RONALD D. NORRIS
Wasilla
Summary
Focused and professional individual skilled in planning, directing, and maintaining continuous operations across multiple departments. Experienced in leading diverse teams to ensure efficient production in alignment with quality standards. Applying a creative and analytical approach, continuously striving for process improvement. Expert in identifying and anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training, and empowering teams to achieve exceptional performance. Brings over 20 years of experience, knowledge, and expertise to any organization.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager and Mechanic
Northstar Motorsports
05.2024 - Current
- Create and manage custom ATV, UTV and Snowmachine builds.
- Maintain workflow to keep projects prioritized.
- Customer service.
- Mechanically build and repair customer machines.
Munitions Systems Technician
JBER
11.2019 - 05.2024
- Managed 16-person section across three eight-hour shifts that provided command and control between Munitions Squadron, F-22 flying operations, base munitions custodians and multi-international organizations.
- Oversaw program management: Emergency Management, Controlled Area, Anti-Terrorism, security of classified, secret, top secret information for 3 Munitions Storage Areas, 332 Acres, 63 facilities, 304 personnel and $180M munitions stockpile.
- Established and initiated emergency actions to ensure all responding agencies are notified and provide explosive safety of all personnel and assets.
- Attended and prepared weekly scheduling and staff meetings.
Production Supervisor Munitions Storage Section
JBER
11.2019 - 05.2024
- Supervised 38-person section that supported bed-down, integration, employment of munitions for various joint-service, combat coalition, and training exercises.
- Developed and maintained munition stock levels and data.
- Determined inventory control actions by conducting inventories and accomplishing requisition actions.
- Performed munition material management and accounting functions.
Production Supervisor Precision Guided Munitions (Missiles)
JBER
11.2019 - 05.2024
- Supervised 74-person section that prepared, delivered, stored, inspected, and accounted for Elmendorf’s $88M precision guided munition stockpile.
- Managed all procurement procedures, training outlines for all personnel on AIM-9M/Xs, AIM-120C/Ds.
- Oversaw and validated the Tactical Munitions Reporting System. Provided Higher Headquarters with real-time visibility of 468 combat and training missiles.
Munitions Systems Technician
Hurlburt Field
03.2008 - 11.2019
- Managed 6-person section that oversees ancillary training, deployment employment, and personal readiness for 8 sections/200 personnel.
- Focal point for development of standard personnel and equipment footprint for 3 overseas deployment areas of responsibility.
- Developed and managed maintenance training program, Munitions Crew Chief certification, explosive safety operations, upgrade training and Special Experience Identifier certification.
Production Supervisor, Conventional Munitions Maintenance
Hurlburt Field
03.2008 - 11.2019
- Provided management, leadership and technical guidance to 32-person section in Air Force Special Operations combat and training munitions maintenance, build, inspection, storage and accountability.
- Governed assembly of .50 caliber, 7.62mm, 25/30/40/105mm artillery rounds, and countermeasures in support of Special Operation Forces aircrew training and employment.
- Managed combat munitions for contingency operations and special mission flying hour program.
Section Chief Munitions Inspection
Hurlburt Field
03.2008 - 11.2019
- Oversaw 7 Munitions Inspectors that determine $35M munitions stockpile serviceability and availability for aircraft and personnel training and combat operations.
- Managed life cycle maintenance that identified explosive hazards and item deterioration.
- Supported 43 custody accounts and 4 flying squadrons with daily munitions requirements.
Munitions Quality Assurance
Hurlburt Field
03.2008 - 11.2019
- Selectively manned position that is the technical advisor to the Maintenance Group Commander and 4 maintenance squadrons to resolve adverse quality issues.
- Evaluated maintenance procedures according to Technical Orders, Air Force Instructions, and AFOSH standards for 45 SOF aircraft.
- Investigated and reported accidents and incidents to uncover root causes and provide on-the-spot training and solutions.
- Reviewed and verified Time Compliance Technical Orders, Local Operating Instructions, aircraft and equipment modifications.
- Tracked and managed aircraft Weight and Balance, Functional Check Flight data.
Crew Chief, Munitions Storage
Hurlburt Field
03.2008 - 11.2019
- Led munitions storage crews to receive, ship, store, transport, unload, load munitions to assembly, storage and maintenance areas.
