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Colorado Springs, Co, Us

As an Operations Manager, I am pivotal in driving operational excellence and delivering high-value solutions to our clients. With ten direct reports and over 600 indirect reports, I oversee 11+ projects, ensuring seamless execution across all aspects of project management. I led a program of 3 projects that multiple vendors initially supported until we were won the program solely. The program is over $11 million and has spanned over the last +6 months with over 250 global contractors. I have developed program and quality management plans that has streamlined operations into work types, which has improved our operational efficiencies by over 10% MoM. These new methodologies have enable corss-company collaboration and operational efficiencies that give other accounts a headstart on specific work types, which led to improved margins company wide. I lead large-scale teams that refine and implement expert training processes for AI, develop quality management processes, and foster innovation in operational practices. My responsibilities include managing strategic client relationships, developing robust project plans, innovations in process design, and owning the financial health of client portfolios.

Carroll, Iowa, United States

I am the Great-Grandson of the beloved Templeton Bootleggers Frank "Shorty" and Lorine Sextro. I partnered up with my cousin to help set history straight and let everyone taste her amazing authentic prohibition Rye Whiskey recipe. I lead and manage our social media outlets, e-commerce, and operations through joint collaboration with employees and contractors. Through these partnerships, we have had a 200% MoM increase on socials, 250% increase on e-commerce sales, and streamlined operations from field to shelf.

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Serves as the Project Manager for lifecycle projects that consist of multiple different shows and tours that range from 1 week to over a year. I directly work with clients to design structures, negotiate costs, develop schedules, and determine labor requirements for building large scale stages for concerts, corporate events, and miscellaneous customer needs. I pursue new clients to expand the company's portfolio by exploiting creative competitive advantages that only our company can provide. I coordinate and oversee the international and national logistics for routine and emergency transportation needs. I supervise the crew operations and logistics to ensure proper crew selection and transportation are arranged. I manage all change orders and risk mitigation measures. These tasks are all performed while keeping all project on schedule and within budget. Notable projects are Boss Fashion Show in Miami, WrestleMania 2023, Taylor Swift "The Eras Tour", Metallica, Coldplay, and more to come.Site Coordinator for Metallica M72 US/Canada tour. Aided in streamlining all aspects of the steel build and logistics.

Monument, Colorado, United States

Fort Carson, Colorado, United States

Serving as the Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC) First Sergeant the Brigade Headquarters Company. Responsible for the combat readiness, training, discipline, professional development, morale, and welfare of 170 Soldiers, Noncommission Officers, Officers, and their families. Serves as the Company Senior Trainer and Enlisted Advisor to the Company and Brigade Commander by overseeing all administrative, logistical, and maintenance operations to be implemented in accordance to command directives, policies, and procedures. Ensures the Company conducts proper accountability of the over $57,000,000 worth of equipment. Developed detailed operating strategies, practices, and policies through cross-functional teams of subject matter experts. Assigned duties and work schedules to subordinate leaders to ensure multiple objectives were met on time. Prepared executive reports, budgets, and projections to elaborate on mission objectives. Served as the Company's Risk Manager.The Infantry senior sergeant serves as principal NCO in an Infantry Light, Mechanized or Anti-tank company, operations or intelligence sections of an Infantry Battalion, combined arms or Infantry brigades and higher-level organizations. Provides tactical and technical guidance and professional support to subordinates and makes recommendations to superiors in the accomplishment of their duties. Serves as principal noncommissioned officer in an Infantry battalion or higher to supervise the processing of operations and intelligence information in an Infantry brigade or higher-level unit. Provides tactical and technical guidance to subordinates and professional support to bothsubordinates and superiors in accomplishment of their duties. Plans, coordinates, and supervises activities pertaining to organization, training, and combat operations. Edits and prepares tactical plans and training material. Coordinates implementation of operations, training programs, and communications activities.

Fort Stewart, Georgia, United States

Recognized as #1 of 7 Senior Observer, Coach, and Trainers within the Training Support Infantry Battalion. Responsible for the combat readiness of eight senior Noncommission Officers (NCO) and two National Guard Battalions through coaching, training assistance, and evaluation. Utilized the Army’s eight step training model to plan and conduct multi-Echelon exercises. Received numerous accolades from senior leaders on professional bearing and development of others. Facilitated over 100 After Action Reviews for the Company Commander and First Sergeant during training, annual events and mobilization cycles in support of future Unified Land Operations. Accountable for General Services Administration (GSA) and tactical vehicles, automation and communication assets for exercise support in excess of $800,000.Duties included serving as a management analyst, risk manager, and general manager for operations that spanned over the southeastern US region. I was responsible for the planning, directing, and coordinating the operations of military training exercises that involved multiple departments and locations. Projects ranged from $50K to over $2M. Duties and responsibilities included formulating policies, managing daily operations, planning the use of materials, and assigning personnel to key positions. I frequently used digital platforms to record assessments, communicate with stakeholders, develop schedules and training, monitor progress, and conduct briefings to unit leaders and senior executives. I frequently lead professional development programs, conducted after action reviews that involved in-depth analysis of events, and coached, mentored, and helped others to improve their knowledge and skills. I demonstrated excellent communication skills with outside vendors, when dealing with the public, and during interactions with the rotational training unit.

Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Led a 30-man airborne infantry mortar platoon in both Garrison and Deployed environments. Assisted in planning (to include fire planning), organizing, directing, supervising, training, coordinating, and reporting activities of seven subordinate mortar sections and squads. Provided tactical and technical guidance to subordinates and professional support to subordinates and superiors in the accomplishment of their duties. Supervised occupation of an assembly area, airborne assault, airfield seizure, and air assault operations. Employed Nuclear, Biological, Chemical (NBC) defensive team and planned for, supervised preparation of, and conducted NBC operations. Performed battle damage assessment. Developed a platoon training plan and conduct graphic resection and hasty surveys. Maintained maintenance and accountability of over $2,750,000 worth of equipment.

Fort Stewart, Georgia, United States

Served as Section Sergeant in a Light Infantry Mortar Platoon. Responsible for the training, discipline, welfare, and combat readiness of seven NCOs and fourteen Soldiers. Supervised the Platoon’s performance in marksmanship, mortar gunnery, fire direction center operations, physical fitness, individual and collective tasks. Served as an Iraqi Army training advisor during Operation Iraqi Freedom. There we trained over 200 Iraqi Soldiers on over 40 different mortar tasks that culminated with a live fire exercise. Maintained maintenance and accountability of over $3,000,000 worth of night visions optics, weapons, vehicles, and communications equipment.

Fort Benning, Georgia, United States

Served as a lead instructor and doctrine writer that provided technical and tactical training for over 800 Initial Entry Training (IET), international, and reclassification Soldiers annually. Developed, maintained, and updated course material, conducted remedial training, examinations, and evaluations of Soldiers for the purpose of awarding the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 11C. Ensured accountability and positive control of test materials protecting the integrity of examinations and maintained accountability of mortar systems and related fire direction control equipment valued in excess of $300,000.

Fort Campbell, Tennessee, United States

Served as a leader with the 101st Airborne Division.

Doctorate Of Strategic Leadership, Strategic Leadership

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Project Management, 4.00

Activities and Societies: Delta Mu Delta International Honors Society The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) Golden Key.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Business Administration And Management, General, 3.7194

Graduated Magna Cum Laude on 1 April 2021