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Boyertown, Pennsylvania, United States

Leads the award-winning Navy JROTC program at Boyertown Area Senior High School.As Naval Science Department Chair, supervises the NJROTC staff and all program activities for 100+ students, to include a competition Drill Team, Color Guard, Academics Team, Athletic Team, Air Rifle Team, Orienteering Team, and competitive STEM teams (Drone Racing, Cyber Patriot, and SeaPerch).Responsible for inventory and control of all government equipment, budgetary management, public relations with local community, and the development & delivery of a diverse 4-year curriculum.

Boyertown, Pennsylvania, United States

Northeast Region, Usa

Provides U.S. Marine Corps officers with graduate level professional military education and training to produce skilled warfighting leaders able to overcome diverse 21st century security challenges. Delivers graduate-level, distance education to adult learners through Socratic method to include lessons in leadership, ethics, theory, operations planning, and national security studies. Facilitates collaborative planning exercises, using a case-study approach to immerse students in complexity. Develops critical thinkers, innovative problem solvers, and ethical leaders who will serve as commanders and staff officers in service, joint, interagency, and multinational organizations confronting complex and uncertain security environments.

Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

Head Coach for Louise E. Dieruff High School Boys Varsity Swim Team. Home of the "Father of Pennsylvania Swimming" - Dennis McGinley Natatorium.In the first season:- Entire team exhibited a 10.6% improvement across all strokes and events- Team performed a 4.5% improvement during District Championship meet, resulting in 13th place finish- Team qualified a swimmer in District Championship meet individual event - first time in 3 years for the program

Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

Within two years:-Led a complete revamping of entire program and facilities, establishing new culture of excellence. -Established Orienteering Team and qualified for Regional Championships. -Established STEM teams in CyberPatriot, JLAB, and Brain Brawl. Regional Champions in Brain Brawl and 24th at National Championships; hosted Regional Brain Brawl Championships; in first year, CyberPatriot team earned title of Pennsylvania State Champions.-Earned 2023 Unit Achievement Award and recognized as the 2023 "Most Improved Unit" from the more than 60 NJROTC programs across the Northeast Region. -Earned 2024 Distinguished Unit Award for performance, of which only 30% of NJROTC programs are eligible.As Naval Science Department Chair, supervised the NJROTC staff and all program activities for 100+ students, to include a competition Drill Team, Color Guard, Academics Team, Athletic Team, Air Rifle Team, Orienteering Team, and competitive STEM teams (Drone Racing, Cyber Patriot, and SeaPerch).Responsible for inventory and control of all government equipment, budgetary management, public relations with local community, and the development & delivery of a diverse 4-year curriculum.

Personal Surge Strength coach for multiple U.S. and International swimmers, to include analysis, programming and mentorship for both individual and team clients across the full spectrum of competitive swim team/club programs: Youth, Age Group, National, and Masters.Through continuous improvement in both methodology and delivery, SURGE Strength has delivered dryland and strength training programs to over 1,000 athletes worldwide, logging over 20,000 workouts.The goal of SURGE Strength is:Build Better Athletes to Generate Faster Swimmers.

Upper Perkiomen, Pa

Assisted in the supervision and leadership of the Boys and Girls Varsity Swimming Teams; Head Conditioning Coach.During first year: - Incorporated a revamped and highly effective strength and conditioning (dryland) program resulting in increased strength, expanded mobility, and faster swim times.- Boys team successful within a highly competitive 3A conference finishing with a 7-win season- Girls PAC All-Conference Second Team (Backstroke)- Qualified five girls and the entire boys team for District Championships (a first for the program)- Boys team finished 4th place at PIAA District 1 Championships- Qualified one (1) freshmen girl and four (4) boys to the PIAA State Championships- Qualified two (2) Boys Relay team to PIAA State Championships (a first for the program)- Directly assisted in the qualification of three (3) swimmers to the 2023 YMCA Short Course National Championship

Marlton, New Jersey, United States

As Department Head of Naval Science within Lenape Regional High School District, led and managed all NJROTC program requirements, scheduling, curriculum development and activities for 100+ students. Revamped, restructured, and reinvigorated the program to create an atmosphere of service, responsibility, and development. Reintroduced out-of-area field trips to expand NJROTC experience for Cadets to include historical and military practical applications. Hosted a highly-successful, regional drill training event and competition for first-year cadets from more than 10 schools across the North East region.Led NJROTC program to multiple awards during the 2021-2022 year, to include M.A.S.T postal champions (Academic and Athletic), Sterling Drill Meet Athletic Team placement, and various New Jersey Regional Army JROTC "Commander's Cup" first place awards.

