Where many people run back to the safety of what they know, I’m energized by meeting unusual, often extreme challenges. I enjoy harnessing chaos and transforming it into a coherent operation that is grounded in efficient routines but adaptable enough to overcome unexpected challenges.I’ve achieved great satisfaction from • turning around dysfunctional operations • starting new operations from scratch (from a cargo distribution operation in support of the largest sustained shipboard deployment in Marine Corps history, to a world-famous wedding cake bakery) • making tens of thousands of raw translations understandable to diverse audiences all over the world • helping thousands learn new skills to do their jobs better or to move on to the next stage in their careers or education.The key to my success has been my passion for learning new information, developing systems, and building winning teams. A little about me:In everything I do, from my work, to training for road races, to raising my children, I bring the logical approach I honed while earning my engineering degree, the “Can do” spirit and discipline required of a Marine officer, and two-way communication skills honed in a variety of settings and cultures. Being a first-generation college graduate who's worked with people at all levels in the military and private industry from different countries and cultures, I feel comfortable working with almost anyone in almost any environment. I have a knack for eliciting knowledge and wisdom from all involved, synthesizing it to build systems in which everyone feels ownership, and communicating clear expectations so that the team can excel beyond anyone’s initial hopes. I work steadily towards practical solutions, asking targeted questions, conducting wide-ranging research, and constantly assessing where we are, where we want to go, and how to get there, all the while building a coherent plan based on the input and skills of all members of the team.