NLCC Council and NC3 Weapon Systems Team (WST)

• Oct 2015 - Present

• Managed the Weapon Systems Team (WST) program that serves as Air Force Global Strike Command’s principle oversight for the NLCC/NC3 Weapon System (WS) and which is responsible for synchronizing the sustainment and modernization efforts of NLCC/NC3 WS. Other WST activities include: monitoring the health and status of applicable NLCC/NC3 systems, developing and executing comprehensive strategies for assessing NLCC/NC3 performance and vulnerabilities, coordinating policy and guidance, and monitoring corrective actions brought before the WST. • Monitored the status of 18 Nuclear, Command and Control, Communications (NC3) Weapon Systems Team (WST) action items that address the health of NLCC/NC3 systems which are briefed during the quarterly A6 meetings chaired by the Director of Communications, Air Force Global Strike Command. • Oversaw continuous changes to Nuclear, Command and Control, Communications (NC3) Weapon Systems Team (WST) quad charts that are used to monitor the operational readiness and survivability of the NLCC/NC3 weapon system. Show less

Superintendent, Combat Plans & Mobility

• Oct 2012 - Jan 2015

• Coordinated with twelve departments on updates to the Base Support Plan (Chapter 25), this resulted in the correction of 32 critical errors in the Base Support and Expeditionary Planning Database. These changes were communicated to higher headquarters; as a result, Air Force Global Strike Command, Barksdale AFB Commander, and other pinnacle decision makers possessed pertinent wartime data for real-time decisions.• Improved Conventional Air-Launched Cruise Missile (CALCM) Unit Type Code (UTC) deployment processing by revamping personnel deployment folders and equipment, which reduced the 2nd Munitions Squadron deployment processing time for command directed exercises by six hours.• Coordinated with Air Force Global Strike Commandleadership on essential changes to the units Designed Operational Capability (DOC) Statement, this resulted in critical equipment and training statistics to be reported to the Barksdale AFB Commander and other pertinent decisions makers via monthly updates to the Status of Resources and Training System (SORTS).• Integrated Air Force Instruction policy changes into 271 deployment folders, based on these changes 6,800 defects were identified and corrected; as a result, unit readiness improved by 40% and prevented potential deployment processing line errors.• Team lead for three semi-annual munitions inventories that accounted for 2,500 line items valued at $150 million, which was crucial to the unit earning the 2012 Maintenance Effectiveness Award. Show less

Superintendent, Conventional Munitions Maintenance

• Oct 2010 - Oct 2012

• Deployment leader responsible for the integration of 33 personnel into the 36th Munitions Squadron in support of Continuous Bomber Presence (CBP) Operations for six B-52 aircraft; in addition, oversaw the shipment of one million pounds of Net Explosive Weight (NEW) to seven different Major Commands throughout the Air Force.• Collaborated with Miniature Air-Launched Decoy (MALD) weapons reliability team, that resulted in profitable Built-In-Test operation that ensured 12 ADM-160 assets were operational; thus recuperating $360,000 in military assets.• Improved the munitions load training refurbishment process for the Weapons Standardization Section by coordinating with the Section Chief regarding the restoration of munitions; as a result, 136 munitions were replaced; thereby, reducing the non-availability of assets by 35% thus ensuring uninterrupted proficiency training.• Prevented the loss of 50 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles by coordinating the repairs with Lockheed Martin personnel, as a result, the weapons were returned to serviceable condition and the United States Air Force saved over $30 million in vital resources.• Oversaw 50 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile inspections and testing operations that identified and repaired three damaged missiles; thereby, saving $2.1 million in Air Force assets and provided One-Time Inspection results to Air Force Global Strike Command which ensured Barksdale AFB is fully mission ready.• Liaised with Equipment Specialist on reliability issues surrounding ALA-17 Flare Cartridges, which initiated immediate Technical Order updates to all Air Force units and ensured the Department of Defense stock levels remained 100% serviceable.• Determined the effectiveness of unserviceable B-52 starter cartridges by conferring with the weapons safety engineer on build specifications of testing equipment, as a result, 32 cartridges were placed back in service, thus reducing transportation and shipping costs. Show less

