Travis J Clovis

Niceville, FL
Air Force 11S4 O-6 | 21 years, May 1998 - July 2019

Niceville, FL

Air Force 11S4 O-6

21 years, May 1998 - July 2019


Experience

Executive Assistant/Senior Advisor, U. S. Air Force,
July 2018 - July 2019

Vice President of Division Operations, U. S. Air Force,
July 2017 - July 2018

Operations Research/Systems Analyst, U. S. Air Force,
March 2015 - June 2017

Education

Master of Arts, Air Command and Staff College,
June 2010 - June 2011

Work Experience

Executive Assistant/Senior Advisor July 2018 - July 2019

Air Force | 11S4 | O-6 | Hurlburt Field, FL, USA

  • Monitored preparation and execution of all official activities involving the key leaders.
  • Acted as the informal point of contact for organization liaisons.
  • Developed and communicated strategic direction and high level engagements to drive the company’s special programs and projects with a specific region.
  • Outlined priorities, identified risk, and coordinated support relationships between department to the company leaders.
  • Provided supervision and guidance in the in analyzing and appraising the effectiveness of company operations, the administration of the laws and the development of policies.
  • Advised the C-Level leaders on capabilities, limitations, requirements, resource availability and employment, and all matters that deal with their areas of interest.

Vice President of Division Operations July 2017 - July 2018

Air Force | 11S4 | O-5 | Hurlburt Field, FL, USA

  • Developed operational strategic plans aligned with company mission and executed to enhance profitability, productivity, and efficiency throughout the company’s operations.
  • Developed and led the evaluation of metrics to forecast requirements and implement improvements to generate higher ROI and workflow optimization.
  • Ensured that all business operations were planned, prepared, and executed in a cost-effective manner and delivered on time in accordance with stakeholder specifications and quality requirements.
  • Coordinated with leadership, partners, and relevant business units to ensure production output and champion on time delivery goals were achieved.
  • Directed and monitored special projects and analytical responses to contingencies and special actions of the region of the organization.
  • Conducted independent critical reviews and analyses of strategic plans and initiatives that impact the organization and leadership.
  • Provided staff management and support to the organization's leader development and education programs.

Operations Research/Systems Analyst March 2015 - June 2017

Air Force | 11S4 | O-5 | Washington D.C., DC, USA

  • Provided recommendations to the staff on how assigned programs should be executed with alternate approaches explained in detail.
  • Conducted system research through tests using data from prior assessments, while serving as lead data collector for the project.
  • Investigated and resolved application functionality related issues and provided first level support and troubleshooting.

Vice President (VP)/General Manager (GM) May 2013 - March 2015

Air Force | 11S4 | O-5 | Clovis, NM, USA

  • Collaborated to keep higher and lower headquarters, superiors, and subordinates informed of the key issues facing the division.
  • Displayed a sound understanding of the effect of external market influences on the division's overall competitive advantage.
  • Identified, contended for, allocated and managed critical resources to ensure mission accomplishment.

Vice President (VP)/General Manager (GM) July 2011 - May 2013

Air Force | 11S4 | O-5 | Clovis, NM, USA

  • Led and directed a major corporate operating division, overseeing multiple departments and responsible for devising policies and strategies to achieve division goals.
  • Collaborated to keep higher and lower headquarters, superiors, and subordinates informed of the key issues facing the division.
  • Ensured that the division was always able to fully execute its mission by evaluating strengths and limitations and directing actions to improve the situation.

Multi-Division Associate Vice President (AVP) September 2009 - July 2010

Air Force | 11S4 | O-4 | Albuquerque, NM, USA

  • Coordinated with higher, adjacent, and supporting organizations to accomplish the mission.
  • Coordinated the organization's logistical support, to include the procurement of equipment, supplies, and support materials.
  • Assisted in the planning and executing of all organization operations, logistics, and program personnel with an operation budget of $$.

Leadership Learning and Development Instructor August 2008 - April 2009

Air Force | 11S4 | O-4 | Albuquerque, NM, USA

  • Delivered employee leadership training to enable leaders to build cohesive, disciplined teams and lead effectively in any organizational setting.
  • Provided employee leadership training in the areas of professional presence: 1) professional bearing, 2) fitness, 3) confidence, and 4) resilience.
  • Taught courses in performance analysis, cause analysis, complex problem-solving, decision-making, and effective communication.

Helicopter Pilot May 1998 - August 2008

Air Force | 11S4 | O-4 | Albuquerque, NM, USA

  • Identified, contended for, allocated and managed resources to ensure mission accomplishment.
  • Collaborated to keep higher and lower headquarters, superiors, and subordinates informed of the key issues facing the organization.
  • Ensured that the organization was always able to fully execute its mission responsibilities by evaluating strengths and limitations and directing actions to improve the situation.
  • Demonstrated a detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of aviation principles, concepts, theory, and ## hours of flight total time.
  • Employed a leadership operations process to visualize, describe, direct, and assess the work while achieving the end result.

Top Skills

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Equipment, Tool, and Instrument Proficiencies

Technology Proficiencies

AWARDS

Legion of Merit

July 2019

Defense Meritorious Service Medal

June 2017

Afghanistan Campaign Medal

June 2015

Bronze Star Medal

January 2015

Meritorious Service Medal

August 2014

Meritorious Service Medal

July 2010

Afghanistan Campaign Medal

September 2009

Joint Service Commendation Medal

September 2009

Iraq Campaign Medal

July 2009

Meritorious Service Medal

July 2007

Iraq Campaign Medal

May 2007

Air Medal

May 2007

Aerial Achievement Medal

September 2006

Air Force Achievement Medal

November 2005

Air Force Commendation Medal

January 2005

Air Medal

May 2004

Iraq Campaign Medal

May 2004

Air Medal

March 2004

Air Medal

November 2003

Air Medal

October 2003

Iraq Campaign Medal

October 2003

Iraq Campaign Medal

May 2003

Air Medal

May 2003

Air Medal

March 2003

Aerial Achievement Medal

January 2003

Air Medal

July 2002

Afghanistan Campaign Medal

July 2002

Training and Certifications

Safety and Accident Board President Course

February 2012

U.S. Air Force Pilot

October 2000

EDUCATION

Master of Arts, Military Operational Art and Science

Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, AL, USA

June 2010 - June 2011 , GPA: 3.9

Master of Arts, Political Science

University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA

August 1998 - August 1999 , GPA: 3.7

Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Economics

United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO, USA

June 1994 - May 1998 , GPA: 3.4