Steven Nickerson

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Operations Manager at FedEx

  • Education

    • University of Central Florida

      2006 - 2009
      Bachelor of Science - BS
  • Experience

    • US Army

      Jan 2010 - Aug 2020

      ♦ Coordinates for planning, resourcing, and management of future and strategic operations and mission support conducted by the Brigade's 1800 Soldiers, 112 aircraft, and associated aviation ground support equipment worth over $2 billion. ♦ Actively served as a Liaison Officer to the Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF) Directorate for Operation Inherent Re-solve in Iraq. Coordinated and orchestrated missions with strategic planning and excellence project management skills.♦ Appropriately allocated attack, lift, and aeromedical evacuation resources/assets to the ground force. Maintained a 100% mission success rate.♦ Tracked and monitored the movement of 73 rotary and fixed wing airframes. Closely controlled safety operations and achieved a 100% safety rating. Show less ♦ Delivered guidance and provided strategic advice to the senior leadership team on all aspects of air asset manage-ment. Maximized the value of processes, resources, and strategic planning.♦ Instituted strategic planning of aviation operations and special projects. Recorded and maintained a 100% mission success rate. ♦ Reduced escalation, de-conflicted airspace, and coordinated activities with corporate headquarters. Achieved a 100% safety record for all equipment and personnel.♦ Selected to act as an advisor to Senior Managers and Directors. Improved operational excellence during three national training center rotations. ♦ Strategically planned and facilitated aerial gunnery qualification exercises along with live fire exercises. Honed the technical and tactical skills of company employees.♦ Retained situational awareness throughout the operating environment. Allocated attack assets to ground forces and sustained a 100% safety record. Show less ♦ Collaboratively lead a team comprised of seven Pilots and 11 other support staff. Navigated all aspects of trouble-shooting, maintenance, flight training, counseling, and other areas of operational excellence. ♦ Executed and coordinated inspections, repair, service, overhauls, and cleaning for Boeing AH-64 Longbow Helicopters. Protected helicopter assets that exceeded $150M in value.♦ Flawlessly orchestrated the movement of $100M in company property to/from Fort Irwin, California and Afghanistan. Maintained zero losses or damaged equipment. Show less

      • Operations Manager (Brigade Operations Officer)

        Jan 2018 - Aug 2020
      • Senior Manager (Troop / Company Commander)

        Jan 2015 - Jan 2018
      • Operations Manager (Chief of Operations)

        Jan 2014 - Jan 2015
      • Project Manager (Platoon Leader)

        Jan 2011 - Jan 2014
      • Flight School (AH-64D Student)

        Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
    • FedEx

      Sept 2020 - now
      Operations Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • FAA License

      Federal Aviation Administration
      Jan 2015
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Steven Nickerson
      Meritorious Service Medal US Army Jan 2018
    • Awarded to Steven Nickerson
      Afghanistan Campaign Medal with 2 Campaign Stars US Army Jan 2014
    • Awarded to Steven Nickerson
      Air Medal x2 US Army Jan 2014
    • Awarded to Steven Nickerson
      Army Achievement Medal US Army Jan 2014
    • Awarded to Steven Nickerson
      Army Commendation Medal US Army Jan 2014
    • Awarded to Steven Nickerson
      Combat Action Badge US Army Jan 2014
    • Awarded to Steven Nickerson
      Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal US Army Jan 2014
    • Awarded to Steven Nickerson
      Global War on Terrorism Service Medal US Army Jan 2014
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      NATO Medal US Army Jan 2014
    • Awarded to Steven Nickerson
      Overseas Service Ribbon US Army Jan 2014
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      Aviator Badge US Army Sep 2011
    • Awarded to Steven Nickerson
      National Defense Service Medal US Army Apr 2011