Ryan Denison
Retired USAF
Sumter,SC
Summary
Results-driven professional with proven expertise in leading organization initiatives to ensure quality assurance. Skilled in developing effective training materials and analyzing deployment processes to enhance operational efficiency. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Training/Deployment Manager
USAF
Sumter, South Carolina
07.2021 - 06.2025
- Oversaw mobility and training requirements for over 500 personnel while tracking more than 40 training items per member.
- Developed training materials for team members on deployment processes.
- Created detailed plans for each deployment cycle, outlining tasks and timelines for completion.
- Coordinated with other teams to ensure seamless integration between organizations during deployments.
- Analyzed data related to past deployments in order to improve future processes.
- Provided technical guidance and support to team members throughout the deployment process.
Senior Inspector/Quality Assurance
USAF
Sumter, South Carolina
09.2017 - 07.2021
- Oversaw inspection of multimillion-dollar explosives stockpile, ensuring compliance and safety standards. Researched asset serviceability to maintain operational integrity. Directed logistics for shipping and receiving of high-value inventory items.
- Collaborated with outside organizations to resolve identified safety issues promptly.
- Organized data collection efforts to track trends related to product quality assurance.
- Inspected incoming assets against purchase orders for accuracy, quantity and serviceability.
- Trained junior inspectors on inspection protocols and best practices.
- Developed comprehensive inspection reports detailing findings from inspections for worldwide visibility.
- Monitored compliance with military standards during operational readiness evaluations.
- Reviewed and analyzed technical documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Developed, implemented, and maintained inspection plans, schedules, and documentation.
Stockpile Surveillance Supervisor
USAF
RAF Welford, United Kingdom
08.2010 - 09.2017
- Oversaw team of 40 members managing safe storage and transportation of munitions assets.
Conducted monthly 10% inventory checks to maintain asset accountability and serviceability.
Executed biannual 100% inventory audits to ensure accuracy and identify shortfalls. - Coordinated surveillance activities among various military units and departments.
- Ensured proper documentation of surveillance security and maintained accurate inventory records.
- Attended weekly meetings with upper management team to discuss current trends in stockpile accountability and serviceability.
- Trained new team members on proper use of equipment and procedures related to asset inventory and security.
Stockpile Surveillance Crew Member
USAF
Spangdahlem, Germany
06.2004 - 08.2010
- Ensured safe storage and transportation of munitions assets within base inventory.
- Achieved certification as a forklift driver, followed all safety guidelines while operating equipment such as 4K, 6K and 10K forklifts.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in base explosives facilities.
- Assisted in inventory management through monthly 10% inventories, and biannual 100% inventories.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Maintained organized storage facilities in compliance with Air Force safety standards.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Associate of Applied Science
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Quality assurance
- Problem solving
- Safety management
- Critical thinking
- Project management
- Leadership
Affiliations
- Family is the most important thing in my life.
- The few close friends I have are very important to me.
- During free time, I like to game or find something fun to do with the family.
Accomplishments
- My biggest accomplishment was to retire after 21 years in the Air Force.
- My second largest accomplishment is raising two awesome kids.
Certification
- I was selected to represent the US Air Force to be a British Liaison while stationed in the United Kingdom. I was a certified Explosives Storage Area Management for Dangerous Area Logistics the coordinated between US and British military to ensure strict standards were met at all times.
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
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Work Type
Part TimeFull TimeWork Location
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Work-life balanceFlexible work hours4-day work weekTimeline
Training/Deployment Manager
USAF
07.2021 - 06.2025
Senior Inspector/Quality Assurance
USAF
09.2017 - 07.2021
Stockpile Surveillance Supervisor
USAF
08.2010 - 09.2017
Stockpile Surveillance Crew Member
USAF
06.2004 - 08.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Associate of Applied Science
Community College of The Air Force
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