SAMANTHA JOHNSON
Military Veteran
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Operations and Aviation Resource Management Military Veteran with a Secret Security Clearance and over 22 years of proven experience in the United States Air Force. Actively pursuing an MBA in Executive Leadership/Human Resource Management and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems Security. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Human Resource Management position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Operations and Resource Manager
United States Air Force
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed the administrative needs, welfare, and the daily tasking of a cross-functional team of 35 personnel; streamlined operational processes and applied collaborative approaches for 200-person organization
- Synchronized initiatives, dedicated modeling and simulation, and provided solutions for a workforce consisting of more than 1,700 personnel spread across the globe which nested with the organization’s strategic plan
- Systematized and managed the use of a digital training management and scheduling systems which monitored the training requirements, maintenance needs, and administrative requirements; led to a 100% accountability rate
- Led process modeling sessions to streamline the decision-making process across the organization; leveraged and promoted the use of digital systems integration to maximize information sharing and collaboration
- Streamlined projects, methodized programs, and galvanized policies to increase effectiveness throughout the organization; ensured early completion on multiple projects and an overall increase of staff productivity by 80%
- Determined capability gaps within the workforce, developed mitigations strategies, established policy, doctrine, and technical options; improved the accuracy of data collection by over 33%
Operations Manager
United States Air Force
10.2000 - 06.2021
- Supervised performance and tasks of a diverse staff of over 4 resource managers; oversaw all resource management systems and ensured the accuracy of records for more than 210 aircrew members
- Conducted analysis of workforce modernization, programs for planning, resource allocation, acquisition planning, training and policy, performance monitoring, and reporting; increased record keeping accuracy by 38%
- Advised senior leadership on budgeting, planning, and execution of all flight operations; enhanced efficiencies through the development of systems and programs which led to an operational readiness rating of over 82%
- Provided strategic and sustainable human capital solutions aligned to the organization’s training strategies, initiatives, programs, and projects to operational drivers and resource requirements
- Crafted strategic talent management solutions to improve assessment, development, and professional growth; leveraged digital systems and platforms to increase the staff’s efficiency by more than 62%
- Analyzed, developed, and improved complex workflows, processes, and management practices; provided recommendations to support planned programmatic decisions made by senior executive leadership
Education
Master of Business Administration - Executive Leadership
University of Denver
Denver12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems Security/Information Technology
Limestone
College
Associates of Administration - Aviation Management
Community College of the Air Force
Functional Manager Course -
Barnes Center
MontgomeryMaster of Science - Human Resource Management
Colorado State University - Global Campus
Denver, CO05.2025
Skills
- Pre-Employment Screening
- Recruitment
- Talent Management
- Interviewing
- Agile Methodologies
- Performance Monitoring
- Documentation and Reporting
- Requirements Writing
- Resource Allocation
- Team Leadership
- Technical Presentations
- Customer Relationship Management
- Detail Oriented
- Project Management
- Team Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Phone and Email Etiquette
- Creative Thinking
- Status Updates
- Relationship Building
Certification
- Certified in Professional Management - United States Air Force - February 2016
- Certified in Project Management - United States Air Force - July 2016
- Lean Sigma Six Yellow Belt - 6Sigma - December 2015
- Resilience Building Leadership Professional Trainer - Courageous Leadership Alliance - December 2021
- Certified in Automated Special Test Equipment - United States Air Force - October 2018
Coaching Youth Sports
For 15 years, I have coach my daughter's sports teams; from basketball, softball, to track, I have made it a mission to be a driving force in not only my daughters life, but the community.
Timeline
Senior Operations and Resource Manager
United States Air Force
06.2021 - 07.2023
Operations Manager
United States Air Force
10.2000 - 06.2021
Master of Business Administration - Executive Leadership
University of Denver
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems Security/Information Technology
Limestone
College
Associates of Administration - Aviation Management
Community College of the Air Force
Functional Manager Course -
Barnes Center
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Colorado State University - Global Campus
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