| Chris Sorrentino, LtCol, USAF (Ret) |
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CURRICULUM VITAE CHRIS T. SORRENTINO, LtCol, USAF (Ret) E-mail: rospo2008@yahoo.com Current Top Secret (SCI) Clearance – Expires October 2009 |
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| HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS 20 years of leadership experience in a variety of situations…classroom to combat…done it all! Highly effective leader in large organizations — outstanding management of 2,400 personnel Excellence in all I do - documented top performer in a variety of jobs, situations and locations Loyal, organized, self-motivated, confident - honesty and integrity are key to my effectiveness Tasks done right…first time, every time - able to make tough decisions in stressful situations RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Leadership, Organization, & Customer Service Outstanding transportation support for 5,000+ coalition combat aircraft missions during Operations Southern Watch and Enduring Freedom – unit rated “best in the US Air Force”! Led 550+ personnel supporting international forces during combat operations in Kosovo, ensuring NATO’s quick and timely suppression of Serbian aggression and ethnic cleansing Outstanding leader of an international coalition while less than six miles from the front lines during Operation Allied Force, one of the most effective and efficient air campaigns ever Flawlessly managed and executed NATO’s Southern Region $26 million operations, maintenance, and infrastructure budget for the Allied Forces Commander in Chief Results oriented, customer focused approach resulted in selection as “Best Transportation Leader in US Air Forces Europe” while at the helm of a tri-base transportation network Education, Research and Development Full-time assistant professor & counselor - excelled in both despite overwhelming workload US Air Force Academy course director and professor for three upper division psychology courses at one of the nation’s most respected universities - top 15% of elite 500+ faculty Developed an alcohol education/treatment program at the USAF Academy lauded by a national accrediting agency for university counseling centers as “best we’ve seen!” Ranked “#1” in US Air Force Academy’s Department of Behavioral Science and Leadership Expertly managed contracts in excess of $3.2 million relating to DoD test development on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery and Air Force Officer Qualification Test EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 2005 - Present: President and CEO — Mobile Joe, Inc., Colorado Springs, Colorado 2004 - 2005: Executive Assistant — AF Space Command, Colorado Springs, Colorado 2002 - 2004: Logistics Branch Chief — AF Space Command, Colorado Springs, Colorado 2001 - 2002: Squadron Commander, Transportation, Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia 2000 - 2001: Executive Assistant and Staff Officer, Air Logistics (NATO), Naples, Italy 1998 - 2000: Operations Officer, Support (NATO), Naples, Italy 1995 - 1998: Commander, Transportation, RAF Alconbury, England 1993 - 1995: Air Transportation Officer, Air Transportation, Anderson AFB, Guam 1988 - 1993: Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences, US Air Force Academy, Colorado 1988 - 1993: Counselor, Cadet Counseling Center, US Air Force Academy, Colorado 1985 - 1988: Personnel Research Psychologist, San Antonio, Texas EDUCATION M.S. – Clinical Psychology – California State University, Los Angeles – 1982 B.A. – Psychology – California State University, Los Angeles – 1980 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS National Defense Transportation Association since 1993 Licensed Professional Counselor (Colorado) since 1991 National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC) since 1991 Air Force Association (Life Member) Veterans of Foreign Wars since 2003 AWARDS AND DECORATIONS 2005 - Colonel F. Badger Johnson III Air Force Space Command Logistics Staff Senior Officer of the Year 2002 - Commander, National Defense Transportation Association Military Unit of the Year, 363d Air Expeditionary Wing, Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 2001 - Commander, Best Transportation Squadron in Air Combat Command (ACC), 363d Air Expeditionary Wing, Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 1997 - Commander, US Air Forces Europe (USAFE) Special Transportation Unit of the Year, RAF Alconbury, England 1995 - US Air Forces Europe (USAFE) Transportation Junior Officer of the Year, RAF Alconbury, England 1995 - Ancient Order of the Chamorri, the Highest Honor Given by the Governor of Guam to Non- Chamorros for Extraordinary Contributions to this Micronesian Island Community 1994 - Resource Advisor of the Quarter, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam 1993 - Distinguished Graduate, Air Force Transportation Officer Course, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas 1992 - Officer of the Quarter, Department of Behavioral Science and Leadership, US Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado 1987 - Commander’s Award, Air Force Human Resource Laboratory, San Antonio, Texas 1986 - Officer of the Quarter, Air Force Human Resource Laboratory, , Texas 1985 - 2005 - Numerous military decorations - some with "Valor" for combat related achievements TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS