Timothy Sigafoos
Air Force First Sergeant
Beavercreek,OH
Summary
Seasoned professional with great customer service and communication skills. I retired from the Air Force after 26 years of service starting as a Avionics Technician (4 years), a Cyber Transport/Defensive Operator (15 Years), and ending as a First Sergeant (7 years).
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
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1
Language
Work History
First Sergeant
US Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine
01.2022 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Led and mentored over 10,000 military and civilian personnel across 25 diverse roles, 6 service branches, and international personnel at 17 Geographically Separated Units (GSUs) in 11 states.
- Served as a key liaison between senior leaders, unit members, and support agencies, ensuring fair and equal treatment for staff and 6,000+ technical school students annually.
- Spearheaded the development and implementation of the "Be Resilient Be Connected" initiative, linked 4 critical helping agencies, addressed violence prevention gaps, and led to a 15% reduction in domestic violence incidents in military families within the first year.
First Sergeant
National Air and Space Intelligence Center
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Advised senior leaders on all aspects of readiness, morale, and well-being for 950 military and civilian employees.
- Provided crisis intervention and support, facilitating the successful return to duty for 90% of employees experiencing mental health challenges.
- Resolved documentation and pay errors through collaboration with financial and personal management agencies, recovering over $17,500 in back pay for a service member.
First Sergeant
US Air Force ROTC
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Provided strategic guidance to senior leadership at 37 colleges across 16 states, supporting a combined population of 271 military members and 3,500 Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) students.
- Conducted regular site visits to assess unit climate, health, morale, and welfare, ensuring a positive learning environment for cadets.
- Successfully mediated hostile work environment situations, fostering a more inclusive and respectful culture.
First Sergeant
Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Detachment 7
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Served as a trusted advisor to the Lt General and senior leadership on all matters impacting the welfare, morale, health, fitness, and quality of life for 1,679 military and civilian personnel.
- Led the family notification team and provided compassionate support to unit personnel following a member suicide.
- Coordinated the expedited transfer and support for a sexual assault victim, prioritizing safety, and well-being.
Superintendent Future Technologies Branch
Force Protection Division
09.2012 - 09.2017
- Identified and mitigated information technology and information assurance vulnerabilities for the $485M System Program Office, safeguarding critical assets.
- Led site survey and installation teams to secure high-priority Air Force assets, including NASA rocket launch pads, nuclear munitions storage facilities, and aircraft security systems.
- Served as the Information Assurance Team Lead on foreign munitions sale projects in 2 Mideastern countries, ensuring data and system security.
• Demonstrated leadership as a source selection team leader, evaluating contract proposals and recommending the final vendor selection for project awards.
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, Network Infrastructure
83 Network Operations Squadron Detachment 4
09.2005 - 09.2012
- Oversaw and secured the $168 million US Air Force in Europe (USAFE) information technology network infrastructure. and led a team of 17 IT technicians, supporting 42,500 users across the European theater.
- Managed 6,400 IT devices, 82 Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and 6,000 Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone systems.
- Demonstrated exceptional coordination skills, managing service interruptions and configuration changes with higher headquarters and the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).
- Partnered with the Pakistani Defense Liaison Officer to successfully install and encrypt critical communication equipment, enabling secure command and control for the 2010 flood relief operations.
Deployed Data Systems Journeyman
4th Communications Squadron
07.2002 - 09.2005
- Managed and mobilized a Theater Deployable Communications Integrated Communications Access Package (TDC/ICAP) valued at $5 million, demonstrating logistical and technical expertise.
- Demonstrated resourcefulness and problem-solving skills as a member of the wing's Survival and Recovery Team. Configured four secure laptops in minimal time to support on-site F-15E crash investigations.
- Increased network reliability and security at Balad Air Base (AB), Iraq, revised configurations on 220 network infrastructure devices, leading to a 30% reduction in data errors.
- Engineered a power solution that reduced outages by 50%, enhancing network uptime and increased enemy attack detection capabilities.
