Hardworking Sales Development Representative with a proven record of exceeding expectations and quota . Truly dedicated to generating pipeline for my sales specialist, and account managers and promoting Cisco as a whole.

Articulate, strategic, decorated, and battle-tested U.S. Air Force Major, Helicopter Instructor Pilot, and Assistant Director of Operations at Joint Base Andrews, MD. An innovative leader delivering effective operations strategy, planning, and clear/concise communications focused on complex problem solving, and greater productivity. 

• Expert in leading teams of cross-functional and cultural professionals in the implementation of effective operational strategies that improve efficiency, safety, and communication.

• A demonstrated record of success in leadership positions as a fair and focused leader. Oversees all facets of resources, supplies, logistics, operations, planning, and execution as the Flight Lead for Combat Search and Rescue Operations in areas of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria. 

• An effective communicator who leverages true passion and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Duke University Guest Speaker to AFROTC Cadets on military service and experiences as a Leader in Combat.  Proven ability to consistently navigate complex situations to capture, influence, and sustain exceptional results in highly competitive and challenging environments. 

Education

• M.B.A., with additional focus in Marketing – University of Massachusetts Amherst / 4.0 GPA. Inducted into the Honor Societies of Beta Gamma Sigma and Phi Kappa Phi

• B.S., Professional Aeronautics / Minor: Management – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University / 4.0 GPA / Dean’s List

Summary of Qualifications

• Sustained excellence in managing operations, safety/risk management, and productivity. Implement effective controls that drives a smart, safe, and productive workforce. Influence teams to work smarter—boosting productivity.

• Superb communicator, relationship manager, and culturally competent operations leader with ability to assemble and lead highly productive, top-tier teams. Devise/deliver proactive operations planning and execution. A solid global operations leader with innovative operational enhancements that drive team collaboration, smart workforce safety, and continuous process improvements.

• Knowledgeable of and proficient in process optimization, staff training, and effective operations analysis that drives effective project deliverables. Solid industry intelligence of regulations ensuring commitment to quality, safety, profitability, and industry leadership. Active Top Secret Clearance – SCI & SAP.

• Culturally competent leader with a fair and focused leadership approach. Demonstrating a creative mindset with the ability to design and execute solid industry operations restructuring efforts that boost efficiency and cost control, while improving performance, business quality, and workforce safety.

Executive Career Highlights

US Air Force | Major – Combat Search & Rescue (CSAR) HH-60G Instructor Pilot Sep 2010 – Aug 2023
Sep 2019 - Aug 2023 | Major - Assistant Director of Operations | Andrews AFB, MD.
Jul 2014 - Sep 2019 | Captain - Flight Commander & Executive Officer | Nellis AFB, Las Vegas NV.
Sep 2010 - Jul 2014 | Lieutenant - Flight Commander | Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson AZ.

Promoted to manage CSAR Operations as senior ranking personnel, tactically employing a formation of two HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters. Successful in leading 14 airmen in both assigned crews on CSAR missions in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria. To date, completed 100+ combat missions with 133 lives saved.

§  Led vital Department of Defense flight test maintenance operation managing 88 government personnel across 15 work centers with an annual budget of over $12 million.  Immediately eliminated crippling inefficiencies by adopting best practices credited with drastically reducing maintenance timelines and costs by over $450k.

§  Chosen by name to manage sensitive projects at a classified location for a 72-member joint flight test organization to develop, test, and evaluate a $1 billion prototype aircraft fleet. Modernized test guidelines by coordinating procedures rewrite across seven organizations that doubled prototype aircraft availability while simultaneously increasing sensitive joint program safety and security.

§  Presidential Inauguration Liaison Officer for Joint Task Force National Capital Region, National Special Security Event.  Created contingency response command & control tools and briefed directly to the Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region Commander Rear Admiral Carl Lahti

§  Joint Session of Congress Liaison Officer, coordinating contingency capabilities from all 4 military services/1,368 personnel to ensure the highest level of security for the Presidential Address.

§  Planned and led 10-ship mixed formation aircraft flyover in remembrance of 9/11 on the 20th anniversary at the President’s Airfield, Joint Base Andrews, MD—selected by Base Commander.

§  Duke University Guest Speaker to 35 Cadets of Detachment 585 on 19 years of military service and experiences as a combat pilot—deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria, considerably increasing cadet pilot track commitments.

§  Direct nine airmen in a rapid mobility shop that deploys 100+ personnel and 45 short tons of equipment within 72 hours for worldwide contingency deployment operations.

§  Government Flight Representative overseeing 5 civilian functional check flight pilots, maintenance standards, and flight safety procedures contract for the Air Force’s largest helicopter squadron valued at $90+ million in direct support of a National Capital Region “no-fail” mission.

