Robert Koon
Goldsboro
Summary
Strategic leader with expertise in planning and personnel management, enhancing unit effectiveness through targeted training and safety compliance. Skilled in logistics coordination and operational readiness, driving efficiency and fostering mentorship across teams. Accomplished Senior Enlisted Leader committed to achieving organizational goals and ensuring effective communication at all levels.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
22
22
Certifications
Work History
Senior Enlisted Leader
USAF
Goldsboro
09.2024 - Current
- Led training programs for junior enlisted members to enhance operational readiness.
- Coordinated logistics for personnel assignments and resource allocation, enhancing unit effectiveness.
- Provided mentorship, guidance and leadership to junior enlisted personnel.
- Conducted performance reviews of subordinates and recommended appropriate action based on results.
- Evaluated technical reports from subordinate personnel and provided feedback where necessary.
- Developed mentoring initiatives that fostered professional growth and readiness of subordinates.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring compliance with Air Force standards and policies.
- Monitored work progress to ensure timely completion of tasks according to established deadlines.
- Analyzed operational data to identify trends or areas needing improvement.
- Implemented security measures to safeguard air, land, and sea positions from potential enemy threats.
- Assisted in the development of weapons and tactics.
- Analyzed mission tasking, intelligence reports, and weather data to inform operational decisions.
- Applied precise techniques to execute complex missions effectively and efficiently.
- Established effective communication channels between all levels of personnel throughout the organization.
- Maintained positive relationships with other service branches and civilian organizations.
- Assisted in strategic planning efforts, aligning unit goals with Air Force objectives.
- Assisted in developing long-term organizational goals and objectives in conjunction with senior management staff members.
- Resolved conflicts between personnel through mediation techniques while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
- Responded immediately to routine and critical accidents, incidents and other emergencies.
- Used technical expertise and sound military judgment to learn and perform complex procedures.
- Reviewed mission tasking, intelligence and weather information.
- Provided precision to carry out increasingly complex missions.
- Abstracted key environmental information to employ wide range of high-tech systems and weaponry.
- Established communication channels that improved information flow and collaboration across all personnel levels.
- Assisted in the development of weapons and tactics.
- Conducted investigations into allegations of misconduct within the command.
- Managed administrative functions such as awards, evaluations, promotions, discipline and separations actions.
- Ensured compliance with applicable regulations and policies concerning safety, security, health, environmental protection and morale.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through process improvements or resource reallocation.
Superintendent, C2 Operations
USAF
Las Vegas
06.2022 - 09.2024
- Supervised daily operations and maintenance of base facilities and infrastructure.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and military standards during operations.
- Coordinated maintenance crew and service provider schedules to ensure timely and efficient operations.
- Managed inventory and procurement of materials needed for base maintenance activities.
- Conducted facility inspections to assess conditions and identify necessary repairs, promoting a safe and functional environment.
- Trained staff on best practices for facility upkeep and emergency procedures.
- Collaborated with military leadership to plan infrastructure improvements and upgrades.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs to extend the lifespan of equipment and facilities.
- Maintained safe work site by implementing safety requirements and good housekeeping regulations.
- Oversaw employee productivity to enforce efficient use of materials and equipment.
- Conducted regular meetings with contractors, subcontractors, laborers to review progress and address any issues, concerns.
- Planned, managed and coordinated construction activities to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Coordinated installation activities for projects to promote smooth workflow and achieve quality standards.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously using effective resource planning techniques.
- Coordinated daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and resource allocation.
- Resolved employee issues and facilitated effective communication within the team.
- Resolved conflicts between personnel by providing constructive feedback and resolving disagreements amicably.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to identify potential problems or malfunctions.
- Organized meetings with stakeholders from various departments in order to discuss operational challenges and solutions.
- Created detailed reports to track progress against key performance metrics and objectives, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Evaluated current operating procedures and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Planned, coordinated and supervised maintenance activities for assigned areas.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies and services related to operations functions.
- Ensured that environmental regulations were adhered to throughout all stages of production.
- Oversaw daily operations and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Managed staff schedules and coordinated workflow among team members.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Trained new employees on standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered supplies to maintain smooth operations.
- Conducted regular inspections to maintain quality standards and safety practices.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategic operational plans.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and technologies.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Created project status presentations for delivery to customers or project personnel.
- Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules, and funding.
- Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
- Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
- Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
- Produced SOPs to document workplace procedures and optimize productivity through standardization.
- Planned delivery routing, team workflows, and promotional initiatives.
- Oversaw financial management, budget management, accounting and payroll activities.
- Presented performance and productivity reports to supervisors.
- Analyzed and controlled materials, supplies and equipment operational expenses.
- Collaborated with team leaders on quality audits.
- Improved morale and management communication by creating employee recognition and rewards practices.
- Responded to information requests from superiors, providing specific documentation.
- Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
- Guided employees on understanding and meeting changing customer needs and expectations.
- Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures and managed quality, customer service and logistics.
- Motivated and evaluated personnel for performance improvement and goal achievement.
- Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
- Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.
- Monitored daily operations to ensure compliance with established production goals, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Developed strategies for improving operational efficiencies while reducing costs where possible.
- Coordinated training programs for new employees in the area of operations management.
- Managed a team of supervisors responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations within assigned areas.
- Established effective working relationships with internal staff and external suppliers and customers.
- Performed root cause analysis on process issues and developed corrective action plans as needed.
- Implemented new technologies and methods to increase efficiency of production lines.
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Management
University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ11-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Ashford University
San Diego, CA07-2018
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL02-2013
Associate of Applied Science - Transportation Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL02-2013
Skills
- Training program development
- Training expertise
- Training and development
- Logistics coordination
- Logistical support
- Operational planning
- Operational readiness
- Air Operations
- Safety management
- Safety compliance
- Safety protocols
- Security measures implementation
- Information security
- Threat analysis
- Risk assessment
- Assessing risks
- Emergency response
- Personnel management
- Leadership development
- Strategic leadership
- Team collaboration
- Task delegation
- Coaching
- Mentorship facilitation
- Staff mentoring
- Strategic planning
- Innovation and creativity
- Innovation skills
- Managing PPE analysis
- Data collection and analysis
- Performance evaluation
- Report generation
- Budgeting and finance
- Communication monitoring
- Effective communication
- Written communication
- Critical thinking
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Multitasking capacity
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Continuous improvement
- Discipline and Order
- Organizational skills
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Diversity awareness
- Conflict resolution
- Force protection
- Tactical operations
- Reconnaissance operations
- Asset protection
- Risk assessment
- Maintaining equipment
- Communications equipment
- Reconnaissance operations
- Asset protection
- Maintaining equipment
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Time management abilities
- Program evaluation
- Leadership training
- Goal setting
- Training and mentoring
- Decision-making
- Career planning
- Negotiation
- Group facilitation
- Project management
- Emotional intelligence
- Cross-functional coordination
- Employee training
- Process improvement
- Strategic communication
- Team building
- Quality assurance
- Project coordination
- Personnel evaluation
- Security implementation
- Technical report writing
- Facility management
- Project planning
- Team leadership
- Logistics project management
Certification
Deployable Wing Command and Control Course
Timeline
Senior Enlisted Leader
USAF
09.2024 - Current
Superintendent, C2 Operations
USAF
06.2022 - 09.2024
Master of Arts - Organizational Management
University of Arizona Global Campus
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Ashford University
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Management
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Transportation Management
Community College of The Air Force