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Conducted detailed Veteran assessments over the phone and in person, developed a job search strategy for assigned Veterans, and revised Veterans’ resumes in accordance with program standards.• Assisted over 425 Veterans/Spouses develop resumes and helped more than 200 obtain employment• Selected to lead a three person team on 15 workshops that assisted active-duty service members and spouses in transitioning to the civilian workforce; conducted classes ranging from networking, resume writing, and interviewing• Recognized for meeting yearly goals in managing weekly contacts and following up with assigned Veterans

Executed Post-Mobilization Training, Mission Rehearsal Exercises, and Deployment Validation in accordance with the Mission Essential Task List for all branches of the U.S. military.• Professionally developed and supervised the welfare of 7 senior leaders; successfully safeguarded over $200K worth of equipment with zero losses• Managed over 200 military personnel in preparation for deployment to Afghanistan; specialized in security operations

Provided recommendations for the planning and execution of training strategies for US forces deploying to Afghanistan.• Led, planned, and executed a general officer level video teleconference for 32 training organizations from the U.S., Europe, and Afghanistan to address International Security Assistance Force’s strategic training priorities• Revised pre-deployment training for all American military forces on their way to Afghanistan• Researched and analyzed 10 deficiencies found in units across Afghanistan; improved standard operating procedures for all deployed friendly forces• Represented the U.S. Forces in Afghanistan where multi-national senior leaders and local nationals met to discuss issues relevant to Afghanistan’s safety and future

Coordinated the training and certification of over 1,200 field artillery Soldiers annually. Led weekly training events and directed the conditions that ensured compliance with Army regulations. • Accounted for the health and welfare of over 300 service members and their families• Maintained and managed weapons, property, and equipment valued at $60M+• Drastically improved the rating of a supply room that housed $2M+ worth of materials ranging from office supplies to weapons and sensitive items while also supervising the work assignments of 3 logistics personnel

Planned, resourced, and executed a 7 Week Instruction Program designed to train over 200 Second Lieutenants annually on the rigors and discipline needed for leadership in the Contemporary Operating Environment.• Led, trained, and mentored over 400 incoming junior officers and 5 senior leaders• Managed $1M+ in equipment over an 18 month period with zero losses• Executed over 25 rifle ranges and field exercises with zero casualties or field loss

Demonstrated complete understanding of the tactical and technical skills automated and manual gunnery as well as automated command and control systems. Successfully integrated all fire support assets into Full Spectrum Operations. Achieved a good understanding of the Military Decision Making Process and staff planning at the Task Force and Brigade level. Established an understanding of the employment of Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps assets in a joint environment. Participated in multiple practical exercises as part of a maneuver Task force and Field Artillery Battalion, particularlly excelling as the section Operations Officer. Built a solid foundation in the current operating environment, to include counter-insurgency operations and planning considerations specific to urban terrain.

Selected out of 13 Army Captains to serve as the 18th Airborne Corps Field Artillery Intelligence Officer. Translated enemy acquisitions into targetable data. Informed senior leaders by recommending changes to secure safety of personnel.• Successfully planned the capture of numerous High Value Enemy Combatants; resulted in diminished enemy capability and further reduced friendly casualties• Wrote the weekly President of the United States brief for the Information Operations Department• Led the Information Operations Department; investigated and reported over 50 significant activities

Oversaw all actions directed toward a unit of 105 Soldiers. Produced training schedules, maintained individual training data, and processed daily status reports. • Supervised and led the international movement, staging, and onward integration of 105 Soldiers from the U.S. to Iraq• Coordinated the maintenance of $30M+ worth of equipment in order to support the initial invasion of Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom

Oversaw the training, professional development, administration, health, welfare, and morale of 35 Soldiers. • Maintained the deployment readiness for 12 resupply trucks and all associated equipment valued at over $5M• Controlled all ammunition and maintenance supply/resupply operations

Coordinated the training, combat and material readiness, administration, health, welfare, and morale of 16 Soldiers. • Maintained firing capability and deployment readiness for 3 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems and all associated equipment along with the health and welfare of 20 Soldiers• Accountable for equipment valued in excess of $9M including 3 Self-Propelled Loader Launchers, 1 Command Vehicle, 2 HMMWV's, and communications and security equipment• Tactically controlled firing platoon operations by selecting firing positions, establishing platoon operations areas, maintaining operational control of equipment as well as voice and digital communications• Major additional duties were Battery Arms Room Officer and Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Officer

Attained certifications to perform the duties of Platoon Leader, Fire Direction Officer, and Company Fire Support Officer. Learned to plan and provide fires in support of combat operations. Also certified to perform as a firing platoon leader in a PALADIN battery.

Trained to operate tanks and light armor assault vehicles during combat situations. Duties included driving armored vehicles, operating and maintaining targeting and firing systems as well as advanced onboard communications and navigation equipment.