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Marine Corps Officer, Aviator, and EMS Helicopter Pilot with 20 years of experience in program and personnel leadership, operational planning, and training program development. Self-motivated leader who combines technical knowledge with innovative and practical solutions to achieve success across a wide variety of assignments. Selected by Marine Corps leadership to command and lead large cross-functional teams in dynamic environments. Innovative thinker and organized problem solver who excels at leading teams through complex projects and planning.I have a passion for leading teams and developing individuals, and a love of flying.Accomplishments:- 3,500+ flight hours in the AH-1W, AH-1Z, EC-145, and EC-135; 900+ Night Vision Device hours, and 350+ combat hours.- Obtained the highest level of flight qualifications, including Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI), Night Systems Instructor (NSI), Flight Lead (FL), Forward Air Controller – Airborne Instructor (FAC(A)-I), Air Mission Commander (AMC), Flight Leader Standardization Evaluator (FLSE), NATOPS Instructor (NI), Functional Check Pilot Evaluator (FCP-E).- Manage a staff responsible for the training and development, operational employment, and all administrative functions of over 2,000 personnel.- Manage an annual budget of 19.6M including the procurement process, material maintenance and upkeep, and future operational funding allotment.- Manage squadron budgeting, and execution of over 9,000 flight-training events and 24,000 flight hours. Exceeded flight hour, manpower production, and ordnance requirements for every fiscal year.- 4 Navy Commendation Medals, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and Meritorious Service Medal for Leadership and Performance.- Current TS / SCI security clearance.Expertise:Marine Corps, Aviation, Operations Management, Operations Planning, Military Operations, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Joint Military Operations, Risk Management, Crew Resource Management, Military Training, Security, Physical Security, Force Protection, U.S. Department of Defense, Operational Budgeting, Financial Management, Government, Quality Assurance, Naval Aviation, Procurement, Consulting, Education, Emergency Management, Team Building, Leadership, Threat Assessment, Threat Analysis