QUALIFICATIONS

BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM / MILITARY ANALYST: Energetic, challenge-driven

professional offering outstanding leadership skills along with career-long expe
rience in defense systems, military analysis, and training management. Articulat
e, concise communicator, skilled in building and managing strong cross-functiona
l, multi-agency relationships. Sound priority manager and multi-tasker; recogniz
ed for exceptional creativity in problem-solving and the ability to maintain poi
se and focus under pressure. Excellent program management and quality assurance
experience along with reputation for streamlining operations. Possess active Top
Secret clearance (12/6/10).

SPECIALTIES:
Program planning & management, resource allocation, budget administration, gmd c
ommand & control systems, instruction initiatives, policy / procedure research &
advisor, regulatory & quality compliance, team building & training, ballistic m
issile defense, bmd, bmds, global positioning satellite, gps, , ground-based sen
sor, gbs, service life extension program, slep, early warning radar, ewr, upgrad
ed early warning radar, uewr, missile defense, military analyst, defense systems
specialist

EXPERIENCE
L-3 COMMUNICATION, Colorado Springs, CO, 10/2004 - 11/2010
-- Military Analyst
Analyzed objectives, training requirements and materials; developed / reengineer
ed courses for Ground-Based Mid-course Defense (GMD) Operator, Staff Basic and M
issile Defense Officer training. Developed resource list and learning goals; cra
fted lesson plans as well as practical exercises and test. Trained 1,000+ person
nel in classroom setting on ground-based mid-course defense radars and missile d
efense sensor capabilities. Researched radarsincluding Aegis, Cobra Dane, Upgrad
ed Early Warning, Sea-based and Forward-based X bandand incorporated findings in
to training materials.
-- Key Contribution:
* Leveraged knowledge and expertise to develop effective lesson plans, training
aids and exams for TRADOC-certified training.
US AIR FORCE, multiple locations, 6/1999 - 10/2004
-- Flight Manager, 1 SOPS, Schriever AFB, CO, 2/2003-10/2004
Promoted to assign and supervise 90 cross-functional personnel across five teams
for the organizations only multi-mission space operations center. Monitored, tr
acked and briefed stakeholders on operational status and activities; oversaw 33+
on-orbit satellites, ground equipment, and 2 operations centers. Led teams duri
ng anomaly events and safety incidents. Conducted satellite end-of-life testing
and disposal. Led organization during audits; ensured quality and procedure comp
liance. Evaluated, mentored and coached team.
-- Key Contributions:
* Instrumental in achieving unprecedented 99.9% mission success rate during 15,0
00+ mission-critical satellite contacts.
* Successfully led 130-person team through 14 audits, identifying training goals
/ deficiencies, streamlining procedures, and standardizing operations to achiev
e "outstanding" rating.
* Directed four $63M global positioning satellite (GPS) launches that included r
ecord-setting 11 days with 2.8-meter precision.
-- Chief, Ground Base Sensor, 21 SW/XP, Peterson AFB, CO, 10/2002-2/2003
Interacted with five geographically dispersed teams, local division and headquar
ters, providing counsel on strategies, programs, policies and funding requiremen
ts related to missile warning systems. Coordinated team in securing $43M funding
; advocated for necessary resources. Oversaw multiple maintenance and equipment-
based programs; participated in process / procedure improvement and quality init
iatives. Coordinated Shared Early Warning system; aligned new and upcoming initi
atives with divisional needs; provided innovations to meet changing requirements
. Initiated multi-agency coordination and developed communication-improvement pl
ans.
-- Key Contributions:
* Integrated draft training appendix into GMD test bed plan, significantly impro
ving accuracy and ease of use.
* Secured approval for upgraded early warning radar (UEWR) trainer providing adv
anced system training and program compliance.
* Coordinated effort to secure $21.8M in funds vital to Early Warning Radar (EWR
) SLEP Phase 1 project, effectively coordinating Operational Requirement Documen
t. (
* Resolved critical issues in Clear Radar Upgrade Program to maintain on-track,
on-schedule progress.
* Expedited and addressed upcoming Ground-based Sensor issues and led process to
establish missile defense manpower billet.
* Served as key staff member during ORI and 9/11, accurately executing defense p
lans.
* Recognized for superb management of large number of programs, SLEP, EWR, UEWR
and Missile Defense.
-- Department Manager, Det. 1, 18 SPSS, Socorro, NM, 6/1999-10/2000
Scheduled, assigned and managed 20 contractors assigned to $32M ground-based ele
ctro-optical deep space surveillance (GEODSS) system. Administered $503K budget
and $1.3M contract. Provided configuration control for hardware, software and ma
intenance functions; conducted upgrades and system tests. Directed quality progr
am; developed and managed site-specific policies and procedures; coordinated com
munication and support with multiple agencies.
-- Key Contributions:
* One of only two senior managers within 7,000-member division to oversee operat
ional site.
* Adeptly managed budget and contract to achieve 100% budget execution.
* Crafted excellent support structure that slashed project execution time by 40%
.
* Ensured certification of 300+ contractor performance items and achieved 4% ope
rability increase while providing 100% compliance among contractors.
Prior experience in roles including Operations Superintendent, Patrick AFB, FL;
Scheduling & Analysis Superintendent, Peterson AFB, CO; Missile Warning Supervis
or, Cheyenne Mtn. AFS, CO; Training Supervisor Ground-based Phased Array Radar,
Shemya Island, AK

EDUCATION
Community College of the Air Force
-- Associate of Arts, Space Technology
Delaware State University, Dover, DE
Bachelor of Arts
Vice President, Student Government Association
Professional Training
Senior Leadership & Management ~ Army System Approach to Training ~ TRADOC Certi
fied System Approach to Training Instructor ~ Total Army Instructor Training