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Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States

Served as a Military Science Instructor, responsible for providing expert instruction in military science and tactics, with a focus on indirect fire infantry mortar operations. This role involved teaching, mentoring, and developing soldiers' skills in operating and maintaining mortar systems, including the planning, coordination, and execution of fire missions. Delivered both theoretical and practical training on indirect fire support, covering targeting, range estimation, firing data calculations, and equipment maintenance.Created and delivered lesson plans, conducted hands-on practical exercises, and evaluated soldiers' performance to ensure they met required standards. Provided mentorship in leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making, while fostering discipline and teamwork. Ensured that soldiers were proficient in both technical and tactical operations, preparing them for real-world combat scenarios.Handled administrative duties, including preparing training materials, maintaining training records, and providing leadership with feedback on soldiers' progress and overall unit readiness. Collaborated with other instructors and units to ensure that training aligned with current doctrine and operational requirements. Demonstrated strong communication skills, adaptability, and a commitment to developing the next generation of leaders and soldiers.

Fort Irwin, California, United States

Served as an Observer Coach/Trainer, responsible for overseeing team performance to ensure adherence to established procedures during training exercises and operational projects. Provided coaching and training to teams and individuals to enhance their skills, leading to improved overall performance. Conducted detailed performance reviews and compared outcomes to best practices, delivering feedback to increase team readiness and operational effectiveness. Collaborated with teams to develop comprehensive training programs and strategic plans aligned with real-world mission objectives. Maintained open communication with key partners, fostering trust and strong working relationships. Ensured team members were up to date on tasks, standards, and procedures critical to their roles. Additionally, provided leadership with feedback to enhance unit readiness, and offered continued coaching support for teams to apply at their home stations or primary work environments.

Fort Cavazos, Texas, United States

Served as the Leadership and Operations Manager, acting as second-in-command and senior team leader for a group of personnel. Oversaw daily operations to ensure the team met all objectives. Managed logistics and resource allocation, coordinating maintenance, administrative tasks, and supply chain operations, including water, equipment, and other critical supplies. Worked directly with senior leadership to ensure timely resupply and efficient management of resources. Provided training and development to team members, ensuring proficiency with specialized equipment and strict adherence to organizational standards.Monitored workforce size, availability, and personnel needs to maintain operational readiness, while preparing reports on staff availability and performance. Focused on maintaining team health, discipline, and morale by creating a positive work environment through continuous engagement. Led task-organized groups during high-pressure, mission-critical operations, such as security details and tactical missions, ensuring strategic objectives were met. Collaborated with team leaders to maintain full security coverage and directed the distribution of supplies and communications, ensuring efficient operations throughout the mission.

Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord

Served in a role that involved operating and managing various types of specialized heavy equipment in high-pressure environments. Responsibilities included setting up, loading, and operating complex machinery while supervising the construction of work areas to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Utilized tools and equipment to manage both offensive and defensive tasks, and conducted reconnaissance missions to identify potential risks and strategic opportunities. Additionally, implemented and recovered safety systems, identified and neutralized hazards, and oversaw the operation, maintenance, and storage of specialized machinery.Provided strategic and technical guidance to team members to ensure efficient operations, while adapting to dynamic environments and implementing task directives. Collected and reported critical data to support organizational goals, and maintained secure communication systems to ensure the confidentiality and reliability of information. Analyzed physical environments to inform decision-making, with significant experience managing operations involving environmental safety and hazardous materials, all while maintaining operational security to protect sensitive information

Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord

Served as a Section Leader, leading a team in the operation and maintenance of mortar systems to provide indirect fire support for ground units during combat operations. This role involved overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of mortar fire missions, ensuring precise targeting and timely support to achieve mission success. Focused on training and mentoring the team, developing their technical expertise in operating mortar systems, calculating firing data, and maintaining equipment to ensure operational readiness.Additionally, managed logistics to ensure the squad had the necessary supplies and equipment to remain fully operational, even in challenging environments. Oversaw maintenance and resupply efforts, guaranteeing that all systems were functional during missions. Maintained effective communication with higher command and other units to relay accurate targeting information and provide timely mission updates.In high-pressure situations, made quick decisions to enable the team to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances, while prioritizing safety and mission success. Demonstrated strong leadership, problem-solving, and management skills, delivering effective fire support that contributed to the overall success of larger combat operations

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma Magna Cum Laude

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Graduate Certificate, (Erp) System Management