Colby Mahre

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Sept 2001 - Apr 2021

  Managed 413 employees across 13 departments; planned and directed organizational maintenance on aircraft and equipment valued at $1.5 billion. Created and upheld timelines, managed resources, and enforced safety regulations while meeting strategic goals. Provided daily briefings and reports to executive management; communicated effectively between the organization and external agencies.Key Achievements: Collaborated with structural engineers to innovate 275 new repair processes; saved unit $2.5 million Analyzed structural issues with engineers and foreign nations; extended aircraft fleet life 10 years Show less Managed teams ranging from 21 to 53 employee across three geographically separated departments. Regulated work schedules, employee training, operating budgets, and logistics. Utilized quality indicators to reverse negative trends to cultivate a positive culture and a safe workplace. Coordinated logistical requirements for repairs on aircraft valued at $742 million and oversaw upkeep of $18 million worth of facilities, equipment, and materials. Key Achievements: Secured $1.3 million of new equipment; raised efficiency and created new repair capabilities Established mentorship program; practiced weekly leadership and team building with 84 employees Show less Supervised daily Structural Maintenance and Corrosion Control activities on aircraft and equipment valued at $768 million. Directed team and prioritized work requirement to ensure customer satisfaction. Provided hands-on employee training and feedback, maintenance quality verification, and enforced safety regulations. Completed aircraft data collection and analysis reports to meet long-range plans. Key Achievements Led team through 2,000 plus repairs; 100% quality inspection rate for an unprecedented 6 months Headed fleet wide inspection to prevent catastrophic aircraft failure; safeguarded $132 million F-16 Show less Lead Quality Assurance Inspector for 50-person government maintenance contract team. Performed over two thousand quality verification inspections on aircraft repairs, facility management, and chemical storage and handling. Certified monthly performance reports, enforced regulations, and liaised with the instillation Contracting Office to correct negative trends to uphold 100% customer satisfaction.Key Achievements: Authored Quality Surveillance Plan; inspected 800 repairs, upheld $6.5 million government contract Certified 8 major aircraft overhauls; approved 400 repairs and verified 100% contract compliance Show less

  • Lead Production Manager

    Oct 2020 - Apr 2021

  • Production Manager

    May 2018 - Oct 2020

  • Operations Manager

    Dec 2015 - May 2018

  • Production Supervisor

    May 2013 - Dec 2015

  • Quality Assurance Inspector

    Feb 2011 - May 2013

  • Aircraft Structural Mechanic

    Sept 2001 - Feb 2011
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  SurveyMonkey

  Apr 2021 - Sept 2022

  • Senior Sales Development Representative

    Aug 2022 - Sept 2022

  • Principle Sales Development Representative

    Mar 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Sales Development Representative

    Sept 2021 - Mar 2022

  • Inbound Sales Development Representative

    Apr 2021 - Aug 2021
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  Divergence Academy

  Oct 2023 - Mar 2024

  Cybersecurity Student Intern

  Immersive 20 week cybersecurity bootcamp with a focus on professional penetrations testing.

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  PARR

  May 2024 - now

  IT Support Specialist