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Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Responsible for initiating disability claim filing and appellate actions on improperly evaluated claims on the behalf of Special Forces Veterans and Soldiers. Case manages each claim for clients and advises client claims status until claim is complete and lawfully awarded.- Provides advice and representation for service members undergoing medical evaluation boards.- Advises veterans and family members on state and local benefits and assistance.- Assists Gold Star and Surviving… Show more Responsible for initiating disability claim filing and appellate actions on improperly evaluated claims on the behalf of Special Forces Veterans and Soldiers. Case manages each claim for clients and advises client claims status until claim is complete and lawfully awarded.- Provides advice and representation for service members undergoing medical evaluation boards.- Advises veterans and family members on state and local benefits and assistance.- Assists Gold Star and Surviving Families with death benefits.- Serves as the Green Beret Foundation (GBF) representative to the Command Group of the supported Active Duty and National Guard Special Forces (SF) units in the region.- Serves as the conduit for information to and from the GBF to the SF Group CoC and Special Forces Association (SFA) Chapter leadership.- Briefs SFA Chapters and members on current information pertaining to veterans' benefits.- Speaks to other community organizations upon request.- Provides information to county media and GBF programs and services.- Collaborates with the GBF Director of Operations and Programs and Services Manager. Show less

Colorado Springs, Co, United States

Certified Level I & II Thermographer responsible for conducting inspections and maintenance of Radome envelopes. Supports the Chief Inspector in proper Radome envelope and mechanical inspections; coordinates inspection activities and meetings with Project Officers and other participants. Facilitates successful, on-schedule completion of envelope mechanical and thermal-infrared inspections. Primary responsibilities include; exterior/interior envelope inspections, thermographic inspections and… Show more Certified Level I & II Thermographer responsible for conducting inspections and maintenance of Radome envelopes. Supports the Chief Inspector in proper Radome envelope and mechanical inspections; coordinates inspection activities and meetings with Project Officers and other participants. Facilitates successful, on-schedule completion of envelope mechanical and thermal-infrared inspections. Primary responsibilities include; exterior/interior envelope inspections, thermographic inspections and flaw analysis, full mechanical inflation systems inspections and full inflation system testing. Key Contributions:- An established and productive individual contributor- Works independently with general supervision - Problem solves difficult to complex situations - Influences other technical staff members through explanation of facts, policies and practicesOrganizational Impact:- Achieves operational targets within job area with direct impact on department results- Works independently on larger, moderately complex project/systems- Sets objectives for job area to meet the objectives or goals of projects and assignmentsInnovation & Complexity:- Implements and executes technical initiatives and solutions- Responsible for making adjustments or recommend enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness - Addresses complex technical issues/problems that require a depth of technical knowledge from other areas- Solves problems via prior experiences and analysis of the issue to develop/present multiple courses of actionCommunication & Influence:- Communicates with contacts or technical departments requiring explanation or interpretation in order to reach agreements- Works to influence parties within own job function at operational level Leadership & Talent Management:- Provides guidance and assistance to team members and/or support personnel Show less

Fort Carson, Colorado

Commanded a Special Forces Technical Surveillance Detachment (TSD) for a dual-based Special Forces Group in support of strategic, operational, and tactical wartime, peacetime, and contingency operations at the theater level in the USNORTHCOM, USCENTCOM, and USEUCOM areas of responsibility (AOR). Responsible for the training, welfare, discipline, and operational readiness of eight Soldiers and the management of three civilian contractors. Managed aspects of Technical Support Operations (TSO) to… Show more Commanded a Special Forces Technical Surveillance Detachment (TSD) for a dual-based Special Forces Group in support of strategic, operational, and tactical wartime, peacetime, and contingency operations at the theater level in the USNORTHCOM, USCENTCOM, and USEUCOM areas of responsibility (AOR). Responsible for the training, welfare, discipline, and operational readiness of eight Soldiers and the management of three civilian contractors. Managed aspects of Technical Support Operations (TSO) to include Hostile Force Tagging, Tracking, and Locating (HFTTL), Friendly Force Tracking (FFT), Tactical Audio / Video Systems (TAVS), Computer Network Operations (CNO), and Cyberspace Operations (Cyber). Responsible for $29.4 million worth of facilities and equipment. Responsible for the integration of emerging technologies; main initiatives include; Surveillance, Special Fabrication, Digital Force Protection, Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation (RDT&E). Special emphasis and interests in defeat / countermeasures for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and platforms. Show less

