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Thomas Caracane

Pattersonville,NY

Summary

Decorated combat veteran with over 27 years of military experience in a wide array of MOS and AFSC roles. Expertise includes armor, civil affairs, force protection, command and control (C2) battle management, human resources, criminal justice, and training development. Developed exceptional communication skills and strong multitasking abilities while leading teams in dynamic organizations and austere combat zone environments. Supported by four associate degrees and multiple leadership/management development courses and training programs attended both in the military and civilian sectors. Recognized with numerous awards for outstanding performance, improvements, and accomplishments in areas of expertise. Possessing excellent leadership abilities, effectively communicates training to all levels of employees and management, enhancing learning and teaching efficiency for everyone involved.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resource Management/Personnel and Training Manager

NYANG/JFHQ
12.2002 - 04.2023
  • Company Overview: Air Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Branch Superintendent
  • Provided customer service to entire state’s active Air National Guard force, supplied policy guidance to over 1,600 AGR members and leadership throughout NY State and National Capital Region.
  • Collaborated with Major Commands to maintain accurate personnel data and valid manpower requirements.
  • Reported statistics, briefed HR issues and advised manpower utilization direct to The Adjutant General of NY National Guard.
  • Comfortable conducting daily HR/personnel processes for large locations with over 1K associates.
  • Accountable for daily personnel actions for 1,600+ members of military while briefing senior leadership on status of personnel accountability and issues.
  • Supervised multiple members and reported to national levels of leadership.
  • Processed; vacancy announcements, member’s tours/orders, resignations, curtailments and continuations.
  • Sought after by commanders and high-level military leadership at local, state and national levels for wide array of human resource management, manpower allocation/utilization and force development/training requirements.
  • Instructed multiple leadership development courses for 35+ members at all ranks/levels of leadership.
  • Served as the Unit Training Manager, managed and reported all required training for for 35+ members.
  • Served as Unit Fitness Program Manager; managed, scheduled and administered entire unit’s fitness program for 35+ members.
  • Attended continuous developmental training and courses.

Readiness NCO

1st Air Force/AFNORTH
12.2017 - 12.2018
  • Company Overview: 1AF Readiness Division/Readiness NCO
  • Processed continuous movement and accountability of members in support of all NORAD-NORTHCOM events, deployments, emergencies, disasters and exercises.
  • Provided the Secretary of Defense all daily personnel support while executing no-fail mission in a high speed, high stress and high visibility environment.
  • Trusted advisor to represent and communicate execution of Joint multinational operations during major natural disaster while my briefing was presented to the Secretary of Defense and in-turn, the President of the US.
  • Attended Curtis Lemay Doctrine and Strategy Course, Joint Force Professional Development 1 and 2, and multiple John C. Maxwell leadership development courses.
  • Volunteered for week long operations support of NFL Pro Camp for base families and children.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Unit Training Manager

224th Air Defense Group (EADS)
06.2015 - 11.2017
  • Group’s sole Unit Training Manager for 400+ military and civilian members.
  • Oversaw the development, administration and management of multiple work center’s training programs.
  • Produced reports and products to regularly brief commanders on statuses of training within the unit.
  • Conducted regular inspections and instructional sessions to unit members on wide array of training items and issues.
  • Single-handedly managed unit fitness program (scheduled, administered, tested and recorded).
  • Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
  • Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
  • Spearheaded design and implementation of multiple training courses to establish successful onboarding of new employees.
  • Collaborated with other departments to align training programs with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Conducted, validated and revised programs and instruction and coordinated user feedback with career field managers.

Human Resources NCO

224th Air Defense Group (EADS)
11.2013 - 05.2015
  • Performed multiple Commander’s Support Staff human resources functions to include but not limited to: actions related to active orders, vacancy advertisements, promotions, separations, retirements, re-assignments, leaves, monthly payroll and attendance roll call, awards and decorations, unit manning, accountability and wartime/contingency reporting.
  • Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 400+ member Air Defense Group.
  • Hand selected to manage unit's physical fitness program for 400+ members located at multiple locations after flawlessly performing as a Physical Training Leader for 100+ member Operations Squadron.

Command and Control Battle Manager

Eastern Air Defense Sector
12.2008 - 10.2013
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities over eastern half of continental US and National Capital Region, while mentoring and training team members.
  • Accomplished multiple Air Defense tactics within established timeframes developed by national agencies in a no fail mission.
  • Conducted NORAD-NORTHCOM air defense mission of surveillance, identification, weapons control, tactical management, communications, computer system management, and coordinated air sovereignty operations to multiple federal agencies at national and international levels.
  • Provided identification processes in hundreds of scramble alerts at a national level. Made split-second decisions in the conduct of battle management air operations and system equipment management at the Tactical and Operational level of air defense, over area of responsibility during 24/7/365 no fail mission.
  • Earned 2011 Identification Technician Top Scope of the Year Award. Managed ID Section composed of 10 airmen.
  • Cross-trained section members to dual qualifications in order to maximize team agility, schedule efficiency, and user performance.

