Natosha Reed
Madison,MS
Summary
Dynamic leader with 19 years of experience in customer relationship management, HR proficiencies, strategic planning and time management. Skilled in leading highly effective and diverse teams in pressured environments. I am passionate about education and looking forward to working with our youth in a college environment as they prepare for future career opportunities!
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commander, Air Force ROTC
United States Air Force, USAF
Jackson, MS
06.2020 - Current
- Department Chair and Professor of Aerospace Studies at Jackson State University and Adjunct Professor at Tougaloo College, Mississippi College and Belhaven University
- Serves as Commanding Officer at Jackson State University; developed 48 cadets and commissioned 10 officers currently serving in the United States Air Force
- Instructs curriculum covering Foundations of the United States Air Force, Air Force History, Leadership and National Security Affairs; fulfilled 2.9K training hours and 84 professional development/morale events amid COVID environment
- Manages $250K budget to cover student scholarships, room & board annual gala, student recognition and other program essentials
- Cultivated relations with key influencers in 14 high schools and 5 local colleges to maximize top talent enlistment. Increased detachment output 40%
- Communicate annually with over 200 prospective students and parents regarding the university, the United States Air Force and its benefits
- Advises and maintains long-range academic plans for Air Force ROTC students each semester to ensure educational and career goals are met on time
Commander, 86th Force Support Squadron
United States Air Force, USAF
Ramstein Air Base, Germany
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Led Air Force's 2nd largest Force Support Squadron with 1.1K personnel, 51 activities and 47 facilities, with $18.5M nonappropriated fund revenue and $94M assets
- Earned Best Force Support Squadron in Europe in 2019 and 2020; hosted 58 virtual events, amid COVID for 54,000 military and civilians members
- Executed over 300 quality of life programs for 3M customers annually, including the largest 4th of July celebration of all US military bases in Europe and largest Bazaar in the Department of Defense, rendering $5M back to Airmen and the community
- Hosted Europe/Africa Professional Military Education partnership event; educated 48 foreign delegates and 100 NATO students from 8 nations, earning recognition from the Secretary of Defense
Deputy Branch Chief, International Affairs
United States Air Force
Ramstein Air Base, Germany
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Lead for USAF African Partnership Flight regional exercises in Burkina Faso and Senegal; led 215 US and partner nation personnel during two 5 day exercise with $915K budget, catalyzing US partnerships with 9 African nations
- Masterminded Air Force's 1st involvement in US Navy led exercise; coordinated Search and Recovery Operations support to 31 partner nations and 400 personnel
- Mobile Training Team leader for partner African Air Forces, teaching topics ranging from the technical to professional military education. Instructed 400+ students with English as a second language. Adjusted curriculum in real time to meet learning objectives within constraints of student absorption, time and budget
- Directed Burkina Faso and Senegal orphanage outreach; coordinated Air Force band performance and public media engagement; increased quality of life through clothing and food drives
Education
Master of Science - Military Operational Art & Science
Air University
Montgomery, AL06.2016
Master of Science - Human Services
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN09.2007
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Troy University
Troy, AL05.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Social Psychology
Park University
Kansas City, MO06.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL05.2002
Skills
- Recruitment Management
- Proficient in Microsoft, Canvas, Google Meets, Zoom
- Industry-Specific HR Regulations
- Training and Development
- Networking and Partnership Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem-Solving
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
Accomplishments
- Commissioned 8 officers in 2022, the highest number of officers commissioned since program established in 2005
- Best Large Force Support Squadron in United States Air Forces in Europe, 2018, 2019, and 2020
- Pivotal to 86t Airlift Wing earning Commander In Chief Installation Excellence Award, 2019
- Division Field Grade Officer of the Year, 2017
- Company Grade Officer of the Year, 2013
- Best Large Force Support Squadron in the Air Force, 2011
- Air Force's Force Support Company Grade Officer of the Year, 2008
Certification
- Air Force ROTC Detachment Commander and Academic Instructor Course, 2020
- Force Support Squadron Leadership Course, 2018
- Air Force Sexual Assault Response Coordinator's Course, 2009
Timeline
Commander, Air Force ROTC
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2020 - Current
Commander, 86th Force Support Squadron
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2018 - 06.2020
Deputy Branch Chief, International Affairs
United States Air Force
06.2016 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Military Operational Art & Science
Air University
Master of Science - Human Services
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Troy University
Associate of Applied Science - Social Psychology
Park University
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
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