ROBERT J. TORRES 258 Southfield Court Bonaire, GA 31005 rt15aa812@westpost.net Cell 478.918.

3089 ___________________________________________________________ SENIOR MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE Operations Management / Human Resources Management Electronics Engineering / Strategic & Tactical Planning Program & Project Management / Policy & Process Development Versatile and resourceful, with full accountability for hundreds of highly trained personnel in hazardous, high stress and high-security environments; adept at spearheading global operations, controlling multibillion-dollar technical assets, and driving positive change through visionary planning, effective policy development, and continual process improvement. Proactive leader skilled in making high-stakes decisions; understanding of diverse cultures gained from extensive international travel and assignments in global hotspots. Active Top Secret / SCI clearance. Operations and Management Strengths: ==================================== * * * * * * * * Organizational Change Management Performance Analysis & Improvement Aviation & Intelligence Systems Training & Curriculum Development Prioritization, Scheduling & Goal Setting Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving Negotiation & Consensus Building Department / Company Representative

___________________________________________________________ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE - Various locations worldwide Senior Operations Executive (6/2007 to 11/2010) --------------------------Senior advisor, negotiator and leader for 1,000+ cross-functional personnel at largest industrial complex in GA. Overcame entrenched management practices to institute successful turn-around strategies and enhance efficiency of operations group with $6B+ fleet of 17 surveillance aircraft. Directed human resources administration, discipline, training, and readiness of enlisted personnel and facilities for six separate departments; interpreted policies, coordinated assignments and work flow, mentored senior leaders, managed grievance and arbitration issues, and oversaw timely completion of performance evaluations and recognition awards. Hand picked to lead health and safety compliance inspections and corrective actions for

entire group and command post affecting 25K+ work force of civilian, contractor, and military personnel. Selected Contributions: * Led Aircrew Management Board; coordinated 140+ personnel moves between six flying units, reorganizing group to meet new Secretary of the Air Force directive requirements. * Implemented recruitment strategy for aircrew support to newest Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance program MC-12 "Project Liberty"; convinced leadership of program effectiveness and enabled 20 personnel to cross-train into new roles while maintaining original mission readiness. * Oversaw training events that led directly to 660+ successful flight operations in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. * Conducted root cause analysis to identify and resolve facility deficiencies impacting new multimillion-dollar command post facility and associated 24-hour systems; developed performance metrics, led audits, and presented corrective action plans to leaders, achieving 100% compliance with AF directives. Senior Operations Manager (1/2005 to 5/2007) ------------------------Supervised nearly 130 personnel across five multinational groups operating NATO's $4B fleet of E-3A AWACS and Boeing-707 Trainer / Cargo aircraft. Interfaced effectively with multinational partners during operations in Africa and across Europe. Developed plans and programs for USAF and NATO, advising senior decision makers and leading all facets of human resources management, evaluation, and development. Established work control procedures and standards, planned facility / supply / equipment procurement and maintenance activities, and worked hands-on while performing aircrew duties on numerous airborne platforms; conducted preflight, in-flight, and post-flight checks, and operated, maintained repaired, and tested airborne communications, sensor, computer, and electronic systems. Selected Contributions: * Integrated command and control (C2) concepts utilizing on board communications equipment during major exercises in Greece, France and Spain ensuring 100% C2 fidelity on AWACS platform. * Led communications team to meet all technical and logistics needs for U.S. element during first-ever NATO Response Force (NRF) demo in Cape Verde, Africa. * Personally deployed numerous times to provide airborne communications for E-3A surveillance missions; expert cryptographic configurations ensured communications security between aircraft and ground support crews and 100% operations success. * Led three AWACS alert pre-flights for President of the United States (POTUS) G-8 summit. * Mentored and motivated upcoming leaders, playing key role in teams reaching peak physical and professional

