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Dahlgren, Va, Us

Dahlgren, Virginia, United States

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Delivering innovative combat systems engineering, design and innovation solutions to address the challenges of the complex, distributed, multi-nodal, warfare environment. Leveraging the tremendous ship design, engineering, and management legacy of Gibbs & Cox to increase warship survivability and lethality. Integrating advanced and diverse combat systems capability to deliver operational and tactical readiness.

Developing Surface Tactical Integrated Air and Missile Defense experts through Weapons Tactics Instructor courses and Fleet developmental events to enhance warfighter proficiency and efficiency. - Returned to NSWMDC-IAMD Oct 2019 to finish previously abbreviated tour due to Major Command tour opportunity at ATRC. - Drove material and non-material responses to discrepancies from live fire and operational employment; delivered critical real time tactical guidance to support Fleet Operations. - Leveraged, Planner, SIMDIS, TACSIM, and MATLAB tools to deliver tactical guidance to increase Fleet lethality

Dahlgren, Virginia

ATRC's mission is to provide Officers and enlisted personnel with the knowledge, ability, and skill to operate and maintain the AEGIS Combat System through timely, effective, and integrated training delivered across the Sailors’ careers. Provide officers the knowledge, ability, and skill to operate, employ, and assess the readiness of the AEGIS and SSDS combat systems aboard surface warships.- Superintendent of one of the largest Navy advanced technical and tactical schools; led 253 Military, 26 Civilians, and 124 Government Contractors in training approximately 2000 Officer and Enlisted students annually- Managed a $22 Million annual budget, superbly orchestrating maintenance and facilities support requirements while delivering an incredible 98% lab availability rate. Expertly coordinated cross organizationally to gather the resources to modernize the facilities to include the addition of a NEX Micro Mart, installation of LED lights throughout the facilities, repairs to over 77,000 square feet of bulkheads. These efforts have brought back the material condition of the building to its best shape in over 20 years.- Devised and fostered a detailed and comprehensive AEGIS training strategy evolution that categorically improved technical and tactical operational readiness for Integrated Air and Missile Defense: - Leveraged virtual tactial code to re-engineer AEGIS training. Designed and operational an tactically focused course that improved operator retention and reduced course length by 40%, saving over $3.2M/year - Defined and piloted Surface Training Advanced Virtual Environment - Combat Systems (STAVE-CS) maintenance and operator training - leveraging 3D modeling/interactive software; reduced lab requirements by 75% and instructor requirements by 67% while providing practical reinforcement of training concepts- Designed and developed a Force Preservation Initiative that reduced alcohol related incidents (ARI) by 50% and driving under the influence by 75%

Dahlgren, Virginia

Developing Surface Tactical Integrated Air and Missile Defense experts through Weapons Tactics Instructor courses and Fleet developmental events to enhance warfighter proficiency and efficiency. -Orchestrated the training of the entire Naval Surface Fleet on the analysis of and response to the IAMD events in the Red Sea in Oct 2016. Provided Command level, Ship and Base wide reviews and tactical and operational lessons learned to enhance Fleet Readiness.- Delivered an innovative concept for Naval Asset and capability employment - Developed PACFLT's UpGunned Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) concept to support distributed maritime operations (DMO). Challenged traditional organizational norms to provide Combatant Commander strategic options.

Crystal City, Va

Joint Staff, J8, Capabilities and Assessment Division Chief - drives analytic assessments that lead to the development of an effective and efficient Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) family of systems. Manages 3 programs and a budget of $25M to support analytic efforts. Led a military and contractor team in coordinating and developing Joint IAMD requirements as well as participating in various forums to advocate for the Warfighter's IAMD needs.- Managed a $400M Virtual Operator in the Loop environment and wargame series to help shape missile defense programmatic decisions- Leads a joint and interagency live fly/fire counter-unmanned systems technology demonstration to inform research and development and DoD and Interagency science and technology investment roadmaps.- Directed and lead the execution of four Joint and Combined studies that analyzed the balance of United States Military capabilities and capacity against perspective threats to refine warfighter needs and provide programmatic recommendations to DoD leaders.- Chief of Staff for the Missile Defeat program of the Advanced Capability Deterrence Panel (ADCP) as a part of the Special Project for Missile Defeat (SPMD) lead four contractors and supported a Senior Executive Service (SES - 3 Star Admiral equivalent) and matrixed staff in multiple organizations across the DoD in the execution of the DepSecDef established program. Delivered critical capability to defeat credible rogue state threats.

Responsible for the operations, maintenance, training, certification, program management, sustained readiness, tactical employment and command climate of a Flight IIA ARLEIGH BURKE class Warship. - Managed a $3.5M annual budget in support of health, comfort, morale, discipline, safety, and employment of a 320 member crew.- Orchestrated the first operational validation of the AN-SQQ-89 A(V)15 Undersea Warfare System, successfully demonstrating integrated combat management, fire control, command and control, and on onboard training. - Led the Ship and Crew to be selected as the Battle Efficiency Award Winner (best ship in a squadron of 12 ships) in 2013 and 2014. - Expertly developed junior program managers, supervisors and administrators as confident and visionary leaders with superior tactical, technical, management and administrative skills. Produced squadron (9-12 ships) junior tactician of the year, ship handler of the year and Carrier Strike Group Junior Sailor of the Year.A Commanding Officer has ultimate authority over the unit, and is given latitude to run the unit as he or she sees fit, within the bounds of military law. Commanding officers have significant responsibilities (for example, the use of force, finance management and equipment management, maintenance and employment, and most importantly the care of the Sailors and Servicemen and women under their charge), duties (to higher authority, mission effectiveness,material readiness), and powers (for example, discipline and punishment of personnel within certain limits of military law).

