In support of the Lead IG mission and its reporting requirements, perform regular outreach and serve as the primary point of contact for in-theater situational awareness, support, education, and coordination/dissemination of information.

Drove the lead vehicle, principal’s vehicle, follow-vehicle, and/or acting as response agent whenever required in motorcade or similar operations. Manned the security post at the principal’s residence, the command post, or other static post as required. Served as a member of an Emergency Response Team or Quick Response Force as assigned.Maintained communication and coordination with multiple U.S. Government agencies, multinational contracted services, and host nation authorities.

Created a fledgling program serving 190 students in Texas City, Texas. Successfully formed the program to mentor and improve the lives of students.Developed and implemented curriculum. Provided direction and oversight for community relations, liaison with other Marine Corps and civilian agencies, unit supply or administrative functions, career and performance counseling, and an extensive extracurricular program, such as a military ball, co-curricular competition, Cadet newspaper, drill team, color guard, parades, flag raising, retreat ceremonies, presentation of awards, fund raising activities for the unit or charitable institutions.

-Organized planning and implementation of the rotational Marine force to the city of Darwin as the program’s primary conduit for communications between U.S. and Australian government entities-Coordinated all U.S. military ground training in Australia-Supervised planning and rollout of the major bilateral military training exercise Talisman Sabre in 2011, including customs and quarantine negotiations, public relations, government interaction, and handling VIP guests-Directed and planned the community relations engagements of U.S. military units visiting Australia to provide disaster relief and recover assistance following massive floods-Orchestrated elements of President Obama’s 2011 visit to Australia as the site officer in Darwin,-Created individually tailored itineraries with specifically targeted engagement opportunities for VIP visitors to Australia, including the U.S. Secretary of the Navy and Secretary for Veterans Affairs-Provided support as a subject matter expert for Amphibious and Expeditionary conferences-Advised the Ambassador and Defense Attaché on all matters relating to the U.S. Marine Corps-Represented the U.S. Marine Corps and Department of Defense at engagements with Australian government officials and members of the diplomatic community-Guided the Australian Army on integration of U.S. technology and equipment-Assisted and supported U.S. Navy ship visits and naval operations in Australia-Reported political/military information to the Defense Intelligence Agency, U.S. Pacific Command, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Marine Corps Headquarters-Liaised among multiple U.S and Australian government agencies as control officer for Counter-terrorism and Special Operations-Led and administered vetting of Australian forces and leaders to ensure that none had committed human rights violations that might tarnish the intense and active relationship between the U.S. and Australian militaries

-Planned, coordinated and supervised all Naval Reserve Officer Training Unit operations and training-Directed and guided individual development professionally, academically, and physically to prepare young men and women for the challenges of commissioned service in the United States Marine Corps-Developed and implemented the physical fitness program for the 200 Naval ROTC students-Taught courses in expeditionary warfare and the evolution of warfare as Assistant Professor of Naval Science-Coordinated with Junior Naval ROTC units across three states to sponsor and judge events-Designed and supervised the student awards program to recognize individual achievement-Protected private information and government property as Physical Security Officer, in coordination with campus police and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service-Led disciplinary hearings for students to ensure adherence to published policies and procedures-Ensured smooth coordination with university staff and community organizations to maximize public affairs messaging and “good neighbor” approaches to student affairs-Advised and mentored staff to achieve maximum efficiency

-Trained and led an infantry company of over 200 personnel in security and support operations in Ramadi, Iraq-Deployed Marines and sailors to six Joint Security Stations to train, advise, and mentor all levels of Iraqi forces in the Southern Ramadi Police Precinct-Transferred three stations to Iraqi control, returning 21 homes to Ramadi residents-Rebuilt and stabilized the infrastructure throughout the city (population 500,000) by employing the Commander’s Emergency Response Program funds-Oversaw the compensation program for southern Ramadi residents, dispensing over $500,000 in compensation payments

Advised, mentored and developed Iraqi counterparts to maintain aggressive and effective 24 hour operations in Fallujah Iraq by regularly supervising major combat operations.Conducted direct liaison with multiple levels of government to leverage coalition effects and coordinated with adjacent units to provide all levels of support and de-conflict operations.

Supervised the day to day operations the Headquarters and Service Company to ensure administrative, medical and logistical support for the battalion