Marlton, New Jersey, United States

Assisted in the success of the Boys Swim Team during highly complex season, as no dedicated pool for training/competition and limited to only 3 practices per week.Despite challenges, accomplishments include:- Breaking of multiple School Records- First 10-win season in school history- First win in a meter pool- Ranked in Top 20 of New Jersey throughout Season

North Philadelphia | Philadelphia Navy Yard

Senior Military Executive (Commander) assigned for daily management of all Department of the Navy projects, operations, and activities in Philadelphia area, including support for 9,000+ government and military employees across two dispersed campus locations, totaling 495 acres.Supervised the timely and effective execution of a $6.4M operating budget and $100M for U.S. Department of Defense installation and facilities projects including management of all G&A costs. Led the management of all facility and operating services to include all Naval Security Forces, Fire & Emergency Services Department, Emergency Management Operations, Funeral Honors ceremonial team, installation Child Development Center serving 100+ DoD families, state-of-the-art Fitness Center and training staff, MWR office, Navy Exchange store/barbershop, four eateries, two U.S. Post Offices and Pass and ID offices.

Atlantic Fleet | Virginia | Carribean

Selected among only top 19% of all eligible, senior officers across the U.S. Navy for an afloat command position (Fleet-Up). Oversaw all internal partnerships and programs for more than 500 employees and led the organization's daily operations, scheduling, risk management, staff training, information and communications technology resources. Portfolio also included: information technology (IT) strategic planning; systems acquisition and integration, internal and external communications, social media, public relations, marketing, and outreach. As organization's overall maintenance manager (3M), led STOUT to score above fleet average during deployment certification. All 8 categories of assessment were above fleet average to include a 98% overall score for shipwide health services. Noted by assessors: "STOUT Sailors have an extremely high degree of integrity and displayed responsibility for their actions throughout; heavy leadership involvement throughout." Received accolades from the senior fleet inspector for establishing and maintaining “the Navy’s finest Zone Inspection program in existence".Significant increase in Command Climate survey results during his tenure. Ship received both the prestigious Battle Effectiveness (BATTLE E) award and Retention Excellence Award (Golden Anchor) distinguishing as a top performing Atlantic Fleet ship. Recipient of inaugural Self-Sufficiency Award pennant, a testament to reduced costs and increased efficiency.Hand-selected as host sponsor for critical US / Caribbean Diplomatic and partnership engagement. Hand-Selected to plan, lead, and execute rare U.S. and Japanese Mutual Naval partnership within the Atlantic area of responsibility.Managed the execution of more than $35M in renovation and repairs to a critical, National Security asset.

Atlantic Fleet | Mediterranean Fleet | Romania | Poland | Middle East

2-Star Admiral’s Strategic Development and Special Projects Group.Hand-picked Flag Aide for Rear Admiral; Project Lead; Red Team.Led the planning and coordination of executive-level, warship readiness analysis, to include innovative projects to implement circadian sleep cycles, advanced critique processes, and human factors studies. Implemented an innovative circadian rhythm sleep cycle program for all shipboard crews.Served as leader and key decision maker for a restructured training symposium for more than 100 participants, collaborating with various stakeholders (50+) to achieve 4-star Admiral’s strategy for command leadership development.

Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Development and team collaboration lead for multiple, strategic, bilateral and combined, National Security contingency options to be presented to the Joint Staff, Secretary of Defense, and POTUS for execution.Successfully drafted, revised, and finalized numerous contingency plans for Supreme Allied Commander, Europe (SACEUR).Led a continued planning initiative to maintain joint and combined efforts across multiple geographic areas and military commands, including Central Command, Transportation Command, Africa Command, Special Operations Command, and NATO.

Atlantic | Mediterranean | Africa | Middle East | Europe | Levant

Excelled at leadership, training, education, management and safe navigation of various U.S. warships.Varying assignments across geographic locations to include leading warship Divisions and Departments (25-75 personnel).Developed and managed Leadership training and education for mid-level managers (Department Heads).Project Manager for U. S. Navy's first 360° Leadership Assessment systemMultiple assignments as International military liaison officer to include planning and coordination with Israel, Turkey, Jordan, Egypt, France, and the Royal Navy (UK).Successfully served in various military operations and joint exercises to include: IRAQI FREEDOM, ENDURING FREEDOM, ACTIVE ENDEAVOR, NOBLE EAGLE.

Swfft

Non-profit military CrossFit affiliate providing safe and effective functional fitness training for active and reserve U.S. military members in Virginia, Rhode Island, Germany and in various austere overseas locations through distance coaching and programming.

Processed, analyzed, and reported acoustic sensor data to include: analyzing undersea acoustic data using state-of-the-art equipment and algorithms in a post processing or near-real time command and control environment while developing contact solution.Displayed knowledge and advanced application of: - physics of underwater sound and acoustic signal processing- contact/target motion analysis techniques- subjective analysis and acoustic sensor certification methodology- support for at-sea systems testing and data collection

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Sociology

Activities and Societies: NROTC, Triathlon, SCUBA, Phi Eta Sigma (NHS)Minor in Anthropology

Masters, Advanced Military And Operational Studies

Activities and Societies: School of Advanced Warfighting (SAW)U.S. military’s highly competitive, top tier, graduate school program.

Masters, Military Studies

Activities and Societies: Command and Staff College, Operational Law, Red Teaming

Project Management

Onward to Opportunity (November 2020 Cohort)

Joint And Combined Warfighting School, Jpme Ii

Graduate - Joint and Combined Warfighting School; Completed Level 2 - Joint Professional Military Education (JPME)