Dennis Vannorsdall

Dennis Vannorsdall

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    County Veterans Services Manager at Brevard County Government

  • Education

    • Community College of the Air Force

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      Associate in Applied Science in Security Administration
    • Louisiana Tech University

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      Bachelor of Arts in General Studies
    • Webster University

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      Master of Arts in Business and Organizational Security Management
    • Community College of the Air Force

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      Associate in Applied Science, Instructor of Technology and Military Science
  • Experience

    • United States Air Force

      Apr 2001 - May 2013

      Advised senior leadership on HR policies, programs, standards, and issues including promotions and disciplinary actions. Drove implementation and evaluated effectiveness of training, professional development, and performance recognition programs. Evaluated, oversaw, and supported recruitment and retention initiatives. Led team of 15-20 direct reports.* Enabled resolution of critical HR issues by initiating unit climate assessments that surveyed record-setting 2K personnel and documented responses in 24 reports.* Boosted performance by introducing hands-on training. * Led organization to win 13 awards in less than two years. Show less Directed security department comprised of security, EOD, civil engineering, intelligence, logistics, medical, and communications functions. Managed and executed security activities including system installations, law enforcement and investigations, training, information security, working dog function, armament and equipment. Led management team of eight supervisors with 685 additional security personnel reporting through peer leader. * Led security operations to transport air control, radar, combat search and rescue, and special operations forces comprised of 70K passengers and 6K short tons of cargo on 3K flights.* Reduced threat of attack 95% by directing 394 joint off-base patrols. Show less

      • Command Chief, Fourteenth Air Force; Command Senior Enlisted Leader JFCC SPACE, USSTRATCOM

        Aug 2011 - May 2013
      • Command Chief, Third Air Force

        Oct 2009 - Jul 2011
      • Command Chief, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing

        Oct 2008 - Oct 2009
      • Command Chief, 45th Space Wing

        Oct 2006 - Oct 2008
      • Security Forces Manager, 820th Security Forces Group

        Aug 2003 - Sept 2006
      • Security Forces Manager

        Apr 2001 - Jul 2003
    • Brevard County Government

      Jul 2013 - now
      County Veteran Services Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Professional Manager Certification

      Community College of the Air Force
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Dennis Vannorsdall
      Military Honors - Legion of Merit with bronze oak leaf clusterBronze Star Medal with three bronze oak leaf clustersMeritorious Service Medal with one silver and one bronze oak leaf clusterAir Force Commendation MedalAir Force Achievement Medal with bronze oak leaf clusterArmy Achievement MedalMeritorious Unit Award with two bonze oak leaf clustersAir Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor and one silver oak leaf clusterAir Force Organizational Excellence Award with bronze oak… Show more Legion of Merit with bronze oak leaf clusterBronze Star Medal with three bronze oak leaf clustersMeritorious Service Medal with one silver and one bronze oak leaf clusterAir Force Commendation MedalAir Force Achievement Medal with bronze oak leaf clusterArmy Achievement MedalMeritorious Unit Award with two bonze oak leaf clustersAir Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor and one silver oak leaf clusterAir Force Organizational Excellence Award with bronze oak leaf clusterNational Defense Service Medal with bronze starAfghanistan Campaign Medal with bronze starIraq Campaign Medal with three bronze starsGlobal War on Terrorism Expeditionary MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalKorean Defense Service MedalHumanitarian Service MedalMilitary Outstanding Volunteer Service MedalAir Force Expeditionary Service Award with three bronze oak leaf clustersNATO Medal with bronze star Show less