Shannon Jablonka-Ivy
Colorado Springs
Summary
Accomplished United States Air Force veteran, adept at executing strategic decisions and leading organizational policy. Expert in enhancing unit efficiency and quality control, mentoring over 300 personnel for professional growth. Proven track record in managing high-stakes operations, demonstrating exceptional leadership and operational planning skills. Achieved significant improvements in training standards and mission success rates.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Command Team Executive
United States Air Force
08.2023 - Current
- Lead for 309 members through regular feedback, mentoring, and training to enhance performance levels.
- Championed effective change management strategies during organizational restructuring or mergers/acquisitions periods.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful completion of high-profile projects within time and budget constraints.
- Contributed to financial planning through accurate forecasting of revenues/costs to inform annual budgets.
- Oversee daily tasks for eight Superintendents, and Senior Command Team and ensure quality job satisfaction.
Plans and Programs, Officer In Charge
United States Air Force
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Authored instruction and policy in accordance with federal, state, and local agency regulations
- Ensured relations with 119 mission partners were clear and concise
- Aided 309 members complied and were provided the correct guidance based on senior leaders intent
Security Forces Flight Chief
United States Air Force, Peterson Space Force Base
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Lead, manage and equip 60+ Airmen with above standard performance and knowledge by protecting 60,000 base personnel and $14 Billion in Protection Level I assets.
- Command and control all high intense responses to include on scene medical attention, active shooters, installation breaches etc.
- Execute all operational decisions and take strategic actions based on the security situation. Ensure tactics and procedures are followed through per Air Force policy and guidance.
Chief of Standardization and Evaluations
United States Air Force, Travis Air Force Base
11.2019 - 02.2022
- Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to Senior Commissioned Leaders and audit teams, covering quality control and efficiency of the unit for 394 Airmen and civilians.
- Verified consistency in quality planning, quality insurance and quality improvement.
- Played instrumental role in organization-wide risk assessment efforts, supporting enhancements in processes and controls.
- Delivered subject matter expertise for internal and external agencies on compliance best practices and quality control.
Flight Chief
United States Air Force, Prince Saltun Air Base
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Managed 92 Airmen and Marines in a high stress deployment environment.
- Assessed and equipped members with the adequate training requirements to protect 2.4 thousand active duty soldiers, seamen and marines against local terrorists threats/
- Managed professional growth and development for 320 enlisted personnel by hosting mentorship seminars and professional briefings.
- Supported United States Air Force aircraft mission in support of the Afghanistan withdrawal and directly protecting 12 thousand refugees.
Operations Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge
United States Air Force, Minot Air Force Base
03.2013 - 10.2019
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies for 1.2 thousand members.
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
- Managed all aspects of administrative and personnel needs of ground supply operations.
Military Police Desk Sergeant
United States Air Force, MacDill Air Force Base
05.2006 - 02.2013
- Command and control for 80 flight Airmen, actively monitored gate activities, traffic and dispatched patrols to emergencies on base.
- Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access in order to provide force protection and property security for 200,000 active duty and civilians.
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
- Supervised all actions and reported any discrepancies to higher leadership.
Training Manager
United States Air Force, Al Dafra Air Base
08.2011 - 02.2012
- Conducted orientation and organized on-the-job training for all new personnel in-bound to hostile deployment location.
- Trained nine different career fields in cross-training exercises with to ensure accuracy, efficiency and quality control.
- Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities and enhance program success.
- Organized and edited training policy, multimedia visual aids and other educational materials authorized by the installation commander.
Deployment Response Force Leader
United States Air Force, Camp Bucca
03.2008 - 11.2008
- Supervised reconnaissance missions to secure critical information regarding current activities and locations of enemy forces.
- Planned, controlled and executed foreign internal defense, strike operations and other related special operations
- Directly trained Ugandan military forces to assist in building internal defenses.
- Managed large and diverse group of personnel consisting of both American and foreign defense forces.
Education
Doctorate - Healthcare Administration And Business Management
Massachusetts College Pharmacy And Health Sciences
Worchester, MA05.2026
Master of Science - Health Science
American Military University
Charles Town, WV05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
American Military University
Charles Town, WV05.2015
Associate of Arts - Military Police Academy
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL04.2011
Skills
- Execute Strategic and Operational decisions
- Format high level organizational policy and guidance
- Lead hundreds of personnel for career development and professional growth
- Identify and assess unit efficiency, quality control and high standard training
- Facilitate communication between lower level Airmen and United States Air Force commissioned officers
- Manage day to day operations in support of 10 Protection Level I missions
Accomplishments
- Team of the Quarter - Sep 2024
- Team of the Year -2023
- Team of the Year - 2022
- Team of the Quarter - Sep 2022
- Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Award- Sep 2021
- Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Award - Dec 2020
- Senior Non- Commissioned Officer Award - Mar 2020
- Wilma Vaught Leadership Award - 2019
- Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter - Dec 2018
- Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter - Mar 2017
- Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year - 2016
- Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter- Sep- 2015
Timeline
Command Team Executive
United States Air Force
08.2023 - Current
Plans and Programs, Officer In Charge
United States Air Force
10.2022 - 07.2023
Security Forces Flight Chief
United States Air Force, Peterson Space Force Base
03.2022 - 10.2022
Flight Chief
United States Air Force, Prince Saltun Air Base
06.2021 - 11.2021
Chief of Standardization and Evaluations
United States Air Force, Travis Air Force Base
11.2019 - 02.2022
Operations Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge
United States Air Force, Minot Air Force Base
03.2013 - 10.2019
Training Manager
United States Air Force, Al Dafra Air Base
08.2011 - 02.2012
Deployment Response Force Leader
United States Air Force, Camp Bucca
03.2008 - 11.2008
Military Police Desk Sergeant
United States Air Force, MacDill Air Force Base
05.2006 - 02.2013
Doctorate - Healthcare Administration And Business Management
Massachusetts College Pharmacy And Health Sciences
Master of Science - Health Science
American Military University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
American Military University
Associate of Arts - Military Police Academy
Community College of The Air Force
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