Experience

Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs (SAF/IA)
• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Executive Assistant

  • Dec 2022 - Present

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA BOLLING (JBAB)
• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Protocol Specialist

  • Aug 2022 - Dec 2022


75th Air Base Wing

• Protocol Officer

  • Nov 2021 - Jun 2022

  Exercises 1st level technical and administrative supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Plans, organizes, and executes the activities of assigned organization, ensuring that all protocol policy and procedural guidance disseminated to Team Hill’s organizations is proper with regard to visiting dignitaries, military ceremonies, major conferences, etc. The Protocol office complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and Installation objectives. Researches, interprets, analyzes and applies all applicable statutes, directives, regulations, instructions, etc. Establishes effective policies and procedures for the delivery of protocol support and expertise. Plans and schedules work in a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution. Coordinates plans and schedules with customers from first notification of a given visit/event through completion. Identifies need for changes in priorities and takes action to implement such changes. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules. Assigns work to subordinate employees based on organization priorities and consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments such that the experience, training, and abilities of staff are effectively utilized to meet organization and customer needs. Balances workload and provides advice, guidance, and direction on a wide range of (functional area) and administrative issues. Structures assignments to create effective and economical service delivery. Coordinates with other organization managers and customers as appropriate. Provides advice to supervisor of significant issues and problems related to work accomplishment. Establishes metrics and analysis systems to ensure actions are timely and reviewed at critical points. Accepts, amends, or rejects work presented by subordinates. Show less



75th Force Support Squadron

• Community Services Flight Chief

  • Jun 2020 - Nov 2021

  Exercised second level supervisory and managerial authorities over Community Services Flight. Responsible for executing all programs across 12 operations to include outdoor recreation, rod and gun, fam camp, Cater Creek, outdoor pool, RV storage, golf, auto hobby, small moving vehicles, arts and crafts, bowling, community center, unite, and providing morale and welfare to 29K Airmen. Responsible for reviewing and ensuring as outlined in AFI 34-101, para 2.5 to include: monthly, quarterly, annual budget, program training requirements are correctly identified, sufficient resources are provided to support requirements, operating instructions to ensure consistency guidance without all programs. Established COVID-19 policies and procedures for 113 staff and 12 operations to ensure 100% mitigations were meet. Planned, organized, promoted, and oversaw all base wide official functions for community events. Responsible for promoting and supporting innovative practices and principles and strategic planning and partnerships in order to enhance the overall impact to the mission. Equipped staff of 120 on personnel classification, hiring process, leave policies, procedures, and directives from higher leadership, Air Force, or DoD. Led the development of 6 marketing strategies, event publicity and promotions, having 90% customer engagement. Reviews work and management techniques of subordinate supervisors and is held accountable for actions taken and advice provided by staff of subordinate units. Makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors. Oversaw annual sales/revenue budget of 4.5M and annual operating expense budget of 3.8M. Show less

• Community Specialist Lead

  • Feb 2019 - Jun 2020

  Planned, managed, supervised and directed a comprehensive Community Program and Unit Cohesion Office responsible to the needs and support of units, military members, and their families, generate internal and external opportunities through a centralized programming office, integrate programming, expand non-facility based programming, improve installation-wide programs, increase readiness and lethality of Airmen, and maximize use of MWR programming staff and facilities. Designs programmed activities to directly support unit cohesion, improve lethality of Airmen and resiliency for the Airmen and their families. Develops programs and events based both on the installation needs and available support in the surrounding community. Develops and maintains networked and integrated opportunities with various external agencies, businesses, community, professional associations, local colleges, universities, parks and recreation departments, commercial vendors, and national organizations. Develops appropriated and non-appropriated budgets. Responsible for protection of assets and financial resources. Assists with the development of marketing strategies, event publicity and promotions, and customer engagement strategies. Coordinates with activity managers and marketing to develop annual activity program calendars, marketing and strategic plans that directly support unit cohesion and improve readiness and lethality of Airmen. Captures, develops and maintains information on a variety of community programs on or off the installation. Ensures programs and special events are properly staffed. Show less



19th Force Support Squadron

• Outdoor Recreation Director

  • May 2018 - Feb 2019

  Exercised first level supervisor providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over employees assigned to Outdoor Recreation Programs. Introduces people to the diversity, values, and benefits of outdoor recreation activities; teaches appropriate attitudes, behaviors, and skills for these activities; organizes and leads safe and satisfying outings and activities; and provides information, referrals, equipment, recreation areas, and facilities for individuals and groups interested in outdoor recreation. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignment in consideration of skills, qualifications, and mission requirements. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Appraises subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques. Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within-grade increases. Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher level management. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Prepares documentation to support actions taken. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Encourages self-development. Approves master leave schedule assuring adequate coverage for peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. Demonstrates sensitivity to ideas of subordinates. Promotes an environment in which employees are empowered to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment. Show less

• Child Development Specialist

  • Aug 2017 - May 2018

  Exercised first level supervisor and assist the Child Development Center Director in the supervision of the day to day operation of a Child Development Center. Assists with the supervision of the Child Development Center to provide specialized developmental childcare and instruction for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. The position develops, implements, and administers child development programs; provides an overall safe and healthy environment to stimulate and sustain the interest of children; assists with administration; and organizes the educational and developmental programs managerial authorities. Professional knowledge of child development theory, methodology, and practices relating to physical, intellectual, social and special education needs and center management. Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations governing child care to include regulatory requirements, policies and practices. Knowledge of financial, budget, resource management practices and principles, and analytical and evaluative methods and techniques. Knowledge of the USDA food program requirements. Skill in educating, counseling and advising child care providers and parents; assessing training and children’s developmental needs. Skill in conducting regular and periodic audits, studies, and inspections, evaluating the results, determining the feasibility of necessary improvements and coordinating corrective action. Show less