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Tampa, Florida, United States

Drive the force design and concept development for Special Operations, aligning structure and capabilities with anticipated future conflicts. This position emphasizes the critical connection between future operating concepts, experimentation, research and development, and the budget acquisition process. Develop doctrine to support concepts.\• Led the creation of the Special Operations Future Operating Concept 2040 (OC2040), recently submitted to the United States Congress. • Managed… Show more Drive the force design and concept development for Special Operations, aligning structure and capabilities with anticipated future conflicts. This position emphasizes the critical connection between future operating concepts, experimentation, research and development, and the budget acquisition process. Develop doctrine to support concepts.\• Led the creation of the Special Operations Future Operating Concept 2040 (OC2040), recently submitted to the United States Congress. • Managed over 4 million dollars in experience budget. • Established a learning campaign aimed at exploring and validating OC2040 through experimentation. • Developed and executed experimentation guidance to stress test concepts through exercises, studies, wargaming, modeling, and simulations. Show less

Suffolk, Virginia, United States

Led a team of functional subject matter experts to design and implement a tailored executive academic and functional training program with established industry insights and best practices. Conducted personal engagements with combatant commanders, senior executives, and subject matter experts to identify and balance competing demands and interests.• Developed, delivered, and enabled the continuum of individual, staff, and collective training to enhance the operational effectiveness of… Show more Led a team of functional subject matter experts to design and implement a tailored executive academic and functional training program with established industry insights and best practices. Conducted personal engagements with combatant commanders, senior executives, and subject matter experts to identify and balance competing demands and interests.• Developed, delivered, and enabled the continuum of individual, staff, and collective training to enhance the operational effectiveness of defense organizations. • Participated in the development of the Joint Staff's Joint Warfighting Concept. • Facilitated over 20 training seminars for executives and provided written and verbal feedback.• Utilized blended, virtual, and experiential learning models to train the customer. • Deployed over 180 days during the first year, several trips to active combat zones. Show less

Afghanistan

Served as the senior advisor to the 201st Afghan National Army Corps. Coordinated, developed, and synchronized all advising efforts. Coached and empowered 68 American and Polish advisors. Improved the team's cultural intelligence through weekly Dari language and culture classes, improving advisory capability. Enhanced relationship with Afghans by listening, authenticity, integrity, and candor. • Recognized by two regional commanders as the best advisor team in Afghanistan.• Briefed… Show more Served as the senior advisor to the 201st Afghan National Army Corps. Coordinated, developed, and synchronized all advising efforts. Coached and empowered 68 American and Polish advisors. Improved the team's cultural intelligence through weekly Dari language and culture classes, improving advisory capability. Enhanced relationship with Afghans by listening, authenticity, integrity, and candor. • Recognized by two regional commanders as the best advisor team in Afghanistan.• Briefed Secretary of Defense General James Mattis on advisor efforts. Show less

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Directed 96 joint service members and Department of Defense Civilians to conduct worldwide investigative and recovery operations to achieve the fullest possible accounting of Americans still unaccounted for from our Nation's previous wars and conflicts. Conducted direct negotiations with foreign military, government, and non-government organizations to facilitate recovery operations. • Synchronized over 100 worldwide missions annually. • Managed finance, equipping, and training of all… Show more Directed 96 joint service members and Department of Defense Civilians to conduct worldwide investigative and recovery operations to achieve the fullest possible accounting of Americans still unaccounted for from our Nation's previous wars and conflicts. Conducted direct negotiations with foreign military, government, and non-government organizations to facilitate recovery operations. • Synchronized over 100 worldwide missions annually. • Managed finance, equipping, and training of all personnel. • Coordinated training for Special Forces Medics (18Ds), Army divers, and Army mountaineers.• Operated in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Papua New Guinea, and Europe. Show less

Ithaca, New York, United States

Provided Military Science instruction to Cornell University and four partnership universities. Educated, trained, and mentored over 87 cadets. Instructed juniors and seniors. Spearheaded significant facility upgrades, room and board incentives, admission considerations, and an increased budget of over $3,000,000. • Changed the program from one of the worst to one of the best in the region. • Served as a broad member of the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans, a program providing… Show more Provided Military Science instruction to Cornell University and four partnership universities. Educated, trained, and mentored over 87 cadets. Instructed juniors and seniors. Spearheaded significant facility upgrades, room and board incentives, admission considerations, and an increased budget of over $3,000,000. • Changed the program from one of the worst to one of the best in the region. • Served as a broad member of the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans, a program providing training and management skills to eligible veterans. Show less

Political Science And Government

Master Of Science - Ms, Adult And Continuing Education And Teaching