With over 15 years of experience in leadership, project management, and engineering, I am a Senior Business Operations Manager at AWS and a CEO at United Valor, a content creation company for veterans. I have a dual Master's degree in Engineering Physics and Technology from Appalachian State University.At AWS, I develop and implement automated data and reporting structures for a cross-functional business unit, reducing reporting time by 90% and enhancing business insights. I also establish a rhythm of the business for providing data, reporting, and insights to three AWS business VPs, reducing decision-making downtime by 25%. Additionally, I communicate operational plans, strategies, and updates to executive leadership and cross-functional teams, fostering transparent and concise communication channels and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and principles.At United Valor, I am responsible for business development and operations, focused on authentic storytelling for the 19+ million veterans in the United States. I foster and secure strategic partnerships to promote financial success, resulting in a projected added value of $1M in sales in the first five years. I also co-curate a traveling physical and virtual museum exhibition and author an Amazon #1 New Release book, featuring the stories of 71 combat veterans from the Global War on Terrorism.My mission is to drive operational excellence at AWS and United Valor, leveraging my skills in leadership, management, functional training, automation, software, and programming. I am committed to continuous learning and improvement, as well as collaborating and contributing to the success of my teams, organizations, and partners. I am also passionate about empowering veterans and honoring their service and sacrifice through compelling and impactful content.
