DEXTER R.

ALLISON
1332 West Touhy Avenue ▪ Chicago, Illinois 60626
(773) 338-4766 ▪ rallidex@aol.com

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGER

Aviation System Deployment & Testing/Process Improvement
Resourceful and customer-focused professional with an extensive record of success planning and coordinating the
timely, cost-efficient implementation of innovative information and control systems for the aviation industry.
Personable, decisive leader skilled at managing multi-million dollar budgets, large cross-functional project teams
and complex nationwide deployments. Demonstrated talent for developing and refining processes and programs to
achieve unprecedented efficiency, safety and cost-savings. Utilize excellent analytical and communication skills to
pinpoint key customer requirements, develop optimal solutions and ensure comprehensive system testing and user
training. Always ready to assist, provide advice, and contribute to a warm atmosphere of productivity, teamwork,
and learning.

EDUCATION
PMP Certification; in progress, anticipated December 2009
PMP trained, December 2007
IT/IL Certification, December 2007
University of Phoenix; Chicago, Illinois
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management; October 2007 GPA 3.8
Community College of the Air Force Associates Degree Electronic Technology; September 2007
A+ Certification, CompTIA – 2004
Networking Certification, CompTIA – 2004
Unix Training, FAA; MS Project Training
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 Established the Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI) direct hire program during a nationwide hiring freeze that
resolved 30-year attrition hiring deficit and saved billions of dollars in service outages by allowing fast
tracking of new hires through programs.
 Collaborated with engineers and local experts to deploy initial Free Flight aviation advisory tools to twelve
cities for air traffic services that are expected to save commercial airlines billions of dollars.
 Built top-performing teams through effective recruitment strategies, ongoing mentoring, open communication
and constant support.
 Consistently complete projects on time or ahead of schedule and under budget by effectively managing
budgets as large as $35 million and project teams of around 30 personnel and contractors.
 Handled testing and switch-over from old air traffic control tower and TRACON to new O’Hare tower and
Elgin TRACON to facilitate fourfold capacity increase.
 Helped initiate the B-1B Bomber program for the U.S. Air Force as a lead avionics technician, CITS
maturation UNIX software engineer, and test developer.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA)
Program/Project Manager, Air Traffic Organization FV-2101-I (ATO) – Elgin, Illinois April 2002 – July 2006
Continued forward progression with the federal agency tasked with ensuring safe air travel to direct daily operations
of several programs including ARTS 3E Automation Integration, Runway Safety, Test Equipment, Airport/Facility
Security, Terminal Data Link System and Variable Omni-Range Radar. Manage electronic technicians, IT staff,
field engineers and installation personnel. Performed OSHA inspections.
 Led installation of new weather service equipment at two airports to improve nationwide tracking and provide
immediate storm alerts and updates to private aircraft owners.
 Implemented glide scope and localizer equipment at Romeoville, Illinois airport in order to support growing
communities and handle increased traffic during Nascar season.
 DEXTER R. ALLISON
1332 West Touhy Avenue ▪ Chicago, Illinois 60626
(773) 338-4766 ▪ rallidex@aol.com

 Regularly identify opportunities to improve operations; for example, automated security inspection corrective
actions and organized equipment databases by state and airport code for accurate verification.

Program Management Representative, Free Flight Program FV-2101-I– Elgin, Illinois October 2000 – April 2002
Coordinated and led deployment of Free Flight technology in 12 US cities, traveling extensively to monitor software
testing, hardware integration, user interface testing and other activities. Held responsibility for contract
negotiations, budgeting, construction, installation, training and delivery.
 Played key role in development of Free Flight technology, a new system providing controllers and pilots with
tools and procedures to maximize air traffic safety, capacity and efficiency.
 Successfully implemented pFast Passive Final Approach Spacing Tool, User Request Evaluation Tool and
CTAS; systems improved air traffic by providing updated, accurate information to controllers.

Automation Center Manager/Supervisor (SSCM) FV-2101-I – Aurora, Illinois October 2000 – February 1997
Headed efforts of 33 personnel to complete complex technical projects aimed at optimizing efficiencies. Evaluated
customer requirements, devised project plans, ensured customer satisfaction and tracked progress. Supervised
Software Engineers with SDLC processes, IT personnel and Electronic Technicians.
 Created regional and national career progression incentives and maps in order to facilitate frequent
promotions.
 Drove numerous process improvements including new thermal and digital operational printer service and
various upgrades including mainframe to G3 processors, Y2K, peripheral devices, control center and remote
maintenance monitoring.
 Fueled team efforts to convert from solid state operational floor to modernized total digital operational floor.

Airways Facility Technician GS-0856-12 – Chicago, Illinois September 1992 – February 1997
Selected to maintain and repair computer mainframe equipment, radars, PCs, networks, distributive systems and
display systems. Supported systems for 45 controller stations, radar control surveillance for 60-mile radar and eight
radar feeds into mainframe.
 Credited with identifying and resolving mainframe failure during heavy traffic period at O’Hare International Airport.
 Charged with critical responsibility for restoring equipment, systems and facilities after service interruptions.
 Completed a three-month electronics training course in two weeks and tested out of display training.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE
United States Air Force (1982 – 1992)
B1-Bomber Avionics System Technician (1986 – 1992)
Flight Simulator System Technician (1982 – 1986)

AWARDS
Superior Accomplishment Awards, FAA – Succession Planning Program Workgroup, Multi-Function Facility
Manager, Operations Manager, Supervisor, Service Longevity Award, FAA, Letters of Appreciation, FAA –
completion of FAA Electronics Training in minimal time and bypass of Data Display School
USAF Awards include:
Longevity
National Defense Service Medal
NCO Professional Military Education
Good Conduct Medal
AF Achievement Medal
Outstanding Unit Award