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Tampa, Fl, Us

Tampa, Florida, United States

Support to combatant command joint campaigns, operations, strategy, and plans.

Tampa, Florida, United States

Conduct all aspects of the Joint Operational Planning Process including: Mission Analysis, Course of Action (COA) Development, COA Analysis (Wargaming), COA Comparison and Decision. Conduct Plans and Order Development: Analyze COA decision, mission statement, commander’s intent, and guidance to develop plans and/or orders that direct subordinate actions. Conduct orderly handover of a plan into an order to those tasked with execution of the operation. Provide staffs with the situational awareness and rationale for key decisions necessary to ensure that there is a coherent transition from planning to execution. Continuously maintain running estimates that allow for plans and orders refinement.

Tampa, Florida

• Provide expert day-to-day analysis, assistance, advice, planning, data gathering & integration and preparation of plans and strategies that directly support the USSOCOM CDO Director and Deputy Director in accomplishing the CDO’s mission and strategy• Develop, review and recommend implementation strategies for plans, programs, policies and resources as they relate to SECDEF-directed USSOCOM missions, plans and functions.• Develop, review and provide information papers and reports that support CDO programs and CDRUSSOCOM Priorities.• Develop, process, track, organize, and reconcile requests for information; and develop, package, coordinate and monitor new initiatives/programs that support the operational readiness of SOF. • Coordinate with contract counterparts at the SOF Components and Theater Special Operations Commands to understand, categorize, and summarize SOF AI/ML requirements and related resourcing issues that impact or require senior leader decision. • Develop courses of action and recommendations that provide coherent rationale for CDO programs, initiatives, activities and resourcing in preparation for submittal to decision makers.

Coordination and Integration of diverse intelligence operations from tactical-theater level to the national strategic level across the spectrum of collection management, information sharing, intelligence operations managements, joint capability development and intelligence support to joint intelligence planning, joint target development, and policy and strategy. I work with intelligence analysts to evaluate intelligence trends and projections in order to understand the operating environment and threat capabilities, and better inform the planning processKey Leadership positions: Deputy Chief of Staff, IDC Southeast Fort Worth, TX, USA Deputy Chief of Staff for Training, IDC Midwest Great Lakes, IL, USAExecutive Officer, Office of Naval Intelligence 3XX Newport, RI, USA Detachment OIC, US European Command 0492 Dayton, OH, USA

Us Central Command, Macdill Afb, Fl

US Navy Intelligence Officer serving as a Strategic Planner, Plans Division, Central Asia South Asia Branch of the Strategy, Plans and Policy Directorate of U.S. Central Command. As lead Afghanistan planner, I am responsible for translating the administration’s South Asia Strategy into a conditions-based Operational Plan for US Central Command and its components under Operation FREEDOM'S SENTINEL.• Military Strategist responsible for Operational Planning for and alignment with the South Asia Strategy• Assess risk in executing the National Military Strategy• Provide best military advice across the full spectrum of national security concerns • Adept at evaluating and developing national, DoD and IC policies, strategies, and doctrines to enable effective synchronization and execution of plans. • Ensure that my recommendations are informed by a larger strategic context, coordinated with interagency and coalition partners, and account for the view and requirements of the combatant commanders

Central Ohio

Sales and Business Development Manager for Unipac, Inc., a second generation, family owned, full service corrugated design and sheet converting facility, established in 1971 and located in Hebron, OH. Unipac focuses on engineered solutions to reduce material costs and optimize packaging efficiencies, incorporating structural design techniques and innovative production methods, factoring in cost constraints, machinery capabilities, product characteristics, logistics needs, applicable regulations, and any unique consumer requirements.Our manufacturing capabilities include die cut corrugated cartons/partitions/build-ups, brown boxes, merchandizing displays, foam/corrugated product cradles, corrugated pallets, slip sheets, and folding cartons.

