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United States

41Fab, Grafenwöhr, Germany

1-6 Far, 41Fab, Grafenwöhr, Bavaria, Germany

41Fab, Grafenwöhr, Bavaria, Germany

Brigade Fire Support Officer for 41st Field Artillery Brigade, V Corps, a composite Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) and High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) Field Artillery Brigade (FAB) consisting of 1,061 Soldiers, three firing battalions (32 M270A1 and 16 M142) and one brigade support battalion with over 80 support vehicles. Responsible for advising the commander or assisting the senior fires on fires functions and fire support. Works closely with the S-3 to ensure mutual understanding of all aspects of fire support assessment, planning, preparation, and coordination for FAB operations. Assists the Fire Support Coordinator (FSCOORD) as needed, ensuring plans transition smoothly into execution. Responsible for the planning and supervision of all Brigade collective gunnery training; plans, coordinates, and synchronizes Army Fire Support and Joint Fire Support for FAB operations; advises the FAB commander and staff of the capabilities and limitations of available fire support means including Army indirect fires, joint fires, and multinational fires.

Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

Catterick Camp, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

US Army exchange officer to the British Army, serving as the Senior British Joint Fires OC/T at the Command and Staff Trainer (North) (CAST(N)),Catterick Garrison, United Kingdom, one of the three battalion and brigade level doctrinal and procedural training centers in the British Army. Responsible for observing, assisting, teaching, and assessing the application of current British Army planning doctrine as well as fire support, artillery, and air defense artillery doctrine for operations across the spectrum of conflict. Assists with scenario development and produces all joint fires orders and targeting products to support battalion and brigade command post exercises. Produces and collates annual fire support lessons learned as well as recognized best practices from collective training. Responsible for all fire support liaison between CAST(N) and the Royal School of Artillery, ARRC and it’s corps level field artillery and air defense artillery brigades, 3(UK) Division Artillery, and Very High Readiness Units of 16 Air Assault Brigade and 3 Royal Marine Commando Brigade. Leads planning and execution on all 16 Air Assault Brigade exercises, advises staff on current US doctrine and TTPs, and fosters US/UK interoperability. Also serves as the lead OC/T for Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance for CAST(N).

Schofield Barracks, Hi

Battery Commander for Battery C, 3rd Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment, 25th ID Division Artillery a 155mm M777A2 towed field artillery battery, part of a composite towed artillery battalion providing direct support fires in support of 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division in the Indo-Pacific Area of Operations. Responsible for the operation, employment, and training of six M777A2 howitzer sections, two Fire Direction Centers, and an ammunition section. Responsible for the training, proficiency, and readiness of 105 Soldiers and property valued in excess of $27 million. Responsible for the morale, welfare, and readiness of the battery Family Readiness Group. Responsible for advising the staff and Battalion Commander on employment of 155mm howitzers in support of maneuver forces.

Schofield Barracks, Hi

Battalion Fire Direction Officer for 3rd Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment, 25th ID Division Artillery, a Composite Field Artillery Battalion providing Direct Support for an Infantry Brigade Combat Team in the 25th Infantry Division in the Pacific AOR. Responsible for supervising the tactical and technical fire direction for two M119A3 batteries and one M777A2 Battery. Ensures all fire direction personnel are proficient and certified on the delivery of safe, timely, and accurate fires. Advises the Battalion Commander and the Battalion Operations Officer on all aspects of the tactical employment of six independent firing platoons as well as the massing of the battalion. Supervises the Battalion Fire Direction Center consisting of one Officer, four Non-Commissioned Officers and six Soldiers.

Wheeler Aaf, Hi

Fire Support Officer for 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th ID, a 2,500 Soldier Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB), responsible for advising and assisting the Brigade Commander and staff on coordination and integration of all aspects of fire support planning. Collaborating with echelons above brigade to acquire assets in support of the commander's intent. Develops and executes fire support plans in support of missions throughout PACOM AOR as a part of the 25ID Contingency Response Force. Synchronizes the efforts and effects of the brigade fires cell consisting of an electronic warfare cell, non-lethal cell, and lethal fires cell. Additionally, serves as the Brigade Future Operations Planning Officer, developing and publishing plans synchronizing actions into a unified effort. Responsible for the readiness of three vehicles with associated fire control and communication equipment, three NCOs, two Soldiers, and their families.

