TYLER BARICKMAN
Ripley,WV
Summary
Results-driven program manager with over six years of experience in leadership operations and administrative programs within high-tempo regulated environments. Expertise in strategic communications, stakeholder coordination, and process management. Achieved success in facility operations and environmental programs, supporting over 500 personnel while ensuring effective communication, safety, and efficiency.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager / Facility Manager
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Las Vegas, Nevada
04.2024 - 11.2026
- Coordinated administrative operations and strategic communications across 19 unit-level programs supporting 500+ personnel; prepared executive briefings, operational updates, reports, and policy guidance to support leadership decision-making and organizational objectives.
- Served as Emergency Management Representative, overseeing emergency preparedness, response planning, and program coordination to support personnel safety and operational readiness. Maintained emergency management procedures, coordinated preparedness initiatives, and supported compliance with applicable requirements.
- Executed a $1.7M facility revitalization plan and managed a $1.1M operational budget, coordinating with leadership, civil engineering, and four contracting agencies to track project progress, maintain accountability, and meet established deadlines.
- Managed operations across six facilities and coordinated 11 capital improvement, renovation, and maintenance projects, tracking project requirements, communicating with stakeholders, and supporting continuity of operations.
- Served as Unit Environmental Coordinator and Unit Safety Representative, conducting compliance audits, tracking hazardous materials, identifying safety concerns, and implementing corrective actions to support regulatory compliance and personnel safety.
- Conducted risk assessments, identified potential operational disruptions, and developed mitigation strategies to strengthen emergency preparedness and organizational resilience.
- Led cross-functional teams in coordinating strategic initiatives, facilitating communication between stakeholders, tracking action items, and ensuring timely completion of program requirements.
- Identified administrative communication gaps and developed continuity plans and standardized processes to improve information sharing, preserve institutional knowledge, and support leadership transitions.
Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Maintenance Specialist
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Las Vegas, Nevada
11.2020 - 04.2024
- Conducted technical diagnostics, scheduled inspections, and troubleshooting on aerospace assets and ground control systems, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with safety standards.
- Synthesized complex technical directives, environmental/safety directives, and quality control data into clear, actionable reports for cross-functional maintenance teams and command leadership.
- Oversaw inventory management and secure transfer of sensitive hardware, hazardous materials, and specialized equipment, maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications and New Media
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV01-2019
High School Diploma -
Ripley High School
Ripley, WV06-2015
Skills
- Strategic communications
- Internal communications
- Verbal and written communication
- Stakeholder coordination and engagement
- Program management and coordination
- Administrative management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Process improvement
- Regulatory and environmental compliance
- Risk management
- Strategic planning
Roles
- Self-Assessment/Compliance Program Manager
- Emergency Management Representative
- Unit Safety Representative
- Unit Environmental Coordinator (UEC)
- Facility Manager
Awards
- Aviation Maintenance Safety Award, 25th Attack Wing Safety, 01/01/26
- Aviation Maintenance Team Safety Award, 432d Wing Safety, 01/01/25
- 15th Air Force Level Safety Award, 15th Air Force, 01/01/25
- Maintenance Support Professional of the Quarter, 432nd Maintenance Group, 01/01/25-03/31/25
- Maintenance Support Professional, 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 01/01/25
Certification
- Google Project Management Certificate (expected completion 09/2026)
- Airman Leadership School
- Remotely Piloted Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice
Timeline
Program Manager / Facility Manager
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
04.2024 - 11.2026
Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Maintenance Specialist
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
11.2020 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Communications and New Media
Shepherd University
High School Diploma -
Ripley High School