Experience

Doors For Pros
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Project Estimator

  • Sep 2023 - Present

Training Concepts
• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Technical Support Analyst/Intern

  • Jan 2023 - Mar 2023


United States Air Force

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Training Manager

  • Aug 2019 - Oct 2021

  Oversaw training programs and activities for Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst personnel; ensured compliance with policies and directives. Facilitated relationships between contractor and military personnel to enable cooperative and prompt fulfillment of duties and team functions. Collaborated with leadership and managers to identify flight objectives and goals and implement strategies for timely achievement. Resolved limiting factors and other operational challenges upon encounter to ensure 100% mission readiness at all times. Supervised team of 20+ airmen and NCOs performing daily unit functions and delegating workload and tasks to office members Show less

• Instructor Airborne Cryptologic Linguist/Modern Signals Operator

  • Nov 2011 - Oct 2021

  Demonstrated proficiency in the Persian Farsi/Afghan Dari languages to effectively analyze and translate critical and sensitive information in support of global military operations onboard RC-135 aircraft. Utilize voice and graphic communications equipment to collect and inscribe intelligence data to identify warnings of threat or adverse action; present findings to generate mission plans and execute protective actions or defensive measures. Interface with external units to ensure timely dissemination of collected data and conduct follow-up analysis as necessary. Show less

• Information Assurance Program Manager

  • Jun 2015 - Nov 2019

  Served as primary unit liaison between squadron and installation-level Cyber/Information Assurance office. Acted as administrative and functional gatekeeper for unit NIPR and SIPR networks in accordance with Air Force and Department of Defense-level standards; ensured network access for >500 squadron members and delegated appropriate access levels and capabilities as related to need and scope. Submitted trouble tickets to resolve user issues. Maintained administrative documentation and access logs required for annual audits. Supervised 20 internal cyber liaisons within squadron. Show less

• Program Manager/Subject Matter Expert, Modern Signals Operations

  • Jan 2016 - Sep 2018

  Executed training program for unit Modern Signals Operations functions aboard RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft; managed tasks for 40+ personnel facilitating >50 deployments. Generated and authored program deliverables defining operational policies, training requirements, and overall objects in support of defense missions. Identified personnel needs for specialized signals training in simulated and real-world airborne operations and scheduled appropriate attendance to ensure qualification for worldwide deployment. Served as technical expert regarding aircraft Modern Collection Systems (MCS) and Quick Reaction Capabilities (QRC). Show less



The Filter - MMXV

• Coffee Blogger & Podcast Host

  • Dec 2015 - Apr 2019

  The Filter is a website dedicated to sharing news and information related to the world of specialty coffee and the community surrounding it. The Filter is a website dedicated to sharing news and information related to the world of specialty coffee and the community surrounding it.



Daily Coffee News by Roast Magazine

• United States
• Technology, Information and Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contributing Writer

  • May 2015 - Sep 2015

  DailyCoffeeNews is a web-based media outlet by Roast Magazine offering daily news surrounding the specialty coffee industry. DailyCoffeeNews is a web-based media outlet by Roast Magazine offering daily news surrounding the specialty coffee industry.



Sprudge

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Contributor

  • Jun 2014 - May 2015

  Sprudge is a web-based Coffee News and Culture outlet. Sprudge is a web-based Coffee News and Culture outlet.



Hill Media Group

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Videographer/Editor

  • Mar 2011 - Oct 2011

  Hill Media Group offers various forms of Media Production to businesses in the Northern California area. Hill Media Group offers various forms of Media Production to businesses in the Northern California area.



CT Media Department

• Camera Director (Volunteer)

  • Jan 2005 - Oct 2011

  Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: • Direct all camera operators during services and events through comm. units. • Call shots and switch cameras on switchboard using Broadcast Pix • Preview cameras and direct camera operators to adjust iris, focus, gain, etc. in order to ensure a clean shot before switching camera to Program. • Train all new operators on important features and proper operation of cameras and comm. units. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: • Direct all camera operators during services and events through comm. units. • Call shots and switch cameras on switchboard using Broadcast Pix • Preview cameras and direct camera operators to adjust iris, focus, gain, etc. in order to ensure a clean shot before switching camera to Program. • Train all new operators on important features and proper operation of cameras and comm. units.



dailyappshow.com

• Mobile App Reviewer

  • Jan 2011 - Jul 2011

  Record, Edit, and Post Daily App Reviews of Android, iPhone, and iPad apps assigned to me. Record, Edit, and Post Daily App Reviews of Android, iPhone, and iPad apps assigned to me.



Stadium Youth Ministries

• Student/ Intern

  • Jan 2009 - May 2010

  • Planned, Scripted, and Coordinated Filming Projects • Recorded footage for video announcements, music videos, concerts and other events as well as special/ad-hoc projects • Used Programs such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects , Soundbooth, and Final Cut Pro to edit and create final cut of video projects. • Edit Recorded Audio of Events in Soundbooth and published podcasts. • Planned, Scripted, and Coordinated Filming Projects • Recorded footage for video announcements, music videos, concerts and other events as well as special/ad-hoc projects • Used Programs such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects , Soundbooth, and Final Cut Pro to edit and create final cut of video projects. • Edit Recorded Audio of Events in Soundbooth and published podcasts.



Multiple Companies

• 100 - 200 Employee

• Operations and Project Manager, Commercial Construction

  • Apr 2005 - Jul 2009

  Managed multifunctional teams performing project management activities, including sales and performance management, product design, engineering and customization, troubleshooting and resolving conflicts, and communications to business partners. Oversaw multiple aspects of procurement process, including analyzing received quotations, vendor selection, and establishing milestones for project completion. Performed fiscal management responsibilities, including budget preparation, analyzing cost expenditures, and generating P&L statements. Identified opportunities for operational efficiencies; implemented strategies for long-term productivity and organizational sustainment. Show less