Social Growth Branding Agency

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Program Manager

United States Air Force

As a Senior Program Manager, I led a team of front line managers who oversee programs focused on aircraft inspections, equipment maintenance, and compliance issues. Facilitating human resource responsibilities, I handled all performance reviews, coaching feedback, culture setting strategy, and any disciplinary actions necessary. My entire responsibility encompasses managing 153 total employees, two aircraft maintenance hangars worth $36M, 11 programs, and $28M worth of equipment.

An achievement in this position includes:
●	Led a high-profile program focused on improving our qualification upgrade rates.

Senior Program Manager

In this role, I served as program manager at two separate locations, Dover Air Force Base and Ramstein Air Force Base. Leading a seven-member team, I focused the team’s efforts on flawless execution of the aircraft maintenance programs. Specifically, identifying and implementing process improvements that increased productivity and operational efficiencies within the aircraft wheel and tire work center saved the Air Force millions of dollars in cost savings. In addition, I liaised with senior leadership ensuring they were up to date on all aircraft and equipment statuses and concerns.

Some notable accomplishments in this role include:
●	Increased order efficiency by 150% via creation of database.
●	Secured alternative sourcing options for aircraft wheel bearings preventing nine-month supply bottleneck.
●	Delivered 6% cost savings through streamlined inventory and production processes.

While in Honduras, I oversaw all aircraft and helicopter related operations for Central American missions and ensured safe and secure operations of the region’s lone capable C-5 airfield. 

I did this while training and developing a two person crew as they executed the vision of the section. I was awarded a Commendation Medal for my efforts during that year.

Key achievements in this role included:
●	Collaborated with the U.S Marines to conduct three anti-trafficking operations throughout Central America.
●        Overhauled base’s tool accountability system, creating central checkout point and reducing waste by 27%

Operations Manager

I interacted with Wing deployment agency while ensuring that all personnel and equipment met 12 hour Operations capability timelines. I also ensured full-spectrum readiness of personnel and equipment, maintained mobility folders, and ensures mobility training requirements are met. I also deployed within 12 hours as C-5 and C-17 maintenance team member, while supporting TRANSCOM's global Joint Task Force-Port Opening (JTF-PO) mission with the Army.

I sustained worldwide Contingency Response Wing maintenance operations while being deployable within 12 hours. During this time, I executed bare base buildup, established personnel and equipment placement, and supported USTRANSCOM directed missions. As a mechanic, I maintained and serviced 18 C-5 and 13 C-17 aircraft and alleviated maintenance personnel shortfalls.

Contingency Aircraft Mechanic

During the beginning of my Air Force career, I performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on 18 C-5 aircraft valued at over $3.7 billion. I also performed aircraft inspections and servicing for daily training sorties, worldwide missions, and special taskings. I managed numerous programs and tracked accountability of test equipment, tools, and technical manuals valued at $1 million.

Aircraft Mechanic

Crowdbotics

Visiting Fellow

National Association of African Americans in Human Resources - Northern California

• Strategy development and oversight of its implementation, leading its strategic communications
effort to demonstrate NAAAHR value and impact

• Developing new components of the Chapter's strategy

• Lead the Chapters strategy development and oversight of its implementation including leading
the development of annual and longer-term goals, monitoring achievement of the goals, and
establishing metrics to determine successful implementation of the goals.

• Lead the Chapters innovation efforts including supporting the operation and the development of
new ideas for the Chapter

• Support the coordination of the organization’s knowledge management strategy setting up
systems to facilitate knowledge management between partners, networks, and other external
thought leaders

• Working closely with the Chapter President, Leaders and Board Members to develop criteria to
define key strategic partnerships in alignment with the Chapters strategic plan and work
towards implementing a plan to secure partnerships that support mission achievement

• Work with Chapter Leaders and Board Members to execute against ambitious goals, including
identifying, cultivating and soliciting funding from sponsors, partners, external foundations,
corporations, government sources and other community partners

• Steward existing and build new strategic partnerships that advance NAAAHR’s mission
achievement including identifying new partners to development for new programs and services
provided locally

• Use opportunities to deepen relationships with current partners and sponsors, and to advance
strategies to secure potential partners

Vice President of Strategy

Business Strategy | Data Analytics | Innovation | Defense Ventures Alum

As a visionary entrepreneur and LinkedIn branding strategist, I channel over a decade of experience into helping corporate professionals and startup founders carve influential digital identities. 

