Edith Knellinger Email & Phone Number

Stuttgart, Germany And Multiple Locations Across The African Continent

Responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of all aspects of the US Africa Command’s Environmental Security Program. Creates on-site engagement events between international military, governmental, academic, and business sector subject matter experts addressing environmental security challenges in countries and regions across the entire African continent. Integrates Environmental Security into the Theater Campaign Plan and Regional Campaign Plans of AFRICOM current and future operations. Manages a budget of over $500,000 yearly and coordinates future engagements across the AFRICOM staff, the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), and Department of State. ➢ Key player in the creation of regional cooperative networks across over twenty countries in Africa, North America, and Europe.➢ Acting Branch Chief and Division Executive Officer for 5 months. Singlehandedly developed the FY14 schedule of all engagement activities, writing the proposals for OSD, and securing funding from OSD, US Army Corps of Engineers, and AFRICOM.

Basra And Tallil, Iraq; Arifjan, Kuwait; And Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas

Provided first-hand written information papers and real-time live reports covering Lessons Learned related to the closure of U.S. bases in Iraq, return of material and troops through Kuwait to the United States, and challenges in the handing over of security responsibilities to the Iraqi Defense Forces during the final year of Operation New Dawn. Keenly identified critical shortfalls in Training, Tactics, and Practices and recognized unit-level initiatives to solve systemic problems. Published in-theater and archived all works within the U.S. Army Lessons Learned database as well as the Joint Lessons Learned Information System. Interviewed key military and state department leaders to capture their insights on U.S. operations in Southern Iraq during OND. ➢ Provided direct support to the Multi-National Division South, 36th Infantry Division in Basra, Iraq and the 3rd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division headquarters in Tallil, Iraq, jumping locations as necessary thoughout the 11 month period. ➢ Assisted with the creation of the Officer of Security Cooperation – Iraq.

Balad, Iraq And Bamberg, Germany

Supervised all aspects of human resources support to seven subordinate battalions of 3,500 soldiers while deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) I. Principal staff officer and subject matter aspect in personnel strength management, administration, evaluations, awards, advancements, leaves, pay, schooling, and related programs. Responsible for all aspects of human resources support to three subordinate battalions dispersed across six military communities in Germany. Established plans, policies, and procedures for the administration of awards, personnel actions, evaluation processing, strength management, personnel accountability, safety, sponsorship, and equal opportunity programs. ➢ Trained and assigned as the Brigade Rear Detachment Commander, against potential forward deployment of the Brigade Headquarters.➢ Orchestrated the transition of the 7th Corps Support Group’s higher headquarters from the 3rd Corps Support Command to V Corps, US Army Europe.➢ Maintained 100% accountability of over 3,500 personnel from multiple components, organizations, operating locations, and varied missions in an austere and hostile environment. ➢ Awarded the Bronze Star Medal for outstanding performance of duties at Logistics Support Area Anaconda, Iraq.

West Point, New York

Assistant professor and course director in the Department of English and Philosophy at the United States Military Academy for the freshman composition course (EN101) that develops over 1,000 cadets annually through the instruction of college-level literature and composition, critical thinking, and military leadership. Developed, guided, and resourced over 20 faculty members varying in rank from Captain to Lieutenant Colonel. Developed and refined the Course Training Plan for EN 101. Evaluated and coached future officers on their oral and written communication skills. ➢ Responsible for the development of the Freshman English Composition curriculum, educating over 1,000 students per year

Master Of Arts (Ma), English Language And Literature, General

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Foreign Languages And Literatures, General