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United States

Supports Geospatial Analytic efforts by way of training, technology, production, and specialized science approaches.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Led the executive support team to the 55th Chief of Engineers as he commanded an enterprise of 38,000 skilled engineers, architects, scientists, and government professionals to deliver a $92B construction program for the nation.

College Of William And Mary

Defense Fellow within the Public Policy Department of the College of William & Mary who focused on national policy issues related to the employment of the military and extant national infrastructure vulnerabilities.

Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States

Commander of a geographically dispersed organization of deployable Army experts in medium voltage generation, transmission, and distribution in support of US interests domestic and abroad. Simultaneously serving as the Commandant of the U.S. Army Prime Power school responsible for the initial and advanced training of Army Prime Power specialities.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Provided administrative support to 2 General Officers and 1 Army Senior Executive Service member - coordinated staff actions and submissions to support Army a senior Leader decisions - balanced internal and external engagements required to inform programming decisions - provided coordination support to five analytical divisions responsible to Army program evaluation groups

Naples Area, Italy

- Serves as the current operations lead for regional NATO Engineer Operations - Identifies engineer considerations for lethal and non-lethal targeting efforts- Oversees the submission and review of urgent engineer requirements during Crisis Response Operations

Columbus, Ga

- Served as the primary Engineer advisor to the Commander of the 75th Ranger Regiment- Managed a construction portfolio of $134M in planned and on-going construction ranging from Military Construction, IMCOM, Host-Nation sponsored construction, and operations and maintenance construction programs.- Managed and implemented engineer proficiency training with numerous civilian engineer trade schools and credentialing organizations- Coordinated engineer efforts with other specialized military units worldwide- Performed various roles as part of a Joint Task Force

Schofield Barracks, Hi

- Developed training plans to ensure Engineers were trained, equipped, and properly integrated into Army formations prior to deploying. - Created and maintained the Counter-IED individual and group proficiency road-map linking local, training center, and JIEDDO regional capabilities and resources.- Supervised the user contributions to an $18M barracks renovation plan. - Coordinated with other governmental agencies for the fielding and training of new equipment associated with Army Programs of Record.

Schofield Barracks, Hi

- Provides Engineer input to Division level planning to address maneuver support, construction, and infrastructure support.- Facilitate engineer specific training within the brigades by reducing resourcing shortfalls and providing enabler support- Identify Engineer training issues relevant to the development of virtual training exercises to measure readiness and identify shortcomings.

Baghdad, Iraq

- Managed a 13-man team responsible for transitioning the final 34 US Bases in Iraq from US control back to the Government of Iraq - Synchronized the simultaneous drawdown of personnel, equipment, infrastructure, and contracts across US occupied bases to prepare them for transfer to the Government of Iraq- Coordinated with the Government of Iraq base transition team to coordinate for equipment and real estate transfers- Managed base drawdown planning with theater level enablers through a series of working groups and transition boards in conjunction with US Forces-Iraq, the Department of State, Office of Security Cooperation-Iraq - Provided oversight to the remediation plan for environmental issues on US occupied bases prior to transition to the Governement of Iraq- Coordinated Base Closure Training courses to improve drawdown planning at the lowest levels- Plan and monitor the phased infrastructure drawdown of large bases in terms of power generation, solid waste, bulk water production, and sewage

Fort Belvoir, Va

- Part of the only active duty unit subordinate to the US Army Corps of Engineers; Prime Power companies are capable of providing 12 MW of power generation and distribution capability in support of Federal Disasters as well as overseas contingency operations. - Built the company from the ground up to fill a growing demand for Prime Power; requiring budget development, facility and equipment procurement plan, training to achieve initial operating status, new personnel support structure, and policy development. - Responsible for the training and welfare of 85 Prime-Power (medium-voltage) technicians and associated administrative staff. - While deployed, provide contract oversight for USACE on contractors operating centralized power plants under the World Wide Power Contract in Iraq and Afghanistan - Budget development and oversight to support daily operations, equipment sustainment, equipment procurement, and required travel.- Develop and manage risk reduction measures in response to the inherent danger of working with medium-voltage electricity.- Identify and resource training to achieve technical proficiency commensurate with civilian and service counterparts.

Fort Belvoir, Va

- Coordinate with Federal and State Emergency Management planners to ensure the emergency power component of the National Response Framework is timely and effective.- Assist with the development of annual exercises with State Emergency Management planners to replicate the emergency power response plan under disaster conditions- Receive, analyze, and operationalize taskings from the US Army Corps of Engineers to meet mission and regulatory requirments- Facilitate planning and execution of deployment training tasks in support of missions in Afghanistan and Iraq- Plan, resource, and monitor short and long term training objectives throughout the battalion.

Harrisburg, Pa

- Provide consultant support to a National Guard Engineer Company transitioning to a new organizational structure (Stryker) - Develop training plans to familiarize Soldiers and leaders with the employment of their new vehicles and associated equipment. - Incorporate virtual and surrogate training programs to mirror current conditions, threats, and techniques utilized in Iraq

Fort Lewis, Wa

- Responsible for the training and welfare of a 32 man platoon - Provided Engineer advice to Infantry Task Force during the execution of training exercises and during combat operations in Iraq- Executed Counter-IED patrols to reduce the presence of an explosive threat to US Soldiers and Iraqi civilians- Developed training and maintenance plans to maintain mission readiness levels at all times.

Bs, Engineering Management

Activities and Societies: Sprint Football, Intramural Boxing

Master'S Degree, Engineering Management

Defense Fellow, Public Policy