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Cary, North Carolina, United States

Cary, North Carolina, United States

- Rapidly learned new telecommunications industry concepts, specifically in private wireless network (PWN) technologies, to lead innovative projects enhancing Verizon’s network capabilities and accelerate deployment of 5G solutions.- Manage end-to-end project initiatives for Verizon Business Group; streamline operational processes, enhance customer experience, and optimize performance monitoring systems to deliver seamless PWN solution transformations. Produce deliverables and results aligning with Verizon's strategic objectives in network technology.

Fort Stewart, Georgia, United States

- Coordinated and synchronized execution of supply chain logistics operations for 700-person organization. Enhanced stakeholder engagement and communication across organization; liaising with cross-functional agencies for 24 senior partners.- Spearheaded implementation of innovative logistics and maintenance operations; directly resulted in $12M saved out of $45M annual budget allocated for training, operations, maintenance, and logistics. Strategies were adopted by six peer organizations, underlining extensive impact and sustainability of initiated programs.- Directly led organization’s $400M maintenance program. Streamlined systems that improved KPIs across the unit, such as reducing overdue services from over 2000 to under 5 through effective integration of agile methodologies.- Advanced the Battalion’s overall maintenance and logistics program from bottom 10% (27 of 30 in DEC22) to first place (1 of 30 in MAR23). Overhauled the organization’s maintenance program, revamping critical supply chain systems and management processes with lean practices; resulted in 35% increase of equipment readiness.

Bavaria, Germany

- Managed training, development, and well-being of 50 personnel; Streamlined value for organization in reducing system inefficiencies by 35% through integration of cross-functional collaboration between departments.- Directly advised Senior Directors and Key Leaders of 11 NATO allies during extensive combined arms training programs in Eastern Europe. Mentored 80 cross-functional Leaders, provided policy recommendations, and led strategic engagements with Commanding Generals of Polish, Latvian, and Czech armed forces. Individually recognized by Eurocorps Commanding General Jaroslaw Gromadzinski for vastly enhancing interoperability and aiding allied forces’ readiness through incorporation of collaborative and innovative planning processes.- Constructed and managed advanced combat training program for Ukrainian military forces as an organizational leader in the U.S. Army’s Forward Deployed Corps in Europe amid escalation of Ukraine’s conflict with Russia. Standardized training mechanisms and streamlined operational processes for Ukrainian artillery units, successfully increasing operational proficiency for over 400 Ukrainian personnel.- Designed and executed eight training programs resulting in 600+ personnel obtaining required certification in their assigned roles, increasing operating efficiency by +70%; documented reusable training plans.

Camp Casey, Korea

- Advised Executive Director of 650-person unit on strategic allocation of project resources using advanced data analytics frameworks and predictive modeling; increased organizational agility and resource efficiency in defining optimal utilization rates and monitoring KPIs. Implemented total quality management practices, enabling rapid improvement of organization’s value chain.- Planned and directed extensive exercises between the U.S. Army and Air Force, leading to 90% increase in both organizations’ inter-service training capabilities. Successful managed 6+ agile and traditional contracted projects valued up to $75M.- Directly controlled the maintenance, employment, and performance of military equipment valued at $15M.

Fort Stewart, Georgia, United States

- Facilitated demand management and forecasted activities in key supply areas of fuel, water, materials, and MRO components for organization of 650 personnel. Developed and wrote organization’s standard operating procedures for supply chain operations.- Incorporated advanced understanding of SAP software to generate data-driven analysis and produce summarized results; delivering daily reports and presentations to executive leaders; Served as senior advisor on SAP capabilities within organization, coaching 24 junior leaders how to leverage the software’s benefits.- Managed $30M of vendor agreements and instituted processes for timely, cost-effective procurement of material while working closely with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams.- Developed continuous improvement mechanisms in purchasing, material delivery, and shortage management through data analytics; enabled faster decision making for supply chain operations.- Managed training, development, and well-being of 170 U.S. Army Logistics Soldiers and led cross-functional collaboration between departments to ensure efficient day-to-day operations and multi-functional utility.- Ensured 100% accountability of equipment in valuation of over $103 million. Deployed/Redeployed equipment and vehicles from Fort Stewart, GA to Fort Irwin, CA and back with zero loss. Enabled 90% of over 300 pieces of equipment to be fully operational.