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CAREER SUMMARY - Relocating to Texas in summer 2017 and seeking a position where the skills, knowledge, and abilities gained during a career in the military can be best used. Results-oriented leader with 25 years of experience applying a unique mix of aviation skills along with strategic analysis, program management, personnel development, and judgment. Able to analyze data and detect emerging trends, and identify and evaluate alternate courses of action, and effectively communicate with any audience. Adept at balancing operational, financial, personnel, and regulatory constraints when managing projects. Top Secret Security Clearance. - RELEVENT EXPERIENCE - * 3,000+ flight hours, in large, multi-engine, ISR-equipped aircraft, and general aviation aircraft. Current and qualified commercial pilot. * Expertise in Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and International Civil Aeronautical Organization (ICAO) procedures, and transoceanic flight planning and operations. Experience operating in busy, national airspace and in foreign airspace, including operating on small, coral runways. * 500+ flight hours in Army OH-58 Kiowa Scout helicopters as an Observer. Proficient in all phases of flight, low-level aerial navigation, tactical communications, and targeting for artillery or aircraft. * Experienced in mission planning & pilot flight scheduling. Knowledge of applicable FAA & ICAO regulations, as well as hazardous materials guidelines for air transportation. * Meticulous oversight and management of $18 million budget. * AAS and BS in Airway Science. Master's degree thesis completed on use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in support of maritime homeland security. Involved detailed research of employment and specifications of various unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). PROGRAM / PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS: * Direct the acquisition, sustainment, implementation, planning, and policy development for the Coast Guard's technical intelligence programs, including signals intelligence (SIGINT), geospatial intelligence (GEOINT), document and media exploitation (DOMEX or digital forensics), technical exploitation of national capabilities (TENCAP), and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR). * Overseeing the implementation of the ISR strategy for the Coast Guard, including use of small UAS. * Meticulous oversight and management of $18 million budget. * Manage the development of requirements for new capabilities and approve acquisition documents for the DHS acquisition system. Familiar with Defense Acquisition System and DHS Acquisition System. * Superb communicator with personnel at all levels. Highly experienced with creating and providing presentations to senior executives. * Stellar people skills demonstrated through multiple leadership and management positions.