§  Authored Base-wide Mobility Logistics Memorandum of Understanding, synchronizing 4 squadrons’ roles and responsibilities, by eliminating confusion and duplication of effort, while increasing efficiency and base readiness.

§  Led 2 Operations Group Exercises, oversaw 152 personnel/ 16 aircraft, and improved multi-ship tactics, techniques, and procedures for 3 National Level Operations Plans.

§  Lead project officer over 11th Wing Inspector General inspection training garnered 50+ Wing Inspection Team graduates and solidified helicopter operations with 12 agencies and 250 personnel during a $1.2 million exercise.

§  Deployed several times and led combat rescue/medical evacuation missions in Operation Enduring Freedom, Inherent Resolve, Resolute Support, and Freedom’s Sentinel. 

§  Command Pilot with 2,000+ flight hours with 430 combat hours in HH-60G/U, UH-60A/L helicopters.

§  Managed annual joint special forces aerial delivery exercise, cost of $1.7 million with 225 personnel, 32 aircraft, and validated Combatant Command low-visibility tactics, techniques, and procedures.

§  Manage and maintain equipment valued at $5 million for a 120-person squadron that consists of a variety of deployment equipment, 18 all-terrain vehicles, and an entire mobile operations center.

US Army | Chief Warrant Officer 2 – Medical Evacuation Pilot-in-Command (PIC)/Unit Traininer UH-60A/L Jan 2003 – Sep 2010
Jul 2008- Sep 2010 | CW2 - Unit Trainer/Helicopter Pilot | Fort Lewis, WA.
Dec 2004 - Jul 2008 | W01 - Medical Evacuation Pilot/Assistant Tactical Operations Officer | Ansbach, Germany

§ Held the rank of Chief Warrant Officer Two and served as a Unit Trainer & Pilot-in-Command of UH-60A/L Blackhawk Helicopter—led a crew of four on high risk medical evacuation missions in austere and combat areas of Iraq.  Flawlessly executed 115 combat missions and saved more than 120 lives.

§ Penned and executed first ever squadron paradrop procedures in direct support of 1st Special Forces Group and 2nd Battalion Rangers at Fort Lewis, WA”

§ Chosen by names as the personal pilot for celebrity R. Lee Ermey during filming of the History’s Channel television show, Lock n’ Load.  Trusted out of 80+ fellow pilots to conduct several sorties, over 3 days of inflight filming of aerial gunnery and NAP (near as possible to the earth flying both day and night using night vision goggles (NVGs).

§ Led contingency response planning for immediate action in support the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, British Columbia Canada. Planned, briefed and flight led, 10-ship Blackhawk helicopter reposition and maintained daily alert posture for over 3 weeks.

Areas of Expertise

Sales Development and Pipeline Generation ✯ Operational Leadership & Vision ✯ Career Long Instructor & Mentor ✯ Effective Cost Controls ✯ Problem Resolution Strategist ✯ Global Logistics/Resources Movement ✯ Project Management ✯ Process Improvement ✯ Safety Control / Quality Assurance ✯ Global Operations Leader ✯ Thrive in Austere Environments ✯ Staff Training ✯ Identify/Mitigate Operations Risk

References & Accolades

“Sam Boc is the most motivated, well-rounded, and good-natured officer I’ve rated.  His presence in the unit has had an immeasurable positive impact at every level.  Promote ahead of peers” – Lieutenant Colonel Kneeland, Commander

“Sam Boc is the most dedicated, hard-working, and versatile Soldier I’ve rated.  His work ethic and pursuit of excellence motivates not only his peers but all who come into contact with him” – Captain Seth Swartz, Flight Commander 

“Outstanding leader, rated top 10% of 63 peers by senior officer and selected for promotion below the zone and ahead of 95% of peers Army-wide”.

❖ Field Grade Officer of the Quarter 2021   
❖ Company Grade Officer of the Year 2015
❖ Company Grade Officer of the Quarter 2012 & 2015

Decorations

★. Meritorious Service Medal with One Oak Leaf Clusters
★. Air Medal with Two Oak Leaf Clusters
★. Air Force Commendation Medal with Two Oak Leaf Clusters
★ Aerial Achievement Medal
★. Army Achievement Medal with One Oak Leaf Cluster
★ Army Commendation Medal
★. Combat Readiness Medal with Two Oak Leaf Clusters
★ National Defense Service Medal
★. Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Two Campaign Stars
★ Iraq Campaign Medal with Two Campaign Stars
★. Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
★ Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
★. Armed Forces Service Medal
★ NATO Medal