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San Diego, California, United States

San Diego, California, United States

San Diego, California, United States

Leading cross-functional collaboration across 22 external organizations in multiple countries to remove barriers, proactively address issues and provide critical path management to support worldwide operations. Overseeing the nexus of collaboration between the U.S. Navy and NASA to return humans to the moon and beyond for the Artemis space program. Coordinating with key stakeholders to identify critical tasks to support resource prioritization and develop risk mitigation options to communicate with executive management.

Tampa, Florida, United States

Developed and coordinated the implementation of policy for over 1,400 Navy Special Warfare and Army Special Forces personnel operating in combat environments throughout 17 countries in the middle east region to increase operational effectiveness. Led teams of geographically dispersed personnel to solve complex and dynamic problems to support combat operations.

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Led the day-to-day activities for 150 Special Operations personnel, functioning across seven countries, with a $4.8M annual budget, to meet aggressive cost, schedule, and quality goals.Managed and directed cross-functional teams of Subject Matter Experts in finance, deal structuring, and accounting to consistently deliver projects on time and on budget.

Developed and implemented a quantitative risk analysis model using Microsoft Excel. Senior leaders incorporated this artifact to inform risk resource allocation.Coordinated with 25+ stakeholders to ensure the continuity of operations while undergoing a significant transformation of suppliers. The project was implemented with no loss of services to our customers.

Everett, Washington, United States

Expertly used Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to produce data visualization products and deliver storytelling that supported project stakeholders in an Agile Framework.Utilized LEAN A3 problem-solving to improve administrative processes for customers ordering. The new process yielded a 22% increase in fulfillment efficiency.

Fallon, Nevada, United States

Led the day-to-day activities for 4 personnel with a $20M facility to support 41,000 acres of explosive ranges. Increased revenue by $100K/year by identifying new customers and implementing new contracts.Directed the safe disposal of 42K pounds of explosive hazards by conducting 103 demolition operations. Coordinated the emergency response procedures for civil authorities in Nevada, California, and Utah.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Utilizing electrical and mechanical technical expertise, safely neutralized 1000+ military munitions and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) using $2.4M in advanced tools, including robots and x-rays, to protect human lives and property throughout the Middle East.

San Diego, California, United States

The Honor Foundation helps transitioning service members, specifically those with backgrounds in U.S. Special Operations, by providing a clear process for professional development through classes, mentorship, coaching, and unparalleled support during a fellowship experience. Each step in the fellowship is designed to prepare this group of service members to realize their maximum potential during and after their military service career.The Mission: "To serve others with honor, for life. So, their next mission is clear and continues to impact the world.

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Bachelor'S Degree, Management Information Systems