Hired by this verterans case management organization to secure new and existing federal and state grants to fund veterans training and employment programs through the development and submission grant proposals, including $250,000 of annual programming within the Central Missouri area. • Support the needs of veterans through the design and provision of various workshop offerings, including but not limited to Job training, mental health, resilience, crisis intervention, etc.• Assist veterans in stabilizing their lives, dealing with ongoing historical issues, and securing employment through the coordinated veterans-focused employment focus workshops, serving vulnerable populations transitioning from incarceration and / or living on low-incomes.• Guarantee ongoing compliance of all contract requirements by continuing to track and prepare reporting, documents, and update submissions for audits on existing and proposed grants. • Ensure the smooth facilitation of all contracted programs by actively forging and fostering professional working relations with key stakeholders and decision-makers, including contract managers and government representatives.• Leverage strong communication, active listening, and leadership skills to thoughtfully engage with all stakeholders and contribute with cross-functional environments.

Transitioned career into corrections roles, initially focused on serving in direct contact roles with the offender population to maintain security within buildings, towers, and other posts of an maximum security adult correctional facility. Promoted into expanded role offering formal training to fellow correctional officers related to the safe and appropriate use of firearms within correctional environments, while promoting de-escalation and minimization of force. • Ensured the health and well-being of all individuals within correctional facilities by remaining vigil to identify escalations, reducing risks, and being prepared to intervene during emergencies or altercations as a means of gaining physical control of offenders during high-risk situations. • Maintained compliance with strict safety and procedural standards while supervising the movement of offenders inside and outside of facilities, during headcounts, throughout searches of living quarters for contraband, etc.. • Helped to reduce incidents and increase the quality of life for inmates by actively identifying escalating issues, emerging risks, and potential for significant incidents by engaging with senior officers and warden. • Promote development and rehabilitation of inmates by encouraging the exploration of programming and supports related to social attitudes, discouraging undesirable behaviors, and encouraging worthwhile activities.

Recruited as senior advisor and SME (subject matter expert) to help Lieutenant Governor to understand and make critical decisions related to legislative affairs concerning economic/workforce, veterans, and senior issues. • Engaged with the public by overseeing constituent services related to areas specific to economic policy, veterans' issues and policy, hearing their concerns, identifying core issues, and communicating these issues with superiors. • Instrumental in envisioning and realizing various initiatives, including creating "Veterans Week" in Missouri honoring the 480,000 veterans and increasing awareness for veterans dealing with homelessness and addictions.• Ensured transparency and adequacy of services and programming by leading investigations and assistance involving veterans' service organizations, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and various state departments. • Guaranteed proper allocation of personnel and resources by coordinating the forecasting and management of office budget and SAM II transactions. • Maintained the highest level of professionalism and appropriateness while representing the Office of Lieutenant Governor at various functions, events, and boards by applying exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

I was responsible for creating, implementing and training workforce development staff, managers, Directors Staff, and developments in higher education and skilled labor training. I have compiled reports to ensure compliance with Federal and State policy and legislation and the Governor’s “State of the State”. I was selected to implement and advertise the Department of Economic Development Learning Management System.

Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists provide intensive services to meet the employment needs of disabled veterans and other eligible veterans, with the maximum emphasis placed on career development, directed toward serving those who are economically or educationally disadvantaged, including homeless veterans, and veterans with barriers to employment. DVOP specialists are actively involved in outreach efforts to increase program participation among those with the greatest barriers to employment which may include but should not be limited to: outplacement in Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program offices; DVA Medical Centers; routine site visits to Veterans' Service Organization meetings; Native American Trust Territories; Military installations; and, other areas of known concentrations of veterans or transitioning service members. The case management approach, taught by the National Veterans' Training Institute, is generally accepted as the method to use when providing vocational guidance or related services to eligible veterans identified as needing intensive services.

Promoted into a supervisory role overseeing the overall management, development, and direction of 2400 Military, Civilian, and Contract employees, including training, evaluations, promotions, awards, and resource allocation. • Led the development and coordination of specialized training programming and exercises to assist 107 EOC personnel to effectively prepare for the potential of natural / man-made disasters or incidents. • Expertly researched and leveraged emerging technology and innovative methods to streamline the training and development of Non-commissioned Officers, Department of the Army Civilians, and TFW personnel, including the integration of both the Civilian Education System and the Army Training Network.

Planned, resourced and supervised a senior leader’s course, successfully conducting career development for over 360. Preparing them to conduct risk mitigation, conduct hazardous material operations through Incident Command level, counseling, evaluating and daily training of up to 35 subordinates in a training or combat environment. Served as senior training developer in creating a new course plan, utilizing the Outcomes Based Training and Exercise to replace the power point based class room lecture.

Senior Enlisted Leader of an Airborne Special Troops Battalion Headquarters Company consisting of 200+ Soldiers with 53 Military Occupational Specialties, one Military Police platoon, one Support and Transportation platoon, Special Weapons Exploitation Team, Motor Pool and Maintenance Section, Battalion Commander's Personal Security Detachment and Battalion staff; responsible for all actions of all personnel within the company; deployed and redeployed company in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom; supervised partnered operations with 1st Iraqi Army Division; responsible for more than $60M worth of organizational and theater provided equipment; supervised hundreds of logistical patrols across the breadth and depth of western Iraq

Supervised the Brigade Tactical Operations Center (TOC) through two combat deployments, supervising the training and integration of 150 personnel in tracking the combat operations, requirements and administrative issues for a 4,700 person task force spread throughout Afghanistan and Iraq. Coordinated security requirements with the Diplomatic Security Service and Secret Service for visits from the Secretary of State, the Vice President and First Lady.