performance, and dozens of personnel being recognized through awards for outstanding achievements and meritorious service. Operations Manager / Airborne Systems Engineer Instructor & ----------------------------------------------------------Manager (5/2001 to 12/2004) ------Directed 160-member group tasked with formal training of aircrews and system engineers operating electronic intelligence systems aboard RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft. Guided development of plans, programs, and resources affecting flying operations including course curriculum, program staffing, and performance review; determined training requirements for multiple positions, and partnered with civilian vendors and program stakeholders to develop master training plans, tools, and documentation. Revised and improved syllabi, delivered classroom and OJT instruction, and monitored student progress. Loaded, initialized, operated, and repaired broad range of sensor systems, electronics, networks, and other onboard computer systems. Selected Contributions: * Developed and instituted new RC-135 Airborne Systems Engineer (ASE) training from scratch; secured executive approval for four new courses, 80 lesson plans, and two syllabi. * Coordinated program revision that slashed ASE flight training time by 50% while continuing to meet aggressive student qualification and program performance targets. * Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) for aircrew training and courseware development contract; ensured contractor and government met delivery of $10.8M contract. * Led computer, overhead projector, and smart board training classroom upgrade project, providing group with state-of-the-art classrooms. Operations Manager (10/2000 to 4/2001) -----------------Led 40+ In-flight Maintenance Technicians (IMT) flying and supporting worldwide reconnaissance aircraft missions. Advised executives on operations planning and personnel issues, and led all training, allocation, and evaluation of assigned resources. Developed group standards, created work plans and schedules, and drafted aircrew checklists to provide expert guidance on operation and maintenance of cutting-edge aircraft intelligence collection systems. Selected Contributions: * Spearheaded merger of IMT personnel with external group to perform maintenance of electronic warfare and intelligence systems on the ground and in-flight, providing full maintenance coverage during high priority missions. * Managed scheduling for sensitive reconnaissance operations; skillfully coordinated 28 IMTs and ensured perfect execution of 90+ operational deployments.

* Coordinated Air Force-wide recruiting drive to alleviate critical manning shortage in airborne operations; boosted manning projections up from less than 50% to 100%. Standardization & Evaluation Manager / Senior IMT & --------------------------------------------------Instructor (12/1995 to 10/2000) ---------Administered 18+ standardization / evaluation programs covering 1,300 aircrew members in numerous groups worldwide and flying nine aircraft variants. Defined standards and formulated policy encompassing 60+ different aircrew positions in one of the AF's most diverse operational flying groups, with elements in the U.S., U.K., Japan, Greece, Saudi Arabia, and other Locations globally. Managed group's flight safety program; reviewed safety of flight messages, and developed checklists for go / no-go that were adopted for use in mission planning throughout the organization. Selected Contributions: * Evaluated training effectiveness and aircrew performance; identified deficiencies and recommended corrective actions that led directly to increased overall mission success rate. * Conducted comprehensive evaluations of work processes and assigned aircraft systems, leading group to achieve "Outstanding" ratings across the board during several critical formal inspections. ** *** **

Additional experience as Airborne Systems Engineer, Electronic Intelligence Maintenance Supervisor, and Electronic Warfare Systems Team Leader & Technician in the U.S. Air Force ___________________________________________________________ EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS * Bachelor of Science in Electronic Systems Technologies SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY - Carbondale, IL * Associate of Science in Electronics Technology VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE - Victorville, CA * Associate of Applied Science in Avionic System Technology CCAF - Montgomery, AL * Senior Management & Leadership Academies AIR UNIVERSITY - Montgomery, AL Selected Professional Development * LEAN Tools & Methods * Root Cause Analysis * Operational Risk Management * Crew Resource Management * Aircrew Flight Instruction * Standardization / Evaluation Flight Examiner Training * E-8C Communications Operator Academics * Central Registry Board Training (Family Advocacy)

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Equal Opportunity Awareness Maintenance Data Collection Advanced Technical Order Training Aircrew Instructor Development Electronic Warfare Systems Federal Employee Supervision President, Air Force Association (Charlemagne Chapter #505)

Selected Professional Awards * NATO Joint Endeavor Award * Defense Meritorious Service Medal * Meritorious Service Medal (3) * Joint Service Commendation Medal * Air Force Commendation Medal * Joint Service Achievement Medal * Air Force Achievement Medal (2) * Aerial Achievement Medal (9) * Maintenance Person of the Year * Air Force Best Recon Crew of the Year * Numerous Letters of Appreciation