1. Getahun S. Mhiretie
20098 E. 41st
. Place Denver, CO 80249 Cell Phone: 720-288-7346 Home Phone: 303-719-1781
Email: gmhiretie@gmail.com LinkedIn URL: linkedin.com/in/getahun-mhiretie-75b74b10b
Security Clearance: TS/SCI
Results-driven professional with 6 years’ of outstanding performance in the active duty of the U.S. Air Force: earned 4
promotions in 6 years of service and excelled as a Staff Sergeant before separating from active duty. Accountable and
ambitious, able to remain focused and productive in challenging situations. Performed information management (3D0x1)
and medical administrative (4A0x1) duties like data and records management, information management functions,
knowledge services, and client support administrations at different Air Force Bases in so many different Unit and Wing
levels. Skilled at managing and resolving complex problem sets involving system security programs, operation management,
and security challenges. Innovative thinker with demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and mentor individuals and teams to
meet or exceed organizational goals and objectives.
Cross-functional Team Leadership – Information management – Unit Training Assembly Participation Systems management
– Air Force Order Writing System Management – Fluent in English & Amharic languages – Computer Literate –
Medical/Office Records Management – Team Builder – Program Management –Leadership – Strategic Communications –
Requirements Management – Decision Making – Incident Security Reporting
Medical Administrative Specialist Aug 2015 – Present
Buckley Airforce Base Aurora, CO
Serves as a system manager and administrator for the two major systems in the US Air Force Reserve Command, Unit
Training Assembly Participation Systems (UTAPS) and Air Force Order Writing System Management (AROWS). Provides
a thorough knowledge of a medical administrative office maintaining medical records, related correspondences, databases,
forms, scheduling physical examinations, and tracking medical unit requirements and suspenses for over 900 personnel.
Serves as a Medical Administrative Assistant who accomplishes a variety of duties involving assisting in determining unit's
readiness and capability to perform its peacetime/wartime mission to support programs and systems which ensure reserve
members are properly trained and equipped to provide peacetime/wartime medical support and to provide training to reserve
members in the accomplishment of tasks set forth herein:
 Expertly oversaw the UTAPS program; appropriately documented/processed for pay 100% of members participation;
identified and reported trends in excused/unexcused absences which contributed in an increase in unit participation.
 Managed medical information technology functions, medical records, and activities for 900+ reserve personnel.
 Outstanding unit IT equipment custodian; ensured 100% compliance with annual inventory/accountability of 100+ items.
 Led Wing Drug Demand Program for over 900 personnel; assured accurate labeling of docs/packages prior to processing.
 Submitted monthly Defense Readiness Reporting System report to the wing to accurately reflect the units readiness
 Supported the senior Air Reserve Technician in planning, directing, implementing and controlling all elements of the
medical unit on a day to day basis duties and responsibilities.
 Managed the release of information and maintenance of medical and dental records for 310th Space Wing personnel.
 Performed complete records audit and out-processed over 500 overdue medical and dental records for personnel.
 Appointed as a primary Equipment Custodian to manager a $450k value of Information Technology Hardware and
Medical Technology assets for 310th Aerospace Medicine Flight.
 Gathers data for budget preparation and monitoring expenditures to develop yearly funds requirements.
 Provides essential data to develop a tracking system for unit funds medical and non-medical supply expenditures.
 Ensures all budget projections are adequately prepared and justified to meet mission needs.
 Assists in reviewing status of training and personnel assets in the Status of Resources and Training System.
 Ensures all training, productivity statistics and personnel database information in Web-based Integrated Training System
is current and accurate.
 Utilizes four electronic medical records software in creating, retrieving and removing patient records from archives.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
CORE COMPETENCIES

2. Command Support Staff May 2010 – Aug 2015
Peterson Airforce Base Colorado Springs, CO
Updates computerized data of 85 personnel in Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) and conducts in and out processing
to monitors personnel readiness programs. Prepares and processes correspondence, forms, and MilPDS transactions. Advises
members on official and personal obligations incident to relocation, training, and promotion. Prepares and processes
relocation actions. Processes documents required to support service awards and decorations. Prepares DD Form 93, Record
of Emergency Data and maintains files of correspondence, directives, instructions, and other publications. Prepares and
processes administrative support actions relating to unit programs such as military sponsor, weight and body fat, squadron
information, and enlisted and officer professional military education.
 Maintained suspense and tracking database system for 85 personnel actions and correspondences.
 Assisted the Squadron Commander, superintendent and executive officers to manage Unit Training Assembly
Participation Systems (UTAPS) for 85 personnel and the front office customer service duties.
 Managed UTAPS during signing in and out period and export the data to approving officials for further action.
 Perform other command support staff duties such as updating recall rosters and appointment letters, tracking
correspondences, records custodian, absentee and rescheduled reports, SharePoint Website pages, etc.
 As Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) monitor, Prepared 12 FOIA requests to task through the Office of Primary
Responsibility (OPR) and Group Commander.
 Complies with Privacy Act and FOIA procedures and provides assistance to ensure others comply.
 Provides guidance and assistance on common, standard electronic communications applications.
 Provides security for all accountable and official mails and postal directory services.
