TAVARES T. LOWERY
Panama City,FL
Summary
Operations and training leader with experience improving readiness, managing large-scale records, and coordinating mission-critical training for diverse teams. Maintained 100% combat-ready status, supported the stand-up of a new fighter squadron, and delivered briefings and evaluations that helped drive operational consistency and efficiency.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Training Support Manager
United States Air Force (USAF)/ Government Contracting
Tyndall AFB, FL
07.2020 - 09.2026
- Updated data in PEX and government-mandated equivalent systems, along with local computer databases
- Integrated synchronized diverse resources that led to operational objectives being met for new activated fighter squadron. June 2023 stand-up (95th Fighter Squadron)
- Maintained student and permanent party records, folders, and grade books in compliance with Air Force Instructions (AFIs), Air Force Manuals (AFMANs), Major Commands (MAJCOM) Installation supplements, and local guidance.
- Coordinated scheduling of crew members for Crew Resource Management, Instructor Crew Resource Management, and Instrument Refresher Course, while administering classes, task evaluations, and exams to meet training requirements.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workplace morale and productivity.
- Salary: $85,000
- Hours Per Week: 40-50
- Supervisor: Steve Bachant, 850-890-1605 May Contact
- Yes
Project Manager, Agile Defense
USAF/Government Contracting
Tyndall AFB, FL
12.2017 - 01.2020
- Executed multiple concurrent projects through all milestones from sales handover to engineering, fabrication, shipment, commissioning, and data analysis
- Supported Project Managers on various projects across disciplines valued at $50M+
- Partnered with management and operations teams to maintain adherence to cost, schedule and budget
- Negotiated project scope using formal estimation measures and metrics for reporting
- Logged weekly hours ranging from 40 to 60 for project tracking
- Documented annual salary of $80,000
- Supervisor: Angie Cameron, Phone: 757-243-7362, May Contact
- Confirmed availability for contact
Alpha Crew NCOIC (Flight Chief)/Alpha-Flight Exercise Operational Training Subject Matter Expert (SME)
USAF/Tyndall AFB
FL
10.1993 - 06.2017
- Operational Flight Lead during all-major operational exercises, (NORAD/Country level) led 20 members and ensured operational combat readiness
- Led all Flight exercise training IG visits; knowledgeable in Joint Exercise Program (JEP), Joint Training Systems and NORAD/CONR-1st AF training policies; ensured 100% continuous readiness
- Directly trained and maintained 100% continuous combat mission ready (CMR) status for all 20 alpha flight members
- Devised operational training tips that enhanced exercise readiness at NORAD for the Emergency Actions Coordinator (EAC) position, while maximizing combat readiness across all three flights and AOC.
- Developed training aids for 54 1C5X core career field tasks, facilitating critical operations training for 60+ enlisted members and raising operational proficiency levels from 66 to 100%.
- Hand-picked as NCOIC at operation relocation exercise deployment; led effort that established 17 mission operation systems across five positional duty certifications
- Supervised, mentored, and inspired 20 members within diverse and bi-national work-force; fostered healthy work force environment
- Communicated risk management procedures to 3-Star General and Chief Combat of Operations during major NORAD exercise, ensuring alignment with strategic operational objectives.
- Exceptionally Qualified Communication Data Technician (CDT). Astutely knowledgeable in NORAD/USNORTHCOM/HOMELAND Defense crisis-management responses for command and control (C2) systems (REAL-WORLD/EXERCISE related)
- Confirmed availability for contact
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Project Management
Colorado State University GLOBAL
Denver, CO06-2004
Skills
Command and Control (C2) Operational Exercise lead, Administrative Support, Training, Leadership, Communication, Relationship Building, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Change Agent, Customer Service, Cultural Competency, Diversity & Inclusion, Tactical Decision Making, Resource Allocation, Supervisory-Team builder, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Time Management, Prioritization, Scheduling, Microsoft Office, Database Management, Homeland Defense Risk Management, (C2) Readiness SME, USNORTHCOM/CONR-1st AF ops expert, Proficiency in National Response Framework (NFR)/ current military strategy, Schedule management, Team leadership, Teamwork and collaboration, Communications support, Continuous improvement, Policy enforcement, Decisive Decision-making, Verbal and written communication, Documentation skills, Leading team meetings, Cross-functional collaboration, Interpersonal skills, Training and development, Cross-functional team leadership, Problem-solving
- Training administration
- Operational readiness
- Scheduling coordination
- Records management
Personal Information
Availability: Retired
Custom
- Security Clearance: Active Secret (expires May 2027) Applied: Supervisory Joint Exercise Specialist
- Veteran's Preference: 30%
Timeline
Training Support Manager
United States Air Force (USAF)/ Government Contracting
07.2020 - 09.2026
Project Manager, Agile Defense
USAF/Government Contracting
12.2017 - 01.2020
Alpha Crew NCOIC (Flight Chief)/Alpha-Flight Exercise Operational Training Subject Matter Expert (SME)
USAF/Tyndall AFB
10.1993 - 06.2017
Bachelor's Degree - Project Management
Colorado State University GLOBAL