OBJECTIVE:

Obtain a position at DigitalGlobe as a Systems Engineer – Satellite Operations in Longmont, CO.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Current Top Secret Clearance investigation, as of 9 Mar 2012

·       More than 10 years leadership experience, managing diverse groups of people

·       Long range planning experience

·       Diverse background in tactical, technical operations

·       Extensive experience developing technical processes

·       Broad training and education experience

·       Skilled at learning new concepts quickly

·       Work well under pressure

·       Problem solver, with good judgment and decision skills

·       Strong teamwork and collaborative skills

·       Excellent written, oral and organizational skills

·       Proficient in MS Office programs

EXPERIENCE:

Satellite Operations

·       Consistently rated #1 of 10 Satellite Payload Directors, with more than 5 years’ experience in spacecraft and ground system operations

·       Conducted first site testing of new missile defense reporting procedure, providing targeting data 35% faster than previous methods

·       Exceptional support providing data in near real time, increasing awareness and proving accurate threat assessment

·       Led the creation of pre/post launch Space Based Infrared System operational process, significantly increasing combat effectiveness

·       Responded to over 600 Space Based Infrared System events, identifying sabotage of Iraqi oil pipelines while deployed ISO OPERATION Iraqi Freedom

·       Guided upgrades for $90M Joint Space Operations Center planning tool streamlining strategy process and theater collaboration

·       Identified key training shortfalls and directed new training plans, increasing operator proficiency and knowledge by 50%.

Planning

·       Developed bilateral Concept of Operations, establishing new engagement cooperation

·       Numbered Air Force lead for Concept of Operations development, defining joint doctrine and theater contingency plans

·       Forged tasking priority matrix for the new Space Based Infrared system sensors, translating commander’s guidance into focused tasking

·       Planned and executed 10 theater missile warning exercises, including integration of AEGIS and Overhead Non-imaging Infrared missile warning data

·       Created first-ever Special Access Program (SAP) guidance document, establishing the foundation for Space Control-Negation System execution

·       Led the development of critical Area Air Defense Commander Ballistic Missile Defense guidance documents, integrating and validating PATRIOT missile defense system requirements and eliminating defensive shortfall

Supervision

·       Led a team of 22 active duty and 40 government and civilian personnel directing day to day operations, training and resource management

·       Provided training, monitored manning, developed policy for 17 member branch

·       Assisted personnel and families during deployment periods, increasing their morale

·       Fought for awards for deserving personnel increasing their eligibility for promotion

·       Directed 25 person detail during $38M renovation project, maintaining critical security certifications

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

·       Apr 2010 – Present – Operations Officer and Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies, USAF

·       Mar 2007 – Apr 2010 – Chief, Strategy Vault Team, 614 Air Operations Center

·       Mar 2004 – Mar 2007 – Deputy Chief, Command and Control Plans, 613 Air and Space Operations Center

·       Feb 2001 – Mar 2004 – Flight Commander and Satellite Payload Director, 566^th Information Operations Squadron

·       Mar 1998 – Feb 2001 – Chief, Space and Warning Operations Control Branch, 721 Support Group

·       Mar 1994 – Mar 1998 – ICBM Crew Commander, Deputy Flight Commander/Instructor

EDUCATION

Currently attending – Master’s, Space Studies, American Military University

2005 – Senior Military Leadership School

1999 – Entry Level Officer Leadership School

1993 – Bachelor of Arts, History – Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York