Armor Crewman, Civil Affairs Team Leader, Readiness NCO, Security Escort

United States Army/Air Force
07.1995 - 11.2008
  • Engaged in reconnaissance, security, and search operations.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations. Diligently earned coveted E-5 Tank Gunner position as an E-3 through extra training and studying with Company Master Gunner. Promoted well above peers.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions and mission success. First tank qualification run was with inexperienced crew and brand new Tank Commander.
  • Secured battle positions in preparation for firing of ammunition.
  • (Dec 2007 – April 2008): Deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom to Baghdad, Iraq as a security escort. Conducted routine convoys, processed local nationals for access on base, led 3 Viper teams tasked with logistical movements throughout combat zone and controlled 90 military members in daily security escort operations. Supervised daily operations at entry control point for all Iraqi staff entering Baghdad military base. Lauded for individually saving 8 local nationals and 2 US Servicemembers in deadly RPG attack in Baghdad.
  • (Jul 2001 – Jun 2005): During Global War on Terror operations and exercises; provided coordination of the integration of civil affairs planning in support of conventional and special operations forces and in the analysis of a foreign nation's organizational lines of authority and political power structure. Coordinated treatment of noncombatants and establishment of emergency aid station. TACOM attached to war-fighter Army units to assist in their Commander’s intent. Identified agencies available to support public and military mission, prepared and briefed reports on local civilian population and surveyed environment to higher headquarters. Performed home station duty as Readiness NCO (E-7 position), as an E-5. Served as Commander’s advisor for Readiness, Training, Family Programs and Accountability for all deployed members in high ops tempo Special Operations Battalion. Participated in multiple pre-deployment lane training exercises and NTC, JRTC rotations.
  • (Jun 1998 – Jun 2000): Supervised members of an armor unit in offensive and defensive combat training exercises, multiple field deployments and a combat deployment to Bosnia with multinational Joint Task Force. Engaged in daily presence patrols, weapons collecting, recovery of persons of interest and served on Quick Reaction Force. Trained in anti-sniping section and conducted meetings with local civilian level authorities to establish and maintain peace in a combat environment. Accountable for 2.5-million-dollar tank and armor equipment as an E-4. Assigned to train new soldiers in basic and advanced armor crewman tasks (tactics, gunnery skills, etc.). Participated in multiple pre-deployment lane training exercises and NTC, JRTC rotations.
  • (Jul 1995 – Nov 1997): Served as a member, and supervised members, of an armor unit in offensive and defensive combat training exercises and multiple field deployments. Awarded E-5 Tank Gunner’s position as an E-3, in advance of several peers. Qualified as subject matter expert on armor gunnery and maneuvering tactics while studying master gunner techniques and standard operating procedures. Participated in multiple pre-deployment lane training exercises and NTC, JRTC rotations.

Education

A.A.S. - Education and Training Management

Community College of The Air Force
100 S Turner Blvd. Montgomery, AL 36114
05.2017

A.A.S. - Air and Space Operations

Community College of The Air Force
100 S Turner Blvd. Montgomery, AL 36114
02.2016

A.A.S. - Criminal Justice

Herkimer County Community College
100 Reservoir Rd. Herkimer, NY 13350
09.2013

A.A.S. - Human Resources Management

Community College of The Air Force
100 S Turner Blvd. Montgomery, AL 36114
07.2013

Skills

  • Commitment to safety
  • Skilled trainer
  • Collaborative team player
  • Effective communication skills
  • Flexibility in adapting
  • Physical conditioning
  • Safe weapons management
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Training solutions development
  • Team-oriented and dependable

Timeline

Readiness NCO

1st Air Force/AFNORTH
12.2017 - 12.2018

Unit Training Manager

224th Air Defense Group (EADS)
06.2015 - 11.2017

Human Resources NCO

224th Air Defense Group (EADS)
11.2013 - 05.2015

Command and Control Battle Manager

Eastern Air Defense Sector
12.2008 - 10.2013

Human Resource Management/Personnel and Training Manager

NYANG/JFHQ
12.2002 - 04.2023

Armor Crewman, Civil Affairs Team Leader, Readiness NCO, Security Escort

United States Army/Air Force
07.1995 - 11.2008

A.A.S. - Education and Training Management

Community College of The Air Force

A.A.S. - Air and Space Operations

Community College of The Air Force

A.A.S. - Criminal Justice

Herkimer County Community College

A.A.S. - Human Resources Management

Community College of The Air Force

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