JOB DESCRIPTION Develops and implements transportation plans, programs, policies, and procedures. Operates and administers transportation and logistics distribution management functions. Manages transportation activities, including vehicle operations and maintenance, traffic management, combat readiness and resources, and air terminals. Develops and implements transportation mobility, and contingency plans and programs. Accomplishes joint service planning to establish and employ DOD and commercial transportation systems to support defense logistics requirements, including determination of military, civil, domestic, and international transportation requirements, and establishing movement priorities for all modes of transportation. Advises commander and staff on transportation problems and capabilities. Collects and analyzes data on surface and air transportation, motor vehicle fleet management and maintenance, and materials handling equipment. Conducts and directs training to execute mobility plans and annexes. Coordinates military and commercial aircraft schedules with control and operations centers, and flight line agencies. Coordinates contingency support requirements and capabilities other agencies. Coordinates transportation activities. Coordinates vehicle requirements, assignments, priorities, and warranty repairs. Determines facilities and equipment for mission requirements. Determines operational requirements and specifications for vehicles and materials handling equipment, including reliability, maintainability, and standardization considerations for maintenance of facilities and equipment. Develops and administers operating budgets to support transportation activities. Develops plans and programs to implement, analyzes, evaluate, and maximize use of transportation systems, data automation equipment, and techniques and procedures. Develops policies and procedures to prevent vehicle abuse and misuse. Develops work specifications, reviews contracts for sufficiency, and acts as technical expert to contracting officer on transportation matters. Directs port liaison activities. Directs unit mobility support through transportation control work centers. Establishes and administers an effective packaging, packing, and preservation program. Establishes policies and procedures to manage vehicle fleet operations and maintenance, and transportation of material, personnel, dependents, and personal property. Evaluates movement forecasts and flow of personnel and material into transportation system, movement capabilities, and efficiency of modes used. Evaluates quality of operator maintenance. Focal point for unit contingency planning. Formulates, develops, reviews, and executes transportation policies, plans, and annexes. Identifies transportability considerations for engineering, design, and construction consideration in specifications and contracts. Inspects transportation activities to determine mission performance, capability, and degree of compliance with directives. Maintains liaison with transportation operating agencies, other services, and other federal agencies to schedule and coordinate movement of materiel, cargo, and personnel. Plans and organizes transportation activities. Plans transportation support for special operations, extraordinary requirements, natural disasters, contingency deployments, and combat support. Prepares and manages unit budget and other resource programs. Prepares, reviews, and submits changes to publications on transportation methods, policies, and procedures. Recommends areas of research and studies to improve capabilities. Resolves equipment problems. Schedules and coordinates movement of materiel, personnel, and personal property by commercial or military modes. |
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Take advantage of experience, knowing what works and what doesn't, from a retired Air Force officer Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Organization, and Hard Work are my hallmarks! |
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| US Air Force E-3 Aerial Refuelling - Operation SOUTHERN WATCH |
| SACEUR, General Wesley Clark - Farewell Parade, Naples, Italy |
| Carnivale Ball - HQ Allied Forces Southern Europe |
| Kumanovo, Macedonia - Operation ALLIED FORCE - Six Miles from the Front Lines |
| Italian Air Force - Tre Colori Demonstration Team |
| Italian Air Force - Tre Colori Recon Helicopter, Naples, Italy |
| Carnivale Ball - HQ Allied Forces Southern Europe |
| Honor Guard - Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
| Addressing the Troops - Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
| Award Presentation - Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
| General Hostage, Wing Commander - Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
| Vehicle Maintenance - Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
| Chief Master Sergeant Dave Codner - Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
| Sumo - Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
| Staff Dinner - Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
| Reinlistment - Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
| Change of Command - Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
| "Hells Finest", 363rd Air Expeditionary Transportation Squadron Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
| Photo Gallery |