Plans and Policy Coordinator responsible for the creating and developing Operational Plans (OPLANs) supporting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sponsored Health Preparedness and Response operations at Inter-agency and National level activities.

Synchronized activities and assisted in the analysis of new and existing H1N1 vaccine program requirements. Set long and short term goals and strategies for public health training, exercises and evaluation programs.

Conceived and developed operational plans for the engagement of an Army command in the Arabian Gulf region. Led a team of planners in the creation of organizational strategies, goals and objectives to meet strategic priorities.

Co-led a unique organization of 600 personnel and over 100 vehicle assets. Direct supervisor for primary and special staff members. Served as the adjunct faculty member for junior military officers; primary trainer and evaluator of weekly presentations, workshops and seminars on Marine Corps expeditionary operations and the Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP) or Military Decision Making Process (MDMP).

Co-led 50 US and Japanese engineers, scientists, archeologists and environmental protection specialists responsible for all-hazard program management activities on Okinawa. Developed written materials for briefings, meetings and conferences for varied audiences, including Japanese government officials. Provided technical assistance and consultation of training, exercise and evaluation programs at the international, regional and local level for emergency response management programs. Served as an advisor/consultant to local government officials, fire departments and emergency response agencies. Designed and developed a public health training, exercise and evaluation program that coordinated a US/Japanese response. Researched forward thinking processes to secure funding for the restoration of multi-function live fire training areas and ranges. Utilized geospatial mapping and real time Geographic Information System (GIS) applications to map key infrastructure, cultural and archeological landmarks, maintenance and waste generation facilities, and storm water runoff points. Executive member of a Joint US / Japan Environmental Governing Board responsible for establishing policy regarding Japanese environmental governing standards.