1. Raul S. Alafa
PhD Candidate Clinical Psychology
Masters Psychology 28 Winners Circle
Bachelors Information Technologies Cabot, AR, 72023
Phone 808.391.2468
Email raul.alafa@gmail.com
Level of Security Clearance: US Secret Clearance
I have worked in management for the Air Force for over 20 years. I started as a service technician and worked my way
up to management roles. My recent areas of focus have been leadership, auditing, quality control, team management,
technical operations, knowledge management, facilities management, operational security, information assurance, and
cyber security. I have spent my entire career with a strong focus on continuous study, research, and passion for the work I
perform. I have been awarded numerous times for my outstanding achievements within the Air Force.
EDUCATION
PhD Candidate Clinical Psychology, Walden University, Target Date 2020
Masters Psychology, University of Phoenix, 2013
Bachelors Information Technology (Computer Forensics), Devry University, 2010
Management Professional Leadership Course, U.S. Air Force Non-Commission Officer Academy June 2011
Supervisor Professional Leadership Course, U.S. Air Force Airmen Leadership June 2001
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Air Force Little Rock AFB, AR Various positions held 12/2010-05/2016
Worked as high-performing operations-management executive with expertise in building/optimizing organizational process,
measurement systems, and infrastructure to maximize business results in plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private
sector organizations operations worldwide, including deployment of computer system networks, troubleshooting, and data recovery.
With skilled directed at tactical reviewing of business work models that ensure validation criteria’s are met and workable solution are
implemented to identify root causes problems. Focusing on operational improvement, validation, cost saving by improving process
performance of $8.8 Million building structure, troubleshooting network issues, time & team management, team productive, and
improving development process.
Duties included (but are not limited to):
• Facility Manager – remodeled program to $8.8 million dollar structure resulting facility practice for 2015 quality insurance inspection.
• Operation Publication Manager – developed new policies to eliminate 2,000 extra products; recognized as command as best practice 2015.
• Information Assurance Officer (IAO) – processed 23 three personnel into units network while simultaneously organizing computer technical
refresh of over 30 devices with no personal data loss and migration completed in less than 24 hours.
• Operational Security Manager – performed audits for security, evaluation, and risk/vulnerability assessments.
• Sexual Assault Prevention Facilitator – Trained unit awareness of the sigma and precaution associated with assault victims on awareness.
• Suicide Prevention Facilitator – Led three part course for unit with 100% accountability to detect, reporting, and helping at risk personnel.
Air Force Little Rock AFB, AR Maintenance Technician Supervisor 12/2010-07/2014
Worked as shift supervision for organization level maintenance on assigned C-130J aircraft valued at $679 million. Leading and
preforming scheduled/unscheduled flight maintenance to include servicing, towing, launch and recovery. Supervising major and
minor inspections with acceptance authority over operations. Fixing over 200 problems in a year with zero negative discrepancies
found by Quality Assurance inspectors.
Duties included (but are not limited to):
• First line supervisor – trained new personnel on concepts, procedures, and safe practices in high hazardous areas.
• Compile weekly reports for performance tracking for daily briefings and weekly statuses updates.
• Troubleshoot and repaired aircraft
Geeks on Site Little Rock Region, AR Mobile Computer Repair Consultant 07/2012-12/2012
Work as mobile computer system technician as subject matter expert, repairing Window, Linix, and Apple based platforms for local
business; to include networking issues and personal computer training. As a mobile technician dedicated to providing premium
quality computer repair and support services to homes and businesses covering the Little Rock, Arkansas area. Responsible for
troubleshooting/repair of home computers, training business of computer software, networking systems, and installing all
configurations. Expertise allowed business to resolve critical computer issues that maximized there proficiency and minimized
forfeiture of income.
Duties included (but are not limited to):
• Setup and configuration of computer equipment and hardware.
• Virus, spyware, recover passwords, data recovery, and malware removal

2. • Support and configuring wired and wireless networks.
• Training on computer, iPods, iPads, tablets, and other tech gadgets.
