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Pentaton, Usa

Propose and manage initiatives for relationship building with partners in the Asia/Pacific region. Arrange, prepare for, conduct, and facilitate OUSD(I&S) meetings with foreign partners from the region to strengthen relationships. Coordinate with stakeholders across the DIE, DoD, IC, and Country Teams on Asia/Pacific Partner Engagement issues. Synchronize Asia/Pacific -related PE efforts among stakeholders. Prepare information and materials for a variety of Asia/Pacific PE topics to enable these efforts.

Crystal City, Virginia, United States

As a contractor, lead a team of three analysts covering assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of selected security cooperation activities with allied and partner nations within the European Command (EUCOM) Area of responsibility. Work closely with the EUCOM J-5 and with the Defense Security Cooperation’s Regional Planning and Program Design (RPPD) Directorate, within DSCA’s Strategy Plans and Policy (SPP) directorate.

Pentagon, Va

As a contractor, provided the office of the Chief of Naval Operations expertise on matters involving international cooperation, and the strategic lay down and dispersion of US Naval assets around the globe, and the impact the assignment of certain naval craft on both CONUS and OCONUS locations and populations.

Quantico, Va

Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States

US Southern Command (Latin America) Subject Matter Expert providing Language Regional Expertise and Culture (LREC) education to the Marine Corps via resident and nonresident Regional and Cultural Studies Program (RCSP) at Marine Corps University.

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Defense consultant for various entities to include Lecturer for the US Air Force Special Operations School at Hurlburt Field, FL, Subject Matter Expert and Role Player in support of Marine Special Operations Command for Raven Exercises with Lukos LLC, Subject Matter Expert and Role Player Special Forces and Conventional units at the Joint Readiness Training Center with Valientintegrated, at Fort Polk, LA, and Xator Corporation in support of Naval Special Ware.

Carlisle, Pa

Seminar Leader for the Americas Seminar, Department of National Security Studies.

Us Embassy, Quito, Ecuador

Managed all US Department of Defense Activities in Ecuador to include the Defense Attache Office, US Military Group, Tactical Analysis Team and Force Protection Detachment; Maintained direct liaison with the Ecuadorian Ministry of Defense and General Command of the Military Forces. As the senior Department of Defense (DoD) officer in Ecuador, implemented a new leadership structure in DoD operations in a country with an unstable government and complicated defense relationships. Supervised over 50 personnel and programs worth $12 million. Brought together and synchronized the activities of four separate DoD entities.

Us Embassy, La Paz, Bolivia

As Commander of the United States Military Assistance Group and Defense Representative in Bolivia, served as the diplomatic representative of the Secretary of Defense and defense establishment. Seasoned military officer and diplomat with a track record of building strategic partnerships through persuasion, negotiation, personal presence and the execution of the U.S. military security cooperation plan. Principal advisor to the U.S. ambassador on defense, security, and counter-narcotics issues.

Presidio Of Monterey, California

Served as dean of students and academic advisor to over 300 U.S. military officers in language instruction and preparation for military–diplomatic postings overseas. Impact: Provided the US Military with a trained cadre of officers ready for worldwide deployment in political military assignments.

Mexico City, Mexico

Responsible for all English language instruction for Mexican Army officers at the Mexican Command and General Staff course. Represented the U.S. military, served as advisor to the Mexican military, engaged in extensive coordination and liaison within the U.S. and Mexican governments. Routinely briefed senior U.S. and Mexican officials on defense issues and coordinated numerous high-level visits in support of U.S. Security Cooperation efforts.

Pentagon

Responsible for providing security related intelligence assessments for the entire Latin American region to senior Army leaders within the Pentagon. Also provided advice on intelligence issues in the region to various agencies and leaders of the other armed services.

Us Southern Command, Republic Of Panama

Carried out the final negotiations between the United States and the Republic of Panama concerning the transfer of the Panama Canal, to include resolution of legal and labor issues, and transfer of property and facilities.

Master'S Degree, Latin American Studies

Graduate

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science, International Relations

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