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Fort Lee, Va

Managing existing and future Army, Joint and Inter-agency regulations, directives, and guidance documents to assess and anticipate voids, deficiencies, and requirements associated with solutions existing and future • Reviewing, editing and updating Explosive Ordnance Disposal information and inputs in to the Army's Capabilities Needs Analysis database • Conducting research and analysis on doctrinal solutions for operational shortfalls• Organizing and participating in the evaluation and selection of various capabilities for improving the Explosive Ordnance Disposal programs• Assessing the development, writing, and editing of training support packages (TSP) and Army doctrine

Cascom, Fort Lee, Va

Providing support to Joint Capability Technology Demonstrations efforts that support sustainment operations. Seeking out and investigating leading technologies for potential application to the future sustainment of Military forces• Served as the Deputy Operations Manager in support of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) for the Automated Mobility Appliqué System (AMAS) Joint Capability Technology Demonstrations (JCTD)• Collaborated and communicated effectively with robotic systems specialists, associated program managers, directors and stakeholders in order to implement supplemental system services• Coordinated actions with other staff elements• Developed plans of action, milestones, and exit criteria• Convened meetings, in-progress reviews, and after action reviews on program analysis and special projects• Prepared and presented briefings to provide status updates, identify potential problem areas, and to present finding, recommendations, and results of studies, analysis and special projects• Provided management and utilization support for the technological development of robotic resupply capability for Army Forward Support Companies• Investigated leading technologies for potential application in future Department of Defense sustainment force structures• Assisted in the planning, assessment and synchronization of the AMAS Technical Demonstrations I and II and the Capabilities Advancement Demonstrations I and II

Baghdad, Iraq

Coordinating and supervising basic life support and authorities for daily supply, maintenance, customs, general services, and all other logistics related activities with the Department of State, Defense Logistics Agency, Logistics Civil Augmentation Program, Defense Contracting Management Agency, ARCENT, AFCENT, CENTCOM, and DA• Managed the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP) supporting operations for the entire Iraq area of operations• Managed basic life support operations for U.S. controlled Military sites in Iraq (I.e., food, fuel, water and general supplies)• Managed property, equipment and facilities throughout Iraq in excess of $700 Million, • Managed all ground and air transportation actions for the closure and transition of outlying sites being transferred back to the Government of Iraqi• Reviewed and regulations, procedures, and guidance from OSD, DoD and DA to determine the best methods and techniques to be practiced for all areas of logistics• Recommended and drafted guidance to implement program changes • Participated in strategic planning, developing long and short range plans mission changes in Iraq • Communicated with management officials, senior agency representatives to provide advice on the implementation of changes to procedures and in-theater logistical support requirements • Presented ad hoc information reviews and updates • Generated product and reports using analysis and forecasting tools that resulted in significant impacts throughout the theater• Served as the Liaison Officer with the Department of State during the transition from Military to the Government of Iraq• Developed and implemented responses to both Army and government initiatives• Reviewed all necessary data prepared by specialists for completing and submitting logistic operation evaluations required to the Department of State leadership in Iraqi

Fort Lee, Va

Managing senior level team of officers in the areas of capability development, acquisition, and sustainment of Army materiel systems. Supervising, reviewing, coordinating and assessing materiel capability requirements to ensure equipment supportability capabilities are identified, acquired and synchronized.• Managed, supervised, and monitored operations for a team of six senior military leader• Managed capability development, acquisition and sustainment of Army materiel systems• Supervised the review, coordination and assessment of Materiel capability requirements• Provided oversight for materiel system requirements in accordance with Army Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership/Education, Personnel and Facilities (DOTMLPF) and Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) requirements• Collaborated and communicated effectively with program and systems specialists, associated program managers, directors and stakeholders in order to implement supplemental system services• Coordinated actions with other staff elements• Developed plans of action, milestones, and exit criteria• Convened meetings, in-progress reviews, and after action reviews on program analysis and special projects• Prepared and presented briefings to provide status updates, identify potential problem areas, and to present finding, recommendations, and results of studies, analysis and special projects• Assessed programs and determined future force structure, training and education development requirements• Assisted in the planning, assessment and synchronization of system sustainment for current and future Army warfighting systems:o NBCRV – Nuclear, Biological, Chemical, Reconnaissance Vehicleo C-RAM - Counter Rocket, Artillery and Mortar systemo JLENS – Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile Defense Elevated Netted Sensorso LCMR – Lightweight Counter Mortar Radar systems (AN/TPQ-48)o ENVG – Enhanced Night Vision Goggles (AN/PSQ-20(D))

Fort Lee, Va

Managing the health welfare and training processes of Soldiers and Civilians assigned to the unit, and resourcing logistical support for Advanced Initial Training Soldiers attending the U.S. Ordnance School. Providing command and control for support to four separate subordinate units comprised of Soldiers making the transformation from Civilian life. • Served as Chief of Staff during the transition of the Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC) relocation of the Ordnance initial training schools from Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD to Fort Lee, VA• Performed the administrative and personnel management functions of a diverse staff consisting of 20 Soldiers and DA Civilians; observed staff performance, demonstrated and conducted performance evaluations• Coordinated with the servicing CPAC for resources to meet identified training needs • Gathered data and information on consistency reviews; training and development and civilian personnel recruitment• Conducted job analysis to determine required knowledge, skills, and abilities for projected grades• Reviewed and made recommendations to managers on classification standards when developing requirements for GS and WG assignments • Managed the resourcing of all logistical support for over 3500 Army Initial Training (AIT) Soldiers• Generated product and reports using analysis and forecasting tools that resulted in significant impacts • Made recommendations concerning the development of overall plans and proposals that impacted the budget, manpower, relations and rights of subordinate managers of Soldiers and Civilians • Directed the management of an annual budget in excess of $100,000 and managed the unit’s Supply Discipline Program• Provided management and guidance to five subordinate units; each consisting of 15 staff personnel and an average daily student populations of 150 • Facilitated a leadership training program for all staff personnel; assured subordinates were fully trained

