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El Paso, Tx, Us

El Paso, Tx, Us

El Paso, Texas, United States

El Paso, Texas, United States

As the Chief Strategist for a 10,000-member organization with units across five military installations and nine countries on four continents, providing direct oversight to a team of nine personnel and lead five direct reports, developing contingency and crisis action plans. Charge executive communications with higher headquarters, C-suite officers, and Department of Defense executives, as well as data analysis and serving as the personal operations/executive officer to three general officers. LEADERSHIP: Led the deployment of 50% of the service-retained Air Defense Artillery force within 30 days in response to a global crisis.STRATEGIC PLANNING: Developed comprehensive escalation plans and strategies that ensured seamless transition to major combat operations and significantly enhanced strategic deterrence capabilities.COLLABORATION: Strengthened organizational credibility by fostering effective collaboration with joint and international partners, resulting in increased trust and support during critical periods.ANALYTICAL COMMUNICATION: Provided analysis and clear communication to higher headquarters, influencing decisions that benefited the long-term welfare of subordinate organizations.

Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar

As senior executive and second-in-command of a 3,000-member organization across seven Middle Eastern countries and Texas, led combat operations in close coordination with international partners, synchronized logistics, and managed operations in geographically dispersed and contested environments. Managed a $35M annual budget and oversaw maintenance/security of $100M+ in infrastructure. Coordinated with external stakeholders to ensure seamless mission execution. Managed personnel assignments, deployments, and performance evaluations.OPERATIONAL EXPERTISE: Leveraged skills to deter and respond to threats using advanced sensor-shooter platforms, enhancing regional security and stability. Engaged multiple component stakeholders across five time zones to ensure uninterrupted combat operations. Selected over five higher-ranking officers for this role, becoming the preferred choice for every follow-on organization. Excelled in a traditionally thankless role, outperforming predecessors and successors.WORKFORCE ADVOCACY: Successfully advocated for and secured additional compensation, incentives, and recognition for over 3,000 employees supporting organizational objectives.ADAPTABILITY AND RESILIENCE: Led cross-functional teams in multiple high-stakes air and missile defense missions, sustaining, replenishing, and reconstituting capabilities during critical geopolitical tensions.INTELLIGENCE AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT: Oversaw comprehensive intelligence and logistics operations, facilitating dynamic, non-standard solutions to evolving geopolitical issues with significant international implications.

Shaw Air Force Base, Sc

Coordinated operations for a brigade and specialized battalions, totaling 4,000+ soldiers, in a deployed Army Air and Missile Defense Command. Ensured mission success in protecting critical assets for multi-departmental strategic management. Reported to two parent organizations and a headquarters organization; collaborated with adjacent units for cohesive operations and strategic alignment.TRAINING AND MODERNIZATION: Managed ongoing training programs to maintain high readiness levels and spearheaded modernization efforts to upgrade equipment and tactics, ensuring that the unit remained at the forefront of operational effectiveness.STRATEGIC ANALYSIS AND COMMUNICATION: Received, analyzed, and disseminated information regarding long-term strategic posture changes in alignment with national military strategies, which enhanced strategic communication and decision-making processes within the organizational structure. OPERATIONAL PLANNING AND COORDINATION: Oversaw the planning and execution of operations, ensuring seamless integration and operational control across units to safeguard strategic assets. Played a key role in advising US Army Central HQs on asset reallocation and reduction in the Middle East.LOGISTICS AND CRISIS RESPONSE: Developed and implemented proactive and crisis response strategies to support subordinate and parent organizations, effectively mitigating adversary actions and enhancing operational resilience.SYSTEM AND SECURITY DESIGN: Led the design and implementation of Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) in an urban environment while working directly with multinational security forces. Successfully developed a national defense and security plan for the FIFA World Cup 2022, resulting in the flawless execution of security operations during the 4-week event.

El Paso, Texas, United States

Served as the Chief Operations Officer (COO) of a 3,500-person organization, synchronizing logistics, intelligence, and operations across five subordinate organizations and the corporate headquarters. Oversaw training and development initiatives for the organization. STRATEGIC COORDINATION: Orchestrated logistics, intelligence, and operations leading to successful deployment of 2,000 personnel within six months, marking the largest deployment rate in the Air Defense Artillery (ADA) branch from a single installation since 2003.TRAINING DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION: Developed and implemented comprehensive training exercises that optimized individual and organizational performance, resulting in the highest operational preparedness levels in over a decade, while managing eight direct reports to ensure effective communication and coordination among all teams involved.

El Paso, Texas, United States

As Deputy Chief of Operations, reported directly to the COO and CEO. Oversaw training and operational effectiveness for four brigades, totaling over 10,000 personnel across five U.S. installations. Managed nine direct reports and six departments, coordinating operations, training, exercises, and strategic planning. Streamlined efficiency through personnel management, scheduling, and leadership development.EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT/MANAGEMENT: Developed and disseminated comprehensive reports, briefings, and correspondence, providing critical information to higher and subordinate headquarters; leveraged strategic messaging and executive communications, which led to selection as the first Executive Officer to the general officer.CRISIS RESPONSE AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES: Developed strategic initiatives, managed crisis response actions, and led decision-making processes with international military and geopolitical implications for multiple subordinate organizations.STRATEGIC DEPLOYMENT PLANNING: Designed strategic pivots from the Middle East to the Pacific and back, resulting in the largest waves of deployable forces since Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003.

El Paso, Texas, United States

Directed a U.S. Army unit focused on air and missile defense as the Chief Operations Officer, oversaw various operational aspects for a large and diverse team. Coordinated logistics, intelligence, and operations for seven subordinate units and a central headquarters. Supervised the operational testing of extensive, multi-year modernization initiatives.PROGRAM OVERSIGHT: Planned, implemented, and evaluated training programs for over 750 personnel, ensuring they were prepared for rapid deployment and operational preparedness. SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION: Managed the operability of complex defense systems valued at over $900 million, ensuring their effective operation and integration during missions. STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EXECUTION: Planned and implemented the deployment and permanent stationing of a critical defense unit during peak geopolitical tensions in 2017.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DESIGN: Developed a comprehensive training strategy to fulfill global deployment needs, leading to selection for subsequent key positions.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Leadership

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Army ROTC, Part-time work in restaurant business

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Activities and Societies: ROTC