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MATTHEW T. STRASNER

Grand Forks

Summary

Senior military leader with solid background in leadership and operational strategy. Proven track record of guiding and developing cohesive teams, ensuring mission success, and adapting to evolving challenges. Strong skills in personnel management, conflict resolution, and strategic planning. Known for fostering collaboration and driving measurable results.

Experienced with leadership and strategic planning. Utilizes critical decision-making to guide teams and drive mission success. Track record of effective communication and problem-solving in dynamic environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

319th RW Air Staff and A3 Senior Enlisted Leader

USAF
11.2022 - 05.2024
  • Led training programs to enhance mission readiness and operational effectiveness across multiple units.
  • Developed strategic plans to optimize resource allocation and improve overall unit performance.
  • Mentored junior enlisted personnel, fostering professional growth and leadership development within the ranks.
  • Implemented process improvements that streamlined communication between departments, increasing efficiency by 20%.
  • Coordinated logistics for high-stakes operations, ensuring timely delivery of critical supplies and equipment.
  • Conducted risk assessments to identify potential operational challenges, enhancing safety protocols across the board.
  • Represented unit or command at high-level meetings with key stakeholders from other military branches or government agencies.
  • Delivered informative briefings to senior leadership on operational status, challenges faced, and proposed solutions for continuous improvement.
  • Wing's lead Program Liaison for both the RQ-4 and E-11 to Air Combat Command's Air Staff for operational needs and capability enhancements

RQ-4 Operations Superintendent

USAF
06.2021 - 11.2022
  • Operationally led and developed 77 aircrew members to employ a $1.4 B fleeet, and lean forward on newest TTP's for dynamic threat environments
  • Managed cross-functional teams during complex projects, driving collaboration and timely completion of objectives.
  • Mentored junior staff, fostering professional growth and building a strong foundation for future leadership within the organization.
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
  • Coordinated logistics and resource allocation to optimize mission readiness and support objectives.
  • Developed training programs for personnel, enhancing skills and operational effectiveness across teams.
  • Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency and reduced waste in operational workflows.
  • Winner, 2021 Lance P Sijan Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the year and 2021 348th RS Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year
  • Ranked #4 of 139 Master Sergeants throughout entire 319th Reconnaissance Wing in 2021

RQ-4 Superintendent, Formal Training Unit

United States Air Force
03.2019 - 06.2021
  • Supervised 5 Airmen and 2 government contractors while leading the Formal Training Unit schoolhouse for 18 prospective Sensor Operators and 12 Instructor SO Candidates per year
  • Replaced outdated curriculum, new material standardized by Air Combat Command and Air Education and Training Command
  • Briefed Headquarters, Air Force on the state of force for the RQ-4 community, presented data on quality of student selection and importance of competency of crew members
  • Winner, 16th Air Force’s Formal Training Unit Enlisted Aviation Instructor of the Year

Flight Chief, Operations Flight

United States Air Force
09.2018 - 03.2019
  • Supervised 27 Airmen and coordinated integration of Enlisted Pilot Program
  • Authored Geospatial Intelligence Course material for Northland Community College’s GEOINT/ARCGIS program
  • Maintained operational schedule, deployments and annual leave for 33 aircrew members
  • Mentored 7 quarterly award winners and 5 annual award winners
  • Winner, 348th Reconnaissance Squadron’s Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year and 9th Reconnaissance Wing’s Henry “Red” Erwin Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Enlisted Aviator of the Year

RQ-4 Liaison Officer, US European & Africa Command

United States Air Force
04.2018 - 09.2018
  • Lead Liaison Officer for all RQ-4 operations in United States European Command and United States Africa Command
  • Coordinated POTUS-directed strike response against chemical weapons research and storage facilities
  • Facilitated Command and Control of Naval and Air assets
  • Responded to humanitarian crisis by coordinating collection of imagery for Greece wildfires