Fort Carson, Colorado

Led as the Assistant Detachment Commander of a Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha (SFOD-A) Military Free Fall (MFF) Team. Commanded in the absence of the Detachment Commander and commanded half the SFOD-A during split team operations. Advised the Commander and provided leadership to the detachment while providing subject matter technical expertise in the conduct of Unconventional Warfare (UW), Foreign Internal Defense (FID), Direct Action (DA), Special Reconnaissance (SR)… Show more Led as the Assistant Detachment Commander of a Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha (SFOD-A) Military Free Fall (MFF) Team. Commanded in the absence of the Detachment Commander and commanded half the SFOD-A during split team operations. Advised the Commander and provided leadership to the detachment while providing subject matter technical expertise in the conduct of Unconventional Warfare (UW), Foreign Internal Defense (FID), Direct Action (DA), Special Reconnaissance (SR), Counterinsurgency (COIN) and Information Operations (IO) in support of Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental and Multinational (JIIM) operations across the AFRICOM and EUCOM area’s of responsibility. Supervised all staff functions as the detachment Chief of Staff and advises the Commander on Advanced Special Operations (ASO) and intelligence collection. Responsible for detachment mid and long-term training management and Mission Focused Analysis in support of the Company and Battalion Mission Essential Task List (METL). Specialized and maintained proficiency in MFF operations and MFF Jump Master duties. Show less

Fort Carson, Colorado

Served as a Senior Communications Sergeant for a Military Free Fall (MFF) Special Operation Forces Detachment - Alpha (SFOD-A) specializing in operations conducted in joint and combined environments in the EUCOM and AFRICOM Areas of Responsibility (AOR); responsible for the planning and execution of long range tactical communications with respect to Unconventional Warfare (UW), Foreign Internal Defense (FID), Direct Action (DA), Special Reconnaissance (SR), and Overseas Contingency Operations… Show more Served as a Senior Communications Sergeant for a Military Free Fall (MFF) Special Operation Forces Detachment - Alpha (SFOD-A) specializing in operations conducted in joint and combined environments in the EUCOM and AFRICOM Areas of Responsibility (AOR); responsible for the planning and execution of long range tactical communications with respect to Unconventional Warfare (UW), Foreign Internal Defense (FID), Direct Action (DA), Special Reconnaissance (SR), and Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO); capable of training and advising a company of indigenous forces; maintained proficiency in the German language. Responsible for the communications planning during all assigned combat and training operations. Deployed to multiple European countries for the Partnership Developmental Program (PDP) as part of the NATO joint combined exercise for training initiative. Maintained 100% accountability of over $1.8 million dollars of specialized tactical communications equipment without loss or damage. Show less

Panzer Kaserne, Stuttgart, Germany

Served as a Senior Communications Sergeant for a Military Free Fall (MFF) Special Operation Forces Detachment - Alpha (SFOD-A) specializing in operations conducted in joint and combined environments in the EUCOM and AFRICOM Areas of Responsibility (AOR); responsible for the planning and execution of long range tactical communications with respect to Unconventional Warfare (UW), Foreign Internal Defense (FID), Direct Action (DA), Special Reconnaissance (SR), and Overseas Contingency Operations… Show more Served as a Senior Communications Sergeant for a Military Free Fall (MFF) Special Operation Forces Detachment - Alpha (SFOD-A) specializing in operations conducted in joint and combined environments in the EUCOM and AFRICOM Areas of Responsibility (AOR); responsible for the planning and execution of long range tactical communications with respect to Unconventional Warfare (UW), Foreign Internal Defense (FID), Direct Action (DA), Special Reconnaissance (SR), and Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO); capable of training and advising a company of indigenous forces; maintained proficiency in the German language. Conducted two combat deployments to Afghanistan while serving as the Senior Communications Sergeant: trained all other team members in the general use of communications equipment and antenna theory and HF radio propagation. Maintained accountability of over $750,000 dollars of equipment over a three year period without loss or damage. Accounted for and managed the proper spending of three operational fund sites (valued at $120,000) used to procure equipment needed to complete the mission while deployed for training and combat operations. Served as primary Jump Master on multiple battalion level Airborne Operations; made a positive impact on the unit’s combat readiness. Show less

Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Employed conventional and unconventional warfare tactics and techniques. Trained, advised and supervised the installation and operation of radios, communications procedures and computer networks up to the battalion level. Planned, managed and advised commander on communication and command and control architecture up to an Advanced Operation Base (AOB) level. Employed communication equipment to include HF, VHF, UHF, and SATCOM radio communication systems to transmit and receive radio messages in… Show more Employed conventional and unconventional warfare tactics and techniques. Trained, advised and supervised the installation and operation of radios, communications procedures and computer networks up to the battalion level. Planned, managed and advised commander on communication and command and control architecture up to an Advanced Operation Base (AOB) level. Employed communication equipment to include HF, VHF, UHF, and SATCOM radio communication systems to transmit and receive radio messages in voice, continuous wave, and burst net radio nets. Prepared communication plans and annexes to include; signal operations instructions and communication electronics operation instructions. Developed lesson plans and instructions; proficient in writing reports, performing tests and maintaining equipment. Participated in numerous special operations activities to include; Unconventional Warfare (UW), Foreign Internal Defense (FID), Direct Action (DA), Surgical Strike Operations (SSO), Strategic and Special Reconnaissance (SR) and Counter Terrorism (CT). Show less

