Retired Veteran of The United States Air force who is Skilled at forming strong alliances in order to achieve organizational goals. With outstanding planning, administration, and leadership abilities, with a focus on program design,implementation, and management. I am well-organized, hardworking, and committed to increasing support to meet growing demands. With this, I am a wonderful grant writer and have succeeded in obtaining $1.4 million and working on obtaining more.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Manager and Community Outreach Coordinator
Berryhill Fire Protection District
Tulsa, Oklahoma
04.2019 - Current
Networked with local organizations, leaders and consumers, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships.
Connected individuals with available and relevant resources.
Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
Created and implemented community-based programs to improve education or fill specific needs.
Facilitated community involvement and education of non-profit theatre events by maintaining and developing community partnerships.
Developed long-lasting partnerships with local leaders, management team and peers with active engagement, exemplary communication and consistent issue resolution.
Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs.
Recruited, interviewed and hired staff members offering exceptional talent and brought great skills to team.
Developed and implemented variety of innovative policies and strategies to promote client self-sufficiency.
Developed monthly schedules and assignments for volunteer staff.
Veterans Program Assistant
Volunteers of America Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK
06.2020 - 07.2021
Was in charge of Veterans Program logistics, which included maintaining inventory, stocking supplies, and contacting vendors
Maintained all paperwork that was associated with the Department of Labor and their process for the
HVRP (Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program)
Maintained budgets and estimates and documented Department of Labor processes to mitigate financial disparities and assist senior leadership
Created high-quality internal and external office collateral, communications, and forms such as letters and memos
Made copies, proofed documents, and distributed mail to provide administrative support to staff
Oversaw effective program outreach plans that included the strategic use of speakers and tours to increase community engagement and participation
Prepared and distributed team-based communications to foster collaboration and boost team morale
Created and updated physical records and digital files to keep current, accurate, and compliant documentation
Wrote and formatted documents and reports that were clearly written and formatted.
Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic
The United States Air Force
Tulsa, OK
09.2001 - 05.2017
Replacement parts, such as controls systems, engine components, instrumentation, and more, were installed and repaired by me
Preventative and corrective maintenance on support systems equipment as completed by me
Maintained an orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention,and safety at all times
Oversaw and conducted safety protocols, such as foreign object prevention walks on the flight line
Was in charge of coordinating and disseminating procedures for exposure and contamination control
Was in charge of maintaining, inspecting, adjusting, and maintaining all Aerospace Ground equipment
All inspection and maintenance actions were documented using aircraft forms, IMDS, and FERMS
Assisted with the transport and movement of equipment
Fabricated replacement parts to exact specifications when original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts were unavailable.
Repaired mechanical, electronic and hydraulic components of specialized flight systems.
Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times.
Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
Provided for servicing, maintenance and protection of aircraft while away from home station.
Monitored parts department and placed orders for maintenance supplies on consistent basis.
Command Support Staff
Tulsa Air National Guard Base
Tulsa, OK
01.2010 - 12.2016
Was in charge of resolving disagreements and negotiating mutually beneficial agreements between parties
Wrote technical reports on command and field activities that were detailed and well-informed
Oversaw the quality assurance program, which included on-site assessments, internal audits, and customer surveys
Placed a high value on punctuality and worked hard to maintain an excellent attendance record, consistently arriving at work ready to work right away
Developed team communications and information for command and maintenance meetings
Processed all special pay for airmen through DTS (Defense Travel System)
Input all data for new recruits, awards, decorations, and retirements.
Produced detailed and knowledgeable technical reports on command and field activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
03.2023
MBA - Business Administration
Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK
03.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Southern Nazarene University
05.2019
Skills
Effective team leader
Relationship development
70 WPM typing speed
Communications
Team Leadership
Records oversight and accuracy
Managerial background
Goal-oriented
MS Office
Business operations
Policies and procedures
Organized
Budgeting and finance specialist
QuickBooks and Raiser’s Edge
Budgets
Negotiations
Microsoft Office
Written and verbal communication
Interviewing skills
Effective public speaker
Grant writing
Outreach Strategies
Presentation Development
Community Resources
Local Government
Public Outreach
Annual Planning
Administering Social Media Accounts
Strategic Outreach
Community Outreach Programs
Volunteer Scheduling
Administrative Support
Ethical Standards
Interpersonal Communication Skills
Grant Applications
Critical Thinking
Timeline
Veterans Program Assistant
Volunteers of America Oklahoma
06.2020 - 07.2021
Administrative Manager and Community Outreach Coordinator
Berryhill Fire Protection District
04.2019 - Current
Command Support Staff
Tulsa Air National Guard Base
01.2010 - 12.2016
Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic
The United States Air Force
09.2001 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Liberty University
MBA - Business Administration
Southern Nazarene University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Southern Nazarene University
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