Stuttgart Area, Germany

• Served as approval authority for the release of military information to foreign government representatives, and made the determination that this access was in the best interests of the United States and met a foreign policy or a military objective.• Appointed by Designated Disclosure Letter from US EUCOM Designated Disclosure Authority and EUCOM JAC Designated Disclosure Authority • Exceptions to National Disclosure Policy author, watchstander, Disclosure Policy briefer• Exercise AUSTERE CHALLENGE (2008-2012), US EUCOM Foreign Disclosure military lead for Exercise JUNIPER COBRA 2014

Columbus, Ohio Area

Sales and initial business development leader for Praxis Packaging Solutions, a specialized contract packager that serves the needs of some of the largest US public and private corporations in the consumer products, cosmetics, food & beverage, gaming & technology, medical devices and equipment, and over the counter (OTC) and prescription (Rx) pharmaceuticals industries.Praxis partners with companies where compliance to government regulations dictate the use of a cGMP contract facility for inspection, reconditioning, kitting, assembly and retail ready display creation. Successful integration as the principal fulfillment partner for an organization's secondary packaging needs required effective interface with every level of the organization’s operations, quality assurance, marketing, distribution and supply chain groups.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Overall responsibility for the Columbus Division Packaging sales segment of this $7.4 billion dollar distribution arm of International Paper. Grew Sales and Gross Profit by 42% and 38% respectively during tenure. Managed and mentored six outside sellers and one equipment specialist. Personally managed the largest GP producing account in the division. Achieved every key performance metric forecast (EBIT, DIOH, ROI and selling expense as % of AGP) in 2009 and 2010.Considered a subject matter expert in the following industrial packaging material categories: Paper containers (including "brown boxes", die cut corrugated, folding cartons, partitions, merchandising displays and cornerboard), films, tapes, cushioning materials (die cut polyethylene, polystyrene, polyurethane), void fill materials, and packaging equipment.

Combined technical and supply chain expertise as a direct business to business packaging sales representative, managing $650k of Gross Profit before accepting management position with xpedx. Named Division Sales Representative of the Year in 2004. Achieved Gross Profit Improvement recognition in 2005 and 2006.

Central Ohio

Managed new business development for this multi-million dollar convertor of polyethylene and polyurethane foam. As key marketing and business strategist, I created a comprehensive plan for reaching high value end users of performance packaging products in the consumer electronics, value added reseller and repair services, and distribution/fulfillment industries. I managed both direct to consumer and key distribution partner relationships.

Central, Northwest And Southeast Ohio

Territory sales representative for Northwest, Central and Southeast Ohio, representing an advanced protective packaging foam system (Instapak). Responsible for equipment and consumable chemical sales. This complex selling cycle included extensive capital equipment justification, material performance qualification and process integration, bringing me in contact with all operational, logistics and executive levels of the prospective customer. Recognized as a Key Performer (top 5% of the national sales force) in 1999.

• Managed the application of cryptography and cryptanalysis • Developed, maintained, and updated collection tasking plans based on the supported Commander's Priority Intelligence Requirements. • Monitored a wide range of available organic and non-organic collection systems for new nominated requirements, then validates and distributes them as required. • Prepared ISR assessment metrics of IMINT, SIGINT, and HUMINT products to gauge the effectiveness of collection operations. • Interfaced with higher, lateral, and subordinate commands/organizations' Collection and Requirements Managers to answer intelligence - related RFIs and de-conflict or collaborate on AOR requirements and reporting. • Ensured all intelligence data is properly disseminated within the supported command organization.• Created warfighting options for Fleet Commanders and advising decision-makers at all levels• Maximized the use of sensors, weapons, network communications and control systems• Developed a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries and developing unmatched knowledge of the battlespace during wartime

Political Science And Slavic Area Studies

Bachelor Of Arts, International Studies

Activities and Societies: Ice Hockey, Russian Club, Athletic Department TutorAthletic Department Russian Language Tutor Veteran's.

Diploma, 47-Week Basic Russian Language Course

College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program