Flight Chief, Weapons and Tactics

United States Air Force
05.2016 - 03.2018
  • Supervised 24 Airmen in both Weapons and Tactics shop, as well as Mission Execution Cell, advised 7 Officers on RQ-4 Block 40 tactical integration
  • Organized 17 Joint-DOD, Coalition and Combat Air Forces exercises for RQ-4 participation
  • Team awarded 69th Reconnaissance Group’s “Team of the Quarter” 3rd Quarter 2016
  • Mentored 11 quarterly and 9 annual individual award winners, including Headquarters, Air Force’s 2016 Henry “Red” Erwin Enlisted Aviator of the Year
  • Winner, 9th Reconnaissance Wing’s 2016 Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance’s Awards Program Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year

Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, Operations Training

United States Air Force
03.2015 - 04.2016
  • Supervised 11 Airmen in Operations Training shop, advised 5 Officers on training plans and development
  • Facilitated 255-hr Initial Operational Test and Evaluation of RQ-4 Block 40 aircraft for Combat Air Forces, named Initial Operational Capable (IOC) 6 months later
  • Team awarded 2015 9th Reconnaissance Wing’s General Kenney “Lessons Learned” Team of the Year
  • Mentored 7 quarterly and 5 annual individual award winners, including Air Combat Command’s “Enlisted Aviation Instructor of the Year” 2015

Section Chief, Operations Training

United States Air Force
03.2014 - 02.2015
  • Supervised 17 Airmen in 5 different intelligence disciplines, responsible for initial training and development of 46 trainees
  • Lead/coordinate Training Review Boards for student failures
  • Shaped initial training plan for prospective Tactical System Operators prior to core training
  • Authored “State of the Mission” briefing for cyber maintenance team, labeled “Best Practice” by 25th Air Force (Numbered Air Force Authority)
  • Named 497th OSS Squadron “Team of the Quarter” in back-to-back quarters (first-ever)

Airborne Tactical Systems Operator

United States Air Force
05.2013 - 02.2014
  • Conducted 109 Capture/Kill combat missions aboard Beechcraft “King Air” BE-300/BE-350 in support of Special Operations Task Force (name redacted), working directly with Joint Services, Coalition Partners and 3-letter Government Agencies
  • Instructor qualified
  • Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) of 11-person flying block, maintaining flight qualifications, monitoring crew mission-to-rest ratios, morale of crew and end-of-tour awards and decorations
  • Awarded Bagram AIF’s Tactical System Operator (TSO) of the Month
  • Studied/performed target research of known terrorist organization’s member’s pattern of life (POL), operational structure, religious practices and preferred tactics, techniques and procedures

Geospatial Imagery Intelligence Analyst

United States Air Force
05.2010 - 04.2013
  • Exploited High-Altitude Imagery and Full-Motion Video for real-time, active targeting against foreign adversaries to detect Enemy Order of Battle, assist counter-insurgency operations and prevent Coalition Forces loss of life
  • Evaluated and monitored known Coalition Forces travel routes in-theater for safety of movement, suspicious activity and established alternate travel patterns
  • Conducted Battle Damage Assessment, determined target engagement accuracy and produced storyboards and products disseminated to SECDEF, POTUS
  • Supervised 7 Airmen, forging members’ OJT, career development and promotion advancement
  • Selected for Instructor qualification, as well as Predator/Reaper Tactical Mission Communicator/Screener

KC-135 Flying Crew Chief

United States Air Force
06.2004 - 05.2010
  • Perform routine and in-depth maintenance on KC-135 aircraft at US Bases (Grand Forks AFB and McConnell AFB) and CENTCOM deployed locations (5 deployments)
  • F-108 Engine-Run qualification as a Senior Airman (waivered by Group Commander for rank requirement of Staff Sergeant)
  • Certified trainer for inexperienced Crew Chiefs
  • Supervisor for three Airmen
  • Traveled to 26 states and 17 countries as Flying Crew Chief to perform maintenance on KC-135 aircraft for training missions, conferences and demonstrations