 Prepares and receives incoming/outgoing postal and official mails from military or commercial carrier and checks
manifest against mail received to ensure proper receipt.
 Provide expert advice to internal and external clients and organizations in regard to FOIA 1992.
Office of Security Cooperation Assistant Jul 2012 – Oct 2012
Defense Attaché Office at US Embassy Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Deployed to East Africa to serve as an assistant to the Security Cooperation Program Manager for administration duties
related to all International Military Education and training (IMET), financing, and translation and interpretation for senior
U.S. officials. Managed the United States military training and education programs, including the IMET, Expanded IMET,
Counter Terrorism Fellowship Programs, regional study centers, and Foreign Military Financings.
 Deployed to Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Horn of Africa (HOA); Assisted Special Operation Forces (SOF) team
with Amharic language--enabled clear communications between operators/counterparts.
 Essential to 14.1 Night Vision Goggles (NVG) Flt training hrs/250+ ground training hrs on NVG ops; Ethiopian Air Force
(ETAF) now able to fly UN NVG mission.
 Assisted the first Mi-17 helo NVG training mission to Ethiopia; integrated the country into HOA Campaign Plan.
 Assisted the Office of Security Cooperation, to deliver NVG, accessories, and Aircraft Safety Equipment to the Ethiopian
Air Force- Estimated Dollar Value of $80k.
Base Content, Publications, and Forms Manager Apr 2008 – Apr 2010
Ramstein Air Base Ramstein, Germany
Responsible for all web content and projects related to the website to write, edit, and proofread all new contents. Ensures all
documents, publications and forms meet established content standards and works with developers to assess any technical
challenges in displaying the content. Familiar with variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures by relying on
extensive experiences and judgments to plan and accomplish the Air Force goals.
 Managed largest Air Force level Content Manager Program to provide web administrations for 214 webpage maintainers
and administrators.
 Instructed 22 Air Force Portal Classes to develop site template for organizations and simplify access for newcomers to the
United States Air Force in Europe.
 Managed NATO Sub-Registry office and 8 control point offices with NATO classified documents and computers.
 Provided guidance and schedules for the base destruction facility; Controlled 300 NATO classified documents and
computers for 100% accountability.
 Served as expert on all matters pertaining to Publications and Forms management program by managing timeliness,
accuracy, and maintenance of published content.
 Creating and managing manual and electronic files and file plans for the Base Records management office.
 Visited field offices and trained Unit’s point of contacts about the program and initiated corrective actions.

3.  Conducted information analyses to determine proper flow and life-cycle management of information, regardless of medium
and Researched 97 publications’ accuracy and developed quality control checklist.
Information Manager Mar 2007 – Mar 2008
Osan Air Base Osan, South Korea
Responsible for the implementation of information technology within the organization to deliver a high quality, responsive
and efficient information services to support users objectives through delivery of analysis and insight. Responsible for the
day to day running of the information technology systems function aligned to corporate Air Force standards and processes
whilst maintaining a user focused and responsive services.
 Maintained flawless management of computer system security to compliance with Pacific Air Force in Osan Air Base, South
Korea.
 Tracked all incoming and outgoing correspondence, Enlisted Performance Report, Officer Performance Report, Decorations
for over 400 assigned personnel in the squadron.
 Security Force augmentee during 51 FW mission ready exercise in South Korea while assigned as information manager at
51 CES and 51 LRS squadrons.
Information Manager Mar 2007 – Mar 2008
Holloman Air Force Base Alamogordo, NM
Provides administrative support to Air Force, Department of Defense, and joint organizations. Coordinates, performs, and
manages a variety of tasks and activities in direct support of organizational commanders, directors, and senior leaders to
include office management, human resources, executive staff support, postal, official mail, and a variety of other services and
duties.
 Assisted over 230 military members and civilian personnel for the Commander’s Support Staff in 49th Operations Support
Squadron and 49th
Operation Group.
 Helped 49th
OSS computer shop with Air Combat Command Windows XP migration to compliance with the Air Force
and DoD Policies.
 Provided outstanding administrative support to the largest unit-level Intelligence Flight in the United States Air Force at
Holloman AFB, New Mexico.
 Finished 5-level Career Development Course in 4 months ahead of schedule; scored 89, 10 points higher than career field
average.
Regis University: Master of Science Degree in Information Technology Management (enrolled) Denver, CO
Regis University: Bachelor of Science Degree, Computer Information Systems (May 2016) Denver, CO
Community College of the Air Force: Associate Degree in Applied Science Information Management (Aug 2007)
 Professional Military Education Diploma: Airman Leadership School, Ramstein Air Base, Germany (Nov 2010)
 Thomson NETg Training: Successfully completed A+ Operating Systems and Core Hardware (Win 2003) of 64 hours of
classroom training at Holloman Air Force Base, NM (Feb 2006).
 US Air Force Records Maintenance and Disposition Training: Successfully completed at Holloman Air Force Base,
NM (Aug 2005).
 US Air Force Information Management Apprentice Course: Keesler Air Force Base, MS (Oct 2004)
 US Air Force Basic Training Course: Lackland Air Force Base, TX (Jul 2004).
EDUCATION
MILITARY CERTIFICAITONS AND AFFILIATIONS