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Doral, Florida, United States

Wiesbaden, Germany

Designs, plans and executes large scale exercises for US Army Europe - Africa throughout the region. Partners with US Forces, NATO and others to increase tactical readiness and interoperability for a myriad of mission sets. Ensures strategic initiatives are nested with training objectives in a complex, joint, and multinational training environment. Integrates live, virtual and constructive components in the exercise architecture. Applies lessons learned and after action reports for continuous improvements in the joint exercise life cycle.

Greater Chicago Area

Provides warfighting function analysis in support of the U.S. Army mission command training program. Conducts Army Service Component Command, Corps, Division and Brigade command post exercises (WFX) globally. Collaborates with military Observer Controller Trainers and provides functional analysis in support of the mid and final after-action reviews. Collects simulation generated data and observations to provide visual products. • Training enabler/analyst for the 25th Infantry Division warfighter exercise 19-1.• Training enabler/analyst for the 1st Armored Division warfighter exercise 19-2.• Training enabler/analyst for the U.S. Army Pacific Sentry exercise 19.2.• Training enabler/analyst for the U.S Army Europe Austere Challenge exercise 19.• Training enabler/analyst for the 1st Infantry Division warfighter exercise 19-4.• Training enabler/analyst for the U.S. Army Joint Warfighter assessment 19.

Kabul, Afghanistan

Force Management Advisor, DynCorp, Kabul, Afghanistan 21 MAY 2016 to PresentAdvises Afghan Ministry of Interior senior leadership and Force Managers on the development of police organizational capabilities. Creates police and law enforcement units for the Afghan National Police. Conducts manpower, equipment and sustainment analysis to fill capability gaps and shortfalls. Prepares the Ministry of Interior for transition of Force Management functions of policies, procedures and processes. • Executed w/ Afghan partners a Force Management capabilities analysis; resolved a security shortfall by constructing three new specialized (SWAT) Police units.• Planned the transfer of 23,000 Afghan National Police to the Ministry of Defense. Developed the transfer order, logistics support and execution timeline.• Identified an explosive ordnance disposal capability shortfall at airports; created a memorandum of understanding for area support with nearby Afghan National Army units.• Standardized shoot, move, and communicate equipment authorization tables for the 157,000 strong Police force; composed the fielding and training plan.• Restructured Afghan Border Police at sixteen border crossings and six airports; established sustainment plan and contract requirements for 4000 Police.

Greater Chicago Area

Independent Business Continuity Consultant, Third Lake, IL FEB to 15 MAY 2016Develop and improve Business Continuity and Emergency Preparedness plans for medium sized companies (500 Employees/75M Annual Revenue). Conduct corporate risk assessments, business impact analysis and resource needs assessments. Identify risks, hazards and vulnerabilities while training staff to develop mitigating strategies. Lead working groups on problematic areas with company decision makers. Coach and advise for organizational change and completion of Business Continuity Plans.• Designed a continuity plan to resume business after crises; created new processes, reduced insurance premium 12% • Corrected shortcomings on the continuity plan; prioritized working groups to fix physical security, information technology, and client diversity issues.• Introduced drills and training for production and distribution plants; applied training/exercises which saved recovery process $22,000.00 daily• Negotiated with friendly competitors to increase surge capacity; initiated mutual aid agreements to operate a 3rd Shift during peak production periods

Fort Sheridan, Il

Deputy Commander, U.S. Army, Fort Sheridan, IL AUG 2012 to FEB 2016Responsible for leading a 21 Soldier staff that plans and executes battalion and brigade training exercises for U.S. Army Africa and African forces. Lead planner for Western Accord exercise 2014 in Thiess, Senegal and Central Accord exercise in Libreville, Gabon in 2015. Accountable for training, manning, plans, operations, security, and sustainment of three detachments in Illinois, Minnesota and Missouri. Chief, Observer Controller/Trainer for sustainment/logistics brigade/battalion staffs.• Developed operations order, concept of support, SUPPLAN, Annex W and other annexes for Central Accord 2015 exercise; success resulted in a mutual support agreement between USARC and USARAF for future USARAF exercises• Recognized as “Trainer of the Exercise” for mentoring Logistics Battalions responsible for RSOI and Sustainment operations at WAREX 2013 and CSTX 2014.• Shaped data collection tool for African Forces at Western Accord 2014; mentored African leaders conduct their own the After-Action Review (AAR) for the first time.• Developed sustainment and training plan for twenty-four Observer Controller Teams at WAREX 2013 and CSTX 2014 exercises

Great Lakes Navy Base, Il

Executive Officer, U.S Army, Great Lakes Navy Base, IL JUL 2007 to AUG 2012Responsible for leading a 28 Soldier/Civilian staff that managed 40 Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) units within a ten-state area. Accountable for a $3M operating and $32M scholarship budget for recruiting and training. Developed the strategic growth plan of the brigade and led an organizational merger. Provided leadership for organizational restructure, personnel, recruiting, training, anti-terrorism/force protection, operations, logistics and administration.• Deployed for a year as Advisor to Iraq Security Forces Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics; developed the life cycle maintenance plans for the Iraqi Army. • Assisted with New Equipment Fielding to Iraqi Army; wrote the scope of work for contracted training teams for M1 Tank, Mortar crews, and EOD teams• Restructured two brigades and expanded operations from four to ten states; unit recognized as best of seven within Cadet Command in 2011 and 2012.• Guided the unit to receive commendable command inspection results for logistics preparedness, supply discipline, and maintenance readiness in 2011, 2012.

Stuttgart Area, Germany

Joint Staff Officer and Logistics Planner, U.S. European Command, Stuttgart, Germany JUN 2004 to JUN 2007Responsible for planning and sustaining military operations in 91 countries throughout Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Established logistics and sustainment policies and procedures between U.S. Forces, U.S. Department of State, NATO, non-governmental agencies, and coalition partners for long term implementing and staging agreements. Served as acquisition cross service agreement lead, joint mortuary affairs officer, logistics exercise planner, and chief of logistics readiness.• Authored a comprehensive emergency/disaster/response plan for manmade /natural hazards; incorporated operational contract logistics into the plan.• Developed partnership logistics and sustainment agreements with allied nations; developed concept of support for a myriad of crises responses. • Coordinated with USAREUR for the LOGCAP (Annex W) requirements in support of multiple contingency scenarios in Europe and Africa.• Composed an operational contracting support plan for contingencies in Africa; conducted assessment and site location for depot and sustainment operations.

Management

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General