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Arlington, VA, US

Arlington, Virginia, US

Burlington, MA, US

Washington, DC, US

Teaching graduate-level military studies and operational design to career level service members including Army, Navy, USAF, International Officers and other government agencies.

Washington, DC, US

Mid-East Regional Affairs Officer responsible for classified Mid-East scenarios. Leader of the Warfighting Lab Innovation Symposium exploring novel solutions to institutional problems.

Washington, DC, US

Part of a $150 million foreign military sales contract with responsibilities similar to business development. Identified materiel and training shortfalls and developed a campaign plan to expand partner capacity and interoperability with U.S. based solutions. Worked closely with U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi.

Camp Pendleton, CA, US

Lead planner for exercises Cobra Gold (Thailand) and Balikatan (Philippines), some of the largest multi-national exercises in DoD. Coordinated all aspects of the field training portion consisting of 8,000 servicemen from 11 partner nations to include managing cost, logistic support, safety, and protocol for various dignitaries and visiting general officers.

Quantico, Virginia, US

Procured equipment used in special operations. Managed developmental programs worth $45 million dollars. Served as the Information Assurance officer, achieving two Authority To Operate (ATOs) for systems in development. Received extensive training on System Engineering, Contracting, Information Technology and Information Assurance.

Served as both second in command and commanding officer of a school that trains over 18,000 students each year. Coordinated all staff planning efforts for an expansion of the curriculum to account for significantly increased class sizes and a migration from a 22 to a 29 day training cycle. Responsible for the overall coordination of facilities, medical.

Commanding Officer for an Infantry Company of 200 Marines. Deployed to Afghanistan in support of the Presidential Elections and worked closely with U.S. Department of State and Secret Service. Served as the Quick Reaction Force for the Combined Joint Task Force in Bagram, Afghanistan. Efforts were recognized by President Karzai and the Commanding General.

A nine-month course providing career-level professional military education, with emphasis on combined arms operations, warfighting skills, tactical decision-making and Marine Air Ground Task Forces in amphibious operations. It prepares Marine Captains to function as commanders and staff officers at appropriate levels within the Operating Forces and.

Quantico, Virginia, US

Served as Load Bearing Project Officer responsible for the replacement of $145 million dollars of packs and individual equipment. Developed a web-based survey of operating forces to help identify system requirements from the stakeholders.Was able to complete to go from concept to initial fielding in 18 months despite significant bureaucracy and red tape.

Phd, Philosophy

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History

Military Science, Leadership And Operational Art

Military And Strategic Leadership

Leadership And Military Science