Major in conservation biology. Bachelor of Science ... Supports planning, programming, and budgeting process for command
Christopher M. Rishko
1914 Ramble Lane, Midland, MI 48640 (989) 948-9842;
[email protected]
Education Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI
Master of Science • Major in conservation biology
Expected December 2014
Bachelor of Science • Major in secondary education
Expected May 2015
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudburg, PA
Bachelor of Science • Majored in marine science
Experience Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI Research Assistant 2013 - Present • Leads research teams for a multi-year Environmental Protection Agency study of the Great Lakes. • Supervises organization and management of multiple field crews surveying wetland organisms.
United States Air Force National Guard
Ann Arbor, MI Air Battle Manager (2000-Present), Major 2000 - Present • Plans, organizes, and directs operations, including airspace management, directs aircraft conducting air defense and tactical missions, coalition integration, sensor system management, operations management activities, and data link operations. Supervises mission crew activities, and sector and regional operations control centers. Provides staff supervision and technical advice. Supports planning, programming, and budgeting process for command and control (C2) and battle management functions. • Directed the daily scheduling and employment of over 400 unit personnel and nearly $1 Billion, RADAR, Radio, datalink, and support equipment in peacetime and wartime air control and surveillance operations. • Developed, implemented, and managed training programs for 150 personnel maximizing proficiency and ensuring 100% mission ready status. • Hand selected as liaison officer to work with Joint U.S. and coalition personnel from Canada, Germany, Japan, South Korea, India, Netherlands, Denmark, France, Australia, Thailand, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, and Russia in numerous multi-national operations. • Co-authored North American Air Defense (NORAD) directive manual governing tactics and procedures for daily and contingency operations in the Defense of U.S. and Canadian airspace. Directive followed by Department of Defense, Justice Department, FBI, Secret Service, and U.S. Border Control agencies. • Hand selected to gather, prioritize, forecast, and present funding and research and development (R&D) requests on behalf of all U.S. Air Defense forces to the Under Secretary of Defense.
Awards & Honors
• Meritorious Service Medal, Aerial Achievement Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Air Force Meritorious Unit Award, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Combat Readiness Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon, Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon (with gold border), Air Force Longevity Service Award, Air Force Training Ribbon
Skills
• Personnel management, Budget planning, Resource management, Windows proficiency, Logistics, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, CPR, First aid
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