Tashina Deweese-Touma

About Tashina Deweese-Touma

I bring over two decades of leadership excellence, combining military precision with corporate innovation. As a retired Air Force Personnel, Operations, and Process Manager, I directed teams of up to 196 personnel while managing multimillion-dollar projects across the aviation and defense industry, with specialized expertise in A-10, F-22, and RQ-4 platforms.My career is built on driving operational efficiency through strategic leadership and innovative problem-solving. I excel at personnel management, professional development, client relationship building, lifecycle management, and production control—all while maintaining a results-oriented, detail-focused approach in dynamic environments.I hold a Master\'s in Business Administration, Bachelor\'s in Electronics Engineering, and Associate\'s degrees in Avionics and Military Science. My certifications include Project Management Professional (PMP), Green Belt/Continuous Process Improvement, Certified Project Officer, and Leadership Coaching Strategies from Harvard—reflecting my commitment to lifelong learning.At Amazon, I\'ve spent four years between Workplace Health and Safety Program Manager and Fleet Expansion Program Manager roles, implementing critical safety designs for micromobility programs, Fleet Service Centers, Automated Vehicle Inspection tunnels, and EV delivery vans. I launched Amazon\'s first approved 4WD trucks for rough terrain routes, established a long-term rentals program in Brazil, and successfully set up the company\'s first Fleet expansion site in Puerto Rico.I\'m seeking opportunities in Project Management, Operations, or Personnel Management that offer greater work-life balance. When I\'m not driving organizational success, I\'m traveling and exploring the world.Let\'s connect! I\'m open to discussing new opportunities, collaborations, or sharing insights from my diverse career journey.

Experience

1. Senior Program Manager

   Amazon

   Aug 2024 — Present · Nashville, TN, US

   Geo Expansion

Education

• University of Maryland Global Campus

  Undergraduate Requirements

• Community College of the Air Force

  Avionics Systems Technology, Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician

  1999 — 2006

• Pima Community College

  General Education

• University of Arkansas Grantham

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2014 — 2017

• Community College of the Air Force

  Instructor of Technology and Military Science, Educational/Instructional Technology

  2014 — 2014

• University of Arkansas Grantham

  Electronics Engineering, Business Administration and Management, General

  2010 — 2014