Troderick D Trotter
Texarkana
Summary
I am senior military leader with solid background in leadership and operational strategy. With a proven track record of guiding and developing cohesive teams, ensuring mission success, and adapting to evolving challenges. Through strong skills in personnel management, conflict resolution, and strategic planning I feel I can bring people together. I am known for fostering collaboration and driving measurable results.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Enlisted Leader
United States Air Forces Reserves
Barksdale AFB, LA
05.2024 - Current
- Led operational readiness initiatives, ensuring mission success and team preparedness across diverse environments.
- Mentored junior personnel, fostering professional development and enhancing leadership capabilities within the unit.
- Developed strategic training programs, improving skill sets and operational effectiveness of the 307th Security Forces Sq.
- Facilitated communication between leadership and personnel, ensuring clarity of objectives and fostering a cohesive team environment.
- Oversaw resource allocation, optimizing efficiency and support for various missions and exercises.
Operations Superintendent
United States Air Force Reserve
Barksdale, LA
07.2021 - 04.2024
- Develops plans, policies, procedures, and detailed instructions to implement key security for Security Forces operational programs.
- Plans, organizes, and schedules activities providing oversight, guidance, and assistance to unit commander.
- Assures the effectiveness of training and combat readiness of all personnel assigned to the security forces squadron.
- Plans, organizes, and schedules SF activities; to include monthly training, appointments, and personnel management.
Security Forces Member
United States Air Force Reserve
Thumrait, Oman
06.2002 - 09.2023
- Performed security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle, ensuring the safety and protection of personnel, facilities, and equipment.
- Assisted with the maintenance and repair of physical security equipment such as locks, cameras, sensors.
- Patrolled via motorized vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and walking.
- Inspected buildings, gates, fences, and other structures to ensure compliance with security protocols.
Physical Security NCOIC
United States Air Force Reserve
Ali AL Salem, Kuwait
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure the safety of all personnel and equipment.
- Conducted regular inspections of all fences, equipment, and facilities to identify potential problems or malfunctions.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies and services related to operations functions.
- Provided guidance on physical security measures such as locks, alarms, lighting, fencing.
Squad Leader
United States Air Force Reserve
Barksdale, LA
02.2018 - 06.2021
- Provided guidance to subordinate personnel on tactical operations and training.
- Maintained accountability of personnel, equipment, and supplies during deployments.
- Assured the effectiveness of training and combat readiness of all personnel assigned to the Security Forces.
- Commanded oversight and tactical planning to streamline operations and enhance emergency preparedness procedures.
Flight Chief
United States Air Force Reserve
Ali AL Salem, Kuwait
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Developed and implemented security plans to protect personnel, equipment, and facilities.
- Supervised a team of 26 Security Forces members in exercise FALCON TALON.
- Enforced policies for access control, weapons handling, anti-terrorism and force protection, and law enforcement activities.
- Managed resources such as vehicles, communications systems, weapons systems, to ensure proper operation in support of mission requirements.
Fire Team Leader
United States Air Force Reserve
Barksdale, LA
06.2008 - 01.2018
- Provided guidance and direction towards achieving desired goals in accordance with established standards and regulations.
- Monitored and assessed communicated with other team leaders, and coordinated activities as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of incident reports, training drills, and other related documents.
- Provided physical protection for high-level government officials during visits to facilities.
Radio Telephone Operator
United States Air Force Reserve
Kirkuk, Iraq
06.2008 - 01.2009
- Maintained logs of activities related to security operations and reported findings to appropriate authorities.
- Monitored surveillance footage to identify suspicious activity around the base perimeter.
- Maintained communication systems to ensure effective coordination of activities with other units.
- Provided technical guidance and assistance on operational matters related to base defense activities as required by higher headquarters.
Security Forces Member
United States Air Force Reserve
Barksdale, LA
04.2001 - 06.2008
- Conducted security patrols of assigned areas to detect suspicious activity and potential threats.
- Performed access control duties, including controlling entry into the facility and verifying identification of personnel.
- Conducted searches of facilities, vehicles, and personnel in accordance with established guidelines.
- Responded to emergency situations such as fire alarms, bomb threats, natural disasters, and medical emergencies.
- Assisted with the maintenance and repair of physical security equipment such as locks, cameras, sensors.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL01-2021
Skills
- Organizational Management
- Operations Management
- Document Control
- Data Analysis
- Performance Reporting
- Mentoring and coaching
- Budgeting and finance
Accomplishments
- Air Force Meritorious Service Medal
- Air Force Commendation Medal
- Air Force Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster
- Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
- Iraq Campaign Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Timeline
Senior Enlisted Leader
United States Air Forces Reserves
05.2024 - Current
Operations Superintendent
United States Air Force Reserve
07.2021 - 04.2024
Physical Security NCOIC
United States Air Force Reserve
01.2021 - 06.2021
Flight Chief
United States Air Force Reserve
06.2018 - 01.2019
Squad Leader
United States Air Force Reserve
02.2018 - 06.2021
Fire Team Leader
United States Air Force Reserve
06.2008 - 01.2018
Radio Telephone Operator
United States Air Force Reserve
06.2008 - 01.2009
Security Forces Member
United States Air Force Reserve
06.2002 - 09.2023
Security Forces Member
United States Air Force Reserve
04.2001 - 06.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force