JOSHUA BENAVENTE

4748 Princess Ln
Del City, OK 73115
(559) 230-7225
joshuabenavente@gmail.com / joshua.benavente@tinker.af.mil

VETERAN TEAM LEADER AND PROJECT MANAGER

A U.S. Air Force leader with 6 years in a fast-paced, teamwork-focused organization. Specialized in
project development, mission execution, logistical operations, and employee mentorship.
Willing to travel. Willing to relocate. References, letters of recommendation, and previous performance
reports available on request.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
•Professional, results-oriented, U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant with six years of experience and success in team
leadership, individual supervision, project management, and operations execution
•Proven ability to profitably meet all operational deadlines in high-stress, high-tempo environments
requiring specialized knowledge, initiative, and flexibility
•Experience spearheading, coordinating, and executing interorganizational affairs requiring the
management and application of valuable government personnel and resources
•Self-starter; often required to work on projects independently or with minimal supervision
•Passion for video games and in-depth knowledge of history and current trends in the industry

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

•Current U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
•Certified Project Management Professional through PMI
•Air Force Instructor Certification
•Trained in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Air Force (April 2006-Present)

Non-Commissioned Officer (February 2010-Present)

Oklahoma City, OK; Kandahar, Afghanistan
•Leads a team of schedulers responsible for the management of 50 Air Force personnel
▪▪Orchestrated the scheduling of over 500 missions, 1,200 training events, and 3 major deployments
▪▪Accountable for schedule generation, schedule deconfliction, and long/short term schedule planning
▪▪Commonly required to brief organization leadership on current scheduling/training statuses
•Personal supervisor of 15 subordinate Airmen
▪▪Charged with duties including: disciplinary actions, safety training, HR training, quarterly
performance reports, and ensuring all required training tasks are met by subordinates
▪▪Actively committed to: mentorship, education, regulation enforcement, and advocating/implementing
the decisions of higher-level leadership
•Outperformed 1,500 peers to be selected first for highly competitive promotion to Staff Sergeant
•Trained 300 employees and supervisors annually on critical safety actions/regulations; zero safety mishaps
•Honored with “Distinguished Graduate” for excellence in leadership during Airman Leadership School
▪▪Highest accolade presented to a graduate of Air Force Enlisted Professional Military Education
▪▪Provided leadership/guidance to 53 students during intense 6 week course; 100% class achievement rate
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Airborne Battle Management Systems Specialist (October 2009-November 2010)
Meridian, MS; Kandahar, Afghanistan
•Expertly managed multiple new training and operations processes for new Air Force aircraft and mission
▪▪Formulated new curriculum and materials for ensuring rapid, quality training of 30 new sensor operators
over 6 months in deployed location
▪▪Implemented new mission transition program; reduced training time for new crew members by 3 weeks
▪▪Entrusted with control of several Top Secret projects; required highest levels of discretion
•Engaged in the coordination of over 120 joint agency combat operations
▪▪Co-facilitated the capture or killing of 10 high-level insurgent commanders in only 6 months
▪▪Frequently negotiated coordination between 2 or more agencies, often from different countries
•Supervised quality assurance for the release of multiple versions of TORCH® software
▪▪Led a team of 10 operators responsible for bug logging/optimization; critical program for $30 million
aircraft and $290 million Air Force project
•Co-managed scheduling for 2,500 Operation Enduring Freedom missions; unit mission success rate of 95%
•Headlined 3 OSHA Unit Compliance Inspections; documented discrepancies as Unit Safety Representative
▪▪ Ensured compliance of 300 personnel and 10 offices with 750 federal safety instructions in 10 categories

Airborne Mission Systems Specialist (April 2006-October 2009)

Oklahoma City, OK; Manta, Ecuador
•Awarded prestigious “Below The Zone” promotion to Senior Airman 6 months ahead of peers for
“...exceptional performance of duties above current rank”
•Directed maintenance/operation of vital $12 million radar system for 4 years; 99% radar coverage rate
▪▪Instructed/evaluated 150 junior radar technicians over 2 years; optimized squadron performance levels
•Successfully executed joint work with international task force which resulted in confiscation of 200 metric
tons or $1.5 billion in illegal narcotics in over 180 day period
▪▪Supervised/conducted 55 counter-drug operations; enhanced joint operational/enforcement capability
•Managed accountability for 60 unclassified/35 classified devices; $125k in government assets safeguarded

EDUCATION & TRAINING

U.S. Air Force Air University, Montgomery, AL
• Associate of Science in Information Systems Technology

Park University, Parkville, MI

• Bachelors of Science coursework with a concentration in Management/Computer Information Systems

Airman Leadership School, Oklahoma City, OK

• Distinguished graduate; education/experience in advanced management, leadership, and supervision skills

ADDITIONAL TRAINING
U.S. Air Force Flying Instructor Course, 2010 ▪ U.S. Air Force Instructor Course, 2009 ▪ Airborne Mission
Systems Specialist Trainer Course, 2008 ▪ Airborne Battle Management Systems Specialist Trainer Course,
2008 ▪ U.S. Air Force Survival School, 2006 ▪ U.S. Air Force Basic Training, 2006

AWARDS
Air Force Air Medal, awarded five times in 2010 ▪ Air Force Aerial Achievement Medal, awarded twice in
2008 ▪ Air Force Achievement Medal, 2012 ▪ Joint Service Achievement Medal, 2010 ▪Air Force Meritorious
Unit Award, 2007 and 2009 ▪ Air Force Good Conduct Medal, 2009 and 2012 ▪ Air Force Expeditionary
Service Medal, 2008 and 2010 ▪ Air Force Longevity Service Award, 2010 ▪ Professional Military Education
Graduate Ribbon, 2011
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