MSgt Raphael Ellis Garcia Jr.

MSgt Raphael Ellis Garcia Jr.

Dates of Service: Sep 1994 - Jan 2015
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U.S. Air Force veteran, molded by 20 plus years of training and experience. Excelled in leading up to 88 personnel in multiple roles, as an operations superintendent, budget/resource manager, meteorologist, housing manager, and logistics/supply manager. Successfully supported operations across five continents. Gained multiple cultural insights via travels to over 73 locations in 20 countries. Led a construction company in the Greater Seattle Area, as my first post-military venture. Wore multiple hats, to include project mgt, budget/resource mgt, client liaison, site super, talent acquisition, HR, marketing, supply/logistics, & project bidding. Experienced in the finance & insurance industries. Latest venture consists of logistics consulting & long haul carrier services, in spt of various businesses to include Fortune 500 companies.

Military Experiences

Apr 2012 - Oct 2014
Operations Superintendent, Meteorologist
► Effectively led 88 personnel and managed operations in seven work centers spread across the Pacific region. ► Implemented joint guidance for $7B in resource protection for seven sites, 88K troops, and 310 aircraft. ► Qualified SharePoint Content Manager, who updated and maintained content to service 47K personnel. ► Led weather support to 21 aircraft and 305 soldiers, a during Yakima Training Center exercise. Team produced 289 products that enabled 212 aviator qualifications and readied personnel for deployment.
Apr 2012 - Oct 2014
Budget ▪ Resource Manager
► Managed annual organizational budgets up to $275K, during three fiscal years. ► Allocated funds for operations of seven work centers spread across the United States and Japan. ► Directly controlled $200K of Army equipment to support 47K personnel during 18 training exercises. ► Utilized fiscal and technical expertise to ensure the proper equipping and training of 88 personnel. ► Led $140K in end of year purchases to secure vital equipment in a short time-frame. ► Lobbied to Air Force and Army leaders to garner an additional $56K, during a period of tight fiscal constraints. Secured funds were utilized for equipment and training short-falls. ► Oversaw the execution of $81K in acquisitions for annual operations and headquarters relocation.
Mar 2009 - Mar 2012
Assistant Flight Chief, Meteorologist
► Piloted 22 member team in weather support for military operations across three continents. Contributed to the resource protection of over $100B in assets. Established duty schedules & training requirements, plus developed personnel. ► Co-created Libya support standard operating procedures, which were key to crafting 48 combat forecasts. Information was critical to the success of 28K Libya strike and support missions. ► Guided weather support over Somalia, during Navy SEAL operation. Gave 36 hour notice to weather degradation, which was key to mission planning. Intelligence was utilized to free 2 hostages and eliminate 9 enemies. ► Directed Horn of Africa anti-piracy weather support, by leading production of hazard charts. Products were utilized by naval forces to capture 9 pirates.
Feb 2007 - Feb 2009
Station Chief, Meteorologist
► Led six person weather team at Seoul AB, Korea. Oversaw the production of over 5.4K weather briefings in support of various operations. Ensured the resource protection of 1.1K personnel and assets valued over $500M. ► Directed weather forecasts for 284 aviation missions to transport dignitaries and generals across Asia. ► Drove first ever Seoul Air Base weather radar display capability, to enhance the safety of $343M in aircraft. Lauded by National Weather Service Radar Operations Center Director for role in the install of $17K in equipment.

Deployments

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Operation Southern Watch
2 Deployments to Al Jaber AB, Kuwait Supply/Logistics
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Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
2 Deployments to Kandahar, Afghanistan Weather Support to 101st Combat Aviation Brigade during 2010 Weather Support to 1st Combat Aviation Brigade during 2013-2014

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