ZaTashia Byrd
Society Hill
Summary
Professional with solid experience and well-prepared for academic endeavors. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within diverse teams and adapt to changing needs seamlessly. Skilled in research, time management, and critical thinking, with strong focus on achieving measurable results. Reliable and driven, bringing proactive approach to all tasks and responsibilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
NCOIC, Engagements
USAF
01.2025 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Planned and coordinated force protection for air assets and personnel participating in exercises and air shows throughout the area of responsibility.
Flight Sergeant
Shaw AFB
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Cultivated a positive work environment within the unit, boosting morale among team members through recognition programs and open communication channels.
- Mentored junior personnel in career development opportunities within the Air Force ranks.
Resource Advisor
Fort Bliss
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Executed unit's $7M spend plan.
- Coordinated and tracked travel for 172 personnel via Defense Travel System.
- Advised senior leadership in developing long-term strategic plans by providing crucial insights into available resources and potential constraints.
- Developed detailed budgets for multiple projects, ensuring accurate forecasts and adequate funding availability.
Desert Defender Ground Combat Readiness Instructor
Fort Bliss
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Directed training for 5.8K annual students at United States Air Force largest Security Forces Ground Combat Readiness Training Center.
- Evaluated headquarters and flight operations.
- Provided commanders and leadership with after action reports and recommendations.
- Developed lesson plans, multi-media presentations and combat exercise scenarios to develop and enhance key combat skills.
Assistant NCOIC, Training
RAF Alconbury
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Published annual master training schedule, monthly training requirements, appointment roster, and unit arming roster.
- Fulfilled commander directed sustainment training requirements.
- Conducted initial and recurring training.
- Coordinated advanced technical training.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
Flight Sergeant
RAF Alconbury
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Executed command and control.
- Provided armed response for security of DoD and Air Force Protection level assets.
- Enforces higher headquarter standards and regulation for military and civilians.
- Improved overall efficiency of flight operations by implementing new procedures and protocols as needed.
Town Patrolman
Osan AB
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Investigated all disputes and incidents involving United States Forces Korea (USFK) Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) personnel within Songtan Entertainment District (SED).
- Enforced all USFK prostitution and human trafficking (P&HT) command directives and Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) violations.
- Acted as Korean National Police (KNP) liaison coordinating and identifying Force Protection (FP) threats/requirements.
- Liaison to wing leadership for field contact reporting & feedback concerning off-base US/ROK community relations.
Area Supervisor
Osan AB
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Safeguarded Protection Level (PL) resources vital to the United States and Republic of Korea war fighting capabilities.
- Monitors several lines of detection to prevent attack, theft, pilferage, or damage to government equipment and property.
- Supervised operations for the safe and expeditious movement of vehicles and pedestrians entering and exiting Osan Air Base.
- Directed Anti-terrorism/Force Protection measures protecting over 8K assigned personnel in support of United States Forces Korea mission.
Unit Deployment Manager
Hill AFB
12.2016 - 10.2018
- Maintained unit's contingency deployments for 71 Unit Tasking Codes (UTC) and 23 Logistic Details.
- Reviewed and determined squadron deployment an medical readiness status for 243 Airmen and $1.2M resource availability.
- Orchestrated and developed monthly Status of Resources and Training System reports and mission briefings.
- Coordinated deployment efforts with higher headquarters and base agencies; imputed data and monitored logistics module for accuracy.
Security Forces Armorer
Hill AFB
12.2014 - 12.2016
- Managed and maintained secure storage facilities, safeguarding weapons and sensitive equipment from unauthorized access or damage.
- Assisted in the training of new armorers, sharing expertise and best practices to ensure consistent performance across the team.
- Accounted for weapons, munitions and associated equipment, creating inventories and replenishing.
- Created inspection reports for weapons inspections, reporting to unit weapon custodian with assigned suspense dates to correct discrepancies.
Installation Entry Controller
Hill AFB
11.2012 - 12.2014
- Enhanced security measures by conducting thorough inspections of incoming vehicles and packages.
- Maintained accurate visitor records for increased accountability and quick reference during emergencies.
- Controlled vehicle and personnel access to the 3rd largest Air Force installation.
- Ensured protection of warfighting assets valued at over $13B located in 47 controlled areas and three restricted areas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Psychology
Park University
Kansas City, MO04-2021
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
Maxwell AFB, Alabama05-2015
Skills
- Structuring and prioritizing tasks
- Attention to detail
- Team leadership
- Timely task completion
- Program management
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Organization and time management
- Decision-making
Accomplishments
- Tuskegee Airmen Award Winner, 01/01/24
- AFSFC/CC Coin of Leadership, 01/01/24
- AFSFC, Det 3 NCO of the Quarter, 01/01/24
- 49 WG/CCC Coin of Excellence, 01/01/23
- 423 SFS/CC Coin of Excellence and Professionalism, 01/01/21
- 423 SFS NCO of the Quarter, 01/01/21
- 423 ABG/CCC Coin of Excellence, 01/01/20
- 51 MSG/CCC Coin of Superior Performance, 01/01/19
- USFK Office of Provost Marshal Coin of Excellence, 01/01/19
- 75 SFS/CC Coin of Recognition, 01/01/16
- 387 ESFS/CCF Diamond Coin of Excellence, 01/01/14
Awards
- National Defense Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon
- Air Force Good Conduct Medal
- Air Force Longevity Service Medal
- Air Force Achievement Medal
- Korean Defense Service Medal
- Air Force Commendation Medal
Additionalduties
- Equipment Custodian
- COMSEC Responsible Officer
- Records Custodian
- Munitions Account Custodian
Timeline
NCOIC, Engagements
USAF
01.2025 - Current
Flight Sergeant
Shaw AFB
09.2024 - 01.2025
Resource Advisor
Fort Bliss
03.2023 - 09.2024
Desert Defender Ground Combat Readiness Instructor
Fort Bliss
12.2021 - 03.2023
Assistant NCOIC, Training
RAF Alconbury
06.2020 - 12.2021
Flight Sergeant
RAF Alconbury
02.2020 - 06.2020
Town Patrolman
Osan AB
01.2019 - 02.2020
Area Supervisor
Osan AB
10.2018 - 01.2019
Unit Deployment Manager
Hill AFB
12.2016 - 10.2018
Security Forces Armorer
Hill AFB
12.2014 - 12.2016
Installation Entry Controller
Hill AFB
11.2012 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Social Psychology
Park University
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
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