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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Catapult is a full service staffing and recruiting firm headquartered in Dallas, TX. Catapult was launched in 2013 by our team of recruiting industry veterans. At the foundation of Catapult’s guiding principles, we value customer service, loyalty, honesty, and transparency when creating partnerships with our clients and candidates.In today’s competitive market, we strive to build a PARTNERSHIP, follow a PROCESS, and deliver consistent RESULTS. What does that mean to us?PARTNERSHIP: Whether you are a client or a candidate, you can expect exemplary customer service, clearly defined expectations, and consistent follow-up.PROCESS: Whether it is a contract, contract-to-hire, or direct placement position, we follow the same process every time. We fully qualify each position, and thoroughly screen each candidate, with no exceptions.RESULTS: By building a partnership and following a process, we deliver consistent results and meet our clients’ and candidates’ expectations time and time again.Catapult has six divisions nationwide, including Federal, IT, Engineering, Professional Services, Healthcare, and Locum Tenens.

Stuttgart, Germany

Served as a Security Cooperation Program Manager for the Strategy, Policy, Partnering, and Capabilities Directorate at EUCOM for seven different Eastern European countriesPrincipal program manager in the Division during the Ukraine crisis of 2013-2014; continuously provided historical analysis and contributed to the planning of future operations based on the political stance of the USLed, facilitated, and directed the development and execution of all Military-to-Military activities between the US military and Hungary, Moldova, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine, and the Czech Republic in support of the NATO Partnership for Peace ProgramResponsible for the planning, justification, approval, execution, and assessment for each of more than 500 annual bi-lateral and multi-lateral military engagementsCoordinated directly with IT to bridge the gap between the end user and EUCOM’s software development team in order to build a management information database from scratchMonitor external DoD activities within each country to ensure the program direction aligns with senior strategy and policy from the Office of the Secretary of Defense and Joint StaffServe as the component lead to EUCOM Intelligence, US Army Europe, and Special Operations Command Europe to create efficiencies across multiple programs within 22 countriesProvided input for policy changes affecting US and foreign military operations in the EUCOM area of operations.Regularly briefed key decision makers at the General/Flag Officer/SES levels on a variety of issues, particularly strategic matters concerning foreign military partners and capabilities Considered a security cooperation expert in the command in terms of funding allocation, legal congruence, policy guidelines, and multiple security cooperation programs to include WIF, PfP, TCA, M2M, and othersManaged multiple security cooperation programs alongside key security assistance programs like FMF, FMS, 1206, GPOI, and others

Williamsburg, Va

The College of William and MaryUndergraduate Professor for a University ROTC program; tasked with the training and development of over 120 student cadets in the foundations of becoming an officer in the United States ArmyCited by the commander as an officer that “brings an intensity and focus to his work that is reflected in the quality of Cadets and Lieutenants that we produce”Tasked to continuously analyze and refine the training program to best prepare the students for the challenges they will face as progressing cadets and Army officersAppointed as a subject matter expert in military doctrine and battlefield tactics; taught all students the essentials of succinct but informative vocal/written reports, public speaking, and inner confidence through classroom instruction, physical fitness, endless mentoring, and counseling

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Trained and assisted hundreds of members of the Armed Forces that were leaving the service to effectively handle their transition to the civilian sectorEducated transitioning military personnel how to translate their military skill sets into successful corporate careers through resume writing, interview prep, and confidence developmentExpanded the company’s regional exposure by more than 500% through unique and creative ways to re-invent the process of helping veterans find employmentRecognized in the top 15% of the company for placing candidates into job opportunities and was awarded an invitation on an incentive company tripTraveled to military bases throughout the Northeast in order to meet with and build client relationships with the different transition assistance programs of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines

Ft Riley, Ks/ Iraq

Lead logistician for a 189-vehicle, $86 million company in the U.S. Army; dissected the 100,000+ sub-components of the organization by creating interactive analyst tools and databases that could track every person/piece of equipment by serial number, blood type, model number, etc.Analyzed the security of numerous supply routes through historical enemy contact, US patrol frequency, and disparity of attack times in order logistically support numerous remote installations outside of the normal base of operationsCoordinated the planning, preparation, and execution of more than 10 major logistical operations by scrutinizing each previous mission in order to diversify the new method of engagementRedeployed all vehicles and equipment from Iraq to the United States without damage or loss of accountability after the completion of one year of combat operationsSet up logistical support for a 325-man company at multiple remote installations outside of the main base of operations ensuring the steady flow of supplies and replacement equipment to troops in hazardous environments

Ft Riley, Ks/ Iraq

Technical and tactical leader for a 37-man assault force in Iraq that would prepare, research, analyze, revise, and execute any mission the commander could provideCited by the Task Force commander as the “best platoon leader in the Task Force and the best platoon leader I’ve seen in nearly 20 years of service”Consistently had to utilize geospatial satellite imagery and compile historical data in order to determine enemy whereabouts and develop the best possible hypothesis for future insurgent activityLed hundreds of high-risk patrols throughout the area of operations, implementing new lessons learned in leadership, tactics, and decision-making from each preceding patrolManaged and oversaw the most heavily equipped and widely skilled group of Soldiers in the unit in order to make them proficient for a plethora of missions that only they would be called upon to carry out while deployed

Ft Riley, Ks/ Iraq

Primary supervisor and trainer of a 20-man tank platoon, responsible for the maintenance and combat employment of five Army tanks and ancillary equipment valued in excess of $12 millionAble to grab a stronghold of a group of Soldiers, as their new leader, and command them successfully through the 2003 Invasion of Iraq and all following peace-keeping operationsAwarded the Army Commendation Medal (with Valor) by the Joint Special Operations Task Force Commander for exceptional leadership under extreme circumstances while conducting highly classified missions with Special Operations Forces in Iraq

Mba, Business

English, Design

Activities and Societies: Boxing: Bengal Bouts ROTCDistinguished Military Graduate

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