F-15E Integrated Avionics Systems Journeyman
336 Fighter Squadron
07.1999 - 07.2002
- Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on 26 F-15E aircraft.
- Maintained compliance with FAA regulations by ensuring proper installation, operation, and maintenance of aircraft avionic systems.
- Performs removal, inspection, installation, and repair actions on the AN/APG-70 radar system, inertial system, Low Altitude Navigation Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) pod system, and other related avionics systems and components.
- Lead the tool and equipment sustainment in support of Operation NOBLE EAGLE, enabling 530 combat air patrol sorties, totaling 2,690 hours in support of homeland defense mission.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
Trident University International
Cypress, CA10.2024
Associate of Science - Human Resource Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL06.2018
Associate of Science - Avionic Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL11.2014
Associate of Science - Electronics Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL08.2014
High School Diploma -
Pensacola Christian College
Pensacola, FLSkills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Verbal Communication
- Negotiation
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem-Solving
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Problem Resolution
- Computer Skills (Microsoft Products, Adobe)
Military Service
Air Force
- 2A351: A-10, F-15, and U-2 Avionics Systems, September 1998 to July 2002
- 3C271: Communications - Computer Systems Controller, July 2002 to September 2017
- 8F000: First Sergeant, September 2017 to Current
Rank: E8
Accomplishments
- 2023 First Sergeant of the Year, AFRL, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
- 2022 First Sergeant of the Year, AFRL, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
- 2020 Lance P. Sijan, Holm Center, Maxwell AFB, AL
- 2019 First Sergeant of the Year, Holm Center, Maxwell AFB, AL
- 2017 SNCO of the Year, Battle Management Directorate, Hanscom AFB, MA
- 2016 SNCO of the Year, Force Protection Division, Hanscom AFB, MA
- 2015 NCO of the Year, Battle Management Directorate, Hanscom AFB, MA
- 2014 Information Dominance Cyber Transport NCO of the Year, Battle Management Directorate, Hanscom AFB, MA
- 2013 NCO of the Year, 66 Air Base Group, Hanscom AFB, MA
Job Related Training
- Community College of the Air Force; Associate's Degree Human Resource Management, 2018
- Professional Managers Certification, 2018
- Trident University; Bachelor of Science Human Resources Management, (In-Progress)
Certification
- USAF Leader Development Course for Squadron Command - 2020
- Professional Manager Certification - 2018
- Security+ Certified Professional, CompTIA - 2024
- FCC - General Radiotelephone Operator License - 2000
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
References
- Tory Woodard, USAF School of Aerospace Medicine, Commander, 937-626-7600, tory.woodard@us.af.mil
- Mark Richardson, USAFSAM, Section Commander, 228-257-8670, mark.richardson.13@us.af.mil
- Mindie Wright, USAFSAM & DCPH-Dayton Workflow Manager, 937-938-2715, mindie.wright2@us.af.mil
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First Sergeant
US Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine
01.2022 - Current
First Sergeant
National Air and Space Intelligence Center
09.2019 - 01.2022
First Sergeant
US Air Force ROTC
10.2018 - 09.2020
First Sergeant
Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Detachment 7
09.2017 - 10.2018
Superintendent Future Technologies Branch
Force Protection Division
09.2012 - 09.2017
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, Network Infrastructure
83 Network Operations Squadron Detachment 4
09.2005 - 09.2012
Deployed Data Systems Journeyman
4th Communications Squadron
07.2002 - 09.2005
F-15E Integrated Avionics Systems Journeyman
336 Fighter Squadron
07.1999 - 07.2002
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
Trident University International
Associate of Science - Human Resource Management
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Science - Avionic Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Science - Electronics Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
High School Diploma -
Pensacola Christian College
- USAF Leader Development Course for Squadron Command - 2020
- Professional Manager Certification - 2018
- Security+ Certified Professional, CompTIA - 2024
- FCC - General Radiotelephone Operator License - 2000
Quote
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
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