As Executive Officer, I serve as an integral component to all operational and support activities for a $2B, highly-active, city-like military installation with over 5.5K DoD employees and family members, public works department, three fire departments, a police force, two marinas, three hotels and retail outlets, a navy port, parks and recreation department, and two daycare centers. I am charged with overseeing and monitoring a $42M annual budget, including verifying and approving expenditures in accordance with federal regulations to support family housing, airport, port facilities, fire, security, public works, and environmental department activities.Selected contributions include… ♦ Provided direct oversight for three construction projects totaling $128M and one $8M demolition project, successfully expanding installation operational capacity 100%.♦ Directed over $110M in repair and recovery activities following Hurricane Irma for the base in collaboration with local, state, and federal authorities throughout the area to ensure safety and security for the region.

While positioned as Deputy Director, I directed strategic planning initiatives to create a more capable and efficient fighting force. Major duties included conceiving and testing concepts and solutions while providing leadership for 300+ personnel.A few highlights from this role…♦ Led a multinational team across all project phases for new strategic defense capabilities and operational maneuvers.♦ Successfully completed missions and directives by enacting innovative technical and tactical strategies.♦ Served as the Military Ambassador in the Western Pacific region; collaborated with 13 Southwest Asian countries to build coalitions and strengthen relationships, resulting in a greater regional stability.

In this role, I managed operations for a military research, development, test, and evaluation center while supervising 42 direct reports and an additional 1,450 personnel within the installation. I oversaw a $400M annual operations budget and $30M in contracts between the DoD and defense contractors designed to support all operational aspects of the center.Key achievements include…♦ Strategically planned and implemented personnel training program, organizational processes, and innovative policies and procedures, resulting in increased staff efficiency, a 60% reduction in accidents, and an annual cost savings of $120K.♦ Uncovered millions of dollars in savings by instituting a Continuity of Operations plan following emergency evacuation and relocation; enabled installation to function, continue to make money, and support DoD with minimal remote staff.

As Program Manager, I championed the development and implementation of a $24M, innovative weapons system aboard the USS Ponce. Serving as Acquisition Professional and Program Manager, I managed 12 naval sea and air systems with no cost overrun or delays. Additionally, I oversaw $10M+ in contracts with DoD contractors, allotted to build new class of Navy ships, naval aircraft, and support equipment; ensured accurate tracking of expenditures and timely completion of all mandated deliverables.Selected accomplishments…♦ Delivered weapons system project ahead of schedule and within budget parameters.♦ Carefully managed the planning, budgeting, installation, and integration of 12 complex weapon subsystems aboard the Littoral Combat Chip, strategically streamlining processes to ensure accurate configuration of all components within each subsystem, and throughout the larger system.

In this position, I oversaw operations for a forward-deployed naval force in the Middle East, with 150 personnel and $5M annual budget. By collaborating with leaders in allied nations throughout the Middle East, we developed and executed training and security exercises to promote stabilization and free flow of commerce throughout the region.Major accomplishments include…♦ Expertly directed five MH-53E helicopters and 42 officers and naval air crewmen to seamlessly transport 1.8K+ personnel and 11.2K tons of cargo to support combat operations for one year.♦ Established facilities in Bahrain International Airport by collaborating with Bahraini government to hangar and house aircraft and personnel.Additional Experience:Operations Officer, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two-Six, NS Norfolk, VAOperational Test Director/Test Pilot, Test and Evaluation Squadron One, NAS Patuxent River, MDMission Commander/Maintenance Test Pilot/Instrument Check Pilot, Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron Fifteen, NAS Corpus Christi, TX