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United States

Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, United States

5th Generation Strike Fighter Mission Planning Environment Subject Matter Expert. Develops and delivers coursewear to US and international partners for training, installation, management, and operation of F-35 mission planning hardware, software, and infrastructure.

Resident subject matter expert on F/A-18 air-to-air capabilities and threat tactics for an awarded defense contract. Works with software engineers along the Software Development Life Cycle to develop and test future programs that will increase the Navy’s war fighting potential and effectiveness for the high-end fight. Presents project updates and current capabilities to customers, applies customer feedback to future program development.

Virginia Beach, Va

Responsible for teaching students how to safely and effectively employ all versions of the F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet in accordance with TOPGUN recommendations and squadron Standard Operating Procedures.Conducts advanced training lectures, simulators and flights emphasizing aircraft systems, procedures and tactics.

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Represent clients in the sale and purchase of residential real estate assets. Navigates transactions in conjunction with other agents, mortgage officers, appraisers, inspectors and settlement attorneys in accordance with federal and Commonwealth of Virginia Real Estate Law. Expert in market analysis, negotiations, and communication. 95 transactions completed resulting over $38M in gross sales. Ranked in the top 5% of 8900 licensed agents in Hampton Roads in terms of sales volume for FY 2021.

Over 2200 F/A-18 flight hours including 32 combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. Two combat deployments resulting in 425 aircraft carrier arrested landings. Level IV Mission Commander: responsible for the leadership, safety and successful employment of up to four F/A-18s on more than 15 different types of missions. Functional Check Flight (FCF) aircrew, qualified to perform required test flights upon completion of aircraft maintenance.TS/SCI security clearance.

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Planned, coordinated, and conducted 16 airshow performances as a member of the U.S. Navy F/A-18F Tactical Demonstration Team, showcased the unique flight characteristics of the F/A-18 to the general public throughout the US and Canada.

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Projected the mission and purpose of VFA-106, the world's largest fighter squadron, to dignitaries, politicians, corporate leaders, and retired military officers. Honed public speaking skills by conducting over 40 tours and 20 presentations to groups ranging from five White House staff members to 80 Boy Scouts.Published several articles about squadron events in the NAS Oceana base newspaper as well as a featured article in the winter 2015 edition of "Wings of Gold", the quarterly magazine for the Association of Naval Aviation.

Onboard Uss Nimitz

Trained and scheduled 35 aircrew for 30 combat sorties per day.Resulted in 8000 pounds of bombs and 1,900 rounds of 20 millimeter ammunition expended in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Lemoore, California / Onboard Uss Nimitz

Implemented and managed safety procedures and practices of over 200 squadron technicians in aircraft ground and maintenance operations.

Lemoore, California / Onboard Uss Ronald Reagan

Managed career development, qualifications, and procedural adherence of 25 enlisted maintenance personnel specializing in corrosion control and airframe repair of 12 aircraft, worth $70M each.

Lemoore, California / Onboard Uss Ronald Reagan

Administered military justice during 25 punitive cases of Non-Judicial Punishment resulting in the administrative separation of 10 offenders. Licensed notary responsible for preparing Powers of Attorney and Last Will and Testament documents for over 250 squadron personnel prior to overseas deployment.

Master’S Degree, Real Estate

Bachelor'S Degree, History