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Oslo, Norway

Leader and trainer of a dedicated team of seasoned professionals in supporting the modernization, integration, and worldwide interoperability of the Norwegian Armed Forces and Icelandic Coast Guard during the greatest period of military investment and advancement since World War II.•Facilitated and coordinated Norwegian Armed Forces’ purchase of more than $2 Billion of defense equipment from the United States via the Foreign Military Sales process including helicopters, missiles, and uncrewed aircraft.•Redesigned and introduced management and governance of U.S. armed service pre-staged logistics equipment and services in Norway.•Served as diplomatic and policy support to U.S.-funded construction projects at more than five Norwegian military bases including aircraft shelters, ammunition storage magazines, and large-scale warehouses.•Supported and participated in multiple Norwegian-led regional military exercises that included more than 20 allied nations and hosted U.S. and Norwegian political and military leadership on official visits.•Assisted the Icelandic Ministry of Foreign Affairs Security Directorate and Coast Guard in the acquisition of essential non-lethal military equipment to support search and rescue operations and personnel recovery.•Actively cooperated with U.S. and Norwegian Defense Industry firms in the fielding of weapons, equipment, and aircraft to outfit the Norwegian and American Armed Forces.

Leader and manager of sales force and support staff comprising more than 800 Marines and civilian employees across the Northeast region of the US.•Oversaw the assigned accomplishment of all Marine recruiting activities across the region, totaling more than 6000 enlisted recruits and 600 officer candidates in one year.•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.•Led and supervised over 50 direct report staff at the District headquarters across multiple disciplines including logistics, administration, career recruiting, fiscal, human resources, and physical security.•Designed and implemented new internal analysis initiative to improve staff procedure efficiency and anticipate requirements from our supported units across the Northeast.•Developed internal teleworking and collaboration strategy in response to the Coronavirus pandemic that resulted in uninterrupted services and support to sales force throughout the Northeastern U.S.

Representative of Commanding General, Marine Forces Pacific and Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations, and Environment on Guam as part of the Marine Corps relocation from Okinawa, Japan.•Coordinated and supervised more than 50 Congressional, US Military, and Japanese government official visits to Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).•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.•Supported media visits for print, radio, and television outlets to Guam and CNMI.•Planned and executed more than 10 on-site planning conferences for integration of installation support functions across 44 specialties including major supply categories, housing, and training range establishment.

Camp Lejeune, Nc

Provided oversight and coordination for logistics support to more than 20,000 Marines and Sailors in training and preparation for combat operations overseas.•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.

Southwest Asia

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.

Fort Gregg Adams, Virginia, United States

Chicago, Il

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 to foster cross promotion and increase exposure for Marine officer recruiting programs.Achieved Chicago's first officer recruiting excellence award in more than five years..

Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Camp Pendleton, Ca

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.

1St Bn, 3D Bde, 7Th Iraqi Army Div, Al Qaim, Iraq

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.

Mcas Miramar, Ca

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.

Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, United States

Command And Staff

Education record

Career-level professional military education.

Bachelor Of Arts, Communication