Newport, Ri

Advanced leadership, management, tactical, and material readiness training and preparation for Command at Sea.

Commanding Officer of Headquarter Military and Civilian personel. Responsible for 1 Officer, 8 Enlisted and 22 Civilians in the records management and administration of a 556 person Headquarters and 9000 person command.- Enhanced Command Climate through organizational efficiency and morale events. Increased retention by 18% and developed Military and Civilian Leaders.- Designed and implemented a knowledge management system that reduced records storage requirements by 38%, and delivered workflows and training that accelerated record access and enhanced organizational efficiency.

Current and Future Operational and Maintenance Scheduling for the Canadian Pacific Fleet. - Designed and executed an operational and exercise schedule for the entire Western Canadian Pacific Fleet to maximize training and readiness by linking key Canadian and US agencies, resources, and information. - Planned and coordinated the first Canadian, US and Japanese tri-lateral exercise - Led the preparation and training for the international maritime security for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada. - Certified as an Emergency Management Planner

Responsible for the maintenance, training, certification, sustained readiness, tactical and operational employment and command climate of five Patrol Costal class Warships and a 33 person crew. Embarked on USS TEMPEST, USS HURRICANE, USS WHIRLWIND, USS MONSOON, and deployed on USS CHINOOK - validated a multi-crew.- Managed a $1M annual budget in support of the health, safety and support of this forward deployed crew.- PC Crew Bravo was selected as the Patrol Coastal Battle Efficiency Winner for 2006 as the best of 22 crews. - Oversaw the first ever Docking Planned Maintenance Availability(DPMA) in Dubai Dry-docks- led the military support to 2 land lifts, 5 docking and undocking evolutions, and oversaw the safe and professional completion of a 5 million dollar DPMA package in four months.• Zero class A, B, or C safety mishaps.• Zero new work.

- Responsible for the maintenance, training, certification, sustained readiness, and command climate of an 86 person Department on a forward deployed Flight I ARLEIGH BURKE class Warship. - Served as the Lead Tactical Action officer while the ship was deployed in six regional exercises and helped oversee and test one of the first installations of the Ballistic Missile Defense software.

Ann Arbor

Company Commander/Advisor for a 120 person Battalion- Instructed Introduction to Ship Systems, Naval Operations, and Navigation courses of instruction- Developed and implemented a fully funded immersion to meet Nuclear Power accession goals. Program involved inport and underway operations and simulation exposure that increased Nuclear Power recruitment by 200% and exceeding threshold goals.- Introduced a Fleet engagement seminar that brought Fleet representatives to the Battalion, delivering current operational perspective and building a long term Ship sponsorship relationship that improved training, curriculum and increased Midshipmen Surface Warfare selection.- Led the Sixth Fleet Midshipmen Coordination Cell, connecting over 500 Midshipmen to operational ships in the entire European area of responsibility. Ensured 100% accountability and safety of each individual.- Developed and executed a special forces training program that resulted in 3 approved accessions.- Designed and produced organizational recruitment material and emblematics. Design introduced an organizational crest that build inclusion between the services and schools represented by the ROTC unit and is still used in 2020.

Greater San Diego Area

- Led and directed the Combat Systems and Operational readiness of a 6,000 Sailor/Marine Team embarked on three Amphibious Ships including USS BONNEHOMME RICHARD (LHD-6) on her maiden voyage.- Led a 7 person Navy/Marine Team in East Timor in preparation for the arrival of the Amphibious Squadron. Coordinated with 12 nations and the United Nations to distribute over 20 Tons of relief materials and construct several engineering projects in 5 days. - Primary Planner for Exercise Natural Fire 00’. Coordinated with three African Nations and joint forces from four Western Nations to identify and execute engineering and medical relief plans that brought fresh water and shelter to areas in dire need.

Greater San Diego Area

- Led and directed a 67 person department on the Anti-Air Warfare Command Ship of a Carrier Strike Group- Planned and Coordinated Ship and Air operational requirements and schedules during a 9 month training cycle and the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC)- Provided Command Level briefs to Ship and Strike Group Staffs.- Coordinated collaborative International engagement to foster community and camaraderie involving athletic, social and training events.

- Auxiliaries Officer / Electrical Officer Managed a 35 person combined engineering division on the Air Warfare Command Ship of Carrier Strike Group 3.- Oversaw two work-up cycles and passed INSURV inspection with one of the highest percentages on the waterfront.- Qualified as Surface Warfare Officer. Earned Navy Achievement Medal- Morale Welfare and Recreation Officer - Managed and edited PRINCETON’s Cruise Books, producing them locally resulting in over $9,000 in savings.- Coordinated the procurement and instillation of a Recreation vehicle and standard route during off duty hours

Evanston

- Directed the upgrade of the recycling facilities to include, three types of glass, two types of plastic, and three types of paper resulting in a near tripling of all the university’s recycling output.- Managed a Campus wide book donation program entitled Books for Africa. Collected 1.5 Tons of books to support international education- Organized a REUSE, REDUCTION, and RENEWAL program throughout campus that contributed to local charities and promoted sustainable living.

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa) And Ms, Natural Resources Management And Policy

Master of Public Policy at the Ford School Master of Resource Management

Bachelor'S Degree, History/International Studies

Activities and Societies: Varsity Fencing Team, Recycling Program Coordinator, Environmental Student Group Lead, Student CouncilBachelor's.

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