At the Veteran's Resource Center, we proudly support a wide-ranging community, encompassing veterans and their family members who receive benefits due to their service. This inclusivity ensures that our student population is exceptionally diverse, ages 18 to 65 and beyond. Many of our students have lived outside the United States and have experienced deployments engaging in and supporting combat operations and humanitarian relief efforts.The VRC is a vital hub for these extraordinary individuals to come together, share their unique life experiences, and access a comprehensive array of resources and support. Our primary mission is to empower our military-connected students to pursue and achieve their desired careers. We are committed to providing the tools, guidance, and opportunities they need to successfully transition to civilian life and excel in their chosen fields. Together, we aim to foster a thriving community that not only values their diverse backgrounds and experiences but also helps them realize their full potential and make a lasting impact in the world beyond their military service.

•Wrote, coordinated, & managed $35M in disaster relief grants for 12 applicants through the entire lifecycle•Created contractor review process, evaluated submitted invoices for errors, reduced cost overruns by 22%•Established & cultivated relationships w/ key decision makers to ensure their priorities were properly funded•Evaluated, created, & monitored scope-of-work for recovery projects ensuring deliverables were met on time

•Oversaw annual planning, budgeting, service delivery, and management reporting for daily operations•Managed overall direction and execution of annual $13M/ 9,400-hour squadron flying program•Designed and implemented benchmark scheduling process that increased training efficiency by 65%•Evaluated & analyzed operational data to establish “Best Practices” reduced process redundancies by 18%•Co-led POTUS Democratic People of Republic of North Korea summit support; managed movement of 340 personnel & 600 tons cargo into Vietnam. Met all 60 White house requirements with zero shortfalls•Developed real-time status reporting tool aligning three organizations, streamlining unit integration•Integral part of international response team; established logistic distribution centers in crisis and austere areas•Planned and executed crucial time-sensitive logistics operations in the DoD’s Pacific area of focus•Led 22-member team responsible for maintaining and refining standard and internal control processes•Evaluated & adjusted HQ’s dynamic priorities diminishing impact of unexpected operational changes•Project manager for multiple multinational exercises; ensured corporate HQ’s objectives were met•Provided quality assurance by conducting internal audits of performance standards of 170 staff•Facilitated appropriate readiness planning, training and ongoing support for 200+ personnel•Coordinated USAID/FEMA response for HI and Mariana Islands disaster relief to ensure agency requirements•Lead planner for multi-national training events designed to stress and evaluate current operational processes•Evaluated and assign priority of US’s and international relief agency’s critical cargo movement requests

Area manager at Amazon's only dedicated asset recovery site. Developed and implemented asset recovery methods and standards across Amazon's global fulfillment center network. Integral leader in Kaizen methods and continuous improvement culture which allows for direct and measurable results.•Lead 120 direct reports in product evaluation and analysis recapturing USD $278M annually •Develop & implement asset recovery standards resulting in a 24% YOY productivity increase•Craft third-party appraisal contracts reducing costs by 12% ensuring stringent customer requirements

Founder and lead consultant of four member business development team supported by three engineers to commercialize all composite air freight containers. Developed high-level presentations and to attract investors to inject USD $3M in funding. •Founded an air cargo container company that produced a proof-of-concept ultra-lightweight container •Developed funding pitch presentations, prospected potential investors; secured an initial investment of $10K•Led diverse multi-disciplinary team to evaluate market and economic feasibility of composite cargo containers•Laid foundation and developed process to streamline commercialization of patent-pending design•Created complex financial model refining cash-flow projections raising investor valuation by 22%•Coupled energy performance contracts with containers meeting airline’s desire for expense reduction

CFE-DM goal is to increases the interoperability of U.S. forces, civilian and military counterparts, and international partners to respond to foreign humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations through Civil-Military coordination, training, information sharing, and regional planning.https://www.cfe-dmha.org/•Developed MI dashboard to identify inefficiencies in international civilian and military disaster relief •Designed & implemented logistical coordination training programs decreasing redundancies by 15% •Created strategic communication plan for senior management to HQ which increased budget by 5%

The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon® is a collegiate competition, comprising 10 contests, that challenges student teams to design and build highly efficient and innovative buildings powered by renewable energy. https://www.solardecathlon.gov/•Created marketing plan to secure $1M in funding to enable building and transportation of project house •Coordinated efforts of three organizations to focus independent functional teams on project goals •Developed network of business and education professionals to promote project’s long term vision