Takesha Butler
Columbia
Summary
Highly accomplished administrative and executive support professional with 20 years of U.S. Air Force experience providing senior-level administrative leadership, personnel program management, and operational support to commanders and executive staff. Proven ability to manage complex administrative functions, oversee records and compliance programs, and lead high-performing teams in fast-paced, high-visibility environments. Known for discretion, organization, and mission-focused execution.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative & Executive Support Specialist (Human Resources)
United States Air Force
05.2006 - 06.2026
- Progressively responsible administrative roles supporting squadron, group, and wing-level leadership.
- Section Chief, Commander’s Support Staff (Dec 2019 - Current)
- Led and supervised administrative operations for commander support staff, ensuring seamless daily operations for senior leadership.
- Managed multiple personnel programs including evaluations, decorations, leave, records, and deployment tracking for hundreds of personnel.
- Advised commanders on administrative policies, personnel actions, and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinated executive correspondence, briefings, and task management across internal and external organizations.
- Trained, mentored, and evaluated administrative personnel, fostering professional growth and operational excellence.
Executive Support / Executive Assistant
United States Air Force
06.2014 - 11.2019
- Provided direct executive-level administrative support to commanders and senior leaders.
- Managed calendars, travel coordination, meeting preparation, and executive correspondence.
- Served as the primary point of contact between command staff and internal/external stakeholders.
- Handled sensitive and confidential information with the highest degree of professionalism and discretion.
- Streamlined administrative processes to improve efficiency and responsiveness.
- Oversaw administrative programs for the Judge Advocate office.
- Managed postal service detail while in deployed location.
Unit Deployment Manager
United States Air Force
03.2012 - 05.2014
- Oversaw the directorate’s deployment program to ensure that personnel were combat ready for worldwide contingencies.
- Coordinated with the installation deployment readiness cell on deployment requirements, training and medical readiness.
- Maintained readiness folders to accurately reflect unit readiness status.
Records Manager
United States Air Force
04.2011 - 02.2012
- Oversaw records and information management programs in compliance with Air Force and federal regulations.
- Ensured proper creation, maintenance, disposition, and security of official records.
- Conducted audits and inspections to ensure compliance and readiness.
- Trained unit personnel on records management procedures and best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
American Military University
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Community College of the Air Force
Skills
- Executive & Command-Level Support
- Administrative Operations Management
- Records & Information Management
- Personnel Programs Oversight
- Policy & Compliance Management
- Staff Leadership & Team Development
- Workflow Optimization
- Correspondence & Calendar Management
- Performance Evaluations & Decorations
- Confidential & Sensitive Information Handling
Timeline
Executive Support / Executive Assistant
United States Air Force
06.2014 - 11.2019
Unit Deployment Manager
United States Air Force
03.2012 - 05.2014
Records Manager
United States Air Force
04.2011 - 02.2012
Administrative & Executive Support Specialist (Human Resources)
United States Air Force
05.2006 - 06.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Community College of the Air Force
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
American Military University
LEADERSHIP & ACHIEVEMENTS
- Successfully supported command teams across multiple organizations and mission sets.
- Led administrative teams responsible for supporting hundreds of personnel.
- Recognized for attention to detail, organizational excellence, and reliability in high-pressure environments.
- Played a key role in maintaining operational continuity during deployments, inspections, and leadership transitions.
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Top Secret / SCI (Active)