Natasha Gerard
Humble,Texas
Summary
Professional in operational management with track record of driving efficient processes and optimizing performance. Adept at implementing strategies that align with organizational goals and fostering collaborative work environments. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic settings, ensuring seamless team operations and goal achievement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leadership Officer Training Coordinator/Teacher
Cunningham Middle School
07.2023 - Current
- Enhances communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
- Serves as the faculty Foundations Team Member
- Establishes effective relationships with key community stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
- Coordinates cross-functional teams to address complex issues, leading to more efficient problem-solving processes.
- Utilizes data-driven decision-making techniques to inform strategic planning processes and measure progress towards goals.
- Implements feedback system from community, using insights to guide policing strategies and improve public relations.
- Provides students with appropriate learning activities in core academy subject areas designed to fulfill their maximum potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth
- Enables students to develop competencies and skills that will prepare them for success in higher education and society
- Manages the LOTC program effectively according to law, regulations, policies, and principles
- Actively recruits cadets/students to join LOTC; maintained enrollment at or above 100 cadets or a minimum of 10% of school enrollment
- Teaches recommended LOTC subjects listed in the Program on instruction to achieve desired learning goals to include character traits
- Stays abreast of current and alternative instructional methods and motivational techniques to modify and improve given instruction
- Complies with school districts safety guidelines in all instances when instructing, supervising, monitoring, or accompanying cadets
- Ensures facilities are adequate to support the LOTC program
- Participates in LOTC Competitions and performs community service activities with LOTC students
- Attends professional development to advance and maintain instructor portfolio
- Provides students with guidance to analyze and improve study methods and habits
- Conducts ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing
- Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
Leadership Officer Training Corps Aide
Anthony Aguirre Junior High School
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided students with appropriate learning activities in core academy subject areas designed to fulfill their maximum potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth
- Enabled students to develop competencies and skills that will prepare them for success in higher education and society
- Managed the LOTC program effectively according to law, regulations, policies, and principles
- Actively recruited cadets/students to join LOTC; maintained enrollment at or above 100 cadets or a minimum of 10% of school enrollment
- Taught recommended LOTC subjects listed in the Program on instruction to achieve desired learning goals to include character traits
- Stayed abreast of current and alternative instructional methods and motivational techniques to modify and improve given instruction
- Complied with school districts safety guidelines in all instances when instructing, supervising, monitoring, or accompanying cadets
- Ensured facilities were adequate to support the program
- Participated in LOTC Competitions and performed community service activities with LOTC students
- Attended professional development to advance and maintain instructor portfolio
- Provided students with guidance to analyze and improve study methods and habits
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing
- Created a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
Director of Keys and Cryptological Control Center
United States Air Force
07.2002 - 07.2022
- Emergency Operating Center Emergency Support Function (ESF) #13 representative for all Law Enforcement and Security Forces incidents
- Served on Air Force staff innovation committee to evaluate and recommend changes to policy, procedure, and systems in direct support of the President of the United States for Air Force One details
- Managed a $13.3 billion-dollar LGM-30G Minuteman Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Program for all nuclear keys and cryptological equipment which ensured the implementation of the nuclear enterprise by subordinates with zero dilapidation or theft of critical assets
- Scheduled and chaired quality program review meetings to examine the effectiveness of performance which ensured risk mitigation, improving output, and achieving customer satisfaction
- Directed Law Enforcement, incident and emergency management operations, emergency response planning, nuclear security, risk management, audits, and antiterrorism/counterterrorism programs
- Coordinated security and law enforcement programs affecting 7,000 residents, 450 housing units, fourteen dormitories, ten funds’ activities, and extremely sensitive areas for national security
- Managed the Restricted Area Badge/Access Control System programs for 1K security police/flight members assigned to the military installation including handling customer complaints and resolving issues efficiently
- Assumed responsibility and oversight for onboarding/hiring, training, and mentoring 500+ junior staff members
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled nuclear site visits and performed general safety inspections and security audits
- Led, monitored, and evaluated security breaches, active shooter, shelter-in-place, and disaster drills at various facilities throughout the installation
- Collaborated with local, county, city, State, and Federal agencies for National Incident Management System purposes and stakeholders who maintained mutual aid agreements with the military installation
- Developed checklists and procedures for law enforcement dispatchers and facilities which provided a step-by-step emergency protocol for specific disasters and crises affecting the installation
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
- Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
- Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
- Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company''s overall growth strategy and market reach.
- Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
- Leveraged data analytics insights for informed decision-making in critical areas such as sales forecasting, budgeting, or personnel management.
- Spearheaded successful product launches that resulted in increased brand visibility and customer acquisition.
- Revolutionized customer service protocols, significantly improving customer satisfaction ratings.
- Navigated company through periods of significant change, maintaining focus on long-term strategic goals.
- Elevated company profile in industry by spearheading comprehensive rebranding initiative.
- Expanded into new markets, conducting thorough market analysis and establishing key local partnerships.
- Streamlined project delivery mechanisms, significantly reducing time to market for new initiatives.
- Strengthened financial health with rigorous cost control measures and revenue enhancement strategies.
- Optimized inventory management to minimize costs and ensure product availability.
- Reinforced company's competitive position by securing intellectual property rights and fostering innovation.
- Achieved remarkable turnaround of underperforming divisions through strategic leadership and restructuring.
- Fostered culture of innovation, encouraging development of cutting-edge solutions.
- Boosted operational efficiency by optimizing supply chain processes.
- Secured lucrative partnerships to expand market reach, negotiating favorable terms.
- Transformed organizational culture to embrace continuous improvement, leading by example and mentoring teams.
- Enhanced data-driven decision-making by implementing advanced analytics and reporting tools.
- Pioneered adoption of sustainable practices, leading to industry recognition and awards.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Led cross-functional teams to exceed benchmarks for SLA delivery, staying on top of challenging schedules with multiple competing timelines.
- Cultivated high-performance executive team, selecting and mentoring candidates for key leadership roles.
- Enhanced stakeholder satisfaction with timely and transparent communication strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Safety Administration, Homeland Security
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD05.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL12.2019
Skills
- Quality Assurance Standards
- Operational Equipment Efficiency
- Process Optimization
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Task Prioritization
- Technical Documentation Writing
- Training Program Development
- Effective Feedback Delivery
- Program Assessment
- Project Management Coordination
- Effective Time Management
- Classroom Management Expertise
- Customer Satisfaction Oversight
- Proficient in MS 365 Suite
- Effective Task Management
- Skyward Software Proficiency
- Strategic Improvement Plans
- Report Compilation
- Financial Planning
- Community Engagement
- Effective Public Speaking
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Teams/Zoom Meeting Management
- Proficient in Dispute Resolution
- Power Bi
- Manpower Utilization
- Effective Time Management
- Workforce Engagement
- Data Lifecycle Management (DLM)
- Effective Schedule Coordination
Certification
- Project Management Certification, 2022
- Antiterrorism Level I Certification
- CPR Certified, 2023
- Educational Aide Certification, 2023
- FEMA ICS 100-200
- FEMA IS 700, 800, 909, 915
- Specialized training in Dynamics of International Terrorism
Awards and Medals
Air and Space Commendation Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Commendation Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Award, Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award with 7 Oak Leaf Clusters, AF Good Conduct Medal with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters, National Defense Service Medal, Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal, Air and Space Longevity Service Award with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon, Basic Military Training Honor Graduate Ribbon, Air and Space Training Ribbon.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Leadership Officer Training Coordinator/Teacher
Cunningham Middle School
07.2023 - Current
Leadership Officer Training Corps Aide
Anthony Aguirre Junior High School
01.2023 - 06.2023
Director of Keys and Cryptological Control Center
United States Air Force
07.2002 - 07.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
Bachelor of Science - Public Safety Administration, Homeland Security
University of Maryland Global Campus
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