United States Air Force Air Transportation Craftsman with over 20 years experience strategizing and coordinating airlift requirements and following execution of critical airlift missions worldwide in support of warfighters, international humanitarian relief efforts, Presidential airlift missions, Joint Force contingency operations, and Joint Chiefs of Staff exercises. Expert technical advisor and problem solver, quickly defining priorities and analyzing options to implement sound alternative and contingency strategies to resolve complex en route issues. Solid air logistics expert, ensuring up-to-date policies and careerfield resources for solid decision making. Demonstrated leadership success, developing and motivating personnel to achieve highly productive, mission focused work environment. Solid oral and written communication ability, providing written and oral briefings to senior leadership, mission support crews, and air and ground crews.
Directs air transportation activities for the Department of Defense. Supplements policies and directs supervisory personnel providing cargo and passenger loading/unloading services. Establishes procedures for aircraft clearance through international border clearance agencies. Plans, schedules, and processes eligible passengers and cargo for air movement in the military airlift system. Uses computer systems (GATES, CMOS, SMS, GDSS2) to provide in-transit visibility over passenger and cargo movement operations. Determines and implements necessary safety and security precautions for handling and storing hazardous materials, special cargo, mail, and baggage. Conducts personnel and equipment management surveys, and provides technical assistance as required. Assists in policy development and timely implementation.