE Specialist
United States Air Force, USAF
03.2006 - Current
- Instructed 1 Fighter Wing & ACC pilots/personnel in water/land survival skills, personal recovery & resistance & escape/evasion tactics
- Managed the 1 Fighter Wing SERE training program, implementing innovative scenario planning and improving local operations. Integrated Norfolk Combat Naval Squadrons into the SERE program and was essential in the culmination of 217 training events and 35 exercises
- Coordinated, researched, and established the 1 FW Apprehension Avoidance program. In conjunction with USAFA and 1 OG Stan Evaluation, I created the 1 FW's first custom combatives curriculum. This modernization will allow more than 200 MCA personnel to learn tools required to return with honor during highly contested engagements
- Squadron facility manager; oversaw 25 mission critical work orders & 11 building upgrades that guaranteed $11 million dollars of base facilities functional equipment
- Responsible for 73 formal training syllabus objectives in 48 high-risk open water exercises annually for S-V86-A
- Directs training for 2.6K DoD aircrew personnel annually in post-egress emergency survival in open sea environments
- Managed $500K joint environmental training facility equipment provides mission ready requirements for 3K Navy/Air Force students annually
- Supervises & instructs up to 105 students in the rigorous five and one half month AETC SERE Specialist training
- Conducts hazardous training in remote coastal, ocean, tropical, desert and mountainous terrain in 2-state region
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
Education
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NYAssociate of Arts -
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL12.2011
High School Diploma -
Silver Creek Central School
Silver Creek, NY06.2004
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Dependable and Responsible
- Organizational Skills
- Calm Under Pressure
- Problem Resolution
- Verbal Communication
- Expert Problem Solving
Certification
- Modern Army Combatives Program (MACP) level 1, 2
- United States Army Combatives School (USACS) level 3, 4
- Special Operations Combatives Program(SOCP) Solo Soldier Self Defense
- SOCP 1, 2
- SOCP Instructor 1
- USAF combatives Basic, Senior, Master Instructor
- Teaching Quals: Artic survival (AK) , Water survival (NAS), SERE specialist Training Cadre (SST), Resistance Training (White Bluff), A.L.I.C.E first responder,
Timeline
SERE Specialist
United States Air Force, USAF
03.2006 - Current
Monroe Community College
Associate of Arts -
Community College of The Air Force
High School Diploma -
Silver Creek Central School
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