Pamela Lewis
ANG Office of the Command Chief
Waldorf,MD
8
years of professional experience
I am writing a letter of interest in regards to the Financial Assistance Caseworker. Today we stand at an inflection point in our Nation and the challenges from strategic competitors will continue to present ever-increasing demands on our Airmen and Guardians. The strength of these men and women remains unmatched. As a senior leader I have worked diligently to overcome these challenges by providing a united path forward, where technical proficiency intersects with character and leadership development for ou Airmen. I am confident that my 21 years of experience will be a great addition to the important contributions of the Air & Space Forces Aid Society.
As your Financial Assistance Caseworker, I will work hard at ensuring our Airmen and Guardians who are facing financial hardships are met with compassionate and timely assistance.
With over 20 years of experience I am known as a professional leader skilled in strategic planning, project management, and operational oversight. Adept at fostering team collaboration, driving results, and adapting to evolving needs. Expertise in resource allocation and stakeholder communication. Known for reliability, problem-solving abilities, and strong focus on achieving organizational goals.
Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with [Number] years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I look forward to speaking with you to discuss how my education, training, and experience would be an excellent fit
Work History
ANG Course Management Superintendent
8 Months- Led operational readiness assessments to ensure compliance with safety and performance standards.
- Coordinated training programs for personnel on emergency response and equipment usage.
- Managed logistics and resource allocation for mission-critical operations effectively.
- Developed strategic plans to enhance unit efficiency and effectiveness in mission execution.
- Reviewed design specifications critically for accuracy, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly delays or rework situations.
- Communicated effectively with clients throughout each stage of the project for transparency regarding progress updates as well as addressing any concerns raised promptly.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strict deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
- Mentored junior staff, leading to increased productivity and improved teamwork throughout the organization.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to maintain fiscal responsibility.
Administrative Division Superintendent
2 Years 4 Months- Serves as the Administrative Division Superintendent with a direct report to the NGB-CI Division Chief and Deputy Director. This position supports the secretary of defense’s lines of effort: prevention, investigation, accountability, advocacy victim assistance and assessment. Delivers expert skills in communicating concepts and ideas, evaluating submissions and recommendations in a clear and logical manner. These personnel administrative responsibilities require direct coordination with Air National Guard, Army National Guard and the Joint Staff Directorates.
- Duties and Responsibilities:
- Facilitate and mange internal program improvements through tracking, analysis assessment
- Provides guidance to directors and supervisors on personnel policies, directives and procedures
- Oversees the life-cycle management of civilian and military personnel gains and losses
- Provides administrative support of civilian hiring program elements
- Manage on-boarding and re-assignment actions of civilian and military members
- Delivers excellent oral and written communication at organization and hierarchal levels
Curriculum Developer & Lead Facilitator
5 Years 4 Months- Lead course facilitator responsible for providing deliberate, relevant, and purposeful development to increase the operational capabilities for senior enlisted leaders. The overall intent is to increase the learner’s overall leadership aptitude and to prepare them for the challenges associated with a complex operating environment.
- Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and facilitate curriculum to 240 SNCO’s annually.
- Supports the development of correspondence and briefings for ANG senior leaders.
- Serves as primary interface between ANG CCM staff for all course related correspondence.
- Coordinates course engagement logistics, room locations, and AV capabilities.
- Monitors course enrollment and manage course workgroups.
- Facilitates communication with Executive Staff for leadership panel representation.
- Interfaces with general officers, senior ranking civilians and senior NCOs throughout the ANGRC, TARC and Pentagon.
- Understand and articulate the AF foundational competencies.
- Understand the operation and mission of the ANG and all subordinate elements and ensure the course attendees understand their role in executing the mission.
- Deliberately connect DANG and OCCM focus areas and priorities within course curriculum.
- Works closely with ANGRC Protocol team to plan and coordinate OCCM events.
- Implemented 1 day Pentagon visit for course attendees.
- Facilitated executive senior leadership and capstone panels.
- Created and developed a course challenge coin for attendees.
- Hosted a Total Force course with 459th AFRC members.
