Travis Giles

Experienced leader with a proven track record in optimizing business operations, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Possessing a versatile skillset in training and development, budget management, logistic coordination, and contingency planning. Proficient in leveraging data-driven insights to evaluate complex business objectives and identify workforce efforts and targets. Committed to delivering technical solutions that advance organizational goals.

• RTA, Resiliency Trainer Assistance
• PMC, Professional Manager Cert
• Instructor, C-17 Loadmaster
• ASIST, Applied Suicide Intervention
• CRMPC, Contingency Response
• Skills Training
• Mission Planner Course
• BLS, Basic Lifesaving Skills
• AFCRMOC, Air Force Contingency Response Mission Orientation Course

• Program Analyst Intern, Human Capital Human Resource Office-TSA HQ, Arlington, VA, 06/01/24, 09/30/24, 40, Collaborates with Project Managers and Team Leads to analyze programs, resources, and initiatives to develop continuous process improvement with training plans, standard operating procedures, data & metric reports, and policies for onboarding and hiring new recruits (HR Specialist, HR Consultants, and Interns) for Human Capital's Human Resource Office.
• First Sergeant, 559 Medical Group-Lackland AFB, Lackland AFB, TX, 08/01/22, 11/30/24, 40, Spearheaded the initiative to train and develop 40 additional duty First Sergeants through a training seminar and course syllabus, enhancing the force multiplier capabilities of the 59th Medical Wing., Collaborate with the 59th Medical Wing Development Advisor to establish a Professional Growth Council., Fostered relationships with four local sponsors to support two fundraiser events, strengthening civic relations for future engagements., Chair eight professional development panels, providing briefings on Front Line Supervisor duties and challenges to FTAC and ALS students., Provided advice and guidance to the Medical Group Command, overseeing a team of 530 military and civilian personnel at the Air Force's only pipeline Military Training Facility., Managed 185,000 annual healthcare visits in support of 6 Wings, 12 Geographically Separated Units, and 122 mission partners., Organized two training days and four team-building exercises to foster a culture of diversity and equality among 530 total force personnel resulting in a 30% decrease in Equal Opportunity claims and investigations., Optimized $3.2K for the First Sergeant Organization, providing financial relief for 24,000 Total Force Airmen., Enabled 124 combat mission-ready airmen across 23 Air Force Specialty Codes to effectively support Air Education Training operations., Developed blueprints through the efforts of seven working groups, identified 45 courses, and selected initial cadres to train 8,000 59th Medical Wing personnel.
• First Sergeant, Special Operations Communications Squadron, Hurlburt Field, FL, 11/01/21, 08/31/22, 40, Supervised five executive programs crucial for ensuring mission readiness and mobility capabilities., Spearheaded training, readiness, health, morale, and quality of life for a team of 263 personnel., Led 8 leadership panels, imparting crucial insights and personal experiences to 250 aspiring Air Force leaders., Focused discussions on training, development, mentoring, and motivation strategies, fostering a culture of growth and excellence., Served as the Vice President of a Professional Organization, leading joint ventures with civic partners., Provided command, control, communications, and computer support to 13,000 users across the installation., Directed administrative actions, guiding leadership through 21 cases, resulting in a remarkable 90 percent rehabilitation rate and full return to duty for 9 members., Increased $2,000 and increased the budget by 25% to support 8,000 installation members., Organized and led a Squadron training day for 250 members., Secured guest speakers and developed team-building events centered around the 4 pillars of resiliency, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion.
• Flight Chief/Mc-130h Loadmaster, 15th Special Operations Squadron, Hurlburt Field, FL, 05/01/19, 11/30/21, 40, Led and executed a highly effective Hurricane evacuation operation, ensuring the safety of 261 individuals., Managed flying program, overseeing the scheduling of 150 flight hours, coordinating three joint exercises, and organizing 4 combat crew alert teams to support the SECDEF response contract., Reviewed and edited all correspondence and ensured compliance with strict timelines set by Higher Headquarters, Major Commands, and 1st Special Operations Wing., Executed flawless executive office operations for the squadron., Orchestrated the preparation and deployment of 4 aircraft and coordinated 35 skilled aircrew members, safeguarding $1.8B worth of Special Operations assets., Participated in a test flight for a USSOCOM exercise, supporting a joint special operations force team and certifying a Ranger battalion for national-level operations, which involved coordination of 1,000 personnel., Deployed for Iranian response operations, successfully evacuating joint task force members from an austere combat location in under 12 hours, resulting in the saving of 261 lives., Completed 55 combat missions during the Operation Inherent Resolve campaign, effectively transporting 261,000 pounds of cargo, more than 350 personnel, and 19,000 pounds of munitions to strategic territories combating ISIS.
