Diligent and innovative Cyberspace Manager with over 20 years of experience in operations management, personnel security, and team leadership. Proven track record in streamlining security processes, managing sensitive information, and ensuring compliance with government regulations. Adept at multitasking, data entry, and maintaining high standards of security and accuracy. Actively seeking a Security Assistant Specialist role to leverage expertise in personnel security and operations management to contribute to an effective and secure work environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Clerk II
East Ridge High School (ERHS)
Clermont, FL
08.2022 - Current
Assisted with the assessment and coordination of various special academic programs; test proctored over 300 students and organized groups for appropriate testing
Aided specialists and teachers with ESE program and regular classrooms; prepares referrals and all accompanying documentation; prepares, tracks, and files home visit forms
Assisted with the placement of 17 new students into special academic programs; distributed copies of placement to appropriate specialist, guidance counselor and case manager
Entered assessment data into system and spreadsheet including student name, case manager, and learning disability
Created student assessment folders; divided assessment folders into groups and files
Prepared and assists specialists with daily activities including picking up supplies, making copies, and assisting with report card documentation
Ordered and inventoried supplies and materials as required; ensuring coworkers had adequate supplies to complete tasks
Checked with attendance clerk for entry and withdrawal updates
Helped facilitator prepare materials for teacher faculty meetings; set up notebooks of relevant documentation for facilitator, principal, and assistant principal
Assisted with the daily upkeep of designated special program rooms and facilities; keeps working areas organized and neat
Answered the telephone; provided information and assistance; took/relayed messages to appropriate personnel
Monitored and patrolled designated areas as required
Operated a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department activities, which may include a laminator, copy machine, or poster maker
Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by ERHS
With the support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
Medical Records Clerk
Southlake Internal Medicine
Clermont, FL
09.2021 - 12.2021
Issued medical files to persons and agencies according to laws and regulations
Distributed medical charts to the appropriate personnel within the internal medicine office
Maintained accurate records by following the standard operating procedures developed by the internal medicine doctor
Ensured patient charts, paperwork, and reports were completed and documented in an accurate and timely manner
Kept all medical records confidential and protected
Filed all patients’ medical records and information
Processed payments for copay visits and supplements at the doctor’s office
Supplied the medical technician and doctor with appropriate documents and forms
Completed clerical duties including answering phones, responding to emails, and processing patient admission and discharge records
Created and submitted medical referrals and authorizations for patients
Conducted fact-finding to properly gather, assess, analyze the doctor’s notes to ensure correct codes were used to submit to insurance agencies
Made recommendations to determine whether a patient needed a referral versus an authorization that were consistent with established guidelines
Designed a new internal tracking system to help prioritize referrals and authorizations; which allowed for zero delays in prompt medical procedures and care
Provided technical assistance and advice to patients/and or their representative on eligibility for benefits.
Manager of Cyberspace Operations
United States Air Force
Robins Air Force Base, GA
05.2020 - 09.2021
Spearheaded major command (MAJCOM) level oversight for cyber operations, establishing mission accomplishment policies & procedures; managed Command Cyberspace Operations Military Qualification Training and executed 76 progression tours training requirements worth $2.3M
Reviewed and edited reports or materials prepared by others for grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Oversaw the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) Cyberspace Initial Qualification Training Program and enrolled 136+ weapon systems operators, amplifying defenses for a $6B Department of Defense Information Network & Combat Commander missions
Developed and managed the scope of a project
Identified and resolved subtle issues that impact multiple organizational groups, connections between seemingly unrelated information to solve ambiguous problems, unique and innovative solutions to resolve complex problems, root causes and resolved complex or sensitive problems, discrepancies and inconsistencies in information related to problems; I have used logical, systemic approaches to break down and solve problems, conducted detailed research and analyses of issues/problems impacting the organization, provided precedent-setting solutions to unique problems not previously encountered
Built and maintained a network of professional relationships with staff and coworkers, as well as people in other offices or locations
Experience in participating, coordinating and conducting public health exercises; evaluating exercises, and participating in public health planning and emergency preparedness and response activities as an E-8 in the Air Force
Adapt the presentation of sensitive and/or complex ideas/information to stakeholders
I pursue both internal and external opportunities for professional growth and take on institutional/organizational level roles.
