Resume

• 2002

  Certificate

  Joint Professional Military Education

  Phase II

  Advanced Military and Operational Studies

  National Defense University - Joint Forces Staff College

  Lean Six Sigma Foundations

  LinkedIn

• 2001

  Master's degree

  Military Operational Art and Science/Studies

  USAF Air Command and Staff College

• 1984

  Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering

  Aerospace

  Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

  Navy ROTC

  Auburn University

• Cypress Point Homeowners Association

  Auburn

  Alabama

  Analysis

  Security Management

  Program Management

  Administration

  Staff Training

  Operations Process Improvement

  Resource Management

  Operations Management

  Safety Management Systems

  Operational Planning

  Intelligence Analysis

  Military Operations

  Intelligence

  Budgeting

  Higher Education

  Aviation Management

  Project Management

  Strategic Planning

  Operational Risk Management

  Command

  Tidwell

  Dave

  US Navy

  US Navy

  USAF Air War College

  The Joint Staff

  Auburn University

  US Navy

  Auburn

  Alabama Area

  Adjunct Faculty teaching courses in operations and aircraft maintenance management.\n- Department of Aviation Scholarship Committee member\n- Faculty Advisor

  Alpha Eta Rho professional fraternity

  Adjunct Instructor

  Department of Aviation

  Auburn University

  Various

  • Senior Analyst

  Chief of Naval Operations Staff - Responsible for conducting operational assessment of desire Navy and Marine Corps warfighting capabilities against the Department of the Navy’s Program of Record. Produced high quality operational assessment of combat capability which formed the single basis of several billion dollars in Navy budget investments; briefed the Chief of Naval Operations and Commandant of the Marine Corps (CEOs) on results of qualitative analysis.\n• Aircraft Squadron Department head for operations and administration. Led up to 25 personnel in scheduling of flight operations

  managing flight program funding

  tactical development

  aircrew training and readiness reporting

  and intelligence. Oversaw management of personnel records

  career development

  official correspondence

  organizational directives and policies

  information security

  and facilities maintenance. Designated as an instrument flight evaluator

  tactics instructor/evaluator

  and mission commander.\n• Synchronized the navigation of a nuclear-power aircraft carrier and training of all bridge watch-team members; recognized with individual annual fleet award for ship-handling.\n• Personal assistant and aide to the Vice Chief of Naval Education. Coordinated all aspects of travel

  administration

  correspondence

  meeting preparation

  and conference organization for a 2-star Navy admiral.\n• Naval Flight Officer in tactical carrier-based squadron. Managed aircrew training and squadron readiness reporting. Designated as aircrew standardization evaluator and mission

  Naval Flight Officer/Operations Manager

  US Navy

  Norfolk

  Virginia Area

  Led 329 personnel in planning

  coordinating

  scheduling

  and executing operations and defenses of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. Responsible for air operations

  intelligence

  meteorological services

  and physical security/force protection. Synchronized the daily activities of 16 ship departments

  75 aircraft

  3 embarked staffs

  and up to 5500 personnel.\n•\tOne of three officers trusted to act for the ship’s captain in his absence while at sea\n•\tOversaw the scheduling and safe execution of 12

  000 flight events and two major training evolutions\n•\tMotivated Sailors promote and re-enlist at a higher rate than Navy-wide targets\n•\tShip and department earned “best in class” recognition for combat readiness in first year eligible

  Operations Director - USS George H W Bush (CVN 77)

  US Navy

  Diego Garcia

  British Indian Ocean Territory

  Led a community of 2800 military

  civilian

  and contract employees supporting 27 tenant activities at a remote and strategically important U.S. Navy facility. Responsible for port and air operations

  safety and risk management

  physical security

  fire prevention/response

  emergency management

  munitions

  communications

  administration

  food service

  lodging

  utilities

  recreation

  and retail store and over 150 facilities totaling $3.2 billion in infrastructure value.\n•\tSupervised the U.S. Navy’s largest and most complex Base Operations Support contract

  a $47 million operation involving 1950 personnel

  with an additional $40 million in infrastructure projects.\n•\tOversaw numerous shore facility durability and sustainability projects

  including shore revetment

  water treatment

  airfield and port rehabilitation

  and electrical power generation. Improved customer and stakeholder satisfaction in delivery of services.\n•\tReceived fleet-wide recognition for best recreation and food service programs. Recognized by host-nation for environmental stewardship

  Executive Director/City Manager (Commanding Officer) - U.S. Navy Support Facility

  Diego Garcia

  US Navy

  Suffolk

  VA

  Provide comprehensive exercise support to Chairman’s joint military force training program. Led two divisions of up to 170 personnel

  managing current operations

  strategic and operational planning

  exercise design and control

  and resource management.\n•\tManaged a $42 million program supporting 20 strategic military headquarters training exercises. Revamped support allocation model to increase training events supported by 20% as resources declined\n•\tImplemented improved business processes in requirements management

  contracting strategy

  financial management and operational scheduling

  aiding senior leader decision-making\n•\tLed strategy implementation for merger and resource consolidation of two divisions of 325 personnel

  Senior Operations Director (Division Chief) - J7

  Joint Training

  The Joint Staff

  Norfolk

  Virginia Area

  Led 170 personnel in the operation of four $80 million carrier-based command and control aircraft. Responsible for all aspects of operations

  maintenance

  safety

  administration

  training

  morale

  and welfare.\n•\tManaged flight operations costs below Navy corporate targets

  while exceeding mission-capable and combat readiness goals. Achieved highest possible grades on administrative and maintenance inspections.\n•\tMotivated Sailors to consistently outperform peer organizations in personnel retention

  promotions

  professional qualifications

  and aircraft operational rate.\n•\tLed squadron to receive the annual fleet award for combat readiness excellence.\n•\tCreated “first-of-kind” operational risk management playbook for a Navy carrier air wing

  incorporating best practices for managing operational flying

  organization movement and personal off-duty activities.

  General Manager (Commanding Officer/Executive Officer) - VAW-125

  US Navy

  Montgomery

  Alabama Area

  Educated and developed senior military and government civilian leaders in strategic-level national and international security policy planning. Synchronized the efforts of 21 Ph.D. and military faculty to develop core graduate-level courses. Led 15-student seminars in Socratic-based discussion and mentored multi-service students in military professional development.\n•\tDeveloped key lesson plans and case studies for national security decision making course\n•\tLed two-week fields studies for up to 54 students and faculty to locations across the U.S. and abroad\n•\tLed international and local community outreach efforts by coordinating country presentation program for Air University faculty

  staff

  students

  and family members.\n•\tEarned annual faculty award for outstanding contribution to Air War College’s mission

  Deputy Department Chair / Instructor

  USAF Air War College