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www.leorochon.com
Leo B Rochon
121 Stonebridge Trail
Havelock, NC 28532
USA
Email: rochon@ec.rr.com
Home: (252) - 444-3627
Professional Summary
Operations Manager with over 25 years of experience in fast paced operational environments. Skilled
in task planning, organization and coordination. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent IT skills to include hardware installation and troubleshooting, operating system and software
proficiency, and graphical web design and publication. Extensive experience in personnel
management, and career/performance counseling. Proven ability to lead personnel and translate
business needs into requirements that support business objectives. Able to successfully guide and
manage all phases to achieve optimum results. Current secret security clearance.
Work Experience
7/2007 – Present ~ Software Support Engineer, InnovaSystems International, LLC,
MCAS New River, North Carolina
Technical Support Representative for Marine Corps Air Station New River, NC supporting the Marine
Sierra Hotel Aviation Readiness Program (M-SHARP). Primary subject matter expert and technical
support advisor to Marine aviation units aboard MCAS New River. Provide daily onsite and virtual
support for aviation activities to assist in maintaining a high level of aircrew training and combat
readiness in accordance with Navy and Marine Corps directives. Conduct regular classroom training
for new users and system administrators as well as periodic briefs and status reports to commanders
and higher headquarters activities. Support all east coast Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)
deployment preparation as a component of the Deployed Group System Interoperability Testing
(DGSIT) team. Ensure proper integration and interoperability of M-SHARP at sea with other
shipboard systems on Amphibious aircraft carriers. Primary M-SHARP training liaison to the Aviation
Operations Specialist School at NAS Meridian, MS.
2/2006 – 7/2007 ~ Air Operations Chief, U.S. Marine Corps,
MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina
Operations Chief, Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2. Supervised the daily activities of the
Aviation Operations Department. Managed flight schedule publication, crew scheduling, pilot flight
minimums, training and qualifications. Compiled statistics for operational reporting to include
personnel, training, equipment, maintenance, and unit readiness statistical reports. As the unit Anti-
Terrorism/Force Protection Coordinator, monitored protective posture and security measures in Iraq.
Recommended changes in unit protective posture to meet current threat levels.
4/2005 – 2/2006 ~ Air Transportation Coordination Officer, U.S. Marine Corps
MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina
Assisted the Air Operations Director in coordinating all operational airfield activities aboard Marine
Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Coordinated airfield maintenance contractor activities, status
reporting for runways/taxiway repairs, airfield lighting, radar and landing systems. Published Notices
to Airmen (NOTAMs) on airspace and runway/taxiway status. Airfield Liaison to NASA for reporting
emergency landing site status during space shuttle missions. Managed all flight planning and
dispatch personnel. Assisted in coordination and setup for air shows and special events aboard the
airfield. As Air Transportation Coordination Officer and Joint Aviation Logistics Information System
Validator, coordinated military airlift for all Marine units east of the Mississippi River.
7/2000 - 3/2005 ~ Operations Chief, U.S. Marine Corps
Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii
Operations Chief, Marine Aircraft Group 24. Supervised the daily operational activities of the Aviation
Operations Department. Coordinated all military, technical, and professional development training
within the command. As Unit Inspection Coordinator, organized the efforts of inspection teams
evaluating subordinate units consistently producing exemplary results. Scheduled and tracked
internal audits of all departments within the command and ensured continuous operational efficiency
and compliance with standing directives. Served as Command Public Affairs Liaison for all high
profile ceremonies and functions. Published instructions and tasking to coordinate various civilian
and military agencies for public events. Compiled statistics for operational reporting to include
personnel, training, equipment, maintenance, and unit readiness statistical reports. Coordinated
operational support for an entire Marine Air-Ground Task Force operating from Guam after the 9/11
attacks. Managed all unit readiness reporting to the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Monitored and facilitated
the manning of the operations support staffs of the MAG headquarters, and five subordinate units
consisting of twenty-two Operations Specialists. Conducted performance counseling and technical
training for all operations personnel.
7/1997 - 7/2000 ~ Career Counselor, U.S. Marine Corps
Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii
Career Counselor, Combat Service Support Group 3. Conducted career counseling of young enlisted
Marines on opportunities within the Marine Corps. Responsible for five companies and approximately
eight hundred Marines. Recognized by Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps as maintaining the highest
retention rate in the Marine Corps for Fiscal Year 1999. Conducted regular interviews with Marines
regarding their career, education, and post-separation goals and advised them on the best courses of
action to achieve them. Conducted qualification screening of candidates for Enlisted Commissioning
Programs and special duty assignments. Drafted and processed contracts of enlistment and
monitored to ensure proper execution. As Transition Counselor, counseled Marines separating from
the Marine Corps on veteran’s benefits, and programs to ensure a smooth transition to civilian life.
12/1995 - 7/1997 ~ Current Operations Chief, U.S. Marine Corps
MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina
Current Operations Chief, Marine Aircraft Group 31. Supervised the daily operational activities of the
Current Operations Department. Maintained Flight Trainer/Simulator schedules supporting all flying
squadrons within the Aircraft Group. Coordinated and facilitated airspace usage in Military Operating
Areas (MOA) for all military services off the U.S. east coast from North Carolina to Jacksonville FL.
Conducted periodic inspections of subordinate squadrons ensuring operational efficiency. Compiled
statistics for operational reporting to include personnel, training, equipment, maintenance, and unit
readiness statistical reports.
Education and Professional Development Coursework
5/1979 ~ Graduate, Alfred T Bonnabel Senior High School, Metairie - LA - US
3/1981 ~ Undergraduate Study, University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette - LA - US
7/2006 ~ CompTIA A+ 2003
7/2007 ~ CompTIA Network+ 2005
Marine Corps University
5/1999 ~ Mid-Level Management Course, Camp Pendleton, CA
4/2000 ~ Advanced Mid-Level Management Course, Camp Pendleton, CA
5/2000 ~ Effective Business Writing, Palomar Community College, San Marcos, CA
Marine Corps College of Continuing Education
5/2006 ~ Identifying, Adding, and Removing PC System Components Course 123900
6/2006 ~ PC Diagnosing and Troubleshooting Course 123903
Additional Information/Training
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications including Frontpage.
Ten years experience in web development with HTML. PHP, ASP, and MySQL
Ten years experience in PC building, upgrade, and repair.
Meyers-Briggs Corporate Team Building Course
Annual Cultural Diversity in the Workplace Training
Operational Risk Management/Workplace Safety Training
Annual Sexual Harassment Identification and Prevention Training