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Chicago, IL, US

Washington, DC, US

• Facilitated and coordinated Norwegian Armed Forces’ acquisition and fielding of nearly $3 Billion of defense equipment from the United States to provide robust and technologically cutting-edge forces to NATO and other.
• Redesigned and introduced management and governance of $1 Billion in U.S. armed service pre-staged logistics equipment and services in Norway to enable U.S. forces to project military capabilities closer to anticipated.
• Served as diplomatic and policy support to $2 Billion in Allied and U.S.-funded construction projects at 13 Norwegian and Icelandic military bases to prepare for the reception and housing of armed forces responding to.
• Supported and participated in multiple Norwegian-led regional mission-rehearsal military exercises that included more than 20 allied nations and hosted U.S. and Norwegian political and military leadership on official.
• Assisted the Icelandic Ministry of Foreign Affairs Security Directorate and Coast Guard in the acquisition of essential non-lethal military equipment to support NATO requirements and directives for crisis and wartime.
• Actively cooperated with U.S. and Norwegian Defense Industry firms in the future planning and integration of weapons, equipment, and aircraft to outfit the Norwegian, American, and Allied Armed Forces nearing $5 Billion.

Washington, DC, US

• Oversaw the assigned accomplishment of all Marine recruiting activities across the region, totaling more than 6000 enlisted recruits and 600 officer candidates per year to maintain the Marine Corps’ combat readiness.
• Provided oversight to District engagement calendar including execution of Fleet Week New York and Veterans’ Week; the New York Marine Corps Coordinating Council; and local community event support to promote our mission.
• Led and supervised over 50 direct report staff at the District headquarters across multiple disciplines including logistics, administration, career recruiting, fiscal, human resources, communications, and physical.
• Designed and implemented new internal analysis initiative to improve staff procedure efficiency and anticipate requirements from our supported units across the Northeast, resulting in thousands of dollars saved per.
• Developed internal teleworking and collaboration strategy in response to the Coronavirus pandemic that resulted in uninterrupted services and support to sales force of 800 Marines throughout the Northeastern U.S..

Washington, DC, US

• As the primary integrator of subject matter expertise, incorporated the stakeholder inputs of professional engineers, environmental specialists, cultural educators, military operational planners, and elected island.
• Planned and executed more than 10 on-site concept design conferences for the integration of installation support functions across 44 specialties including major supply categories, housing, and training range.
• Coordinated and supervised nearly 50 Congressional, U.S. Military, and Japanese government official visits to Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to showcase the significant progress made.
• Developed and conducted community engagement plan for the local government and major industries on Guam and the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands providing updates on the relocation and buildup activities.

Washington, DC, US

• Coordinated and managed over $100 million worth of equipment, ammunition, and maintenance support to U.S. Marine forces in Afghanistan, Africa, Easter Europe, and aboard U.S. Navy ships.
• Conducted allied force training in the Republic of Georgia, demonstrating the Military Decision-making Process to a Georgian Brigade staff in outreach exercise.
• Led section of 45 highly experienced and specialized Marines in embarkation, ammunition management, ordnance maintenance, and vehicle employment.

Washington, DC, US

Developed theater-wide orders for distribution and installation of mission-essential equipment across all branches of service throughout Afghanistan. Tracked and processed combat units' urgent equipment from supplier to battlefield.

Washington, DC, US

Washington, DC, US

Officer Selection Officer, Recruiting Station Chicago (2008 - 2011)Led and managed a team of four recruiters across more than 20 colleges in Chicago.Designed and implemented multi-faceted strategy for mission success including unit cohesion, targeted marketing, and key leader involvement.Forged partnerships with CityChase USA and Fleet Feet Sports Chicago.

Washington, DC, US

Led, managed, and accounted for 150 Marines and 100 pieces of motorized equipment.Supervised more than 500 motor vehicle movements, including fuel and water support to local firefighters during the 2007 San Diego fires.Designed and executed physical and military skills training for company including martial arts, weapons, and tactical vehicle movements.

Washington, DC, US

Advised newly-created Iraqi Army infantry battalion on the basics of planning and distributing supplies and equipment.Used cultural awareness and language skills to train battalion staff to autonomy.Conducted foot and vehicle combat patrols with Iraqi soldiers to increase proficiency.

Washington, DC, US

Led, managed, and trained six detachments totaling 100 Marines and Sailors.Supervised the execution of more than 100 air and ground movements of personnel and equipment throughout Iraq during two combat deployments.

Washington, DC, US

Command And Staff

Education record

Bachelor Of Arts, Communication