Arnold Cerezo II
Hampton
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in the United States Air Force, adept at managing teams and leading high-stakes projects. Demonstrated excellence in staff development and project management, with a proven track record of enhancing team proficiency and achieving mission goals. Expert in relationship building and strategic planning, with a keen ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2024 - Current
- Managed and lead a team of 40 personnel to accomplish daily operations and tasks
- Reviewed and finalized all daily paperwork and reports for final submission
- Oversaw seven programs to accomplish a unified goal
- Acted as Human Resource manager to maintain personnel records, conduct performance reviews and issue disciplinary actions
- Planned and conducted training to maintain job proficiency
- Developed and maintained cross-organizational relationships
- Used Microsoft Office to communicate, track data and build products
- Prepared and executed briefings for higher-level leadership
Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
09.2021 - 02.2024
- Managed and lead a team of 40 personnel to accomplish daily operations and tasks
- Reviewed and finalized all daily paperwork and reports for final submission
- Oversaw seven programs to accomplish a unified goal
- Acted as Human Resource manager to maintain personnel records, conduct performance reviews and issue disciplinary actions
- Planned and conducted training to maintain job proficiency
- Developed and maintained cross-organizational relationships
- Used Microsoft Office to communicate, track data and build products
- Prepared and executed briefings for higher-level leadership
Customs and Immigrations Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2020 - 09.2021
- Supervisor and lead 15 Custom and Immigration officers to control international entry and exit
- Developed and maintained certification and programs to ensure personnel were effectively trained and certified to conduct daily duties
- Developed and maintained cross-organizational relationship to achieve common goal
- Created and oversaw daily work schedules to maximize proficiency with minimum manning
- Coordinated with the Japanese government to stay up to date on local law to ensure American personnel stayed in compliance
Mission Program Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2020 - 09.2021
- Managed and oversaw Fly-Away Security Program Yokota Air Base
- Created and maintained certification process to certify 200 personnel on mission security
- Coordinated with mission commanders and higher-headquarter to develop and plan for mission taskings
- Oversaw an annual budget of $75,000 to maintain equipment and procured an additional $150K to upgrade existing security equipment
- Prepared and executed mission briefings to inform personnel on mission taskings and details
Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Program Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
07.2018 - 02.2020
- Managed credentialing, international travel, and security sub-programs.
- Built and maintained security tracking system to stay in compliance with security requirements
- Represented U.S commander to speak on security issues within the region
- Tracked and compiled high-interest events in the European region to identify threats and trends
- Prepared and executed briefings for high-headquarters and American and German commanders
Shift Supervisor
United States Air Force
02.2017 - 07.2018
- Supervised and lead a team of six personnel to accomplish daily operations and tasks
- Oversaw training program to ensure personnel obtained and maintained required certifications to perform duties
- Created daily schedules to ensure personnel understood their upcoming tasks
- Coordinated with leadership to develop detailed plans for mission taskings
- Maintained and accounted for $2.1M in daily equipment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD06-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Psychology
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD01-2025
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL01-2020
Skills
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff training and development
- Staff management
- Task delegation
- Goal setting
- Documentation and reporting
- Relationship building
- Project management
- Staff development
Certification
Principles of Instruction (Trainer Certification)
Clinical Mental Health Care Certificate
Timeline
Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2024 - Current
Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
09.2021 - 02.2024
Customs and Immigrations Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2020 - 09.2021
Mission Program Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2020 - 09.2021
Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Program Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
07.2018 - 02.2020
Shift Supervisor
United States Air Force
02.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate of Applied Science - Psychology
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
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