• Mc-130h Student Loadmaster, 19th Special Operations Squadron, Hurlburt Field, FL, 07/01/18, 05/31/19, 40, Managed and executed operations involving $160 million aircraft for personnel and equipment airdrops, air refueling, infiltration, and exfiltration, Forward Area Fueling Point, and resupplying Special Operation Forces components., Directed and guided a team of 22 personnel through the Air Commando Field Skills Course, acquiring essential survival and combat skills necessary for mobility readiness to support Special Operations., Supervised load teams during cargo uploading and downloading operations, conducted thorough inspections to validate cargo for transport, and calculated aircraft weight and balance for safe flight operations., Completed MC-130H Loadmaster Initial Qualification Course and received a Q1 rating on flight evaluation., Graduated from the Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education II course, enhancing leadership skills to effectively operate in a joint environment with joint forces., Conducted two Air Refueling sorties, coordinating rendezvous points and providing operational guidance for 4 CV-22 Ospreys., Achieved mission objectives without any incidents and ensured the security of $250 million worth of DoD assets.
• NCOIC En-Route Operations, 43 Operations Support Squadron, Pope, NC, 04/01/16, 11/30/17, 40, Orchestrated the synchronization of interoperability capabilities between the Air Force and Army to develop Air Mobility Command's #2 enroute airfield parking plan, supporting national-level missions., Acted as a Special Operations liaison, expediting 125 clandestine operations by coordinating landing approvals and logistics support for fixed-wing and helicopter weapon systems., Streamlined logistics for the Swift Response exercise, enabling 9 C-17 aircraft to transport 126K LBS of cargo and 287 jumpers directly in support of Europe Command's #1 Joint Forcible Entry mission., Validated the Joint Airborne Air Transportability Training program by accurately matching 9.5K contracted jumper and parachute required components, providing crucial data for future contracts at Higher Headquarters., Strategically planned a Hurricane Evacuation Forward Operating Base to accommodate the 82nd Airborne Division, facilitating bed down and airfield operations for 13 helicopters and FEMA relief support., Administered five joint exercises, unifying five Airlift Wings and coordinating the seamless airdrop of 405K LBS of equipment and 25K jumpers., Facilitated collaborative combat training for 56 Mobility Air Force aircrew personnel, showcasing exceptional organizational and coordination skills., Certified and published the Heavy Operations Flying Schedule for Pope Army Airfield, ensuring airspace conflicts with enroute and contingency aircraft supporting 4 Major Commands and 3 Joint Commands were avoided.
• Section Chief Training Support Flight, Contingency Response Support Squadron, Travis AFB, CA, 12/01/15, 04/30/16, 40, Directed three chalks and organized the preparation of 200 tons of mission-critical equipment as the Air Base Opening Chalk Boss, supporting deployed forces during the Operation Inherent Resolve campaign., Oversaw the training section of a 7-member Contingency Response Group, facilitating proficiency, ancillary, and joint qualification system upgrades for 37 Air Force Specialty Codes and preparing 870 personnel for rapid global mobility., Rebuilt the scheduling process for 821 Contingency Response Group by implementing a new Graduate training integrations management system, resulting in a 100% increase in efficiency for the entire group., Conducted training on the Integrated Computerized Deployment System for 30 joint service members, teaching them load planning limitations for Air Force airlift., Managed ground operations for 10 aircraft, ensuring the secure airlift of 110 tons of cargo and the transportation of 35 personnel at the Joint Readiness Training Center., Orchestrated visit from the Functional Assignment Manager by coordinating briefings on Development Special Duty, Manpower, and promotion boards, providing crucial guidance for Total Force Development to 75 leaders.