Fort Lee, Va

Functioning as the Chief of Staff and Deputy Commander for five subordinate units. Managing the health, welfare, training and support for assigned Soldiers and Civilians, as well as providing logistical support to students attending the Army Logistics University. Ensuring adequate systems for training, maintenance, discipline, and readiness are enforced. •Served as Commander for the initial six months period used to establish the BN and transition ALMC to ALU•Assisted in the update/completion of TRADOC Reg 10-5-5, defining the mission, task organization, roles and functions of the command group and staff •Managed and monitored the health, welfare and training the diverse mix of Soldiers, DA Civilians and Contractors on the ALU/ALMC staff•Established and implemented critical systems, policies and operational guidance for the 400 personnel staff that supported 1000 students •Established, organized and implemented systems to stream-lime staff operational processes•Managed and monitored the unit budget and Command Supply Discipline Program•Coordinated and lead hiring panels for Civilian hiring actions•Managed the and monitored contractor facility services •Managed, monitored and ensured accountability of government property and automation equipment•Developed systems, policies and procedures for the unit and university operations

Fort Lee, Va

Assisting the Inspector General in determining and overseeing the state of the economy, efficiency, discipline, morale, and readiness throughout the Fort Lee Command. Providing teaching, training, individual assistance, inspections, inquiries, and investigations in support of commanders, Soldiers, family members, civilian employees, retirees and non-associated civilians. • Provided oversight on the economy, efficiency, discipline, morale and readiness of the entire CASCOM Command and Fort Lee community• Assisted in the management of all Inspector General (IG) operations to include: teaching, training, inspections, inquiries, and investigations• Managed and supervised supporting activities for commanders, Military, family members, civilians and retirees in the Fort Lee and surrounding communities • Coordinated and evaluated Fort Lee, post-wide programs that provided a comprehensive assessment of Soldier/Student achievements, overall unit readiness, and critical Junior leadership benchmarks • Recommended and drafted guidance to implement program changes ● Determined proper response to higher echelon requests for data/information and coordinates or performs the gathering and compilation of same. ● Served as troubleshooter with responsibility for providing advice on very difficult issues and concerns presented by the Fort Lee community at all levels of management● Provides advice and assistance and suggests constructive methods for dealing with systemic problems arising from indifference, personality conflicts, and poor work habits or behavior problem

Camp Arifjan, Kuwait

Providing assured logistical sustainment support to a combined force of troops in Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan and the Horn of Africa. Assisting the Commanding General by overseeing every aspect of the general’s day-to-day operations. Coordinating with AMC, USARCENT, Multi-National Corps-Iraq, and Combined Joint Task Force(s) 82 and 101 staffs synchronizing operational sustainment within the theater of operations. ● Supervised two military and two civilian employees and accepts responsibility for managing the overall functions and activity within the Commanding General Office.● Evaluated, planned, coordinated, and arranged for visits of military and civilian dignitaries and special visitors to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait ● Planned and executed General Officer level itineraries, briefings, office calls, social events, ceremonies, transportation, lodging, communication, and security for Commanding General and Distinguished Visitor’s ● Provided General Officer level read-ahead, background, and biographical data for all Distinguished Visitor’s ● Briefed USARCENT and AMC leadership and on various Battle Rhythm events to include Morning and Evening Situation Updates, Operational Sustainment directorate updates and LNO brief• Synchronized human resource, medical, logistics, acquisition, technology and fielding requirements sections in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom• Participated in strategic planning, developing long and short range plans mission changes in Iraq • Coordinated with Army Materiel Command, U.S. Army Central Command, Multi-National Coalition-Iraq, Coalition Joint Task Force 82nd and Coalition Joint Task Force 101st to ensure operational sustainment staff actions were integrated and synchronized throughout the theater of operations• Analyzed programs and services that built linkages between the USARCENT staff and strategic logistic partners including AMC, DLA, DCMA

Fort Gillem, Ga

Advised and assisted U.S. Army Reserve and Georgia Army National Guard Combat Support and Combat Service Support units with the planning, maintenance, professional development, mobilization training (pre and post OIF/OEF) preparation and training. • Supervised, managed and synchronized operations of a diverse staff consisting of 15 full-time and part-time military leaders• Planned and coordinated Combat Service Support (CSS) for one USAR Quartermaster (QM) (Aerial Delivery), and two separate Georgia National Guard Military Intelligence (MI) units• Planned, executed and supervised instructional Lane Training Exercises, Field Training Exercises and Annual Training Exercises for Georgia’s Reserve and National Guard Military forces • Managed the Physical Security program for the unit• Encouraged team members to pursue additional personal and professional development courses to increase promotion opportunities and provide better qualified employees for the larger organization

Bachelor Of Science, Criminal Justice

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc, Reserves Officers Training Corps, Track & Field

Masters Of Adult Education And Distance Learning, General Studies