- Received 5 Levels of Leadership Certification/Training
Kansas Recruiting & Retention Senior Enlisted Leader
3 Years 7 Months- Senior Enlisted Leader for Kansas that directly supports the Assistant Adjutant General, Director of Staff, Wing Commanders and Senior Leaders on effective manning, force management initiatives, professional development, readiness, training, health, morale, and welfare within the state. Serves as the primary liaison for the state to the National Guard Bureau and the Air National Guard Readiness Center.
- Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborated with the Director of Staff and Assistant Adjutant General on state recruiting and retention matters. Offering recommendations on recruiting related and force management concerns.
- Provided executive level administration such as creating and writing TAG level presentations.
- Served as the primary interface between National Guard Bureau (NGB) program managers to examine program performance and effectiveness. Maintain Staff assistant Visit (SAV) Program.
- Monitored Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT) checklist ensures compliance with annual completion requirements.
- Interfaces daily with general officers, senior field grade officers and senior NCOs throughout the state and NGB/A1Y Directorate.
- Evaluated all officer accessions and accession waivers from all state recruiting and retention personnel and routes to the appropriate approving authority.
- Conducted periodic reviews of 3-5-year advertising and state budget plans and strategies.
- Responsible for identifying critical manning and career field shortages for possible inclusion in the local Incentive Program.
- Accomplishments:
- Lead project manager for FY23 regional training for 12 states
- Organized and planned FY22 tri-state training for Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri.
- Revamped wing social media pages and enhanced/transparent community communication.
Curriculum Developer & Instructor
1 Year 2 Months- Served as a Curriculum Developer and Instructor with the Professional Continuing Education team delivering professional development lessons via informal lectures, guided discussions, case studies and experiential exercises for ANG members and many Total Force partners.
- Duties and Responsibilities:
- Understand and communicate the AF core leadership competencies.
- Facilitated professional development curriculum to over 789 ANG members.
- Developed curriculum in accordance with the TEC established standards.
- Provide guidance and counseling as needed on academic or personal problems.
- Verified course structure/material and manage course workgroups.
- Observed, recorded and provided feedback on student behaviors such as participation and attitude.
- Responsible for the management and control of both course materials and students.
- Conducted professionalism and ensure a personalizing academic environment.
ANG Retention Operations NCOIC
1 Year- ANG Retention Operations NCOIC – Senior Retention NCOIC that analyzed and maintained statistical data to monitor the effectiveness of the state and wing retention efforts within the ANG. During this assignment I evaluated Congressional inquiries, retention data, reports and studies as a basis for recommending corrective action.
- Duties and Responsibilities:
- Enhanced communication process between all ANG Retention functions
- Coordinate quarterly training site visits with ANG Retention Office Managers
- Researched and compiled data necessary for the justification of congressional funding
- Prepared plans for the effective execution and utilization of incentive funds
- Assisted the Recruiting & Retention Career Filed Manager with 54/90 initiatives.
- Plans and budgeted for ANG fiscal year cash incentives.
- Monitored the use of allocated funds for the ANG Incentive Program
- Organized ANGRC training for 90 ANG Retention Managers
- Programs responsible for including but not limited to; Incentive Operational Guidance, Post 9-11 benefits, Congressional Inquiries, Unit Career Advisors, Student Loan Repayment Program.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors in Management
Skills
Relationship building and management
Project coordination
Project management
Quality assurance
Key decision making
Recruitment and hiring
Financial administration
Presentations
Multi-project coordination
Customer relations
Effective communication
Contact Information
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-lewis-1b76135
- Email: pamelaylewis@gmail.com
- Mobile: 785-817-3151
Timeline
ANG Course Management Superintendent
Air National Guard
10.2025 - CurrentRead More
Administrative Division Superintendent
Office of Complex Investigations - NGB-CI
02.2024 - CurrentRead More
Curriculum Developer & Lead Facilitator
ANG Office of the Command Chief
02.2021 - CurrentRead More
Kansas Recruiting & Retention Senior Enlisted Leader
JFHQ-KS
07.2020 - 02.2024Read More
Curriculum Developer & Instructor
I.G. Brown Training & Education Center
05.2019 - 07.2020Read More
ANG Retention Operations NCOIC
Air National Guard Readiness Center
05.2018 - 05.2019Read More
American Military University
Bachelor of Science from Bachelors in Management
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