Robert H. Preston
Audubon,NJ
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in logistics management in the U.S. Air Force, driving process improvements and optimizing training programs. Proven track record in budget management and team leadership, successfully delivering over 1,000 instructional hours and enhancing curriculum design to support 12,000 personnel. Committed to strategic planning and workforce development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Section Chief / Lead Instructor - Air Transportation
U.S. Air Force, 423d Training Squadron
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, USA
12.2023 - Current
- Directed 17 instructors delivering over 50 accredited courses, graduating 865 in-residence and 19K online learning students across the DoD annually.
- Delivered 1K+ instructional hours in logistics management, equipping 250 leaders with skills to manage complex global supply chains.
- Spearheaded Instructional System Design rewrite for 7 courses, optimizing 64 lessons three months ahead of schedule.
- Managed budgets exceeding $150K, securing mission-critical resources and ensuring uninterrupted training operations.
- Coordinated international training initiatives, including Joint Air Load Planning Course in New Zealand, certifying 13 multinational teams and enabling $350M in scientific research support.
Combat Support Doctrine Manager
U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, USA
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Led working groups of 7 experts to adjudicate 462 doctrine edits, distributing updated tactics and procedures to 15,000 personnel six months ahead of schedule.
- Coordinated lessons learned collection during major exercises, producing a contingency response guide adopted for publication.
- Established the Expeditionary Center's first Lessons Learned Program, presenting findings at a senior leader symposium to influence enterprise-wide improvements.
- Earned Team of the Year Award for contributions to campaign planning and doctrine development.
Cargo Processing Manager
U.S. Air Force, 305th Aerial Port Squadron
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, USA
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Supervised 75 personnel in cargo processing, building 6,000 pallets and moving 8,000 tons of cargo - driving 20% of command's export throughput.
- Revamped training programs, reducing qualification time and errors by 50%.
- Directed rapid response teams supporting Afghan evacuation operations, moving 42 tons of cargo in under 12 hours.
- Coordinated high-visibility missions including DHS arrival centers and Red Hill water crisis support, delivering critical equipment for 92,000 residents.
Formal Schools Manager
U.S. Air Force, 423d Mobility Training Squadron
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, USA
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Managed 6 formal courses and 10 web-based accredited programs, graduating 700 logistics and aerial port leaders annually.
- Oversaw curriculum revamps, ensuring compliance with CCAF standards and boosting training capacity for 12K personnel.
- Delivered professional development seminars for 52 instructors across 30 career fields.
- Directed evaluations of instructors, certifying 1,000 graduates and maintaining academic compliance.
Education
A.A.S. - Transportation Management
Community College of The Air Force
A.A.S. - Instructor of Technology and Military Science
Community College of the Air Force
Skills
- Team leadership
- Logistics management
- Supply chain operations
- Safety management
- Compliance management
- Project management
- Process improvement
- Budget management
- Resource management
- Strategic planning
Awards
- Multiple Squadron/School Quarterly Awards
- Team of the Year Award (2022)
- Lance P. Sijan Award Nominee
Volunteer Leadership
- Former Vice Commander, American Legion Post 262 - Raised $15K for veterans programs
- Audubon Little League Vice President - Led 70 coaches, developed 225 youth leaders annually
Education And Certifications
- A.A.S. Transportation Management, Community College of the Air Force
- A.A.S. Instructor of Technology and Military Science, Community College of the Air Force
- CIC Level 1 Certificate
Timeline
Section Chief / Lead Instructor - Air Transportation
U.S. Air Force, 423d Training Squadron
12.2023 - Current
Combat Support Doctrine Manager
U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center
08.2021 - 11.2023
Cargo Processing Manager
U.S. Air Force, 305th Aerial Port Squadron
07.2020 - 08.2021
Formal Schools Manager
U.S. Air Force, 423d Mobility Training Squadron
07.2017 - 07.2020
A.A.S. - Transportation Management
Community College of The Air Force
A.A.S. - Instructor of Technology and Military Science
Community College of the Air Force