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Leavenworth, Ks

Serves as senior course administrator, Army Civilian Education, Continuing Education Senior Leader (CESL) Course. As a subcontractor to the Fort Leavenworth Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) Center, Fort Leavenworth, serves as Outdoor Adventure Series Director. In support of doctoral studies, performs as graduate research assistant, Kansas State University.

Manhattan, Ks

Presenter and Co-Presenter. 2018, Proceedings of the Adult Education Research Conference, University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada. Topic: Leveraging the Critical Incident Technique (CIT) in identifying effective team learning thematic variables; and Co-presenter, Topic: Adult learners meaning making of an adult education master's degree program. Presenter. 2018, Academy of Human Resource Development International Research Conference in the Americas, Richmond, VA. Topic: What works for elite, high performing teams? How outdoor expedition teams apply team learning.Presenter. Proceedings of the 2017, 36th CASAE/ACEEA Annual Conference, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada. Topic: The conceptual framework of experiential learning, embodied learning, and standpoint theory: A pivotal triad of learning in advancing female outdoor adventure athletes’ learning. p. 70 Presenter. Topic: Proceedings of the 2017, 58th Annual Adult Educational Research Conference, University of Oklahoma. Norman, Oklahoma. Mixed gender high performance optimization (HPO) teams: The roles of adult learning theories in the enhancement of endurance teams’ capabilties. Roundtable, 15Presenter, American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) Conference, 2016, Albuquerque, NM. Topic: Human performance optimization during conditions of uncertainty: Women as mandatory equipment in mixed gender teams. Presenter, Commission of Professors of Adult Education (CPAE), Women's Research SIG, AAACE Conference 2016, Albuquerque, NM. Topic: U.S. Armed Forces gender integration: The deterministic inclusion of women within combat arms and special operations teams.

Chantilly, Va

Managed up to a 170-person workforce regionally located at civilian and military institutions. Conducted quality controls visits at academic institutions evaluating contract support and meeting with employees. Regional responsibilities correspond with the Army ROTC Cadet Command Headquarters, the 7th Brigade, and the 1st Brigade. Coordinated and executed contractor TDA in support of CST. Managed personnel actions, implements corporate level training programs, maintains quality standards. Introduced and educated Professors of Military Science on performance requirements, contractor in the workplace guidelines, and interaction with contractor workforce. Interviews, selects, and mentors contractor workforce. Coordinated personnel actions with Human Resource Advisors and Legal Teams. In-depth knowledge of USERRA policies and guidelines.

Leavenworth, Kansas

Managed the operational aspects of approximately $15M Annual Revenues Directorate with over 175 full time employees and consultants located nationwide. Maintained oversight over revenue generation and product pacing items. Developed, and maintained sound business practices and processes using such diagnostic tools as Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Black Belt, ISO 9001, and established administrative Federal Government and UCC contract management principles. Developed strategic objectives for business development and growth that are aligned with the business unit's strategic initiatives and program guidelines.Orchestrated solicitation responses using a best value approach, seeking input from sub-contractors, choosing the most capable and cost competitive partner. Implemented Strategic Communications and outreach plans. Briefed Senior Department of Defense, Corporate Executives, and Members of Congress and their Staff regarding growth opportunities and revenue generation in their area of interest and districts.

Combined Arms Service School, Command And General Staff School (Cgss)

Applied graduate level instruction in support of the Command General Staff College. Experienced practitioner of the Adult Experiential Learning Model which employs the whole learning wheel, from goal setting, to experimenting and observing, to reviewing, and to final application of terminal learning objective. Developed programs of instruction, lesson plans, and supporting visual aids. Researched and produced original materials and revised existing programs of instruction.

Washington University, Saint Louis

Served as a APMS in support of Washington University, Saint Louis. During tenure, program received the General Douglas McArthur award for best program in small unit category.Mentored and instructed Military Science I and II cadets. Served as Recruiting Operations Officer (ROO). Awarded top recruiter in the Brigade. Served as a reverse cycle trainer, conducting daily 12 hours night operations during the 2001 National Advanced Leadership Camp, (LDAC) for approximately 3,000 cadets, Fort Lewis, Washington.

Scott Air Force Base, Missouri

As a Joint Staff Officer, developed and fielded the Global Transportation Network, the Defense Transportation System’s $250 Million In-Transit Visibility and Command and Control System. Demonstrated analytical skill sets and a comprehensive understanding of integrated transportation, acquisition, and logistics concepts resulted in unparalleled advances in the defense transportation user’s needs. Developed and authors capabilities needs and requirements documentation.

Pentagon

Provided centralized oversight for all Army Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information acquisition and operational and support special access programs. Principal advisor for highly classified programs.Promoted and facilitated the management and integration of advance technologies into Army materiel systems across all operating systems. Maintained liaison with research laboratories to identify leap ahead insertion technologies for materiel systems. Assisted with the planning, programming, and the prioritization of operational requirements for all HQDA Functional Operations Areas

Masters Of Science, Transportation & Logistics

Doctoral Candidate (Abd), College Of Education, Kansas State University, Adult Learning And Leadership Education

Masters Certificate, Federal And Commercial Contract Management

Six Sigma Certification, Black And Lean