Anthony Suzuki
Summerville
Summary
Dynamic leader skilled in managing diverse teams and meeting tight deadlines. Proven program contractor with expertise in scheduling and planning. Committed to safety and exceeding project expectations. Detail-oriented professional with strong capabilities in workforce management, quality assurance, and complex problem-solving, enhancing operational efficiency and training personnel effectively. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Mission Contractor
Lock4 LLC
JB Charleston
03.2023 - Current
- Oversaw project timelines and resource allocation for multiple teams to ensure efficiency.
- Conducted regular inspections to promptly identify and address equipment issues.
- Managed contract compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Assisted in implementing new technologies that enhanced operational efficiency.
- Trained personnel on proper usage, maintenance, and safety procedures for machinery.
- Documented equipment performance metrics to facilitate maintenance planning efforts.
- Coordinated with vendors for timely procurement of essential parts and supplies.
- Installed new equipment according to manufacturer's specifications.
Assistant Director of Transportation
Dorchester School District 2
Summerville
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Cultivated and maintained relationships to promote positive work culture.
- Directed special projects and daily operations.
- Monitored team compliance with safety and health guidelines.
- Oversees daily school bus operation schedules and routes to maintain timely arrivals and departures.
- Enhanced team member performance through use of strategic and tactical approaches, motivational coaching and training.
Special Airlift Superintendent
United States Air Force
Joint Base Charleston
05.2017 - 05.2022
- Held Top Secret Security clearance.
- Trained, motivated and directed employees to adhere to safe work methods on Special Airlift Special Mission Module.
- Prepared team and multi-million dollar Special Mission Module maintenance schedules, assigned work and reviewed performance while overseas.
- Supervised facility maintenance operations within approved schedules and budgets.
- Oversaw predictive and preventive maintenance of multi-million dollar Special Mission Module.
- Coordinated project priorities, budgets, schedules and staffing assignments for Special Mission Module.
- Rendered technical expertise through analysis and evaluation of design problems.
- Completed supply purchases according to budget limitations and mechanical service requirements for Special Mission Module for direct support world-wide.
Maintenance Special Operations Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
Joint Base Charleston
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quality of aircraft and personnel skill.
- Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our direct support of US Special Operations world-wide.
- Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve 100% customer satisfaction of US Special Operations world-wide.
- Improved morale and management communication by creating employee recognition and rewards practices.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
Special Operations Production Superintendent
United States Air Force, USAF
Charleston Air Force Base
06.2015 - 08.2016
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet Special Operation aircraft requirements.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences to meet Special Operation aircraft requirements.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate personnel injuries.
- Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve Special Operation aircraft requirements and goals.
Early Career Experience
United States Air Force, USAF
Charleston Air Force Base
04.2002 - 06.2015
- C-17 Electrical and Environmental Front Line Supervisor, Lead Technician, Flying Crew Chief
- Traveled with aircraft on world-wide missions as lead technical authority.
- Cross-trained and maintained proficiencies into various modalities to include aircraft: Hydraulics, engines, electrical (aircraft power generation and distribution), environmental, and integrated flight controls.
- Led teams integrating, developing, and testing aircraft modifications, software upgrades, advanced avionics, and complex electronics hardware.
- Mentored, coached, and developed junior technicians.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL07-2016
High School Diploma -
Brentsville District High School
Nokesville, VA06-2000
Some College (No Degree) - Program Management
American Military University
04-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Management
American Military University
Charles Town, WV04-2026
Skills
- Workforce Management
- Project Management
- Quality Assurance
- Detail Oriented
- Complex Problem Solving
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Staff Development
- Team Leadership
- Forklift operator 10K/25K All terrain
- Small Crane operator
Additional Information
- Active Top Secret security clearance within the last two years.
- Held Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information Clearance (TS/SCI) May 2017 - May 2022.
Timeline
Special Mission Contractor
Lock4 LLC
03.2023 - Current
Assistant Director of Transportation
Dorchester School District 2
08.2022 - 03.2023
Special Airlift Superintendent
United States Air Force
05.2017 - 05.2022
Maintenance Special Operations Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2016 - 05.2017
Special Operations Production Superintendent
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2015 - 08.2016
Early Career Experience
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2002 - 06.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
High School Diploma -
Brentsville District High School
Some College (No Degree) - Program Management
American Military University
Bachelor of Arts - Management
American Military University