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Rafael Crespo

Summary

Collaborative Project Coordinator with a Secret clearance and a strong background in supporting DoD projects. Adept at authoring briefings, formulating responses for leadership, and fostering communication across multiple client organizations to ensure program objectives are met. Experience includes maintaining project timelines, managing distribution lists, and leveraging proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and collaborative platforms like WebEx and Zoom to produce high-quality project outcomes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Manager (Training & Operations)

United States Air Force
01.2025 - Current
  • Led large-scale training programs by coordinating logistics, schedules, communications, and quality standards, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Collaborated with diverse teams to deliver tailored instruction aligned with organizational needs, fostering effective communication and teamwork.
  • Managed program budgets, vendor coordination, and multi-location execution, demonstrating strong Project Management and Analysis skills.

Project Manager – Operations & Readiness

United States Air Force
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Planned and executed major training and operational events involving multiple departments, utilizing MS Project for timeline and resource management.
  • Improved workflow processes reducing cycle times and boosting team collaboration, demonstrating detail-oriented and adaptable project coordination.

Operations Manager – Global Deployment Projects

United States Air Force
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Managed a 20-person team executing global deployment projects involving logistics, installation, and equipment support, demonstrating leadership and collaboration.
  • Ensured safety, compliance, and service quality across all project phases, adhering to strict quality standards and security protocols.

Maintenance & Scheduling Coordinator

United States Air Force
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Improved service reliability by optimizing maintenance schedules and communication workflows, utilizing effective communication and detail-oriented planning.
  • Worked with local national partners to support seamless operations, demonstrating adaptability and collaboration across different entities.

Operations Manager

McDonald's USA
01.2011 - 01.2016
  • Directed staffing, customer experience, logistics, and operational performance in a high-volume environment, applying strong leadership and analysis skills.
  • Improved team culture, reduced turnover, and enhanced service quality through effective management and communication strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Project Management

University of Arizona Global Campus
02-2026

AAS - Electrical & Mechanical Engineering

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
01.2021

Associate of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Rasmussen College
01.2012

Skills

  • Project Planning, Creative/Technical Collaboration, Stakeholder Communication, Vendor/Resource Management, Process Optimization, Training and Development, Budget Ownership, Timeline and Milestone Management, Team Leadership, Operational Readiness, Quality Improvement, Analysis skills, effective communication, Collaboration, leadership, Adaptable, detail-oriented, Work Independently
  • Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira, Excel, Power BI, Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Zoom
  • Strategic project planning
  • Scope management
  • Client relationship management
  • Project scheduling

Certification

Safety & Health in Construction, Electrical Systems, Technical Systems, Secret Clearance

Timeline

Senior Project Manager (Training & Operations)

United States Air Force
01.2025 - Current

Project Manager – Operations & Readiness

United States Air Force
01.2024 - 01.2025

Operations Manager – Global Deployment Projects

United States Air Force
01.2019 - 01.2023

Maintenance & Scheduling Coordinator

United States Air Force
01.2017 - 01.2019

Operations Manager

McDonald's USA
01.2011 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Project Management

University of Arizona Global Campus

AAS - Electrical & Mechanical Engineering

Community College of The Air Force

Associate of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Rasmussen College
Rafael Crespo