Deveon Markey
Cook

Summary

I lead quality assurance and security operations that protect critical assets and drive measurable results. Most recently, I directed a multi-unit inspection program that reduced deficiencies by 87% and earned 10 awards, while managing teams of up to 75 personnel and overseeing millions in equipment. With Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification and a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice, I specialize in compliance auditing, risk management, and building training programs that achieve 100% certification pass rates.

Impact

Experience

1. 2022-2024

   Quality Assurance & Training Manager

   820TH Base Defense Group (ACC), U.S. Air Force · Valdosta, GA

   • Led preparation for the Group's Unit Effectiveness Inspection (UEI), directing four inspections with eight Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to oversee 42 programs and 155 checklists across four units. Reduced deficiencies by 87%, drove the group's 'Effective' rating, and secured 10 Air Combat Command (ACC) Inspector General (IG) awards.
   • Oversaw 4 Functional Areas Inspections and integrated 1,000 Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT) items across 4 units, eradicating 23 major findings and resolving 80% of captured organizational deficiencies.
   • Led an evaluation team delivering 146 evaluation hours of field training for the Base Defense Group's (BDG) inaugural Battle Staff course of 42 members, evaluating 9 combined objectives aligned with Joint Doctrine.
   • Led 30 Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) as Wing 5/6 leader, establishing an 'Adopt an Airman' program that connected 480 personnel with mentors and honored 140 promotees. Instructed 20 First Term Airmen Course (FTAC) classes utilizing emotional intelligence principles to mentor 500 junior personnel.

2. 2020-Present

   Operations Manager

   824TH Base Defense Squadron (ACC), U.S. Air Force · Valdosta, GA

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   • Effectively managed 19 personnel across helicopter landing zones and drop zones for sling loads, driving a 20% increase in the Group's proficiency for austere resupply operations and rotary wing insertion techniques.
   • Commanded base security operations for the group's largest joint exercise valued at $70K, coordinating 16 personnel with rescue squadrons to secure the airfield for patient infiltration and validating two organizations for Immediate Response Force (IRF) and Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) activation.
   • Led pre-deployment preparation for a Secretary of War tasking with Air Forces Southern (AFSOUTH), validating 1.2K Air Force Force Generation (AFFORGEN) electronic Deployment Readiness Cell (e-DRC) requirements for 25 personnel to mobilize a 30-day response team. Directed accountability for $3K in medical supplies, 30 weapon systems, and 46K rounds of ammunition for joint training with 30 Panamanian partners, directly advancing National Security priorities.
   • As a Flight Sergeant [Flt Sgt] for 2 Full Mission Profiles, led 74 Airmen and mentored 4 Technical Sergeants [TSgts], managing $2.1 million in equipment, validating 137 Airman Training Plan tasks, and igniting the Group [Gp] Commander's [CC's] Base Defense System vision.

3. 2019-2020

   Security Operations Manager

   23D Security Forces Squadron (ACC), U.S. Air Force · Valdosta, GA

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   • Directed wing customs operations, clearing seven aircraft, 90 passengers, and 1,500 pounds of cargo, successfully eliminating illegal contraband entry into the United States and saving the Department of Defense $13,000 in fees.
   • Achieved a 96% score on Flight Chief evaluation and trained 31 personnel across 93 flight exercises, six critical certifications, and 28 installation entry controller evaluations with a 100% pass rate, resulting in team recognition including 12 Commander passes and six coins.
   • Oversaw security response for an aircraft crash, expertly establishing a safety cordon, securing the pilot, and protecting an $18,000,000 asset to enable a successful safety investigation board.
   • Managed security operations for a 400-day, $12,000,000 airfield project, inspecting and clearing 325 trucks and 7,000 tons of material daily without flight operations impact and resolving a 20-year airfield deficiency.

4. 2017-2019

   Security Operations Manager

   78TH Security Forces Squadron (Afmc), U.S. Air Force · Warner Robins, GA

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   • Managed the flight's Phase II program, training 35 personnel, accumulating 1,500 hours, completing 3,500 JQS (Job Qualification Standard) tasks, achieving 70 DPEs (Duty Position Evaluations), and 28 critical certifications with zero failures, ultimately attaining a 90% average pass rate.
   • Deployed eight personnel for three JSTARS (Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System) fly-away operations, establishing a PL2 (Protection Level 2) safe haven for three CONUS (Continental United States) locations, thereby shielding $223 million in Department of Defense assets.
   • Led the Annual Awards banquet as a volunteer operation, directing nine Airmen in setting up and tearing down the event for multiple agencies, which catered entertainment for 150 personnel.
   • Organized defense for 20 NAOC (National Airborne Operations Center) aircraft missions, safeguarding $446 million in assets and involving 61 members over 150 hours, which enabled POTUS (President of the United States) strategic mission operations in support of national security.

Skills

Education and certifications

Service record

Branch

U.S. Air Force

Rank

E-7

Years served

2007 – Present

Specialty / MOS

3POX1

Security clearance

Secret