At the helm of Social Growth Branding Agency, I’m dedicated to transforming LinkedIn brands into powerful narratives that captivate, inspire, and drive engagement. Our mission extends beyond mere visibility; we strive to craft legacies that resonate across the entrepreneurial and corporate landscapes.

My journey is defined by a relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation. The combination of 14 years of military experience and an Executive MBA from Brown University and IE Business School on the horizon gives me a unique vantage point at the intersection of cutting-edge marketing strategies and transformative leadership principles. 

My expertise lies in identifying the unique value each professional and founder possesses, turning their experience into strategic assets that elevate their career and business trajectories.

Beyond this venture, I am an advocate and supporter for equity in entrepreneurship. My aspiration to launch a venture capital fund for underrepresented founders is a testament to my commitment to leveling the playing field in the startup ecosystem. 

Through mentorship, strategic advisory, and leveraging my extensive network, I aim to foster an environment where every aspiring entrepreneur can thrive.

In everything I do, my approach is characterized by a blend of creativity, strategic foresight, and a genuine passion for seeing others succeed.

Shawn Gregoire

BAE Systems, Inc.

Curiously exploring the future of Space Vehicles...

Space Vehicle Systems Engineer

Ball Aerospace

United States Space Force

Lead the technical launch team during launch countdown operations.

Space Force Launch Commander (SFLC)

Chief Engineer for SpaceX/Falcon DOB Flight at 2d Space Launch Squadron.

Chief Engineer

Spaceport of the Future Project Lead
- Lead project team during economic study analysis between multiple government, educational, and civilian organizations and determine efficient economic investments in the local infrastructure to enable an increase in commercial and government launches at the Western Range.
- Expand local launch and mission capabilities by utilizing innovational vison of Spaceport of the Future.
- Reduce environmental footprint of the Western Range by pursuing alternative launch and landing options.

Spaceport of the Future Project Lead

New Entrant Certification Lead
- Facilitate certification efforts to help provide space launch providers access to launch on the Western Range.
- Provide mission assurance support for space launch and landing systems. Ensure mission readiness with those systems to enable assured access to space. 
- Perform engineering analysis to assess program risk and evaluate/recommend paths forward utilizing innovative techniques and methods to challenge the status quo.

New Entrant Certification Lead

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

Senior System Test and Qualification Engineer

Boeing

Serve as the Boeing Direct Attack Flight Test focal point within domestic and foreign government organizations, suppliers, and functional organizations in Boeing.

Flight Test Engineer

Cyclone Aerospace, LLC

- Startup company experience with project management of a team of 71
- Business plan & sales strategy development
- Manager position overlooking all aspects of the CY-20 CyJet from design changes to FAA certification to manufacturing possibilities to financial budgeting and forecasts
- Researched and pursued FAA Certification in the Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations and associated Advisory Circulars
- Communication with international relations from China and Dubai, UAE
- Database management implementation using cost-effective cloud computing

COO/Project Manager

Rockwell Collins

- Database management using DOORS to track updates and changes to customer requirements
- Created testing scripts to accurately capture and analyze that customer requirements have been meet
- Regularly contributed to team meetings to produce findings of engineering design problems that were not meeting customer requirements

Government Systems Engineer Co-Op Session II

- Tested hardware to verify it meet customer requirements
- Implemented scripting to make testing run more efficiently and save time
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project status and engineering design questions
- Understand the importance of company standards, customer service and on-time delivery with company products

Government Systems Engineer Co-Op Session I

Cyclone Business Jet

-Designed X-Plane model and implemented a new form of virtual testing to get vital data
-Worked in CATIA to convert parts to SolidWorks for the design of a wind tunnel model
-Dealt with project budget in pricing of wind tunnel model
- Produced wind tunnel parts in rapid prototyping machine/software for budget savings

Engineering Intern

With over 10 years of experience in the aerospace industry, I am a curious and strategic engineer who is passionate about exploring the future of space vehicles. I currently work as a Space Vehicle Systems Engineer at Ball Aerospace, where I apply my skills and knowledge in program management, space systems engineering, and strategic planning to design, develop, and deliver innovative and reliable solutions for space missions. Previously, I served as a Space Force Launch Commander and a Chief Engineer at the United States Space Force, where I led the technical launch team during launch countdown operations and was the chief engineer for the SpaceX/Falcon DOB flight. I am motivated by the challenge and opportunity to advance the exploration and utilization of space for the benefit of humanity. I value collaboration, innovation, and excellence, and I strive to bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the team.

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