Shelby McWhorter
Fort Walton Beach
Summary
Accomplished Technical Order Distribution Officer with more than 13 years of experience in military and civilian logistics, adept at ensuring operational efficiency and data accuracy across multiple units. Excels in managing complex technical data libraries and coordinating urgent compliance orders, contributing significantly to aircraft maintenance readiness. Possess a proven track record in leading teams, managing substantial equipment accounts, and driving community engagement through successful fundraising and event management. Offers a strong commitment to service, demonstrated through volunteer work and recognition for exceptional leadership.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Order Distribution Officer (TODO)
United States Air Force
12.2020 - Current
- Manages comprehensive database of over 5k digital publications, ensures validity of C-130 related maintenance manuals, schematics, and other technical documents. Coordinates with C level executives to advise on technical data matters.
- Supervises team of 30 IT specialists to coordinate frequent software and hardware refreshes ranging in urgency from 24 hours – 6 months.
- Configures and distributes digital media related to C-130 software updates across 7 local and 3 international teams.
- Performs Quality Assurance duties by conducting Continuous Improvement efforts, introduced Wi-Fi capability across 10 flightline hangars enabling 3k maintenance actions and 9k flight hours.
- Oversees annual laptop and support equipment requirements across 500-person unit, controlling a $1.5M equipment account and 2.5k devices.
- Drove a base-wide $153K diagnostic system hardware update across 14 sections assuring compliance of 124 composite tool kit systems, accountability of equipment worth $21M, 123K inspections. Securing the Program Improvement Office's First Quarter 2023 Team Award
- Elected as President of the Soaring Eagles Booster Club, a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) organization, orchestrated five base-wide fundraisers producing $12K in donations, dedicated over 100 volunteer hours, hosted four quarterly events and a unit Holiday Party.
- Recognized for exceptional leadership with the Courageous Leadership badge and honored as Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) of the Quarter for Third Quarter 2022 and Support Professional of the Quarter for First Quarter 2023.
Aircraft Fuel Systems Craftsman
United States Air Force
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Implemented worldwide fuel system repair for 58 U-2 and RQ-4 airframes valued at over $3B, qualified over 200 maintenance personnel, certified 1.5k inspections.
- Directly supervised 4 person team successfully guiding tool room accountability program across 4.1K assets with 98% accuracy rate.
- Performed continuous improvement initiatives by developing a Respirator Protection Program, collaborated with local South Korean government to ensure environmental standards met. Increased serviceability of safety equipment by 42%, recouped $7.2k in government funds.
- Devoted 80 volunteer hours to organizing base events and fundraising, contributing to community morale and cohesion.
Aircraft Fuels System Repair Journeyman
United States Air Force
03.2016 - 05.2020
- Deployed to UAE for a six-month assignment, receiving recognition from Air Combat Command General and awarded Airman of the Quarter for the third quarter of 2017.
- Achieved accelerated promotion "Below the Zone" to E-4 SrA, six months ahead of peers, demonstrating superior proficiency and leadership.
- Led Emergency Response Team, created Disaster Recovery Program for 940th Beale fire department certifying 20 members and boosting unit capability 30%.
- Overhauled unit training deficiency and certified 160 personnel in CPR.
Motorclothes Associate
Harley Davidson
06.2012 - 03.2016
- Performed shipping and receiving operations, including inventory control and logistics coordination across 4 dealers.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client inquiries and resolving issue
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management And Organizational Leadership
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL05-2026
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL02-2022
Skills
Project Management
Logistics Coordination
Quality Assurance
Product Improvement
Compliance Reporting
IT Administration
Disaster Response Planning
Customer Service
Volunteerism
Timeline
Technical Order Distribution Officer (TODO)
United States Air Force
12.2020 - Current
Aircraft Fuel Systems Craftsman
United States Air Force
05.2020 - 12.2020
Aircraft Fuels System Repair Journeyman
United States Air Force
03.2016 - 05.2020
Motorclothes Associate
Harley Davidson
06.2012 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Management And Organizational Leadership
St. Petersburg College
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
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