David White
Experienced leader with more than 22 years of organizational leadership, training, and workforce development experience in the Mississippi Air National Guard. MBA graduate from The University of Southern Mississippi and William Carey University alumnus (B.S. in Business Administration, Cum Laude). Experienced in teaching adult learners, developing training programs, mentoring future leaders, evaluating performance, and translating complex concepts into practical instruction. Committed to creating an engaging learning environment that connects business theory with real-world leadership and management.
Military professional prepared for leadership roles. Provides valuable expertise in strategic planning and operational execution, ensuring mission success. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability, consistently achieving results. Skilled in leadership, communication, and strategic thinking.
Work History
Mission Support Senior Enlisted Leader
4 Months- Lead professional development and organizational readiness across multiple Mission Support functions.
- Develop and deliver leadership briefings, training sessions, and mentorship for supervisors and enlisted personnel.
- Coach employees through performance feedback, career development, and problem-solving.
- Partner with senior leaders to improve organizational effectiveness and mission performance.
- Coordinated logistics for joint exercises, ensuring seamless integration across multiple units.
Operations Senior Enlisted Leader
6 Months- Directed daily operations while leading training initiatives across diverse functional areas.
- Facilitated instruction, evaluated performance, and mentored emerging leaders.
- Applied management, communication, and strategic planning principles in fast-paced environments.
- Led training programs enhancing operational readiness and team cohesion.
- Facilitated effective communication between enlisted personnel and senior leadership.
Fuels Superintendent
5 Years 4 Months- Designed and delivered classroom and hands-on technical instruction.
- Developed lesson plans, training materials, and standardized learning objectives.
- Mentored Airmen from entry level through senior leadership positions.
- Evaluated learning outcomes and adjusted instruction to improve performance.
- Developed strategic plans for resource allocation, aligning with organizational goals.
Education
Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Cum Laude, Sigma Beta Delta
Associate of Arts
Phi Theta Kappa
Skills
Timeline
Mission Support Senior Enlisted Leader
Operations Senior Enlisted Leader
Fuels Superintendent
The University of Southern Mississippi
William Carey University
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Professional Development
- Senior Joint Professional Military Education I & II
- Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy
- Petroleum Logistics Management Course
- Responsible Officer Course
Instructional Experience
- More than two decades of experience teaching, mentoring, and developing adult learners.
- Experience presenting to small groups and large audiences.
- Skilled in lesson planning, assessment, coaching, and constructive feedback.
- Comfortable using technology to support learning, communication, and collaboration.