Columbus, Oh 43204 PHONE: 605-430-4180

Robert F. Rolling

Overview

Transitioning military member seeking the opportunity to assist in the growth of your company and the growth of your employees’ skills and abilities.

Highlights of qualifications

· Takes initiative. Motivates others to perform at highest levels. Leads by example.

· Creative and resourceful in generating new ideas and solving complex problems.

· Strong leadership qualities; take charge and manage projects to completion.

· Adept problem solver. Skilled and effective manager who led support staff to new levels of excellence in aviation system safety and operational testing.

· Comfortable in fast-paced, high stressed environments requiring attention to detail; ability to meet deadlines and quick adaptation to constantly changing priorities.

· Outstanding record of resourceful cost reduction utilizing Lean and Six Sigma principles.

· Reputation for exceptional leadership and for consistently performing at the highest level.

· Hold active Secret Security Clearance.

Signature Skills & Abilities Leadership / Supervision Organizing Communicating Training / Development Leading Teams Analyzing Assessing Decision Making Customer Liaison Strategic Thinker Adaptable Collaborator Methodical problem solver

Professional Experience

Substitute Teacher/Middle School Girls/Boys Basketball Coach 2012 - 2014

Rapid City Catholic School System

Rapid City, South Dakota

· Planned, organized, developed and conducted a comprehensive teaching and instruction program for students at the middle school level.

· Provided appropriate and effective learning experiences for pupils from a wide range of socio-economic levels and cultural backgrounds.

· Performed research and development activities pertaining to curriculum and instructional programs and innovative and creative pilot projects designed to enhance student educational opportunities and experiences.

Aircraft Mechanic II 2010 - 2011

M1 Support Services

Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota

· Provided clients with end-to-end solutions that ranged from meeting daily servicing and maintenance requirements to extensive modifications, overhauls, and system upgrades.

· Executed a fleet wide modification of the B-1B brake system earned a +1 quality rating highest level possible.

· Coordinated HSC (Home Station Check) efforts across three separate agencies, decreased delayed discrepancies by 25% - zero impact on deployed operations.

Senior Master Sergeant 1986 - 2010

United States Air Force

Various LOCATIONS DURING a 24-year career with the U.S. Air Force

· Aircraft Maintenance Organizational Superintendent. Oversaw daily operations of all aspects of aircraft maintenance. Responsible for 1000+ aircraft mechanics and technicians to include oversight of daily production metrics, training and qualification programs as well as quality reviews and improvement initiatives--recognized as Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter.

· Program Manager. Responsible for coordinating activity between multiple contractors and military agencies as part of a combined test force--awarded Air Force Flight Test Center 2011 Test Team of the Year.

· Unit Program Coordinator. Managed all unit level programs for 600 person unit. Worked directly for commander controlling all unit level programs and personnel actions. Formulated, documented, and reviewed all unit publications, documents and products. Organized and lead unit level meetings, briefing, and tours. Conducted program reviews and coordinated inspections from outside units and higher headquarters.

DUTIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Management

· Planned and executed 8 aircraft deployment package; organized/prepared 125 technicians along with $7 million dollars of equipment--provided critical joint forces training.

· Orchestrated first-ever home station checks on 10 deployed B-1B aircraft, established key inspection criteria, and saved thousands of dollars in rotating aircraft in and out of theater--received the Lieutenant General Leo Marquez award for management.

· Upgraded training curriculum and methods, cross-trained personnel in job duties resulting in lower supervision requirements and a significant cost savings in overtime and overhead costs.

Operations & Logistics

· Capitalized on Six Sigma skills to successfully monitor 19 unique programs, identify noncompliance areas and permanently rectify errors using root-cause analysis--received excellent overall rating from command's Inspector General.

· Primary logistical advisor for a 550 personnel unit and responsible for $40 million in equipment. Managed a $1.25 million budget and 21 separate programs.

· A recognized expert in planning and executing complex operations with 100% accuracy and success, including the scheduling and timely transfer of millions of dollars’ worth of equipment to maintain and support operations in foreign locations. Returned 140 line items valued at $280 thousand to base supply for reuse.

Automation & Cost Control

· Designated maintenance liaison for Boeing during major B-1B software and hardware upgrade--fused together all integration and testing metrics--ensured $1.7 million test platform completed.

· Supervised input and operation of Boeing Corporation SAPPHIRE maintenance database oversaw upgrade; automated 6K technical evaluation entries, reducing errors and operating time 40%.

· Spearheaded LEAN process to improve aircraft rebuilt--saved 450 man-hours and 10 days of wasted maintenance efforts--aircraft returned to service within allotted 30 day window.

Training & Development

· Served as a Field Training Detachment Instructor. Drafted and implemented specialist section training plan; 45% work force upgraded 4 months early; benchmarked program for avionics working group--awarded Air Education and Training Command Junior Instructor of the Year.

· Redesigned comprehensive B-1B aircraft maintenance training programs; highly regarded by superiors as the most aggressive training program within the Air Education and Training Command, resulting in subordinates excelling in all evaluated areas.

· Oversaw the conception and development of two separate Air National Guard conversions from fighter to bomber aircraft, comprising 130 qualifications skills, OJT training, and 25 professional military education subjects in leadership curriculum.

Education

Associates Degree Avionic Systems Technology. 2005

Community College of the Air Force, Montgomery, Alabama

Associates Degree - Instructor-In-Technology. 1995

Community College of the Air Force, Montgomery, Alabama

Bachelors of Science - Secondary Education. 1986

University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota

Associates Degree General Studies. 1982

Iowa Lakes Community College, Estherville, Iowa

Professional Military Education

Effective Management and Leadership, Public Speaking, and Briefings, 2005

Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell AFB, Alabama

Management, Leadership, and Administrative Procedures, 1999

Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Kessler AFB, Mississippi

Supervisor of Airmen, Verbal/Written Communication, and Group Dynamics, 1989

Airman Leadership School, Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota