Civilian Personnel Officer

• Dec 2022 - Present

Labor Relations Officer

• Nov 2021 - Present

Human Resources Specialist (ER/LR)

• Jan 2021 - Nov 2021

Labor Relations Officer

• Sep 2017 - Jan 2021

Provides comprehensive advice on all areas of labor relations (e.g., unfair labor practices, negotiation impasses, bargaining unit representation issues, litigation strategies, legal and policy interpretation, and union/employee/management rights under the law) and employee relations (e.g., employee discipline, leave administration, and performance management). Represents the interests of Sheppard Air Force Base before a variety of third-parties to include the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), the Federal Service Impasses Panel (FSIP) and the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). Negotiates and drafts settlement agreements to preserve management's position to the maximum extent practicable and with a view toward the total impact across the command. Provides labor and employee relations formal and informal training to labor and employee relations practitioners and management in accordance with regulatory and statutory guidelines. Provides employee relations advisory and assistance to senior Commanders/ managers of organizations of a complex nature. Provides consultation and assistance on complex and often controversial conduct-related issues. Interprets and applies three Collective Bargain Agreements covering more than 1,300 employees. Serves as Management's Chief Negotiator during collective bargaining negotiations.

Human Resources Manager

• Jul 2014 - Sep 2017

Responsible for providing Human Capital Management Support including, but not limited to, workforce planning, employee and labor relations, total rewards strategy and workforce management. Complied with applicable directives, policies and procedures. Actively supported and implemented applicable EEO laws and programs within the Exchange. Partnered with management in strategic workforce planning, ensuring long and short term staffing needs are aligned with business requirements. Provided technical and advisory support in accordance with HR policies and procedures. Applied appropriate intervention methods to resolve complex employee and labor relations matters. Administered total rewards program; performance management, recognition, benefits and compensation.

First Sergeant (Human Resources Manager)

• Oct 2011 - Oct 2012

Served as principal advisor to squadron commander (CEO equivalent) on all personnel issues, including policy development and implementation, enforcement of standards and professional development for 125-member organization. Mentored young Airmen, new to military life and living overseas. Provided guidance and advice while developing them as responsible, mature leaders. Reviewed all employee performance reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with established standards. Served as focal point for dispute resolution, housing and family issues, individual financial management and administrative actions. Resolved workplace harassment complaints by conducting discrete, professional investigations, counseling offenders and incorporating actions into regular employee training sessions.

Information, Personnel and Physical Security Program Manager

• Apr 2010 - Jan 2012

Reviewed and evaluated requests for access to classified information to ensure need-to-know, proper clearance and authority. Provided recurring personnel, physical and information security training to 125-member unit. Flawlessly managed classified information processing equipment worth over $125,000. Conducted investigations into security incidents to determine compromise (if any), causal factors and mitigate chances for repeat occurrences. Reviewed and evaluated requests for access to classified information to ensure need-to-know, proper clearance and authority. Provided recurring personnel, physical and information security training to 125-member unit. Flawlessly managed classified information processing equipment worth over $125,000. Conducted investigations into security incidents to determine compromise (if any), causal factors and mitigate chances for repeat occurrences.

Wing Process Manager (Lean Six Sigma Director)

• Jan 2010 - Oct 2011

Directed Lean Six Sigma (LSS) program for 3,000-member, multifunctional organization. Coached two senior executive strategy workshops and two Value Stream Mapping sessions, facilitated 15 Rapid Improvement Events, and mentored 29 Green Belts and 145 Lean Practitioners. Requested by senior Air Force leaders to stand-up LSS programs at two remotely located air bases. Taught LSS Awareness, 8-Step Problem Solving and Green Belt courses. Facilitated LSS project that saved 3,800 man-hours annually and slashed critical maintenance asset inspection time by 63 percent. Designed aircraft support equipment blueprint using 6S principals that placed critical assets at the point of use and returned wasted man-hours to aircraft maintenance, launch and recovery process. Spearheaded security clearance background investigation improvement that reduced base-wide clearance waiting time from 30 days to seven.

Transient Alert, Wheel and Tire, and Crash Recovery Section Chief

• Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

Provided direct leadership, management and technical expertise for 24 aircraft maintainers on diverse platforms to ensure proper maintenance actions and compliance with safety standards. Monitored and scheduled personnel for qualification and upgrade training. Oversaw the inspection, maintenance, training and proper use of over $800,000 in aircraft crash recovery equipment. Reviewed and evaluated inspection reports, manpower authorizations, budgets, assignments, workloads and proficiency of assigned personnel. Promoted safety, security and foreign object damage awareness. Ensured accuracy of information entered into the Core Automated Maintenance System database. Selected members to fulfill deployments and off-station aircraft recovery operations.

Production Superintendent

• Sep 2007 - Jan 2009

Provided direct leadership, management and technical expertise for aircraft maintainers to ensure proper maintenance actions and compliance with safety standards.Led and guided expediters and maintenance personnel to generate safe and reliable aircraft; served as focal point for maintenance back shop and flight line operations.Managed and provided direct oversight of more than 300 personnel at one time.Established maintenance priorities and schedules and coordinated logistical support for 34 assigned KC-135R/T cargo/tanker aircraft worth $1.8 billion.Promoted safety, security and foreign object damage awareness.

Aero Repair Section Chief

• Apr 2006 - Sep 2007

Provided direct leadership, management and technical expertise for 22 aircraft maintainers to ensure proper maintenance actions and compliance with safety standards.Monitored and scheduled personnel for qualification and upgrade training.Oversaw the inspection, maintenance, training and proper use of over $650,000 in aircraft crash recovery equipment.Established maintenance priorities and schedules and coordinated logistical support for 34 assigned KC-135R/T cargo/tanker aircraft worth $1.8 billion.Reviewed and evaluated inspection reports, manpower authorizations, budgets, assignments, workloads and proficiency of assigned personnel.Promoted safety, security and foreign object damage awareness.Ensured accuracy of information entered into the Core Automated Maintenance System database.Selected members to fulfill deployments and off-station aircraft recovery operations.

Unit Deployment Manager

• 2002 - 2004