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Served as part of a two-person team that manages equipment lists for 32 U.S. Navy units, including Naval Special Warfare (SEALs), Naval Beach Groups, and the Navy Expeditionary Combatant Command. Performed full life-cycle gear management: source, select, procure, execute individual purchases and contracts, distribute, and dispose of a vast array of fully funded supplies and gear, such as helmets, protective vests, ballistic armor, fire-resistant clothing, infantry gear, and photographic equipment. Total portfolio valued at $108 million. Select accomplishments:▪ Advised clients on resource allocation and spending strategies to manage $8 million annual operating budget; conducted cost benefit analysis and prepared business cases to obtain funding approval and meet client needs. ▪ Conducted needs assessment with Systems Command to define operational requirements; sourced, secured, and determined cost effective solutions.▪ Oversaw production and delivery of 72,000 Naval Working Uniforms for sailors in 800 units across all combatant commands.▪ Orchestrated procurement of enhanced fire-resistant combat ensembles, enhanced combat helmets, and improved modular tactical vests for sailors deploying to combat operations in Afghanistan.▪ Developed business case to optimize and streamline select equipment lists, which would improve end-user functionality and realize a $2 million cost savings.▪ Recognized by Vice Chief of Naval Operations for exemplary personal performance in delivering uniforms and equipment to select VIPs with short notice; team was commended by military leadership for significant contribution to supporting staff operations.

Master of Arts in International Relations and International Economics Concentration in Latin American Studies▪ Completed two semesters, SAIS Bologna Center, Bologna, Italy▪ Exchange Student, Universidad Torcuato Di Tella in Buenos Aires, Argentina (courses in Spanish)▪ President, Latin American Studies Club▪ Web Editor, Bologna Center Journal of International Affairs

Contributed to a five-person international consultancy firm; supported engagements and transaction by conducting market research and analysis.Select Accomplishments:▪ Prepared and distributed news briefs to clients on current events and trends related to financial markets, local and international politics, and corporate transactions. ▪ Researched newly passed legislation that legalized class action lawsuits; analyzed impact of laws on clients’ business, prepared and distributed synopsis.

Led an eight-person team that researched, analyzed, and documented socio-cultural Iraqi data to assist 10,000 U.S. Army soldiers in carrying out missions.Select Accomplishments:▪ Developed a cohesive partnership between team and U.S. Army brigade by partnering with the unit leader to define areas of impact, align goals, and recommend impactful cultural engagement strategies.▪ Redesigned program model with a client-centric focus; established a high-performing team that delivered optimal results.▪ Interviewed nine tribal Shaykhs; wrote biographies, including personal history and tribal connections to gain cultural perspective from high-level international individuals.

Consulted United States Marine Corps (USMC) on preparing 5,300 Marines for deployment to Iraq by spearheading cultural awareness training, which consisted of Iraqi history, Islam, and best practices for collaborating with Iraqi Security Forces.Select Accomplishments:▪ Restructured and expanded the curriculum, and created new content and presentations. Implemented Arabic language competencies, which enabled basic communication to achieve operational goals.▪ Researched and identified a distance learning program; partnered with developer and client to establish and implement user requirements and guidelines into software design.

Oversaw daily planning and operations, trained and led staff, executed war plans, and conducted real-time risk management decision making, while enforcing safety and USMC standards during three combat tours in Iraq. Documented and instituted standard operating procedures (SOPs); authored weekly commander's battlefield assessment reports.Select Accomplishments:▪ Oversaw administration, intelligence, training, logistics, and communications for a 200-person USMC infantry company. Coordinated offensive and defensive plans and intelligence analysis.▪ Managed $10 million asset portfolio of vehicles and equipment during combat operations in Fallujah. Decreased maintenance costs by 90% from previous deployment.▪ Earned highest-ranked lieutenant rating among peers on annual performance reviews in 2003 and 2005. ▪ Served as weapons platoon commander; trained and prepared a 50-person team to deploy to combat zones in Iraq. Controlled and coordinated fire support and communicated with other forces and leaders to execute precise and dangerous missions.▪ Spearheaded tactical deployment and safety; led platoon across an enemy-controlled bridge to establish 1st USMC division foothold into Baghdad; decorated for valorous performance.▪ Developed and implemented grassroots training, patrol, and security plans to empower two, 500-man battalions of the Iraqi Army; this framework was subsequently adopted by many other units. Partnered with Iraqi forces and local community to improve local environment.▪ Orchestrated security measures during Iraqi national elections at three of four voting sites in Fallujah during the first presidential election in 2005.