348th Reconnaissance Sq Senior Enlisted Leader

USAF
05.2024 - Current
  • Led teams in implementing operational standards and protocols to enhance mission readiness.
  • Mentored junior enlisted members, fostering professional growth and improved performance.
  • Developed training programs that elevated skill levels and operational effectiveness across units.
  • Streamlined communication processes, ensuring timely information dissemination among personnel.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership (w/ Distinction), College of Liberal Arts

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
12.2019

Professional Manager Certificate - undefined

Community College of the Air Force
Maxwell, AL
05.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Air and Space Operations Technology

Community College of the Air Force
Maxwell, AL
11.2018

Diploma - undefined

Noble High School
Noble, OK
05.1999

Associate of Science - Instructor of Military Science And Technology

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
04-2021

Joint Planning Process, 3-0

Joint Task Force Staff Basic Course
Maxwell AFB, AL
12-2023

No Degree - Contingency Warplanning

Contingency Warfare Planning Course
Maxwell AFB, AL
02-2024

Skills

  • Task delegation
  • Innovation and creativity
  • Personnel management
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Strategic leadership
  • Staff mentoring
  • Teamwork and loyalty
  • Problem-solving
  • Team leadership
  • Team collaboration
  • Briefing leadership
  • Relationship building
  • Combat training

Certification

  • RQ-4 Evaluator Sensor Operator 21 February 2019
  • RQ-4 Instructor Sensor Operator 13 December 2016
  • RQ-4 Sensor Operator 21 July 2015
  • BE-350 Instructor Tactical Systems Operator 13 October 2013
  • BE-350 Tactical Systems Operator 29 August 2013
  • Geospatial Intelligence Analyst Instructor 14 May 2012
  • RQ-4 Global Hawk Mission Screener 11 April 2012
  • MQ-1/MQ-9 Predator/Reaper Tactical Communicator 26 July 2011
  • Geospatial Imagery Analyst 6 February 2011

Training

  • Squadron Superintendent Course 23 May 2019
  • Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education 17 April 2017
  • Principles of Instruction 22 February 2017
  • RQ-4 Sensor Operator Instructor Upgrade Course 13 December 2016
  • Non-Commissioned Officer Academy 1 May 2016
  • SV-88 High-Risk Capture Survival Training 28 July 2013
  • Combat Airman Survival Training 21 July 2013
  • Phoenix Global Support 24 June 2013
  • Tactical Communicator Course 23 July 2011
  • Geospatial Intelligence Analyst Course 4 October 2010
  • Airman Leadership School 15 September 2008

Timeline

348th Reconnaissance Sq Senior Enlisted Leader

USAF
05.2024 - Current

319th RW Air Staff and A3 Senior Enlisted Leader

USAF
11.2022 - 05.2024

RQ-4 Operations Superintendent

USAF
06.2021 - 11.2022

RQ-4 Superintendent, Formal Training Unit

United States Air Force
03.2019 - 06.2021

Flight Chief, Operations Flight

United States Air Force
09.2018 - 03.2019

RQ-4 Liaison Officer, US European & Africa Command

United States Air Force
04.2018 - 09.2018

Flight Chief, Weapons and Tactics

United States Air Force
05.2016 - 03.2018

Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, Operations Training

United States Air Force
03.2015 - 04.2016

Section Chief, Operations Training

United States Air Force
03.2014 - 02.2015

Airborne Tactical Systems Operator

United States Air Force
05.2013 - 02.2014

Geospatial Imagery Intelligence Analyst

United States Air Force
05.2010 - 04.2013

KC-135 Flying Crew Chief

United States Air Force
06.2004 - 05.2010

Professional Manager Certificate - undefined

Community College of the Air Force

Associate of Applied Science - Air and Space Operations Technology

Community College of the Air Force

Diploma - undefined

Noble High School

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership (w/ Distinction), College of Liberal Arts

University of Oklahoma

Associate of Science - Instructor of Military Science And Technology

Community College of The Air Force

Joint Planning Process, 3-0

Joint Task Force Staff Basic Course

No Degree - Contingency Warplanning

Contingency Warfare Planning Course

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