Experience

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  Battlespace Simulations, Inc.

  • Joint Fires Subject Matter Expert; Product Support Technician

    • Nov 2021 - Present

    Provide Joint Fires expertise to BSI engineers to improve MACE capabilities. Works with JTC-TRS Help Desk to resolve in-scope discrepancy reports and site issues. Manages product licenses for JTC-TRS Program. Reviews Program test cases and procedures. Conducts regression testing of in-scope discrepancies and Alpha and Beta software releases on customer devices.

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  AMERICAN SYSTEMS

  • AAJTS COMS Manager - West

    • Sep 2020 - Nov 2021

    Served as an Air National Guard Advanced Joint Terminal Attack Controller Training System (AAJTS) COMS Manager as a supervisory extension of the Training System Support Center (TSSC).

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  QuantaDyn Technical Services Corporation

  • Advanced Joint Fires Simulation Manager - West

    • Jan 2018 - Sep 2020

    Served as an Air National Guard Advanced Joint Terminal Attack Controller Training System (AAJTS) COMS Manager as a supervisory extension of the Training System Support Center (TSSC).

  • AAJTS Operator/Mainainer

    • Jun 2016 - Jan 2018

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  Thurston County 4-H STEM Club

  • Yelm, Washington

  • Club Leader

    • Oct 2013 - Sep 2018
    • Yelm, Washington

    Provides overall 4-H club leadership. Also coordinates members, parents and involves other leaders. The 4-H club coordinator communicates with other volunteers, county 4-H staff member, club members and 4-H’ers’ parents and families to maintain smooth operation of the club. Support youth, volunteers and county 4-H staff members in conducting meaningful, educational experiences to help youth grow and reach their fullest potential.

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  United States Air Force

  • Flight Simulation Training Coordinator

    • Sep 2012 - Jun 2016

    Primary squadron simulator operator. Coordinates, plans, and manages all squadron JTAC and ASOC simulator training activities, including scheduling and operations. Routinely coordinates with the Chief JTAC-I, flying units, and DTOC/DMOC schedulers to ensure training assets are available. Squadron simulation operations training and scheduling manager. Advises leadership on effective use of simulator assets. Maintains appropriate IA certifications and ensures compliance with DOD IA requirements.

  • Joint Terminal Attack Controller Standardization and Evaluation Evaluator

    • May 2001 - Nov 2012

    Managed group Standardization and Evaluation (Stan/Eval) program for 100+Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC) personnel in four geographically separated squadrons and detachments. Provided professional guidance to squadron Stan/Eval officers and NCOs. Maintained Stan/Eval folders for group evaluators while ensuring proper documentation and certification. Conducts staff assistance visits and inspections on subordinate units.

  • Joint Terminal Attack Controller Instructor

    • Oct 2000 - Nov 2012

    Hours per week: 50; Qualified and current JTAC who has at least one-year of operational JTACexperience and who is assigned in an instructor capacity at an approved JTACschoolhouse. During initial certification, when instructing student JTACs orother non-qualified individuals in terminal attack control, the instructor willphysically locate with the individual and be able to take control, if necessary.Any non-qualified personnel performing Close Air Support (CAS)familiarization must be under supervision of and physically co-located with aqualified JTAC-I.

  • Joint Terminal Attack Controller

    • Jul 1996 - Nov 2012

    I am a qualified military service member who, from a forward position, directs the action of combat aircraft engaged in close air support and other offensive air operations.

  • Tactical Air Control Party

    • Oct 1992 - Nov 2012

    I would advise ground commanders on the best use of air power, establish and maintain command and control communications, and provide precision terminal attack guidance of U.S. and coalition fixed- and rotary-wing close air support aircraft, artillery, and naval gunfire.

  • Flight Chief

    • May 2010 - Jul 2012

    Hours per week: 50; NCOIC overseeing all unit operations, plans and executes flight budget and supply account. Responsible for training, safety, and quality of life issues for all enlisted personnel. Maintains JTAC certification to control tactical strike aircraft. Senior JTAC advisor to 4th Infantry Division Commander and his staff in support of military operations. Recommends and implements tactical air power employment strategies. Integrates Air Force, Navy, Marine, NATO, and Allied attack aircraft with mortars, field artillery, attack helicopters and naval gunfire in support of military operations.

  • Operations Superintendent

    • May 2009 - May 2010

    Hours per week: 50; Responsible for the administration and control of the day to day activities ofsquadron operations.

  • Recreation Assistant

    • Jun 2009 - Feb 2010

    Responsible for supervising the customer service desk within the bowling center. Assisted customers in the Pro Shop during non-operational hours. Assisted management with inventories of Pro Shop items and snack bar resale items, facility equipment, and other supply items. Demonstrated and instructed participants on the proper use of equipment and provides guidance and instruction on bowling techniques. Informed supervisor of equipment malfunctions as well as other items needeing maintenance or repair. Supervised and coordinated the daily activities of other employees in the performance of their duties. Issued change funds and balanced daily receipts. Ensured activities are properly scheduled, facilities are set up and rules and regulations are observed. Opened and closed the bowling facility as required.