1. JAIME M KUZIO
4703 Queens Grove St ∙ White Plains, MD 20695
(423) 967-1444 ∙ jccjcrew@hotmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/JaimeKuzio1
Estate Manager
**Secret Clearance**
Thirty-two years of experience withthe United States Air Force in General Officer Housing Management, Personal Chef, Food Service
Training, Military Food Service Management and Protocol
 An accomplished manager with extensive experience in high-tempo operational environments, managing
logistical operations, quality control, supply,facilities, and maintenance. Demonstrates success with establishing
strong business relationships to simultaneously execute a variety of diverse organizational functions.
 A strategically minded leader capable of merging key internal communications plans, organizational processes,
and clear performance metrics to consistently produce tangible results.
 Demonstrates excellent organizational and interpersonal communications skills. Recognized for efficient and
effective approach to leverage business, technical, and interpersonal skills to manage center operations,
customers, and personnel. Technically proficient in all Microsoft Professional Suite Programs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
USAF/Air National Guard, Pentagon, Washington DC
CHIEF OF PROTOCOL 2016-Present
 Directly responsible for the management of the protocol division to include the supervision and
coordination of the duties and tasks of 10 Protocol noncommissioned officers (Army and Air Force) and
civilian employees
 Provides oversight of the planning, coordinating, and execution of 100+ official visits to the National
Guard Bureau (NGB) by all U.S. and foreign general/flag officers and civilian equivalents
 Coordinates visit support requirements through the Office of the Chief, NGB staff, and visitor’s
responsible agencies
 Advises NGB leadership on protocolpolicies and procedures
 Lead the planning and directing of all aspects of50+ social functions honoring and entertaining
distinguished visitors at both the Pentagon and the home of the Chief, NGB
 Facilitates and provides oversight of guest lists and invitations, accepts RSVPs, and manages oversight
of applying precedence for seating
 Manages the elements of protocol and etiquette,including those concerning civilian, military, and
foreign dignitaries, and plans social events
 Applies military, civilian, and foreign social customs and practices to a wide variety of events of
differing scope and level of formality
 Provides supervision of 6 subordinates,assigning work, approving leave, establishing performance
standards,and rating employees on performance
USAF/Air National Guard, Fort McNair, Washington DC
GENERAL OFFICER QUARTERS MANAGER/PERSONAL CHEF 2009-2016
 Planned, directed, arranged, and executed 40+ formal/informal official functions at the general officer
quarters (GOQ)
 Directed all facets of preparation to host well over 500 US/foreign military and civilian distinguished
guests and their staff
 Responsible for management, maintenance, and security for the 5,500 sq ft GOQ and outdoor
entertaining areas
 Managed and executed $23K annual petty cash funds budget for functions hosted by the Chief, NGB

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 Maintained and prepared uniforms as required by the Chief for 150+ stateside and global trips
Sodexho, Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol TN
EXECUTIVE CHEF/KITCHEN MANAGER 2005-2009
 Held full responsibility, accountability, and decision-making for all production/management aspects of
the day-to-day food service business forthe hospital
 Supervised, managed, trained (food service and physical safety training), and guided over 45 food
service employees
 Oversaw cafeteria and vending sales worth over $100,000 monthly
 Key point of contact in the planning, development, and implementation of the new At Your Request
(AYR) System, which serves over 600 patient meals daily
 Key player in the programming and installation of new CBORD computer/cash register systemin the
cafeteria
 Introduced and created new/upscale menus for caterings and hospital administration functions
Active Duty and Air National Guard
Air National Guard, Active Duty 2009-Present
Air National Guard, Traditional Guardsman 1999-2009
United States Air Force Active Duty 1981-1992
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Education & Professional Development
Community College of the Air Force, Associates of Applied Science Degree in Fitness, Recreation and Service
Management , Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, February 2015
Air National Guard Chief’s Executive Course, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, July 2015
Specialized Training/Certifications
ServSafe Certification, 2005
Nutrition for Food Service-American Culinary Federation, 1993
Pro-Chef Level 1 Certification, 2010
American Culinary Federation Certified Cook, 2010
American Culinary Federation Certified Chef de Cuisine, 1995
Air Force Institute of Technology- General Officer Housing Management Certification, 2009
Front Range- Household Management Certification, 2009
Advanced Culinary Skills Course, Fort Lee, VA, 2009
Air University Introduction to Cross Culture, Correspondence Course, 2011
Culinary Subject Matter Expert for all USAF Enlisted Aides, 2009-2016
Accolades
American Culinary Federation, 1995 “Chef of the Year” Award, Mountain Empire Chapter
American Culinary Federation, 1998 “Chef Professionalism of the Year” Award, Mountain Empire Chapter
Community Involvement
Air Force Aid Society Charity Ball and Fund Raiser
Arlington Cemetery, “Wreaths Across America”
Ft Belvoir USO Warehouse Volunteer
Cooked for the USO’s Salute to the Military Chef & Enlisted Aide of the Year Award Banquet
Cooking Instructor for Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Honor Guard Dormitory