1. Curtis E. Gillam
10590 Steeple Chase Dr. Gulfport, MS 39503
Mobile: (228)731-4114 Email: curtis.gillam.sr@gmail.com
www.linkedIn.com/pub/curtis-gillam/34/56a/522/
Objective
To obtain a position within the U.S. Educational Systemthat will utilize my leadership and
management experience acquired from 24 years of active duty military service in the United
States Air Force
Education
Trident University International, Cypress, California
Master’s Degree of Arts in Education (Summa Cum Laude) - Educational Leadership and
Administration
Relevant coursework: Strategic Educational Leadership, Cultural/Cross Cultural Perspectives,
Change and Transformation in Educational Organizations, Contemporary Educational Issues
William Carey College, Gulfport, Mississippi
Bachelor’s Degree - General Liberal Studies
Relevant coursework: Organizational Development, Business Communication, Human Resource
Management
Air University - Community College of the Air Force
Associates Degree - Instructor of Technology and Military Science
Relevant coursework: Curriculum Design and Development, Learning Strategies, Advance Teaching
Methods/Facilitation, Written/Oral Communication Skills
Professional Experience
Apr 2013 – Aug 2015
Air Force Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell-Gunter AFB, AL
Flight Instructor
Taught five 7-week courses,fostered professional education,cross cultural competence,
and credentialing for 1,200 senior enlisted military leaders annually
Led cutting-edge instruction and case-studies in Deliberate Leadership Development,
Strategic Planning, Negotiations, Visionary/Ethical Leadership, and Self-Awareness
July 2011 – Apr 2013 USAF Cannon AFB, New Mexico
Fuels Manager
● Accountable for 54 assigned military personnel, guaranteed their specialized training and
development; set organizational culture, discipline and professional climate
● Ensured $45 million dollars in Air Force resources are managed effectively and efficiently;
developed organizational spend plans/financial targets,and approved annual budgets
Sept 2010 – Jun 2011 USAF Lakenheath AFB, United Kingdom
Superintendent, Fuels Operations
● Managed the requisition, receipt, storage,issue, accounting,and quality of $20 million
dollars in petroleum fuels; kept key organizational logistic functions on track
● Managed fuel servicing and cryogenic operations for 77 F-15 Fighter aircraft and career for
60 assigned members, facilitating teambuilding and professionalgrowth
2. Nov 2009 – Sept 2010 USAF RAF Lakenheath AFB, United Kingdom
Superintendent, Fuels Information Service Center
● Charged with daily management of fuels resources,providing flight-line support,record
keeping, and laboratory analysis of fuel and cryogenic products
● Reviewed aircraft flying schedules and coordinated with outside agencies to ensure all
mission and workplace requirements are met
July 2008 – Nov 2009 USAF RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom
Superintendent, Fuels Compliance & Environmental
● Managed quality assurance program, data collection and commander After Action Reports
● Established safety programs according to the Air Force Occupational and
Environmental Safety, Fire Prevention, and Health Program and public standards
Professional Skills
● Experienced instructor, effective communicator and facilitator with long track record of
professional leadership, and organizational success
● Noted recognition for project management, workplace development and
client/community relations, as well as international experience
● Over 15 years of security management experience in both peacetime and wartime
environments/situations
● Excellent trainer, critical thinker and able problem solver; patient and effective when
working with a wide range of personalities, ages,cultures and religions
● Recognized mentor and leader of both large and small work groups in accomplishing
organizational goals and objectives
Certifications
● Certified Military Training Instructor: Completed the Thomas N. Barnes Center ‘Enlisted
Professional Military Education Instructor Course,’ June 2013
● Community College of the Air Force- ‘Professional Manager’ Certification: Awarded 22
April 2011
● Air Force Smart Operations for the 21 Century 'Green Belt' Training: Awarded May 2010
● Environmental, Safety Compliance, Occupational Health Training: Completed May 2008
● Air Force Civilian Personnel Management Course: Completed November 2006
● Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Workshop/Training: Completed September 2006
● Petroleum Logistics Management Course: Completed June 2006
● National Security Personnel System 101 Course: Completed May 2006
● Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Training: Completed January 2006
● Supervisor Safety Training: Completed February 2004
● Fuels Quality Control Journeyman Course: Completed August 1997
● Certified Customer Service Champion Training: Completed November 1996
Professional Honors
● Meritorious Service Medal: May 2008, July 2011, 23 May 2013
● Air Force Commendation Medal: March 2001, February 2006, and May 2009
● Air Force Achievement Medal: March 1995
Awards & Recognitions
27th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron SNCO of the 3rd Quarter, 2011
● 48th Fighter Wing Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) of the 3rd Quarter, 2009
● 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron SNCO of the Year, 2009
● 48th Fighter Wing 'Fuels' SNCO of the Year, 2009
● 81st Logistics Readiness Squadron SNCO of the Year, 2007
● 81st Training Wing 'Fuels' SNCO of the Year, 2007
● 81st Mission Support Group SNCO of the 4th Quarter, 2007
● 81st Logistics Readiness Squadron SNCO of the 2nd, 3rd Quarter, 2007
● 81st Mission Support Group SNCO of the 4th Quarter, 2006● 81st Training Wing 'Fuels' SNCO of the Year, 2006