Ryan Whitson
Columbia,SC
Summary
Dynamic and customer-focused professional with extensive experience in operations management, team development, and relationship building. Excels in delivering exceptional client experiences, handling complex inquiries, and ensuring seamless operational processes. Highly adaptable and motivated to exceed leasing & sales goals in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Duty Officer
28 OWS
Columbia, South Carolina
02.2023 - Current
- Conducts daily shift change briefings to the squadron, emphasizing hazardous conditions for incoming personnel.
- Spearheaded successful execution of 25 Forecast warnings, earning highest accuracy rate within squadron.
- Boosted teams forecast accuracy by 30% through mentorship and the application of refined techniques.
Section Chief, Asst Flight Chief, Flight Chief
30 RS
Las Vegas, NV
07.2020 - 09.2022
- Managed a 7 member weather specialty team, ensuring effective forecast integration to SecDef direction missions worldwide
- Delivered specialized weather support during testing phases, validating the necessity of forecasters in remote conditions.
- Coordinated the successful installation and capability development of a weather station into a Remotely Piloted Aircraft cockpit
C-3 Area Director, President, VP PR, Member
Toastmasters International District 115,
12.2014 - 07.2022
- Presented 60+ speeches, both prepared and impromptu working towards sharpening speaking abilities
- Hosted 40+ meetings contributing to the development of members communication and aided in club winning Presidents Distinguished Club award for 5th consecutive year. Won division sparkplug of the year.
- Recruited 30+ members, successfully launching two clubs in Nevada and South Carolina
- Identified cost-saving initiatives that improved profitability without compromising on quality standards.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to develop long-term plans for growth in the area.
Facility Manager
30 RS
Las Vegas, NV
10.2017 - 04.2019
- Oversaw maintenance and construction across 3 multimillion dollar facilities.
- Organized multiple agency meetings to ensure all facility requirements were adhered to when construction commenced.
- Planned and coordinated the maintenance of facility equipment and systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication
University of North Dakota
North Dakota06-2025
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Public Speaking
- Relationship Building
- Task Prioritization
- Self Motivated
- Communication
- Continuous Improvement
Accomplishments
- U.S. Air Force – Airman of the quarter 2014
- U.S. Air Force – Noncommissioned Officer of the quarter 3x
- U.S. Air Force – Flight Chief of the quarter 2020
- U.S. Air Force – Weather Airman of the Year 2014
- U.S. Air Force – Volcano Analyst of the Year 2015
- U.S. Air Force – Weather Small team of the Year 3x
- U.S. Air Force - Coined by the Secretary of the Air Force July 2020
- Toastmasters International – President's distinguished club 2020
- Toastmasters International – Division Sparkplug of the year 2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Duty Officer
28 OWS
02.2023 - Current
Section Chief, Asst Flight Chief, Flight Chief
30 RS
07.2020 - 09.2022
Facility Manager
30 RS
10.2017 - 04.2019
C-3 Area Director, President, VP PR, Member
Toastmasters International District 115,
12.2014 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Communication
University of North Dakota
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