Catherine Bratcher
Branson
Summary
Retired United States Air Force Aviation Resource Manager with 20 years of experience managing aviation operations, resource allocation, scheduling, and regulatory compliance in high-tempo, mission-critical environments. Demonstrated expertise in operational planning, data analysis, and cross-functional coordination to ensure readiness and efficiency. Offers disciplined leadership, strong analytical capability, and proven adaptability to civilian organizational structures.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Branson School District
Branson
11.2022 - Current
- Managed scheduling for school events and meetings.
- Assisted in maintaining student records and files.
- Coordinated communication between parents and staff members.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Provided administrative support to the administration team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
Aviation/Operations Resource Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
11.2002 - 06.2022
- Managed aviation resource programs supporting aircraft operations, scheduling, and training missions. (Aircraft platforms include: C-5 Galaxy, KC-10 Stratotanker, HH-60G Pave Hawk, UH-1N Huey, C-130 Hercules, F-16/18, B-52 Stratofortress, EA-18G Growler)
- Planned and tracked utilization of personnel, aircraft, and flying hours to meet operational and readiness requirements.
- Ensured compliance with Air Force and Department of Defense regulations through audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
- Prepared forecasts, operational plans, and performance reports used by senior leadership for decision-making.
- Coordinated with operations, maintenance, and training units to align resources with mission priorities.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency, accountability, and regulatory compliance
- Trained and mentored personnel on aviation resource systems, policies, and best practices.
- Supported safety and risk management initiatives to reduce operational risk.
- Analyzed operational data to identify trends and optimize resource management strategies.
- Managed operational resources for mission readiness and efficiency.
- Developed policies for resource management and operational support activities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL02-2005
Some College (No Degree) - Political Science And English
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MSSkills
- Microsoft Office
- Customer relations
- Computer skills
- Records and document management
- Data entry and scheduling
- Customer communication
- Record keeping
- Database organization
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Strategic planning
- Data analytics
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Branson School District
11.2022 - Current
Aviation/Operations Resource Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
11.2002 - 06.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Management
Community College of The Air Force
Some College (No Degree) - Political Science And English
University of Mississippi