Flight Chief, Logistics Support
United States Air Force
Robins Air Force Base, GA
12.2018 - 05.2020
Oversaw 29 Airmen, guaranteeing enterprise logistics readiness for Air Force’s sole active-duty Combat Communications Group that supports 480 members & 110 unit type codes
I have guided teams to consensus to achieve a desired organizational goal
As a leader I have developed standards against which to measure the behavior and performance of others
Evaluated and creatively adapted emergency management functions during a domestic or international public health emergency or event
Developed knowledge management and decision support tools, models, and procedures for current and situational awareness
Some of those support tools included weekly briefings and status updates to leaders and other pertinent staff members
Having a screen shot of important tactical assets for upcoming deployments and commanders is key
Made decisions to the best of my ability or relied on my expertise or teams when complete knowledge or information were not available, regarding highly complex technical, administrative, or policy issues when the issue was time-sensitive or ambiguous situations that have a significant organizational impact, followed through with decisions when faced with resistance or opposition; I have identified ways to address potential issues or risks to advance the decision-making process
I have taken charge of a group when it is necessary to facilitate the decision-making process
Applied knowledge of National doctrine (e.g
The National Planning Frameworks, the National Incident Management System) to organize and support emergency management activities
Developed contingency plans to address potentially stressful, challenging situations and setbacks (e.g., budget cuts, organizational change)
Responsible for considering the consequences and risks to assess the timing of a decision
Managed supply accounts worth $16.2M, coordinated all 23-series guidance & updates, and supervised the group’s Air Combat Command A4 Directorate-driven initiatives
Directed maintenance for a $19M, 133 vehicle fleet to enable combat communications deployments for 3 squadrons in support of Joint Chiefs of Staff requirements
I formally or informally educate and advise others on all types of diversity and inclusion topics
Issue, maintain, track, and inventory deployable assets for the 5th Combat Communications Group worth over $16 Million
I have actively promoted organizational/agency diversity programs and initiatives
Provided travel assistance to tactical communications staff deploying in support of emergency aid, disease outbreaks, site visits, or emergency response activities
Being in charge of the Logistics flight, we provided tactical vehicles and emergency gear for various deployments
Coordinated with Air Force Material Command to oversee $276K in supply transactions, averting report of surveys worth $1M; enabled the delivery of 22 short tons of communication equipment, syncing 26 units and the joint task force-noncombatant evacuation exercise
Emergency Management Manager for 480 personnel; inspected and evaluated 4 facilities shelter in place procedures; rectifying 6 crucial write-ups, which resulted in the program being compliant with base policy
I have collaborated with customers to develop and implement solutions that will benefit everyone
Assess public health emergency management programs for compliance with established public health and emergency management standards
Regarding COVID-19, I coordinated various emergency vehicles as well as communications equipment with appropriate precautions in mind
Expedited exercise mobility, enabled the delivery of 22 short tons of communications equipment, syncing 26 units and the joint task force-noncombatant evacuation exercise
Provide status updates and guidance on the management of financial and procurement activities
This was done weekly to budget for items that were technically unfunded and funded
A list of desirable items was presented with justifications to better advocate for critical items
Executed Humanitarian Aid & Disaster Relief for Tyndall Air Force Base, expedited 6K uniform items; which facilitated relief for 11K displaced personnel
Prepared logistics support for the largest Joint Task Force (JTF) exercise, enabled 1st Joint Operations Center mission which included 26 organizations with the delivery of C4I equipment worth $3.6M; enabling the U.S
Southern Command as the JTF-Noncombatant Evacuation Operation
Managed 73 equipment and personnel taskings; sourced 3.7K requirements worth $185K, enabling C4ISR capabilities for 4 combatant commands and 7 nations
Oversaw continuous process improvement project; managed 2 warehouses, fusing 43 locations with 1.6K items
The supply team was recognized as the Inspector General “Star Performers”.
Flight Chief, Quality Assurance
United States Air Force
Robins Air Force Base, GA
07.2017 - 12.2018
Developed the Quality Assurance Training Plan and trained 3 co-workers which streamlined orientation processes by 50%; spearheaded a Continuous Process Improvement project, managing 2 warehouses and fusing 43 locations containing 1.6K+ items
Identified and facilitated the procurement of state-of-the-art equipment and materiel to enhance the capability of deployers supporting emergency responses
As the QA Manager, it was imperative to look towards the future to ensure certain communications equipment as well as appropriate personal protective equipment, and tactical gear was purchased for various deployments and exercises
Developed standards against which to measure the behavior and performance of others
Employed standard investigative approaches to obtain information, evidence, and other documentation related to the evaluation of work centers
Overhauled the group’s self-assessment program; implemented 41 checklists and eradicated 68 discrepancies; which amped 7 programs' efficiency and readiness posture.
