Wilfredo Cruz
Vacaville
Summary
Personable and driven individual with strategic mindset and exceptional leadership abilities. Possesses in-depth understanding of project management and team coordination, coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Committed to driving organizational success through effective leadership and operational excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Section Chief, Operations
USAF Band Of The Golden West
08.2022 - Current
- Directs strategic outreach, connecting Secretary of the AF and Air Mobility Command communication priorities with communities across a 5-state region.
- Leads a 10-member operations team, manages a $450K budget, and oversees unit vehicle operations.
- Supervises 4-Non Commissioned Officers and is additional rater for 22 Airmen.
- Oversees mission scheduling for 10 teams.
- Improved communication between sections, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Boosted employee morale by developing a positive organizational culture focused on recognition and growth opportunities.
- Managed resource allocation effectively, ensuring optimal use of personnel and equipment resources.
- Increased project completion rates with effective delegation and priority assignment.
Section Chief, Publicity
USAF Band Of The Pacicif - Asia
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Directed marketing campaigns, liaised with POCs, amplifies partnership messages, developed virtual media in support of PACAF strategic communications.
- Executed unit engagement strategy, translated Commander's intent to missions for 4 teams in support of command readiness/resiliency/partnership building initiatives
- Led 9 members, 2 performances teams; guided mission preparation & execution, directed product development and amplified PACAF messages throughout a 36 nation area of responsibility.
- Supervised 5 Airman, conducted effective feedback, exemplified core values and instilled resiliency, supporting unit with mission ready professionals.
- Managed online operational engagement and social media strategy for a 40 member organization, overseeing virtual content creation in support of PACAF strategic communications.
Supply Manager
USAF Band Of The Pacific - Asia
02.2018 - 11.2019
- Maintained musical, audio, communication equipment and military uniforms.
- Oversaw purchase plan, maintained database, and conducted annual inventory.
- Determined appropriate budget levels and administered expenditures.
- Developed strong relationships with key suppliers to foster collaboration and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensured timely delivery of mission-critical components through effective communication with suppliers during periods of high demand or tight deadlines.
- Achieved cost savings for the company by identifying and eliminating redundant suppliers.
- Organized and maintained correct inventory levels to drive highest turns possible on inventory.
Unit Deployment Manager
USAF Band Of The Pacific - Asia
07.2013 - 07.2016
- Managed pre-deployment training and appointments, maintained mobility folders, liaised to Installation Deployment Readiness Cell, ensured unit stayed deployment ready.
- Managed 80 mobility requirements for 2 teams in 3 weeks, successfully delivered teams to Middle East with 100% record compliance in accordance with 374 Wg regulations.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing policies and procedures to identify and address areas requiring refinement or updating, ensuring continued alignment with evolving organizational needs.
- Facilitated communication between deployed units and home base, ensuring timely updates on progress and any emerging issues.
- Enhanced unit readiness by efficiently managing deployment schedules and coordinating training exercises.
- Conducted thorough pre-deployment briefings to ensure all personnel were fully informed of mission objectives and requirements.
- Evaluated post-deployment feedback from unit members, utilizing insights gained to improve subsequent missions continually.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Percussion
Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music
San Juan, Puerto Rico05.2006
Skills
- Conflict de-escalation
- Ethical leadership
- Motivation
- Data entry
- Leadership development
- Employee training
- Mentoring
- Conflict management
- Talent acquisition
- Team management
- Teamwork
- Effective leader
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Section Chief, Operations
USAF Band Of The Golden West
08.2022 - Current
Section Chief, Publicity
USAF Band Of The Pacicif - Asia
07.2020 - 07.2022
Supply Manager
USAF Band Of The Pacific - Asia
02.2018 - 11.2019
Unit Deployment Manager
USAF Band Of The Pacific - Asia
07.2013 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Percussion
Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music
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