Education:   

12/2005-current

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University,
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics/Aviation Safety,
GPA 3.5  
    
Specialized Training:  

10/2002

Certificates of Training:
Space Command and GPS Operations (424 hrs)

Certificates of Training:
Enlisted Space Prerequisite Training (181 hrs)

02/2002    

Certificates of Training:
Airman Leadership School (supervisor training)

12/2001    

Certificates of Training:
Supervisor Safety Training Course

04/1998    

Certificates of Training:
Fighter Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice I (144hrs)

Certificates of Training:
Fighter Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice II (768hrs)

Employment History: 

09/2004 - 11/2005
Separated from the United States Air Force,
Rank at separation Staff Sergeant (NCO)

10/2002 - 09/2004  
United States Air Force, Colorado Springs, CO
Space Systems Operator (SSO)
 

• Certified Spacecraft controller with on-shift experience of Global Positioning System (GPS)
  satellites and related ground systems
   
• Maintained command and control of DoD's Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite constellation valued at over $2.5B 
   
• Monitored/recorded state of health on (GPS) satellite constellation
   
• Performed real-time satellite command and control to include TT&C operations, ranging activities and planned satellite maneuvers for orbit station keeping
   
• Supported GPS Master Control Station (MCS) providing real-time anomaly resolution and back-up ops
   
• Planned and performed launch and early-orbit (LEO) operations from launch pad checkout through activation
   
• Executed satellite subsystem power up sequence and payload initialization following launch/boost phase  
   
• Ensured combat-essential navigation data is available to United States and allied forces around the world
   
• Provided continuous three-dimensional navigation signals supporting civilian GPS applications worldwide
  

• Resolved all scheduling conflicts between operations complex and AF Satellite Control Network (AFSCN)

• Directed team responses during satellite and ground system anomalies, security threats, and safety incidents

• Performed critical end-of-life testing and final orbit disposal operations for deteriorating GPS satellites 

• Commanded and directed satellite control operations over two research and development (R&D) spacecraft
  

• Provided C2 and real-time scheduling/planning for Midcourse Space Experiment (MSX) satellite program

• Established data link connectivity between Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE) satellite and NASA

08/2003 - 11/2003  
United States Air Force, Colorado Springs, CO
Command Post Crew Commander 
 

• Operated a $3 million center providing command and control for two Numbered Air Forces, four Space Wings, Six Missile Wings and one separate operating Space Group

• Provided command and control for over 90 critical DoD navigation, weather,communications,and surveillance satellites supporting National Command authorities and the $6.2B Air Force Satellite Control Networks
  

• Tracks the status of all Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) mission critical space and ground-based systems

• Briefs the AFSPC Commander and the 50th Wing Senior Staff on time critical information

04/2000 - 05/2002  
United States Air Force, Lakenheath, Suffolk, UK
F-15 Mission Ready Technician (Crew Chief)

04/1998 - 04/2000  
United States Air Force, Kadena, Okinawa, Japan
F-15 Mission Ready Technician (Crew Chief)

Security Clearance:

• U.S. Government Clearance up to Secret