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• Directs all leadership and followership education and curriculum development across 5 Embry-Riddle courses and 1200 hours of instruction and practical application training at the nation’s fifth largest ROTC detachment. Instructs 300-level courses on topics spanning: Principles of Leadership and Management, Team Building, Conflict Management, Motivation, and Full-Range Leadership.• Oversees educational operations and professionalism development for the Embry-Riddle Air Force ROTC program. Mentors hundreds of college-level cadets each academic year on their way to earning a commission as Second Lieutenants in the United States Air Force. Oversees several unit programs including unit budget, compliance inspections, staff education & training, professional development opportunities, curriculum development, and awards programs.

Serving the world's greatest Airmen!

The Profession of Arms Center of Excellence (PACE)Mary brings her transdisciplinary expertise to PACE, the Air Force's newest Center of Excellence committed to cross-org collaborating, coordinating and developing areas of organizational innovation, growth and leadership to provide deliberate, institution-wide strategies focused on supporting professionalism efforts with a common goal of enriching and enhancing leadership effectiveness and affectiveness across the the Department of Defense.Hand-picked to:- Stand up the PACE's nascent assessment division having direct line of authority to the Chief of Staff of the Air Force-Author/publish a new PDG chapter on "professionalism" providing guidance for entire force of Air Force Airmen- Provide doctoral-level scholarship in Applied Leadership to enhance human cognition across all areas of responsibility with organizational-wide scope to address operational problems and develop recommendations for new policies and procedures using both quantitative and qualitative methods to enhance alignment with the organizational strategic roadmap- Promote team-building and overseas organizational development initiatives to built trust-filled teams- Provide oversight on assessment and research methodologies ensuring all products meet and exceed acceptable standards of inquiry- Write and edit publishable works at the doctoral level aimed at helping organizations bridge gaps created between the theory and application of leadership- Facilitate learning and instruction if future PACE instructors on topics such as transformational leadership, effective communication, influence versus power and the art of building trust-filled teams

- Managed first-year production and critical breakthrough improvements on Beaver Dam's newest packaging line in support of one of Kraft Food's top priority-- the re-invention of Philadelphia spreadable cream cheese which led to a record production year for the Beaver Dam plant in 2013. - Engaged line/process/department and Business Unit leadership in all phases of continuous improvement efforts.- Demonstrated ability in leading an operation through culture change under difficult situations and challenging work environments. - Recognized for successfully engaging team-members at all levels with at-times challenging topics while still delivering business results.

As I completed my leadership field work for my doctoral program, I volunteered in China supporting the following NGOs:Panda MountainNational GeographicHeifer InternationalLessons learned were nothing short of amazing! I coached worldly servant leaders on timely topics such as:Personal leadership, international relations and the future of Ecological restoration in Wolong, China and beyond. The outdoor leadership classroom I created in the mountains of Western China set the scene for some engaging leadership breakthroughs helpful for leaders working to unleash the potential of our next generation of leaders.

Performance management: behavior-based leadership coaching that links technical skills with business acumen--helping clients improve the bottom line every day!

Responsible for negotiating and managing all aspects of US-Uzbekistan military and security cooperation. Primary advisor and consultant to Uzbek Armed Forces and Border Security forces on strategic, operational, and tactical planning. Managed US military, border security, training, and humanitarian assistance programs. Developed lead business opportunities and executed contracting and support agreements for US industries and service providers. Responsible for strategic planning and development of relationship, representing US businesses with defense or security related interests, developing and overseeing logistical support systems, and identifying local business and technology developments of interest to US government institutions.

Work with customers to provide tailored IT solutions to specific business challenges.

Set circuit board production priorities through the shop while inspiring a team of 45 employees and 15 contract workers to achieve greatness!

C-130 pilot; led a five-member airborne team conducting tactical training and combat missions throughout the world. Managed Top Secret data related to tactical and global airlift. Implemented antiterrorism measures to ensure operational security. Planned airborne routing of hazardous cargo to comply with country-specific regulations.·Filled commander responsibilities and timely suspenses during squadron deployment; earned “ Squadron of Quarter” twice ·Recognized as “Top Performer” for the Operations Group during 1st quarter of assignment to squadron for immediate impact- Graduated with top honors from Air Force Pilot Training

Worked closely with customers from corporate America and Academia to build trust and effective teamwork. Tailored challenge levels to further develop communication and interaction skills among diverse groups. Planned and tracked logistics according to group’s ability, age, and experience. Performed duties as camp director during absence.

Relocated to Pennsylvania and successfully ran independent business of selling education books door- to-door throughout summer to pay for academic year abroad to Madrid, Spain.Personally generated $10,000 revenue in 4 monthsEarned “Gold Seal Gold” award for commitment to 80-hour work week