J6 First Sergeant & Communications Element Chief
United States Air Force
Tunisia AB, Africa
03.2018 - 10.2018
Headed a diverse 9-member flight team which provided tactical communications for a $25M intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance mission, enabling 300+ sorties & 2,200+ flying hours; achieved the highest fully mission capability communications for 180 days
As First Sergeant, maintained optimal morale, health, welfare, & discipline of the unit, executing 250 professional development events & morale activities; established a transition working group to ensure seamless transfer of responsibilities for the combatant commander.
Director of Operations – Erwin PME Center
United States Air Force
Kadena Air Base, Japan
12.2014 - 06.2017
Directed daily operations in support of Pacific Air Force’s largest Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, overseeing the $142K budget & $35.5M in resources; led 11 personnel delivering 1.4K curriculum hours while managing protocol activities for DV panels, visits, & graduations
Provided coaching and mentoring to others in their technical area of expertise
Facilitated instruction of 500 Air Force, sister service, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force students each year, ensuring all educational objectives are administered & met in accordance with directives; coached, counseled, & evaluated students directly
Independently offered assistance and provided support to advance the goals of a team
Managed students in and out-processing for 3 years; led bed-down of 376 students, managing $2.4M in temporary duty costs.
Professional Military Education Instructor – Erwin PME Center
United States Air Force
Kadena Air Base, Japan
01.2014 - 11.2014
Executed Enlisted Professional Military Education (EPME) instruction at Pacific Air Forces’ largest Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, ensuring all instruction meets educational objectives and is administered in accordance with all EPME directives
Communicated directly with students, providing supervision, counsel, and evaluation while remediating students who failed to meet the minimum program standards; instructed 550 Air Force, sister service, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force students annually.
Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge, Radio Frequency Transmission
United States Air Force
Seymour Johnson AFB, NC
01.2013 - 01.2014
Orchestrated Quality Assurance/Standardization and Evaluation & Maintenance Training Programs for 118 military & civilians; maintained $25M network/Air Traffic Control & Landing Systems (ATCALS) and served as Technical Order Distribution Office Manager
Led Giant Voice optimization/$130K; modernized 11 componentssecured 16 emergency signals ensuring 6K personnel were protected
Implemented and maintained the communications Continuity of Operations (COOP), Devolution and Reconstitution Plans, alternate sites, cadre/team assignments, emergency contact data, and access, to applicable vital agency records
Led 39 Unit Control Center members during a Combined Unit Inspection; supported 300 personnel; restoring 23 communication outages; which enabled command and control during the exercise
Planned, coordinated, and executed for 6 exercises in accordance with public health and emergency management-related directives, regulations, policies, laws, standards, and guidance
4th Fighter Wing Enlisted Evaluation Team member; trained 118 squadron members, evaluated 5 programs; and fixed 16 Combined Unit Inspection deficiencies; ensuring 56 equipment and personnel packages were combat-ready
I have experience in leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of public health exercises, developing training and executing public health planning preparedness and response activities
Identified, coordinated, and prepared staff for responder roles during public health emergencies and exercises during various tabletop and real-world exercises, as well as deployments
I established different training programs to ensure all staff members were aware of what was expected during chemical and biological attacks.
Assistant NCOIC, Quality Assurance Manager
United States Air Force
Seymour Johnson AFB, NC
01.2011 - 01.2013
Managed personnel, self-inspection, and managerial evaluations for 11 work centers, providing thorough leadership quarterly trend analysis; conducted work center station surveys and standardized safety & training for communication equipment worth $50M
Conducted Quality Assurance operations, vetting 10 programs to ensure compliance
Unit Control Center (UCC) lead, oversaw deployed UCC build-up and 20 personnel; driving logistical requirements for 4 operational exercises and inspections; accurately disseminating 600+ exercise inputs; which proved pivotal for unit readiness
Developed supporting training materials to ensure all UCC members were trained appropriately
Applied knowledge of public health principles and policies to improve event management.
Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge, Ground Readiness Training
United States Air Force
Kadena AB, Japan
02.2007 - 01.2011
Played an integral role alongside the Commander in worldwide deployment training for 18 unit type codes, encompassing 103 squadron personnel and $3M in war reserve materials for theater operation plans & contingencies; planned & implemented readiness training
Served as a technical consultant in an Incident Management System (IMS) role during various EOC activations, emergency responses, and exercises
In this role, I ensured all appropriate assets were in place during activation
I collaborated with over 10 other important functions during this time
As Security Manager, overhauled the program from non-compliant to compliant, achieving ‘Outstanding’ rating during Staff Assistance Visit; as COMSEC Manager, created Squadron Operating Instruction and trained 22 Unit Control Center members
Evaluated and creatively adapted emergency management functions during a domestic or international public health emergency or event (e.g., developed Incident Action Plans, recommended proposed tactics for coordinating response activities)
Selected as an Enlisted Evaluation Team member to inspect the unit on various emergency response procedures
Planned, coordinated, and conducted individual and collective training in accordance with Air Force, public health, and emergency management-related directives, regulations, policies, laws, standards, and guidance
Revitalized realistic training; deployed 13 members for Pacific Lifeline exercise, which prepared personnel for joint-service operations
Provided command and control and transmitted 100+ classified/FOUO messages vital to unit deployment and unit control center functions
Managed exercise deployment process; deployed 93 members, 5 personnel packages, and $2M worth of war reserve material assets
Conduct interagency and intra-agency all-hazard emergency and incident-specific planning
During various training opportunities, I had to coordinate with different functions to ensure Aeromedical evacuation personnel were in place for their part in a specific emergency response
This position also allowed me to alternate with the Communications element to coordinate various activities
Lead radio operator deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom; optimized communications support to Naval Special Operations, leading to the capture of 2 high-value targets
Processed 3 members for PACIFIC ANGEL exercise; ensuring concept of operations support, which enabled aeromedical evacuation training for 55 Thai medics
Mobilized 6 members and $200K worth of war reserve material assets, facilitated an international and joint military exercise; which provided real-world aeromedical support for 6K attendees
Prepared and deployed 46 people to overseas contingency operations on 5 continents and 4 areas of responsibility; enabling uninterrupted aeromedical evacuation and combat mission support.
Personal Wireless Communications Specialist
United States Air Force
Tinker AFB, OK
04.2006 - 02.2007
Processed new requests for pagers, cell phones, and land mobile radios; monitored and updated vendor accounts for an 800+ item inventory valued at $1M+
Operated radio & satellite communications systems & computer terminals, tuned transmitters, receivers, & transceivers, and adjusted communications systems equipment
Provided Inspector General (IG) evaluators secure land mobile radio net and equipment to evaluate the 552d Air Control Wing’s ability to conduct operations
Delivered 56 radios on-time despite frequency change; ensuring seamless support key to the success of SENTRY LEAP’s operational readiness exercise
Prepared and deployed 20 land mobile radio assets; which supported Air Combat Command’s President of The United States (POTUS) tasking.
Wireless Communications Specialist
United States Air Force
Tinker AFB, OK
04.2004 - 04.2006
Programmed and activated new equipment, reviewed documentation for accuracy & technical feasibility, and maintained the PWCS website; adjusted communications systems equipment, antenna systems, & terminal equipment for voice, digital, & analog operations
Palletized command and control equipment for the Airborne Warning and Control Systems Southern Command’s tasking in support of Asia-Pacific’s Economic Conference in Chile; which hosted the POTUS and 20 other world leaders
Hand-selected to set up radio and satellite communications for the Weapons School Mass Employment (WSME) exercise at Nellis, AFB; ensuring the success of 7 missions
Provided 20 land mobile radio assets and support equipment for an Air Combat Command, command and control tasking; which directly supported POTUS’s mission in Argentina
Deployed to Cold Lake, Canada, in support of Exercise Maple Flag; ensuring command and control connectivity for 8 missions.
Radio Communications Specialist
United States Air Force
Tinker AFB, OK
08.2001 - 04.2004
Processed secure communications traffic, encoded & decoded classified messages, oversaw the monitoring and updating of vendor accounts for a 600+ item inventory valued in excess of $500K while maintaining the PWCS website
Programmed 55 land mobile radios with a short notice frequency change
Established crucial communications link for leadership during the relay of critical combat and disaster exercise scenarios
Coordinated communication requirements for a combined SITTING BULL exercise; allowing combatants to verify tactics and equipment operability.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Security Management -
Southwestern College of Professional Studies
08.2021
Associate of Applied Science, Instructor of Technology -
Community College of The Air Force
01.2016
Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology -
Community College of The Air Force
01.2011
Skills
Data Entry & Systems Management
Process Improvement
Security Clearance Management
Customer Service
Organization & Multi-tasking Abilities
TS/SCI Clearance Eligible (Expired Aug 2022)
Team Collaboration
Technical Proficiency
Regulatory Compliance
As Communications Manager, led a 10-member cyber team which controlled 3 networks with a 999% uptime rate, enabling a $35M counter-terrorism mission
Resolved a 2-Year tracking deficit, identifying 225 erroneous items worth $13M and facilitating a seamless base transfer to the US Army
Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of over 5,000 patient demographic and personal information
Responded to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous and empathetic manner representing the ERHS ESE Department in a positive light for over 430 students
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