Robert O. Lysholm
Mountain Home, Idaho
Summary
Experienced leader with extensive background in quality assurance management, decision-making efficiency, and procedure development. Proven track record in directing compliance enforcement and developing corrective action plans for strategic lines of effort to support company operations. Proficient at team building, budget management, and project planning, with a focus on continual process improvement. Equipped with strong credentials in overseeing group efforts across diverse facilities ranging in size and complexity. Equipped with critical thinking and troubleshooting skills to enhance operational efficiency for strategic goal achievement and tactical communication for influence on organizational vision.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Fire Chief / Department Supervisor
Air Force
08.2023 - Current
- Directed compliance enforcement for 22 programs, 54 personnel, 850 requirements, valued at $15 million.
- Developed a 12-month strategic continual process improvement plan, achieving key business objectives in support of regional operations.
- Managed 5K training hours and annual schedules, 30 evaluations and feedback, coordinated hiring processes and position requirements for 17 new hires, provides professional and personal development plans.
- Develops strategic planning and Readiness Evaluations for base initiatives, protecting 8K personnel, 135K acres, 1.2K facilities, and 62 aircraft and assets valued at $5.5 billion.
- Regulated 90 inspection checklists for 14 job positions and 350 personnel uncovering 34 deficiencies and authored policy for continual evaluation and process improvement
- Creates and allocates $1.4 million annual spend plan through innovative planning and forecast for optimal resource allocation.
- Coordinated hiring processes for 17 new personnel and created deliberate professional development plans for accomplishment.
Inspector General Inspector
Air Force
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Competitively selected for Inspector General position for subject matter expertise at command level to inspect 42 career fields, 68 installations and 124K military and civilian personnel across the globe for the largest airlift command in the Air Force.
- Authored 24 Base Efficiency Reports to coordinate policy, feedback, and trend analysis while evaluating readiness and compliance adherence set forth in the National Defense Act for Generals and Senior Leaders on behalf of the Department of Defense.
- Managed 1.4K personnel in inspection techniques and evaluations.
- Evaluated $4B in funds management and allocation, 6K facility restoration and modernization project process, 12K personnel work conditions and morale.
- Mentored 9 Inspectors, developed 150 itemized certification training plan for managing resources, exceeding Department of the Air Force Inspection Agency standards.
- Directed $2M budget for travel arrangements in support of 60 inspections, 620 personnel, cutting disbursement time 50% with zero accounting errors.
Training Manager / Logistics Supervisor
Air Force
03.2018 - 06.2020
- Managed $2.1K annual budget, procuring $50K in additional funding while saving the department $137K in excess expenditures.
- Oversaw $3.2M equipment program accountability for 3 stations, earning zero deficiencies during annual inspection.
- Directed annual training plan for 83 personnel, 14K training hours exceeding requirements by 8%. Captured 94 national certifications with 26 individual training upgrades.
- Recognized as a 'Superior Performer' by installation commander. Commanded 12 exercise scenarios, 4 organizations and 161 personnel during readiness evaluation. Earned distinguished 'Superior Performer' for leadership.
- Authored and fulfilled largest multi-agency evaluation from 7 organizations, 35 personnel and $6M in assets. Increased response capabilities 50% for 5K personnel and $2B in infrastructure.
- Appointed as Health and Safety lead for 110 members. Navigated compliance, developed program and corrected shortfalls to eliminate a 4-year deficiency.
Department of Defense Instructor Supervisor
Air Force
03.2014 - 03.2018
- Led 1.6K hours of academic and performance evaluation for 4.5K personnel on behalf of the Department of Defense Fire & Emergency Services Academy.
- Selected from 1.7K Army, Marines, Navy and Air Force personnel to speak to Air Force and Congressional leaders at Capitol Hill for personnel way of life.
- Developed, reviewed, and analyzed 120 curriculum hours. Skilled team member, 1 of 7 certified in multiple blocks of instruction, earning coveted 'Master Instructor' title bestowed to top 3% of 250 cadre pool.
- Supervised and mentored 13 instructors during 168-hour training program, increased instructor pool by 54%.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Administration / Leadership
Waldorf University
Forest City, Iowa07-2024
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science Administration
Waldorf University
Forest City, Iowa11-2017
Skills
- Organizational development
- Operational leadership
- Analytical thinking
- Strategic planning
- Complex Problem-solving
- Project management
- Conflict resolution
- Writing and verbal communication
- Procedure compliance
- Mentoring and counseling
- Team building
Accomplishments
2024 Senior Fire Officer of the Year
2023 Senior Supervisor of the Year
2021, 2024 Senior Supervisor of the Quarter
2021 Volunteer of the Year
2016, 2023, 2024 Fire Department of the Year
2018, 2023 Team of the Year
2024 Deployed Fire Department of the Year
2016 Supervisor of the Year
2015, 2016, 2018 Supervisor of the Quarter
2016 John Maxwell Top 100 Leadership Award
Awards
- 2024 Senior Fire Officer of the Year
- 2023 Senior Supervisor of the Year
- 2021, 2024 Senior Supervisor of the Quarter
- 2021 Volunteer of the Year
- 2016, 2023, 2024 Fire Department of the Year
- 2018, 2023 Team of the Year
- 2024 Deployed Fire Department of the Year
- 2016 Supervisor of the Year
- 2015, 2016, 2018 Supervisor of the Quarter
- 2016 John Maxwell Top 100 Leadership Award
Timeline
Deputy Fire Chief / Department Supervisor
Air Force
08.2023 - Current
Inspector General Inspector
Air Force
07.2020 - 07.2023
Training Manager / Logistics Supervisor
Air Force
03.2018 - 06.2020
Department of Defense Instructor Supervisor
Air Force
03.2014 - 03.2018
Master of Arts - Public Administration / Leadership
Waldorf University
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science Administration
Waldorf University
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