Manager, Line Delivery

• Jun 2009 - Oct 2010

• Diverse knowledge-base in the field of maintenance was pinnacle in being hand-picked for internal Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) Flight self-inspections; as a result, 850 errors were identified and corrected, which led to the 2nd Bomb Wing rating of “Satisfactory” during the 2010 Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection.• Managed Odyssey Dawn operations, which resulted in 24-hour operations that enabled the build of 50 Joint Direct Attack Munitions, 30 Cluster Bomb Units, and 96 ALA-17 Flare valued at $14 million; thus ensuring the 2nd Bomb Wing supported classified Libyan operations.• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the development of comprehensive trailer flow plans and supporting daily munitions movements by delivering 1,500 assembled munitions costing $5.5 million and completing 226 successful B-52 sorties with zero missed delivery times. Show less

Manager, Munitions Inspection

• Jun 2008 - Jun 2009

• Led Tiger Team in conducting an intensive four week inspection of the 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron; 1,441 errors were identified thus initiating the revitalization and institution of 25 maintenance practices and processes that earned the Aircraft Maintenance Squadron a” Satisfactory” rating after receiving two consecutive “Marginal” ratings.• Prepared squadron for Unit Compliance Inspection by correcting 262 munitions stockpile discrepancies, as a result, the 8th Fighter Wing was awarded an overall “Excellent” during the Pacific Air Force Operational Readiness Inspection.• Coordinated with Headquarters Pacific Air Force on accommodations for the Munitions Inspector Course; ensured classroom availability, equipment accessibility, and personnel placement for the 3 week course, which saved the Air Force $36,000 in Continental United States (CONUS) temporary duty transportation costs. Show less

Master Instructor, Munitions Apprentice Course

• Jun 2003 - May 2008

• Hand-picked to represent the Tiger Team based on Subject Matter Expertise (SME) as a Unit Training Manager; reviewed 200 instructor On-the-Job Training records, as well as, identify 42 errors which resulted in the 363rd Training Squadron earning an “Excellent” rating during the 2005 Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Training Standardization and Evaluation Visit (TSEV).• Co-authored an 80 page training manual for 3,000 Air Force trainees on safe handling of munitions assets and presented 4,950 hours of weapons safety material for the Munitions Systems Training Program for 336 Air Force trainees.• Validated four blocks of the Munitions System Apprentice Course, as a result, twelve training shortfalls, such as outdated teaching material and erroneous Air Force Form usage, were identified and corrected within 30 days, thus ensuring course material was Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) compliant. Show less

Munitions Flight Scheduler

• Aug 2000 - May 2003

• Conceptualized and developed a visual basic program to decrypt aircraft configuration codes for weekly flying schedules for all fighter squadrons on Luke AFB, as a result, 16 man-hours were eliminated and manual reporting errors were reduced by 75%; thereby, enhancing the units productivity.• Developed methods for seven departments to manage scheduling inputs in Microsoft Excel; this reduced the consolidation processing time by 25% for the Weekly and Quarterly Maintenance Plan, and initiated the introduction of consolidating manual Job Control Numbers and Combat Ammunitions System (CAS) Job Control Numbers into the same schedule. Show less

Manager ,Technical Order Distribution Office

• Mar 1997 - Jul 2000

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the management of the 18th Munitions Squadron Technical Order Distribution Office program; oversaw 16 accounts containing 1,670 Technical Orders and publications; these efforts ensured the technical data on over $700 million in assigned munitions and equipment were up-to-date and available for contingency operations.• Prepared 2,245 short tons of munitions assets valued at $210 million in 36 hours, with no mishaps, during the 1999 Pacific Air Force Inspector General Combat Employment Readiness Inspection; awarded the title of Top Performer and was pinnacle in the 18th Munitions Squadron receiving an “Outstanding” rating. Show less

Team Member, Munitions Distribution and Storage Center

• Mar 1994 - Feb 1997

Munitions Inventory/Requisitions Clerk

• Jul 1992 - Feb 1994