Leadership and Strategic Management:• Serve as the senior officer for the company’s Government Programs division.• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and meet company goals while supplying expertise and guidance on the division’s projects and systems.• Establish, implement, and communicate the strategic direction of the business group.• Identify, recommend, and implement new policies, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline division processes and use of resources and materials.• Maintain in-depth knowledge of the industry and liaise with specialized colleagues for expert advice on financial, legal, and regulatory issues.• Establish, communicate, and implement business group-related policies, practices, standards, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent support and execution.• Update the company’s executives on division finances, operations, and progress toward goals.Operations Management:• Oversee the daily workflow of the Government Programs division.• Oversee the operation and management of the Program Management Office.• Collaborate with other departments to carry out the organization’s goals and objectives.• Review and approve cost-control reports, cost estimates, and staffing requirements for projects.• Identify department-specific training needs and ensure proper training is developed and provided.• Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in division management.Human Resources and Stakeholder Relations:• Assist in recruiting, interviews, hiring process, and train management-level staff in the division.• Engage in detailed conversations and high-level negotiations to generate contracts and build beneficial relationships with companies and individuals.• Present periodic performance reports and metrics to the Chief Executive Officer, President, and company Executive Director.

Transitioning from a career in special operations to civilian life can be a significant challenge, and mentors play a crucial role in aiding this transition. Mentors provide invaluable support by offering guidance, perspective, and a sense of camaraderie during this critical phase. They understand the unique experiences, skills, and challenges faced by former special operations soldiers, offering a safe space to discuss concerns and aspirations.Mentors can assist in translating the specialized skills acquired during service into terms understandable and applicable to civilian careers. They help identify transferable skills, explore career options, and navigate the job market. Additionally, mentors can offer insights into the corporate world or entrepreneurial endeavors, aiding in networking, resume building, and interview preparation.Beyond professional guidance, mentors often provide emotional support, helping transitioning soldiers adapt to a different lifestyle. They assist in managing the psychological and emotional aspects of the transition, addressing potential feelings of isolation, purposelessness, or the loss of a tight-knit community.Moreover, mentors serve as role models, demonstrating successful transitions and offering encouragement by sharing their own experiences. They inspire confidence and resilience in the face of challenges, serving as a beacon of hope and guidance throughout the journey from military to civilian life.

Primary responsibility:-Develop and implement a comprehensive business development strategy to achieve the company's growth objectives, in alignment with the overall corporate goals.-Identify and evaluate potential business opportunities, including strategic partnerships, alliances, and mergers/acquisitions, to enhance the company's product portfolio and market presence.-Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including potential clients, industry influencers, and technology partners, to foster collaboration and drive business growth.-Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, and marketing, to ensure effective alignment of business development initiatives with overall company objectives.-Provide leadership and guidance to the business development team, setting clear goals, monitoring performance, and fostering a high-performance culture.Sales Strategy Development:-Work closely with the executive team to define the company's sales goals and objectives.-Conduct a thorough analysis of the software market, customer segments, and competitive landscape to identify key opportunities and challenges.-Develop a strategy that aligns with the company's overall business objectives and market positioning.-Define clear sales targets, metrics, and KPIs to track performance and measure success.Build and Lead the Sales Team:-Assess the current sales team structure and talent, identifying areas for improvement and growth.-Recruit, onboard, and retain top sales talent, ensuring a diverse and high-performing team.-Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the sales team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability.Sales Process Optimization:-Evaluate the existing sales processes and identify areas of optimization and efficiency.-Implement best practices and standardized sales methodologies to streamline operations and drive consistent results

-Develop and implement business strategies to achieve organizational goals and objectives.-Identify new business opportunities and develop partnerships with potential clients.-Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, opportunities and threats in the industry.-Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.-Lead negotiations and contract discussions with clients.-Develop and manage budgets, forecasts and financial models to support business growth.-Provide leadership and guidance to the business development team.-Create and deliver presentations to clients, partners, and other stakeholders.-Collaborate with other departments to develop and implement strategies that enhance overall business performance.-Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and best practices.

-Leads a team of highly skilled and diverse employees to include sub-contractors.-Directly focused on short-to mid-term operational plans (e.g., 1-2 years) specific to program growth.-Develops new products, processes, standards and operational plans in support of job function strategy.-Responsible for making improvements to overall program processes, systems, and products to enhance the performance of the program.-Demonstrates technical innovation in direct support of business objectives. -Communicates with parties within and outside of current job function, to include external customers and vendors depending upon program needs. Use of broad knowledge management to lead senior level project teams in singular or multiple disciplined departments.

- Specializes in mission-driven support, advising and assisting with risk assessment, mitigation and solutions through predictive analysis and observation.- Provides comprehensive & implementable recommendations based on my expertise, training and awareness of security vulnerabilities. - Conducts vulnerability assessments including plants, travel routes, military installations and security details.- Performs missions in diverse and high-threat environments world-wide.- Leads teams & collaborates with multi-level agencies on physical security design standards.- Provides support services and solutions to the government, law enforcement and business enterprises for countering terrorism and high risk crime. - Executes daily briefings/debriefings, task management and assistance in mitigating risks associated with (IEDs) and other security operations globally. Providing direction and support to other regional security.  - Directs a robust team, monitoring and encouraging functional organizations to complete milestones within specific budgets and schedules.

- Worked with the DoD as a global risk management consultant. Supporting all echelons of both US Special Operations and Conventional Force Commands, along with all interagency and Coalition NATO partners. -Mentored, trained and advised units from the platoon to division-level on various aspects of hybrid operations with concentration on the asymmetric Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) fight.- Provided seamless analysis of tactics, techniques and procedures to enhance the overall capabilities and readiness of military units.- Advised and assisted with staff officer training to help fuze and develop tactical-level C-IED training that aligns with key operational tasks and goals.- Interacted and made recommendations to unit commanders on how to organize, prepare and attack networks while working within the Joint Improvised Threat Agency’s (JIDA) lines of operations.

- Developed and wrote a new 75th Ranger Regiment Marksmanship Instructor Course (RMIC). The course consisted of a new base model that helped streamline marksmanship instructor courses throughout the 75th Ranger Regiment.- Focused responsibilities included oversight of the Ranger Assessment and Selection Program (RASP), marksmanship platoon, and the training and mentoring of conventional forces and other Special Operation units.- Researched, launched, and supervised new training program, which yielded the highest results recorded in RASP.- Oversaw an inventory of over $2M in weapons and range equipment with no loss or damage.- Managed an equipment purchasing budget that brought in more than $50K in added value to the program in training and material solutions.

- Oversaw a program that encompassed multiple partnering units to include Other Government Agencies and indigenous personal, while maintaining professional development and leadership for all members of a reconnaissance element.- Selected by Battalion Commander to lead a highly classified, Joint Forces Reconnaissance element during multiple Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) deployments; reported directly to O-6 Commander.- Maintained accountability and maintenance of equipment in excess of $1M with no losses during multiple combat deployments.- Directly supervised more than 115 Soldiers, Joint Forces members, Indigenous Reconnaissance- Teams and other Government Agency elements in support of OEF.

- Responsible for team training and collective training path of a Special Operations Reconnaissance unit.- Selected to brief ranking senior officials within DoD and General Officers at the Joint Command level in reference to multiple reconnaissance programs.- Conducted intelligence preparation of the battlefield for six months before deployment, allowing for seamless transition into assigned area of operations.

- Coordinated community outreach events & programs.- Supervised over 35 volunteers for outreach events and day to day scheduling at the museum.- Maintained professional relationships with media outlets, partnering agencies, and donors.