- Determines and maintained storage facilities, reports, safety and security requirements for the Munitions Storage Area (MSA).
- Oversaw fleet management of munitions handling equipment and vehicles.
- Conducted and determined inventory control actions.
- Maintained document control of $34M munitions stockpile.
Munitions Systems Technician
Osan AB
03.2007 - 03.2008
- Responsible for delivery of all tasked munitions for 26 F-16C/D and 27 A-10 fighter and attack aircraft.
- Performed daily inventory reviews, documented, and assist in reconciliation of all aircrew training munition requirements.
- Completed daily inspections and operator maintenance on 15 special and general-purpose vehicles.
Munitions Systems Technician
Shaw AFB
07.2004 - 03.2007
- Responsible for delivery of all tasked munitions for 26 F-16C/D and 27 A-10 fighter and attack aircraft.
- Performed daily inventory reviews, documented, and assist in reconciliation of all aircrew training munition requirements.
- Completed daily inspections and operator maintenance on 15 special and general-purpose vehicles.
Student
Lackland & Sheppard AFBs
03.2004 - 07.2004
Education
Business Administration - Business Administration
Waldorf University
01-2027
Associate Degree - Munitions Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
01-2019
Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education I -
US Air Force
01-2019
Non-Commissioned Officer Academy -
US Air Force
01-2017
Munitions Inspector Course - Special Experience Identifier – 836(Certification)
US Air Force
01-2016
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy (Basic Phase III) -
US Air Force
01-2015
Aircraft Weight and Balance Practical -
US Air Force
01-2014
Quality Assurance, Aircraft and Munitions Practical -
US Air Force
01-2013
Joint Direct Attack Munition Maintenance Practical -
US AIr Force
01-2009
Air Force Combat Ammunition Planning and Production -
US Air Force
01-2009
High School Diploma -
Boyd High School
05-2000
Skills
- Workforce training
- Work flow planning
- Performance improvements
- Resource allocation
- Staff training and mentoring
- Site safety coordinator
- Data review
- Logistics management
- Quality assurance and control
- Progress reporting
- Root-cause analysis
- Project planning and development
Military Training And Education
- Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education I, 2019
- Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, 2017
- Munitions Inspector Course, 2016, Special Experience Identifier – 836
- Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy (Basic Phase III), 2015
- Aircraft Weight and Balance Practical, 2014
- Quality Assurance, Aircraft and Munitions Practical, 2013
- Joint Direct Attack Munition Maintenance Practical, 2009
- Air Force Combat Ammunition Planning and Production, 2009
- Air Force Munitions 7-Level Course, 2009
- Airman Leadership School, 2008
- Joint Standoff Weapon (JASSM), 2005
- Munitions Systems Technical School, 2004
Timeline
Project Manager and Mechanic
Northstar Motorsports
05.2024 - Current
Munitions Systems Technician
JBER
11.2019 - 05.2024
Production Supervisor Munitions Storage Section
JBER
11.2019 - 05.2024
Production Supervisor Precision Guided Munitions (Missiles)
JBER
11.2019 - 05.2024
Munitions Systems Technician
Hurlburt Field
03.2008 - 11.2019
Production Supervisor, Conventional Munitions Maintenance
Hurlburt Field
03.2008 - 11.2019
Section Chief Munitions Inspection
Hurlburt Field
03.2008 - 11.2019
Munitions Quality Assurance
Hurlburt Field
03.2008 - 11.2019
Crew Chief, Munitions Storage
Hurlburt Field
03.2008 - 11.2019
Munitions Systems Technician
Osan AB
03.2007 - 03.2008
Munitions Systems Technician
Shaw AFB
07.2004 - 03.2007
Student
Lackland & Sheppard AFBs
03.2004 - 07.2004
Business Administration - Business Administration
Waldorf University
Associate Degree - Munitions Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education I -
US Air Force
Non-Commissioned Officer Academy -
US Air Force
Munitions Inspector Course - Special Experience Identifier – 836(Certification)
US Air Force
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy (Basic Phase III) -
US Air Force
Aircraft Weight and Balance Practical -
US Air Force
Quality Assurance, Aircraft and Munitions Practical -
US Air Force
Joint Direct Attack Munition Maintenance Practical -
US AIr Force
Air Force Combat Ammunition Planning and Production -
US Air Force
High School Diploma -
Boyd High School
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