Scott Shepherd

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Jul 2002 - Jul 2004

  Commander, 1st Space Control Squadron

  Commanded Air Force organization responsible for tracking and compiling positional data on thousands of man-made objects in space partly to prevent collisions between newly launched satellites and other objects already orbiting the earth. Additionally, tasked 30 space sensors within Space Surveillance Network to track satellites for US Strategic Command to maintain an accurate satellite catalog of over 9000 object orbiting the earth. Supported NASA's manned space flight program, including the space shuttle and the International Space Shuttle by projecting flight path intersections. NASA moved the space shuttle 12 times and the International Space Station five times since based on this data. Show less

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  Congressional Research Service

  Jul 2004 - Jul 2005

  National Defense Congressional Fellow

  National Security Fellow, focusing on foreign affairs and national defense. Conducted research and published papers in support of members and committees of Congress, including assessment on the establishment and implementation of the United States Northern Command.

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  United States Air Force

  Jul 2005 - Feb 2009

  Directed daily operations for the Air Force’s space and cyberspace major command. Advised the Commander (4 star general officer) on daily activities and operations and ensured all Command, USAF, and Department of Defense policies were implemented. Developed plans, policies, procedures, and directives to ensure smooth daily operations of HQ staff and subordinate units for more than 38,000 professionals assigned to 134 locations worldwide. Second-in-command of the Air Force's fourth largest wing, organizationally. Responsible for the management and operation of city-like installations supporting as many as 5,000 military, civilian personnel and families with annual execution budgets of approximately $280 million and assets valued at greater than $250M each. Second-in-command of the Air Force's Pacific Air Operations Center. Developed strategy, plans, and command and control processes to employ air, space and information forces to achieve desired effects in support of U.S. Pacific Command objectives. Managed and led the Center's five divisions: Strategy; Combat Plans; Combat Operations; Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance; and Air Mobility.

  • Director of Staff, Headquarters Air Force Space Command

    Jul 2008 - Feb 2009

  • Vice Commander, 21st Space Wing

    Apr 2007 - Jul 2008

  • Deputy Director, Pacific Air Operations Center

    Jul 2005 - Apr 2007
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  You're at Home Residential Assisted Living

  Feb 2009 - Jun 2012

  Director, Human Resources

  Established the organizational start-up of the HR functions by developing policies, procedures and practices, including payroll, training and employee handbook.

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  Ryobi Die Casting

  Jul 2012 - now

  Orchestrate daily HR functions supporting 900 employees, including compensation, benefits, labor relations, and organizational training and development. Ensure regulatory compliance with local, state and federal statutes. Member of the Executive Management Team. Senior HR Business Partner to four plant managers and the Executive Management Team for organization of over 900 associates. Direct policy and execution of people programs related to recruiting, labor relations, coaching, and terminations. Ensure regulatory compliance with local, state and federal statutes. Manage and mentor six direct reports.

  • Human Resources Director

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Senior Human Resources Manager

    Jul 2012 - Dec 2023
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  Shelby County Chamber of Commerce (Indiana)

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2023

  Develop and deliver curriculum supporting a learning laboratory for collaborative leadership. We bring citizens together from every township and workplace in Shelby County. We foster an environment where citizens learn to engage, develop, collaborate and grow into even better leaders. Capstone topics include leadership; teams; education; management; nonprofit; communication; government; unity; agriculture; business and industry; self-care; and healthcare. Member of Board of Directors, comprised of representatives from businesses of all sizes in diverse industries. The board includes representatives from industry, banking, retail, health care, agriculture, construction, financial management, lodging, entertainment, automotive, non-profit, and education. The board provides leadership for the business community, steering the Chamber’s activities in support of its mission and focusing to help all businesses in Shelby County connect and prosper.

  • Learning Facilitator, Leadership Shelby County

    Aug 2019 - Apr 2023

  • Member Board Of Directors

    Jan 2016 - Aug 2019
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  Advantage Shelby County

  Mar 2020 - now

  Member Board of Directors