LDN Global works with over 3000 international leaders from over 75 countries. Provides individual and group coaching and training to help create a framework for the practice of leadership in the workplace and home. Develops a different type of leader who is confident and competent with character and capacity. Expertise as a Senior Program Manager and Executive Director with extensive practice in project development, strategic planning, and organizational consulting with government, nongovernment, business, and humanitarian organizations. Breadth of experience in analysis, process streamlining, risk mitigation, and determining efficient solutions to achieve organizational goals.LDN Global works with over 3000 international leaders from over 75 countries. https://www.leaddevelopcare.com/

TLG integrates real estate, trade, technology, and a global perspective in order to build a path to the future for emerging markets.TLG is a firm dedicated to promoting an interconnected world through developing unique building projects, advancing technological innovation, and promoting an internationally focused mindset. Our team is dedicated to creativity, progress, and finding solutions to complex problems.While TLG Global is seeking development opportunities globally, current projects are focused on the following regions.Central and Southwest EuropeCentral AmericaTLG Global is specifically interested in developing infrastructure that combines international trade, real estate, and technology. Our projects currently include:Long-term mid-range luxury housing to promote secure and sustainable living for expatsTechnology Education and IncubatorsBlockchain Platform DevelopmentUnderlying all of our projects is a desire to make the world a smaller and more interconnected place to call home.

https://www.createopp.com/Create Opportunity is a not-for-profit workforce development and diversity initiative that increases the supply of high-demand software engineers through a screening, training, and apprenticeship model designed for individuals from diverse, non-technical backgrounds.Create Opportunity is a program under the supervision of the South Carolina Technical College System Foundation.Create Opportunity’s is a public-private partnership with technical colleges under the South Carolina Technical College System to solve a systemic under-supply of software engineers while addressing pressing unemployment challenges.

Senior Defense Official, Defense Attaché appointed by U.S. Secretary of Defense to serve as the DoD senior representative to Government of Montenegro and senior member of U.S. Ambassador’s Executive Management Team.Top-rated official ranking among the top 3 U.S. senior defense officials in Europe and top 15% senior defense officials globally, and was recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Defense and U.S. Secretary of State for operational accomplishment and strategic impact. Management of 10 multinational civilian and military personnel accountable for a $67M foreign sales account, $10M countering disinformation fund, $2M operational budget, $1.1M humanitarian program, and $900K training/educational fund.Strategic implementation of program efficiency assessment and redesign, which eliminated ineffective projects, improving operations by 66%, and secured over $1M cost savings. Publication of the first five-year bilateral plan, which launched key cyber defense, public engagement, humanitarian aid, modernization, training, and education programs empowering the MNE’s Armed Forces to achieve the historically highest level of readiness. Successful sale of $40M in U.S. equipment and negotiation of new agreements impacting global operations which garnered the MNE's largest personnel commitment international exercises and operations. Facilitation of numerous executive leader exchanges, including the U.S. Secretary of State, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, the Governor of Maine, and multiple U.S. senators and congressional representatives.Organized the first U.S. bilateral cyber defense operation that effectively secured millions of computers globally. Establishment of a COVID-19 aid program that boosted MNE public support for the U.S.; was featured in the December 2020 State Magazine due to impact; and was awarded an additional $130K for program expansion.

Branch Chief, Senior Military Analyst for the Russian Intentions and Leadership Branch responsible for the publication and presentation of classified strategic intelligence products for U.S. senior executive decision makers.High-ranking official with top 2 rating out of 11 directorate officers for operational efficiency, personnel development, and leadership. Recipient of Quarterly Achievement Award for highest productive output while decreasing average personnel hours and costs. Key accomplishments included:Supervision of a decentralized team of 18 civilians and 6 military analysts across 6 international locations including the Office of the U.S. President, the Pentagon, National Security Agency, National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, and overseas locations.Creation of a production management and customer relations system adopted by other branches in the directorate, after attaining a record-high 340 publications over nine months with higher satisfaction rates with executive policymakers.Formulation of individualized two-year employee coaching and development plans, which drove 80% annual promotion rate, increased retention rates, and enabled 5 employees to obtain professional analyst certification in their first attempt.

Senior Military Intelligence Analyst on civilian-military team of all-source Top Secret analysts, responsible for the preparation and presentation of Department of Defense strategic assessments and planning documents. Top 2 of 9 directorate officers; known as the “go-to” analyst to address the most complex and time-sensitive problems on Europe, Eurasia, and Russia; and earned distinction for high accuracy estimates. Daily responsibilities included:Expert oversight of daily priorities, publication timelines, interagency coordination, and personnel administration for an organization with a 100% annual employee turnover rate and a demanding 24-hour daily work cycle.Publication of 20 analytical products monthly while successfully doubling the output, wherein two products were selected as Product of the Week and one was highlighted in the Presidential Daily Brief; consequently, receiving the National Intelligence Meritorious Unit Citation.

Director and local Program Manager, Defense Threat Reduction Office, member of U.S. Ambassador’s Executive Management Team, and senior representative to Government of Uzbekistan (GOU) for DTRA, DoD’s agency for countering weapons of mass destruction.Rated #1 of 41 directorate officers and in top 10% of 107 agency officers; recognized by Assistant Secretary of Defense and World Health Organization for successful renewal of GOU’s commitment to global biological security.Supervision of two Uzbek national direct reports and 20 implementing contractors conducting construction, maintenance, and training associated with a $47M international Biological Threat Reduction Program (BTRP) and nonproliferation initiatives. Notable contributions included:Successful revitalization of BTRP, which was designated for termination due to 5 years of limited advancement and political mistrust, by implementing a 90-day program review and gaining the U.S. and GOU approval for a renewed multiphase completion plan.Development of the U.S. Embassy’s first Health Security Working Group, which secured new collaboration projects between the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and World Health Organization.Delivery of a presentation on the topic of “Overcoming Challenges Associated with International Biological Cooperation” at the World Health Organization (WHO) Headquarters in Copenhagen at the request of the WHO’s and CDC’s Uzbek country directors.Creation of a national biological safety training center, professional certification, and advanced curriculum in collaboration with CDC, WHO, and Los Alamos National Laboratory; the project currently contributing greatly to GOU’s response to COVID-19.Advancement of GOU recommitment to international nonproliferation treaties, becoming the first U.S. official since 2008 to gain permission to conduct congressionally mandated monitoring.

Temporary Assignment (Personnel gap). Proactive management of 18 projects and development of 12 security cooperation projects valued at $20M, while supervising 5 direct reports and 80 temporary assignment personnel.

Formulation and facilitation of the first Army leadership course that incorporated Outcomes-Based Training and Education, which was later adopted into all Army leadership courses. Drive effort to make combat-arms course fully inclusive for women.

Supervision of 317 U.S. and South Korean personnel and $70M in equipment and facilities. Rated # 1 of 25 Commanders and nomination for Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award.

Keen monitoring and maintenance of personnel strength, accountability, and administrative requirements for 5400 employees with a 70% annual turnover rate.

The Maneuver Captain's Career Course is a 22 week military training and education course primarily for U.S. Army infantry and armor officers.

Management of the preparation, shipment, and delivery of hundreds of personnel and millions of dollars of equipment and supplies in support of overseas operations. Pivotal role as the program manager for facility reconstruction and facility management.

Served in various leadership positions of increasing responsibility. Twice awarded the Armor Draper Leadership Award.

Served as an enlisted Solider in the Plans Section (S3) as a member of the Simultaneous Membership Program.