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Shawn Wiser

Great Falls,MT

Summary

Dedicated prior Senior Enlisted Leader at the highest levels with an exemplary record of military service. Brings advanced leadership and personnel development abilities honed over a 28 year career with impeccable results. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Mission Support Group Senior Enlisted Leader

USAF
Great Falls, MT
07.2021 - 04.2024
  • Provided strategic oversight and leadership for over 1,000 military and civilian employees within the realms of construction and engineering, contracting services, disaster preparedness, personnel administration, cyber and communications, and manpower administration.
  • Actively participated in critical wing management boards providing decision points to installation leadership in the area of financial management, real property utilization and facility assessments, status of discipline and the commander's inspection programs.
  • Assisted in the group preparation of the annual budget and expenditure plans to meet the requirements of applicable laws and regulations assuring internal controls to safeguard against misappropriation and abuse.
  • Actively participated in strategic planning meetings to ensure successful implementation of initiatives. Assisted in developing long-term organizational goals and objectives in conjunction with senior management staff members.
  • Participated in recruitment efforts by interviewing potential candidates for positions within the unit. Advised leaders on recruitment strategies and retention incentive programs.

Force Support Squadron Senior Enlisted Leader

USAF
Abilene, TX
06.2020 - 07.2021
  • Provided direct leadership to 340 squadron personnel establishing effective communication channels between all levels of personnel throughout the organization.
  • Reviewed the Unit Manpower Document regularly to identify discrepancies and propose recommendations for correction to resolve issues and meet mission needs. Authored Authorization Change Requests and Organizational Change Requests according to funded and unfunded requirements.
  • Worked directly with individual flight leadership to assess current civilian employment end strength objectives to obtain hiring and recruitment approval for critical fills. Participated in recruitment efforts by interviewing potential candidates for positions within the unit.
  • Conducted performance reviews of subordinates and recommended appropriate action based on results. Managed administrative functions such as awards, appraisals, evaluations, promotions, discipline and separations actions.
  • Actively participated in strategic planning meetings to ensure successful implementation of initiatives. Assisted in developing long-term organizational goals and objectives in conjunction with senior management staff members.

Force Support Squadron Superintendent

USAF
Great Falls, MT
07.2019 - 06.2020
  • Provided direct leadership to nearly 354 squadron personnel across nine unique flights establishing effective communication channels between all levels of personnel throughout the organization.
  • Reviewed the Unit Manpower Document regularly to identify discrepancies and propose recommendations for correction to resolve issues and meet mission needs. Authored Authorization Change Requests and Organizational Change Requests according to funded and unfunded requirements.
  • Worked directly with individual flight leadership to assess current civilian employment end strength objectives to obtain hiring and recruitment approval for critical fills. Participated in recruitment efforts by interviewing potential candidates for positions within the unit.
  • Conducted performance reviews of subordinates and recommended appropriate action based on results. Managed administrative functions such as awards, appraisals, evaluations, promotions, discipline and separations actions.
  • Directed a five year budget overhaul utilizing annual financial report statements to identify critical equipment upgrades and established internal controls to safeguard assets and reduce budgetary constraints.

First Sergeant

USAF
Great Falls, MT
08.2014 - 06.2019
  • Advised eight separate unit commanders in optimizing the health, welfare and morale for over 1000 military members operations, security and engineering missions.
  • Oversaw all administrative and discipline actions to include reviewing performance reports, awards, appraisals and separations. Clarified leadership and mission goals, standards and expectations to all members.
  • Provided critical oversight to the Unit Manpower and Personnel Roster and the Unit Manpower Document to ensure vacancies were advertised within a timely manner and that assets were available to meet missions needs.
  • Advised members on career progression, promotion, professional education and standards of conduct.

Sustainment Support Section Superintendent

USAF
San Antonio, TX
02.2012 - 08.2014
  • Led the Air Force Personnel Center(AFPC) Installation Support Standard and Evaluation and Sustainment Support Sections directly supporting services operations at 86 installations and 280 Force Support Activities servicing 1.7 million military, civilian and retired personnel.
  • Advised AFPC leadership on Common Operating Levels and led Headquarters Air Force change processes by requesting and tracking inputs from 66 installations which steered the revision of the Air Force Chief of Staffs fiscal year funds reporting tool.
  • Managed the Division Audit program coordinating with 16 Air Force Audit Agency reports directing the organization budget to ensure compliance with regulation and headquarter directives.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Human Resource Management

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
01-2015

Associate of Applied Science - Restaurant, Hotel And Fitness Management

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
01-2012

Skills

  • Personnel Management
  • Staff Mentoring
  • Strategic leadership
  • Budgeting and finance
  • Analytical Skills
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Effective Communication
  • Task Prioritization

Timeline

Mission Support Group Senior Enlisted Leader

USAF
07.2021 - 04.2024

Force Support Squadron Senior Enlisted Leader

USAF
06.2020 - 07.2021

Force Support Squadron Superintendent

USAF
07.2019 - 06.2020

First Sergeant

USAF
08.2014 - 06.2019

Sustainment Support Section Superintendent

USAF
02.2012 - 08.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Human Resource Management

Community College of The Air Force

Associate of Applied Science - Restaurant, Hotel And Fitness Management

Community College of The Air Force
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