Frank Tedeschi
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Credentials
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Active TS/SCI Clearance
United States Department of DefenseNov, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
MicrosoftJan, 2002- Oct, 2024 -
Commercial Aircraft Pilot w/ instrument rating
Federal Aviation AdministrationJan, 1994- Oct, 2024 -
Private Aircraft Pilot
Federal Aviation AdministrationJan, 1985- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Peduzzi Associates, Ltd.
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, Aviation & Tactical Systems
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Apr 2022 - Present
Develop and execute strategies to increase business development leads across the Department of Defense in the areas of aviation, general defense, and technology. As the primary account holder for the firm, manage 10 programs across 7 clients, totally $725k in annual revenue. Attend trade shows and functions to increase visibility of current client products and foster new relationships with potential clients. Key Achievements:• Leverage existing contacts, while forging new relationships, to support client product acquisitions.• Utilize advanced organizational skills and technology to manage clients and projects, ensuring maximum growth potential.
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National Guard Bureau
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Executive Officer
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Mar 2020 - Sep 2021
Functioned as the Chief of Staff to facilitate the collection, review, and organization of sensitive data streamlining a 350-person office in charge of coordinating all Army and Air National Guard operations. Collaborate with senior leadership for the creation and dissemination of correspondence from the Director of Operations to cross-functional unit leaders.Key Achievements:• Coordinated a weekly synchronization meeting between the Army, Air and Joint Operations Directors increasing National Guard missions in support of state authorities by 37% due to the unified effort.• Created weekly synchronization meeting across National Guard Bureau Logistics Directors creating a 58% boost in equipment and supplies, most notably support for COVID-19 and civil unrest response.• Established the first-ever direct and continuous communication with the DHS advisor to DoD to guide him on the National Guard mission and legalities of supporting state and federal authorities during times of crisis.• Noted that my discipline, calm under pressure, focus on mission, and care of soldiers enabled National Guard support across the 54 states and territories during the busiest year for the National Guard since WWII.
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Army National Guard
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Manager, Institutional Training
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Jul 2018 - Mar 2020
Allocated $560MM to school programs in 54 states and territories across the US. Tracked the budget and drafted detailed reports clearly outlining how the funds were being spent for each program. Key Achievements:• Funding led to the completion of 110K+ school seats, an 11% increase from previous years.• Maximized funding to support 80 National Guard Regional Training sites who formerly struggled. • Increased execution of the fiscal plan to a 99.98% rate, maximizing every dollar allocated.• Transformed 20 individuals, who were working at cross-purposes due to previous poor leadership, into a cohesive, single-focused team managing training for the Army National Guard.
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Executive Officer, Aviation and Safety Division
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Jun 2016 - Jul 2018
Functioned as the chief of staff for the Aviation Division, managing meeting schedules, workflow coordination, and information dissemination which aided expediated national response to wildfire and hurricane seasons. Reviewed all documents and corrected discrepancies to make sure all information from the Director’s office was accurate and complete.Key Achievements:• Engaged directly with the 54 State Aviation Officers to create an efficient avenue of communication and coordination with the National Guard Bureau Aviation Division.• Highlighted as having professional maturity, initiative, enthusiastic and lasting leadership, and strategic vision.
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Safety Officer - Aviation and Safety Division
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Jul 2014 - Jun 2016
Organized team operations to synchronize response to safety program objectives. Led the planning and coordination of event logistics and hosted two annual Army National Guard Safety Conferences.Key Achievements:• Launched a database that improved accident tracking capabilities, reducing workload by 50%.• Played an essential role in revamping both the national-level safety inspection team and the aviation inspection team, greatly increasing their effectiveness and unit readiness.
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Operations and Training Officer, 28th Combat Avaition Brigade
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Oct 2010 - Jun 2014
Headed the production of comprehensive reports outlining the progress, readiness, and performance of various aviation programs. Coordinated all operations and trainings for the Combat Aviation Brigade and subordinate units. Evaluated the performance of subordinate unit trainings to identify potential shortcomings and recommend improvements.Key Achievements:• Established air-ground integration meetings to synchronize training, increase information sharing, and raise the base knowledge across all combat platforms. This increased air-ground mission performance by 45%.• Noted that my professionalism, effective communication, complex problem solving, and common-sense approach enabled the Brigade to succeed in multiple training exercises.• Performed duties of an AH64D Longbow Instructor Pilot
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XO, 1-104th ARB
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Jan 2010 - Oct 2010
As Executive Officer, coordinated staff efforts to complete BN taskings. Keep commander informed of issues and events on-going with the BN. Acted as the fulltime AO for the BN AGR staff, organizing meetings and priorities. Also performed duties as an AH64D Longbow Pilot.
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Plans Officer, 2-104th GSAB
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Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
BN Planning officer for the OIF deployment. Published daily FRAGO and OPORDs for all major events. Coordinated training requirements at mob station for six companies. Kept higher CDR and higher HQ informed of progress and milestones. While in theater, maintained FRAGOs and OPORDs for all named missions / events. Managed all AMRs aviation operations in southern Iraq and Northern Kuwait. Assisted the S3 in managing TOC operations and performed duties as an AH64D Longbow mission Pilot-in-Command.
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S4, 2-104th GSAB
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Jan 2007 - Jan 2009
BN Logistics and Supply OIC and AH64A Instructor Pilot
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Company CDR
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Dec 2002 - Jan 2007
AH64A Company CDR to include a deployment KFOR (Kosovo - JUL05 - JAN07)
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Acting S3, 1-104th ARB
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Aug 2004 - Jul 2005
Operations and Training Officer (Fulltime)
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Various
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Apr 1989 - Dec 2002
Traditional National Guard Solider / Army Aviator / Leader
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Jones New York
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Apparel & Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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IT Specialist
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Jun 1998 - Aug 2004
Lead PC Support Tech with a team of 4 supporting desktop, laptop, and network for a 600+ user base in multiple locations Bristol, PA and New York City, NY.Microsoft Certified System Administrator. Lead PC Support Tech with a team of 4 supporting desktop, laptop, and network for a 600+ user base in multiple locations Bristol, PA and New York City, NY.Microsoft Certified System Administrator.
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Education
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2022 -
Project Management Institute
35-Hr Bootcamp, Project Management Professional (PMP) -
2015 - 2017
American Military University
Master’s Degree, Homeland Security -
2017 - 2017
National Defense University
Certificate, Reserve Component National Security Course -
2011 - 2013
U.S. Army Command and General Staff College
Intermediate Level Education (ILE) -
2010 - 2010
U.S. Army
AH64D Longbow Instructor Pilot Course -
1986 - 1991
Saint Joseph's University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Criminal Justice
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