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Lehi, Ut, Us

Lead strategic communications efforts, driving critical decision-making and ensuring mission success through proactive collaboration and streamlined information flow. Manage and maintain the Army’s voice, data, and information systems, coordinating signal operations & supporting staff to enhance communication infrastructure & ensure seamless execution of tactical operations. Plan and launch effective training initiatives and build a pool of competent staff in close alliance with local, state, and national government officials, while ensuring compliance with stringent evaluation standards.Highlights:• Established and improved disaster response by collaborating with international partners in Morocco, strengthening preparedness and coordination for more effective emergency management.• Headed a department in Mauritania for one month, coordinating efforts with Canada, Germany, Senegal, and Morocco and steering successful cross-cultural collaboration and mission objectives.• Promoted diversity, equity, and inclusion and nurtured a harassment-free workplace culture with an environment of dignity and respect for all by implementing SHARP, EEO, and EO programs.• Implemented robust voice and data systems during a large-scale exercise at Fort Carson, Colorado involving around 300 personnel & computer systems, ensuring reliable, mission-critical connectivity and operational success.• Successfully resolved crucial communication challenges by circumventing unnecessary systems, leading to one of the division's most triumphant training exercises.• Earned recognition for exceptional planning & coordination with an external agency, optimizing planning processes during a re-validation exercise and generating streamlined workflows and improved efficiency for future actions.

Utah, United States

Spearheaded a 15-person training and 80-person logistics teams, transporting essential supplies for large-scale exercises and preparing staff members for critical assignments. Analyzed training evaluation reports, pinpointed areas for improvement, and delivered targeted technical guidance that enhanced performance & preparedness across subordinate leaders & training teams. Developed annual training and operational budgets, executed logistics support per group director's directives, and guaranteed mission readiness and success by supplying resources using ground & air means.Highlights:• Awarded with Army Commendation Medal for displaying remarkable performance in duty, administering $357K in contracts, and improving relations with emergency response officials, while in a high-intensity environment.• Successfully implemented productive training initiatives for 600+ staff, equipping them with the skills to operate equipment and fulfill their roles effectively, ultimately driving the achievement of organizational goals.• Integrated sling load operations into exercises, training 12 staff members in sling load handling, becoming the first in years to reintroduce this capability within the section.• Achieved the highest score in Utah during the departmental maintenance evaluation and training inspection, demonstrating superior operational efficiency and performance.• Received a score of 99% on a tri-annual standardization, evaluation and assistance inspection.• Led the top-performing training site in Mauritania, ranked first out of four stations due to personal leadership and initiative as station director.

Headed a team of 25 individuals, overseeing all departmental activities and maximizing resource efficiency. Sustained section readiness through targeted training and mentorship, aligning team capabilities with federal & state requirements and guaranteeing maximum operational effectiveness. Provided critical supply support to personnel and sections, ensuring the smooth flow of all allocated tasks. Applied risk management tools to implement controls in training, mitigating risks and boosting productivity for safer and more efficient operations.Highlights:• Pioneered out-of-state training coordination, creating a new opportunity that led to enhancing the qualifications of section members and achieving the first-ever job certifications.• Crafted a comprehensive statement of work outlining the provision of meals, lodging, and transportation for over 700 personnel and equipment during a five-day, multi-state exercise in a neighboring state.

Master Of Science Information Technology, Information Technology

Information Technology Management, Information Technology