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Greenville, Ohio

The Military Collections Consultant’s responsibilities include administrative duties, collections management, and research.Job duties include but are not limited to:1. Developing plans to address issues related to the current Military Room exhibit2. Address issues relating to Military artifacts3. Supervise and train volunteers in Military Room operations4. Complete research on military artifacts to assure proper documentation and interpretation5. Assist in developing a… Show more The Military Collections Consultant’s responsibilities include administrative duties, collections management, and research.Job duties include but are not limited to:1. Developing plans to address issues related to the current Military Room exhibit2. Address issues relating to Military artifacts3. Supervise and train volunteers in Military Room operations4. Complete research on military artifacts to assure proper documentation and interpretation5. Assist in developing a new Keepers of Freedom military exhibit6. Work with patrons and public on military history and exhibit issues7. Work with current staff Show less

Professor of Military Science with the primary duty as the Commanding Officer of the Wright State University AROTC battalion consisting of 90 Cadets and 7 Cadre. Responsible for coordinating and supervising the battalion's overall training mission. As the instructor for the Senior (MSIV) and Junior (MS III) Cadets, directly responsible for training, mentoring retaining and Commissioning. Performs as academic advisor/counselor for all Cadets. Responsible for the preparation of the MS III class… Show more Professor of Military Science with the primary duty as the Commanding Officer of the Wright State University AROTC battalion consisting of 90 Cadets and 7 Cadre. Responsible for coordinating and supervising the battalion's overall training mission. As the instructor for the Senior (MSIV) and Junior (MS III) Cadets, directly responsible for training, mentoring retaining and Commissioning. Performs as academic advisor/counselor for all Cadets. Responsible for the preparation of the MS III class to attend the Leadership Development and Assessment Camp and the senior Cadets for BOLC II. Coordinate for all additional Cadet training to include Airborne, Air Assault, Mountain Warfare and Cadet Troop Leadership Training. Responsible to plan and execute the battalions Master Training Schedule and Annual Training Plan. Perform additional duties as required to support the battalion and the university to include teaching university Health and Recreation classes in orienteering and rappelling. Show less

Ground Plans Officer in a joint billet in support of Operations Enduring Freedom (OEF), Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and operations in the Horn of Africa (HOA). Advised and briefed the Combined Forces Air Component Commander (CFACC) and Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) Director concerning the integration of air, ground, and sea forces in support of OEF, OIF and HOA. Worked with the Combat Plans Division of the CAOC interpreting the ground maneuvers and fires plans, operations, schemes of maneuver… Show more Ground Plans Officer in a joint billet in support of Operations Enduring Freedom (OEF), Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and operations in the Horn of Africa (HOA). Advised and briefed the Combined Forces Air Component Commander (CFACC) and Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) Director concerning the integration of air, ground, and sea forces in support of OEF, OIF and HOA. Worked with the Combat Plans Division of the CAOC interpreting the ground maneuvers and fires plans, operations, schemes of maneuver and targeting priorities. Attended Combined Forces Land Component Commander (CFLCC) fires conferences and conducted integration of naval assets aboard the USS George Washington. Performed liaison duties with CENTCOM, ARCENT and supported-command staffs. Show less

Commander of the U.S. Army's only Pathfinder Company. Responsible for the employment, combat readiness, training, resourcing, safety and sustainment of a 68-man airborne unit organized into three Direct Support Teams, one General Support Platoon and a company headquarters with a mission to support three Infantry Brigade Task Forces and two Aviation Brigades. Conducted all Landing Zone Reconnaissance’s, Pick Up Zone Operations, Airborne Operations and Emergency Aircrew Evacuations for the entire… Show more Commander of the U.S. Army's only Pathfinder Company. Responsible for the employment, combat readiness, training, resourcing, safety and sustainment of a 68-man airborne unit organized into three Direct Support Teams, one General Support Platoon and a company headquarters with a mission to support three Infantry Brigade Task Forces and two Aviation Brigades. Conducted all Landing Zone Reconnaissance’s, Pick Up Zone Operations, Airborne Operations and Emergency Aircrew Evacuations for the entire 101st Airborne (Air Assault) Division. Responsible for the accountability and maintenance of over $2.2 Million worth of equipment. Developed and conducted a comprehensive training program which ensured readiness and proficiency on pathfinder, light-infantry, airborne and air assault operations. Performed training and resource management. Responsible to plan and conduct combat operations. Developed, mentored and counseled subordinate personnel. Developed estimates, plans and orders. Show less

Commander of a 131-man Air Assault Infantry Company with the requirement for no-notice deployment, worldwide. Responsible for the health, welfare, safety, discipline, morale and accountability of all assigned soldiers. Responsible for the accountability and maintenance of over $1.2 Million worth of equipment. Developed and conducted a comprehensive training program which ensured readiness and proficiency on light-infantry and air assault operations. Performed training and resource management… Show more Commander of a 131-man Air Assault Infantry Company with the requirement for no-notice deployment, worldwide. Responsible for the health, welfare, safety, discipline, morale and accountability of all assigned soldiers. Responsible for the accountability and maintenance of over $1.2 Million worth of equipment. Developed and conducted a comprehensive training program which ensured readiness and proficiency on light-infantry and air assault operations. Performed training and resource management. Responsible to plan and conduct combat operations. Coordinated logistics and administration in support of the unit. Developed, mentored and counseled subordinate personnel. Developed estimates, plans and orders. Provided for the welfare of family members. While the commander, deployed the company to a 7 month Multinational Forces Observers deployment to conduct peacekeeping operations in Egypt, conducted one JRTC rotation and one NTC rotation. Show less

Master Of Arts (Ma), Public/Applied History

Bs, History/Pol Sci

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Theta history honor society

Education record

Activities and Societies: Football, Wrestling and Track