Jblm, Wa; Middle East

Served as the Battalion Assistant Operations Officer for 1st Battalion (HIMARS), 94th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Field Artillery Brigade, 7th Infantry Division and US Army Central, consisting of two firing batteries, a Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, and a Forward Support Company. Assists in the coordination of all tactical, technical, and logistical operations planning for the battalion. Develops plans to employ batteries to meet the needs of supported units. Develops orders, maintains the tactical situation maps and overlays, and coordinates tactical movements and positioning. Assists with the planning and executing of battalion level training events and ensuring training readiness of the battalion. Supervises the Tactical Operations Center and the operations section. Assists in the coordination of all deployment related training events, movement support, and select administrative tasks.

Jblm, Wa; Middle East

Fire Direction Officer for 1st Battalion (HIMARS), 94th Field Artillery Regiment, assigned to 17th Fires Brigade, 7th Infantry Division, and attached to 41st Field Artillery Brigade, US Army Central Command, capable of world wide deployment within 24 hours. Responsible for the supervision and welfare of seven Non-Commissioned Officers and four Soldiers. Responsible for managing, prioritizing, and executing all fire missions received from higher headquarters. Responsible for planning, coordination, and supervision of all battalion and below training in relation to tactical and technical fire direction and fire mission processing in accordance with the battalion commander's guidance and intent. Responsible for the management of the Battalion Fire Direction Center and all associated assets. Provides detailed subject matter expertise to the battalion commander and staff on all current and future developments related to the battalion weapon systems and mission.

Jblm, Wa

Operations Officer for a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) battery, 1st Battalion (HIMARS), 94th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, 7th Infantry Division, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, capable of world wide deployment within 18 hours. Responsible for the supervision of six Non-Commissioned Officers and five Soldiers. Responsible for the planning, coordination, and supervision of all battery training following the specified and implied tasks set by the Battery Commander. Responsible for the management of the Headquarters Battery Operations Cell and the Battery Fire Direction Center and associated equipment valued at over $5 million. Served as the Battery Maintenance Officer, responsible for the management and supervision of all equipment and vehicles assigned to the battery, including eight HIMARS launchers.

Jblm, Wa; Middle East

Platoon Leader in the 125th Forward Support Company, 1st Battalion (HIMARS), 94th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, as well as forward deployed in support of Army Central Command. Responsible for the health, welfare, morale, training, discipline, and safety of 40 Soldiers and their Families. Responsible for the accountability and maintenance of over 260 pieces of organizational property and theater provided equipment with a net worth of $9.3 million. Responsible for the development, resourcing, and execution of specific mounted infantry tactics, techniques, and procedures for the Jordanian Operational Deployment Program, and Marine Corps Central Command led program, designed to improve the combat readiness of Jordanian Armed Forces Infantry Battalions, providing trained and ready combat forces capable of conducting company-level operations as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Reston, Va

Student intern in the Archives and Dissemination Directorate. Responsible for preparing briefings and quality control on acceptance testing of the Geospatial Intelligence Features Database.

Master Of Science - Ms, International Relations And National Security Studies

International Relations- National Security Affairs focused on relations between Russia, NATO, and security implications for the Arctic.

Master’S, Operational Studies

Executive Education Cetificate, Military And Strategic Leadership

Study focused on affecting organizational change, combining best practices from industry with elements of the operational approach.

Bachelor’S Degree, Information Systems And Business Processes, Minor In Project Management, 3.3

Activities and Societies: Sigma Phi Epsilon, Varsity Lacrosse, Army ROTCEquipped with the knowledge and skills to integrate information.