Shawn Hindes
Bossier City,LA
Summary
Strategy Manager and Military Veteran with an active TOP SECRET security clearance and 23+ years as a proven leader with an ability to multi-task missions, projects, and programs placing the right personnel and resources as needed to meet internal and external operational requirements. Possesses a comprehensive background in policy and compliance, organizational leadership and development, production, and operations management. Results-driven with excellent verbal and written communication skills and a knack for delivering on-time/on-target results. Highly proficient in all matters concerning Leadership, Program Analysis, and Strategic Management derived from conducting domestic and global operations. Accomplished measurable results while leading teams of up to 330 in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Career supported by a Bachelor of Arts and extensive Operational Experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Unit Superintendent
United States Air Force
12.2020 - Current
- Led 2A9 AFSC merger; organized several working groups across 6 wings /3 commandsintegrated avionics concept primed for 2.5K personnel.
- Restructure Unit Management Document; coordinated with MAJCOM Functional Manager authored 7 Manning Change Request removing redundancy—creating Electrical/Environmental & Hydro positions/KC-46 Chief Inspections.
- Responsible for the leadership, supervision, mobilization, and training of more than 300 personnel in nine distinct career fields to meet home station and expeditionary mission requirements.
- Monitors fleet health issues to ensure nuclear and conventional readiness of 14 B-52 bombers valued at 1.2 billion dollars in support of Combatant Commanders across the globe.
- Collaborated with Flight Chiefs, First Sergeants, Office of Special Investigations, and local authorities to actively pursue an absent without Leave case, leading to the successful capture and rehabilitation of an Airman suffering through a mental health crisis.
- Benchmarked standardized aircraft weapons configurations & reduced manpower requirements by 28%. His actions certified 8 Combat Mission Ready-Conventional members, an 18% increase in less than 1 month and upping the wing's Immediate Response Force abilities.
Sustainment Branch Chief | Operations Manager
United States Air Force
08.2018 - 12.2021
- Conducted reviews of Career Education and Training Plans during Utilization & Training Workshops to ensure career progression were best aligned with available resources.
- Expertly guided action officers to produce manning and assignment data for 6 maintenance units. This resulted in maintenance manning levels consistently remaining at or above world wide averages.
- Directed several manpower studies and led teams to success at every turn. Provided Senior Leaders with detailed manpower data that allowed them to better manage their personnel.
- Oversaw the allocation of resources; tracked and measured operational milestones, communicated with Senior Leaders and internal and external agencies through various tracking mechanisms and programs.
Superintendent, Training and Operations
United States Air Force
11.2014 - 07.2018
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Confirms operational support for USAF advanced skill mx trng-organizes reports/trend analysis; briefs 982 TRG/CC
- Oversees/manages gp trng assessment program for 48 GSUs; supports 7 MAJCOMs and over 34K students annually.
- Guided faculty dev; insp'd 1.1K instrs/val'd crit accredidationenabled 713 CCAF/107 BS/19 MS degs/272 CIC certs.
- Spearheaded SAF/IG suspense; ID'd/tracked 300 IGEMS findings/17 IG reportsintegral to 100% on-time response rt.
- Oversees/manages gp trng assessment program for 48 GSUs; supports 7 MAJCOMs and over 34K students annually.
- Manages 115 military/civilian pers across 7 AFSCs; executes isochronal insps on 72 C-130H/J acft valued at >$2.4B
Education
Certificated - Aviation Management
CHIEF LEADERSHIP COURSE
06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Brandman University
Irvine, CA06.2019
Associate of Science - Organizational Leadership
USAF SENIOR NCO ACADEMY
05.2016
Skills
- Community Relations
- Data Analysis
- Resource Coordination
- Project Management
- Quality Assurance
- Continuous Improvement
- Strategic Planning
- Program Implementation
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance Unit Superintendent
United States Air Force
12.2020 - Current
Sustainment Branch Chief | Operations Manager
United States Air Force
08.2018 - 12.2021
Superintendent, Training and Operations
United States Air Force
11.2014 - 07.2018
Certificated - Aviation Management
CHIEF LEADERSHIP COURSE
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Brandman University
Associate of Science - Organizational Leadership
USAF SENIOR NCO ACADEMY
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