Air Force Little Rock AFB, AR Corrosion Control Team Supervisor 4/2012-10/2013
Worked as corrosion supervisor, supervising the design, operation, maintenance and processing of personnel for corrosion control
facilities. Analyzes cathodic protection and coating systems and develops specific improvement projects for implementation on
clean on C-130 aircrafts. Works closely with Control management department to provide updates to material specifications,
construction and operating standards relating to corrosion control procedures. Collaborates with field operations and others to ensure
corrosion control programs, testing and repairs are completed in compliance with both State and Federal Codes. Reconstructed
program by creating effect tracking database, policies, procedures, training guidelines, and best practices. The system and
publication generated was adapted by other units that established structure within the program reducing process from 48 to 12 hours’
time frame that ensured assists were returned to service quickly.
Duties included (but are not limited to):
• Supervise the design, installation, operation, maintenance and testing of corrosion control systems.
• Ensures adherence to all safety programs and safe work practices.
• Maintain and provide quality control of corrosion compliance electronic database of inspection work.
• Maintain and provide quality control of corrosion compliance electronic database of inspection work.
Air Force Joint base Pearl Harbor-Hickam AFB, HI Various positions held 11/2005-12/2010
Worked as shift supervisor, expeditor, instructor, and trainer as subject matter expert. Scheduling and directing personnel crew of
Maintenance Technicians involved in C-17 aircraft specialties; training and providing work direction and guidance while performing
work in more than one skilled trade. Performing a variety of skills working in the maintenance and repair of District facilities
and equipment; prioritize, schedule, assign and coordinate the work of assigned staff to accomplish a wide variety of duties
related to the building trades. Responsible for training over 100 personnel on C-17 aircraft. As subject matter expert aggressively
managed work center requirements. Developed training database to tack individual learning progression and reported to upper
management results. Trained over 200 people with more than 20 class on critical lifesaving procedures as CPR and SABC instructor.
Designed network configuration for small 30 computer network setup. In addition to establishing network configuration, responsible
for systemic design of programming files to include Batch file, VB Script, database tracking of updates. Also responsible for written
policies and procedures of program structure.
Duties included (but are not limited to):
• Career Lead Technician – supervised personnel leading to command’s to Gen Wilbur L. Creech Maintenance Excellence Award 2007.
• CPR Instructor and Self-Aid Buddy Care Instructor (SABC) - instruction was key to 15th Airlift Wing earning an “Excellent” rating
during the 2007 Operational Readiness Insp.
• Assistant Support Fight Manager – Led the buildup of new units squadron
• Aircraft Munitions Load Instructor- one of two handpicks to teach system outside of career field.
• Data Technical System Manager – repaired Tool Accounting System Database restoring $8.8M accountability system with zero data loss.
CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
• Facility Manager - Civil Engineer Squadron, Little Rock AFB – July 2014
• Operations Security Manager - Flight Safety Squadron, Little Rock AFB – July 2014
• Information Assurance Officer (IAO) - Commination Squadron, Little Rock AFB – July 2014
• Sexual Assault Prevention Facilitator - Medical Clinic - Little Rock AFB – August 2014
• Suicide Prevention Facilitator - Medical Clinic - Little Rock AFB – August 2014
• Corrosion Control Manager - Environmental Control Flight, Little Rock AFB – April 2012
• CPR Instructor- Hickam Medical Center, Hickam AFB – January 2005
• Self-Aid Buddy Care Instructor - Hickam Medical Center, Hickam AFB – January 2005
• Aircraft Munitions Load Instructor - Hickam Munitions Flight, Hickam AFB – September 2009
• Technical Data Publication Manager - Hickam Technical Distribution Office, Hickam AFB – October 2005
*Additional technical certifications list available upon request.
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
19th AMXS Chief Wing inspector recognized Technical Data office practices and procedures as best in AMC 2015
19th AMXS Wing Safety inspector recognized facility manager program as above and beyond and best on Little Rock AFB 2015
19th AMXS Leadership identified as reason for wash corrosion program being best in AMC 2013
15th AMXS Standup readiness inspection and coin by primary inspector for flawless execution and leadership 2006
15th AMXS First professional maintainer of the year award winner 2005
60th AMXS Winner of team leader best inspection practices 2003
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Independent Taekwondo Association
International Combat Hapkido Federation