Fort Irwin, California

Coordinated the departure and arrival of freight and personnel by air, rail, highway, and water. Performed clerical duties associated with the logistics of freight and personnel movements; issued government and civilian shipping documents, including freight bills, bills of lading, and freight manifest sheets. Supervised and assisted military members in the preparation of travel itineraries, personal property shipping documents, and passenger movement forms. Provided guidance to subordinates;… Show more Coordinated the departure and arrival of freight and personnel by air, rail, highway, and water. Performed clerical duties associated with the logistics of freight and personnel movements; issued government and civilian shipping documents, including freight bills, bills of lading, and freight manifest sheets. Supervised and assisted military members in the preparation of travel itineraries, personal property shipping documents, and passenger movement forms. Provided guidance to subordinates; assisted in providing on-the-job training; advised passengers on the preparation and use of transportation documentation. Supervised medium-scale freight movement office; planned, directed, and controlled personnel; assisted in the development of future transportation plans. Supervised freight re-consignment, maintained liaison with military and civilian transportation facilities to include; review, consolidation and preparation of reports covering transportation movement operations. Determined the most efficient mode of transport to meet mission requirements. Show less

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Conducted installation of vinyl windows and patio doors; repaired broken glass a/o replaced defective materials and products for customers. Responsible for customer care and scheduling for Western and Southern areas of Colorado. Displayed maturity and professionalism when working alone and unsupervised. Received, stocked and distributed all products in warehouse; maintained a neat and organized work area. Recognized by superiors for outstanding work performance; offered higher position in… Show more Conducted installation of vinyl windows and patio doors; repaired broken glass a/o replaced defective materials and products for customers. Responsible for customer care and scheduling for Western and Southern areas of Colorado. Displayed maturity and professionalism when working alone and unsupervised. Received, stocked and distributed all products in warehouse; maintained a neat and organized work area. Recognized by superiors for outstanding work performance; offered higher position in management. Show less

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Responsible for all inside sales on doors and trim work. Directly responsible for all inside sales on contracted projects; sole point of contact for five exterior sales men and women. Provided accurate cost estimates on individual and contractor projects. Responsible for one contracted exterior door installer; ensured all jobs were scheduled, product orders were placed and logged contractor work hours, ensured payment of services.

Fort Carson, Colorado

Served as a team leader for a five man heavy (120mm) mortar squad and in the capacity of a mortar Section Sergeant; supervised personnel working in demanding and stressful situations. Implemented and conducted training programs for up to 25 personnel. Responsible for over $250,000 dollars of sensitive equipment. Led squad in all aspects; supervised crew readiness, trained and supervised work details. Collected oral reports and tactical information for mission planning.

Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Led as an Infantry Squad Leader for a light infantry (81mm) mortar squad. Supervised and trained five personnel in daily procedures, routines and assisted in enhancing individual skill sets. Completed written and verbal evaluations for assigned personnel; responsible for subordinate career progression and placement. Responsible for the moral, health, welfare and training of assigned personnel. Employed individual weapons, assisted in the construction of minor fortifications. Performed land… Show more Led as an Infantry Squad Leader for a light infantry (81mm) mortar squad. Supervised and trained five personnel in daily procedures, routines and assisted in enhancing individual skill sets. Completed written and verbal evaluations for assigned personnel; responsible for subordinate career progression and placement. Responsible for the moral, health, welfare and training of assigned personnel. Employed individual weapons, assisted in the construction of minor fortifications. Performed land navigation, first aid and weapons maintenance and conducted day and night static line Airborne Operations. Show less

Littleton, Colorado

Littleton, Colorado

Education record

Certificate, International Law And Legal Studies

180A Special Forces Warrant Officer Graduate, Special Forces Warrant Officer Technical And Tactical Certification Course

Unconventional Warfare, Operations and Intelligence Fusion, Planning and Execution across all levels of the Operational Continuum.

Diploma, Antiterrorism Officer Basic Course

Achieved certification in Department of Defense AntiTerrorism and Force Protection level II training requirements

18E Special Forces Communications Sergeant Graduate, Special Forces Qualification Course (Sfqc)

Unconventional Warfare, Small Unit Tactics, Computer Applications, Communications Procedures and Equipment training