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Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland

Delta, Pa

Loyola University Maryland

Provided University level instruction on the Foundations of Leadership and Innovative Team Leadership Courses. These courses examine the challenges of leading teams in the complex contemporary environment. Additionally, these courses highlight the dimensions of the cross-cultural challenges of leadership in a constantly changing world and applies these to practical Army leadership tasks and situations.Conducted Army leader development at Loyola University, Maryland for over 90 ROTC cadets that continuously rank above the U.S. national average upon commissioning as Lieutenants in the U.S. ArmyDesigned syllabi, facilitated classroom instruction, led lectures, implemented small group projects, and educated 32 students utilizing proper training methodologies and techniques Led and mentored ROTC cadets whose overall performance resulted in over $700,000.00 in awarded scholarships to two Universities within the past yearIncreased efficiencies by creating the unit’s first on-line Digital Training Management Account that was responsible for accurately documenting all training and certification requirementsDeveloped supportive networks within Loyola University, Alumni and local communities in order to improve vital support and promote growth and opportunities to the organizationDeveloped a Battalion safety program that was initially uncompliant to Army policy to a satisfactory rating within one month that resulted in zero safety violations during my tenureRated within the top ten percent of Senior Military Instructors out of 40

Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord, Wa

Fostered an organizational culture that produced ethical and values-based leaders and subordinates that instilled a desire for responsibility and accountability; recognized for above average personnel retention ratesManaged and maintained the operational readiness for a 21 vehicle fleet and associated equipment that was valued in excess of $36 millionDeveloped security policies and procedures that rapidly improved the force protection for 400 personnel within a Joint Afghan - U.S. base by coordinating and integrating multiple systems and assets Proactively conducted threat and risk analysis in high threat areas that identified vulnerable locations resulting in improved physical security for $35 million in assets Coordinated the daily operations of a 130 person organization responsible for resourcing the logistical, communication, and medical support for a 500 person organizationEstablished administrative systems designed to monitor and track employee pay, performance evaluations, promotions, certifications, and awards that led to improved accountability and processing timesPlanned and synchronized the logistical and operational support for 153 personnel across three different sites within Kandahar City, Afghanistan during a nine month periodPlanned and facilitated meetings pertaining to administrative and operational readiness requirements

Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord, Wa

Led a diverse team of 22 Soldiers and four Stryker vehicles in a reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition Squadron during both domestic and international security operationsPlanned, resourced, and conducted operational planning, personnel training, logistical, and sustainment support to achieve organizational goals and mission successCompleted multiple assignments and projects under pressure and consistently met deadlinesEnsured the accountability and operational readiness of vehicles and equipment valued in excess of $12 millionIdentified and analyzed safety hazards to develop risk mitigation strategies that resulted in safe working environments and zero safety violations Rated # 1 of 4 peer leaders in the organization

Bachelor'S Degree, Management

Associate'S Degree, Art/Art Studies, General

High School