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Apex, Nc, Us

Fort Liberty, North Carolina

• Drove a measurable increase in mission success rate and enhanced adaptability to dynamic operating environments and needs through cross-functional leadership of modernization strategies. • Optimized a multi-million dollar budget by strategically allocating resources to critical modernization projects, emphasizing long-term sustainability and positive impact. • Spearheaded the integration of cutting-edge technologies and innovative tactics, enhancing the organization’s operational effectiveness across the globe.• Conducted comprehensive evaluations of current organizational practices, identifying key areas for improvement and implementing advanced data-driven solutions.

Pesaro, Marches, Italy

• Strengthened the US-Italian alliance through an immersive role with the Italian Army, enhancing the partner’s overall operations capabilities. • Planned and instructed courses regarding the identification of target audiences, development of messaging campaigns, ultimately graduating numerous international students. • Upskilled US and Italian personnel by planning, and executing bilateral training exercises.

Fort Liberty, North Carolina

• Supervised a specialized team deployed to a US Embassy in Eastern Europe while taking charge of strategic messaging campaigns in support of DOD, DOS, and NGO goals. • Led a multinational team to an international Canadian Special Operations Forces exercise to strategically integrate, plan, and innovate within the information operations space.• Spearheaded a successful strategic messaging campaign in Eastern Europe against disinformation by creating unique products and content. • Prepared personnel for deployment to Eastern Europe to conduct US strategic messaging campaigns by delivering skills training and organizational development.

Fort Liberty, North Carolina

• Directed a 10-member staff specializing in producing and disseminating world-class audio and visual products, deploying assets globally for US messaging and campaign influence. • Promoted successful deployment of 88 personnel to support FEMA’s information operations during hurricane disaster response for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. • Led US Special Operations Command bilateral exchange program fostering interoperability and cultural understanding between the US and Israeli Psychological Operations forces.

Fort Liberty, North Carolina

• Managed a 16-member division responsible for the administration, logistics, and maintenance of $80M in Patriot missile equipment.• Achieved a 100% pass rate for organizational audits by creating an information management system in compliance with Army regulations. • Saved $169,000+ over 2 years by implementing a regulatory “low-usage” program. • Maintained a 0% fraud, waste, or abuse rate while managing the organization’s Government Purchase Card Program as the certifying billing official overseeing 6 card holders. • Led the organization to maintain a 98% Organizational Readiness rate on all equipment• Secured a consistent 100% on-time scheduled service rate and implemented a system to boost the man-hour utilization rate from 50% to the Army standard of 75% in 6 months.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Foreign Language Certification (Ilr - International Language Rountable), Italian Language

Graduate Certificate, Strategic Communications

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Army ROTC