Responsible for managing planning and design projects supporting federal clients such as the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, Department of Homeland Security, and NASA.

Successfully manage the master planning for the base development of 12 Army installations in a multinational region of the Middle East. Orchestrate projects for infrastructure improvement, facility construction, and energy efficiency. Responsible for composing performance work statements and cost estimates for government contracting projects. Collaborate with contracting officers through the request for proposal (RFP) process, including meticulous review of contractor proposals for technical acceptability. Lead milestone reviews to ensure project managers meet deliverable schedules. Plan and lead weekly meetings to synchronize efforts and update General Officers. Incorporate communication skills to advantageously integrate logisticians and engineers to fulfill the military’s strategic requirements. Sync requirements with funding timelines for streamlined execution. Key Achievements:• Selected to manage USARCENT’s infrastructure development program.• Managed proposals for numerous multimillion-dollar government projects.• Led the planning effort to relocate a U.S. Army installation within Kuwait.• Applied a Six Sigma approach to decompose executive vision into manageable projects.• Created a reporting system for synchronizing construction updates to improve efficiency. • Completed training in government contracting, the acquisition process, and the FAR.

Combat Veteran with multiple deployments to Afghanistan. Trained and led 33 personnel and 24 Military Working Dogs capable of rapidly deploying worldwide to detect firearms, ammunition, and explosives. Simultaneously managed K-9 teams in multiple areas of Afghanistan, tracked all facility equipment, and safely maintained all explosive training aidsKey Achievements:• Developed new explosive detection processes that were adopted by engineers in Afghanistan. • Planned and led the first K-9 air insertion exercise in the unit’s history.

Led a 27-person organization responsible for conducting route clearance patrols in Afghanistan to detect and destroy improvised explosive devices. Developed leadership skills in a high-stress environment and effectively managed $12M in equipment, vehicles, various weapons and communication systems. Eliminated waste of valuable time and resources by enhancing procedures. Applied analytical abilities to improve the unit’s reporting systems and implement effective practices.Key Achievements:• Led over 100 patrols that cleared routes of roadside bombs.• Recognized for selfless service, dedication and actions in combat.• Improved morale of troops by maintaining a positive attitude and building team cohesion.