Ruben Garcia
Navarre,FL
Summary
Accomplished Resource Advisor and Tactical Systems Operator with a proven track record at the USAF, adept in budgeting and fostering teamwork. Expertise in optimizing resource utilization and enhancing system security through collaborative innovation and analytical skills. Successfully managed cross-functional projects and negotiated contracts, significantly improving operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource Advisor
USAF
09.2020 - Current
- Manage Defense Travel System, as reviewing and approving official for Squadron of 260 personnel.
- Provided subject matter expertise on official business travel guidance, DTS support, and served as a travel reviewer and approver in the approval process for travel authorizations and vouchers.
- Coordinated CONUS and OCONUS Travel Itineraries for Junior members as well as leadership.
- Conducted training sessions for staff members on efficient resource management techniques, and business travel empowering them to make informed decisions that positively impacted the bottom line.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams in the successful execution of large-scale projects, optimizing resource utilization.
- Developed detailed budgets for multiple projects, ensuring accurate forecasts and adequate funding availability.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers, negotiating favorable terms to minimize costs and maximize value.
Tactical Systems Operator
USAF
08.2011 - Current
- Collaborated with team to develop and communicate ideas and ways to improve system delivery and security.
- Partnered with system administrators to maintain operating system and application patch levels.
- Conducted regular audits on user accounts, permissions, and access control lists, ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Analyzed data streams to aid in creation of marketable platform extensions.
- Liaised with groups to assist in escalations and incident response, triage and resolution.
- Reviewed job logs and application errors with sense of urgency to meet customer needs.
- Counseled on project management, change management or leadership in introduction of new technology to support reporting and analytics.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Intelligence
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL09.2015
Associate of Science - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL05.2011
Skills
- TS/SCI Clearance
- Budgeting expertise
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Decision-Making
- Self Motivation
- Analytical Skills
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Resource Advisor
USAF
09.2020 - Current
Tactical Systems Operator
USAF
08.2011 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Intelligence
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Science - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
Community College of The Air Force
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