Experiences at US Air Force

You have to willing to give 100% of yourself.

Maintaining personal relationships or friendships while still remaining professional and putting the job first.

When you have to go to war to defend your country.

Rewarding and educational

Patriotism, pride and integrity are a must.

* Lead 96 military personnel and 14 civilians assigned to 16 duty sections.
* Responsible for the operation, accountability, and maintenance of $19.5 million vehicle fleet, while overseeing a $2.1 million budget.
* Ensured 145 vehicles and 99 tons of cargo were prepared and processed during week long inspection - resulted in "Excellent" and "Best Wing in 2 ?? years" ratings.
* Lead Reorganization Ceremony - organized and managed more than 4,000 personnel.
* Managed the ordering and accountability of $24 million in supplies and equipment.
* Planned and coordinated over 900 training validations for 300+ members.
* Implemented new training program - reduced training time by 30% and increased scores 6%.
* Responsible for training, maintenance, health, welfare, and discipline of 72 personnel and $50 million worth of fuel in support of 56 aircraft.
* Integral in receiving Governor's Award for Outstanding Achievement in Pollution Prevention.
* Ensured safe and timely delivery of 22 million gallons of jet fuel with an 8-minute average response time - well below the 15 minute standard.
* Oversaw $10.8 million construction project - completed 3 months ahead of schedule.
* Volunteered for Special Olympics, Operation Warmheart, Adopt-a-Highway, and Toys-4-Tots....

Trained in advanced aircraft systems troubleshooting, engine run certified. Worked as liaison between flight crew and off station maintainers determining maintenance needs and expediting aircraft repair.

Developed curriculum and trained over 150 entry level aircraft mechanics. Educated students on duties and responsibilities related to aircraft maintenance, safety, FOD prevention and forms documentation. Expanded knowledge of technical data, basic troubleshooting, aircraft electrics, hydraulics, and flight control operation....

Subject matter expert regarding reliability, maintainability, supply and support. Planned, staffed and executed test evaluating operational suitability and effectiveness of newly modified aircraft. Authored reports to key programmatic decision makers enabling timely and accurate procurement decisions....

Served as a Morale, Welfare and Recreation and Personnel Officer in the United States Air Force at bases including Vandenberg AFB, CA; Grand Forks AFB, ND; San Vito AS, Italy; and Malmstrom AFB, MT. Deployed in support of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Over saw a variety of recreation activities including libraries, day care centers, fitness centers, recreation centers, hobby centers, outdoor recreation and camp grounds. Personally managed at various times an Arts and Crafts Center, Day Care Center, Recreation Center and Consolidated Club. Supervised from 3 to over 50 personnel. Managed the Non Appropriated Funds Financial Management Office at several locations responsible for budgeting, executing, tracking, and reporting funds status. Responsible for over $10.5M in real property assets. NAF operational budgets to over $1.75M and APF budgets of approximately $1M. Over saw construction of various facilities from concept through planning, design, execution and acceptance of facilities....