Analyze, prioritize and ensure total force structures of 8,100+ total manpower organization, advising executive level leadership and allocation of relevant forces.Supervise all aspects of safety for all training events, including those with high-risk factors, such as live fire and extreme weather. Saved in excess of $20K in operational costs. Led and supported 1st Marine Aircraft Wing efforts in the movement of $200K Short Tons (STONS) of equipment and 16K troops in support of over 40 exercises with 100% accountability of personnel and equipment.Developed short and long-range plans coordinating and directing all operations and training functions within the organization and supporting enterprises. Interpret and implement existing pertinent Department of Defense(DOD) and international policies, directives, and regulations pertaining to military exercises and operations. Planned and successfully led four joint Operational Planning Teams for a Marine Expeditionary Force(MEF) exercise, consisting of 27K members.Lead planner for 1st Marine Aviation Wing during a MEF exercise producing over 12 Air Tasking Orders(ATOs) (Flight Schedule) as a training aid to leadership for a major exercise and advised executive level leadership in the planning and execution of five war-time contingency plans.

Advised executive leadership on maintaining and updating Operational Plans (OPLANs) for an area consisting of 100 million square miles, encompassing half the world’s population. Supervised and directed Marine Corps contingency planning efforts within the Seventh Fleet. Provided technical advice to executive level leadership for better development of evidence-based strategies and execution planning. Served as project leader to accomplish particularly complex, unique, sensitive and long-term reviews concerning major transportation, operations and logistics programs.Served as Philippine Liaison Element to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, leading four territorial defense working groups to Senior Executive and Flag Officer staff in the Armed Forces Philippines Joint Staff. Served as senior organization representative for observation, training, and mentorship while deployed with the Taiwanese naval forces during exercises in territorial waters, resulting in improved readiness and future interoperability between Taiwanese and U.S. naval forces.Coordinated and led all functions concerning contingency and training operations for expansive Area of Operations. Interpreted and implemented existing U.S. and international policies, directives, and regulations pertaining to operations in vast geographical area. Established policy and operation guidelines to include the planning, development, organization, management, direction, execution, and administration of international operations and training. Led the Airspace Deconfliction and Airspace Maneuver Cross-Functional Team via participation in four working groups; directly improved readiness and development of Japanese Self-Defense Force.

MS – Military Operational Arts and Sciences

Oversaw training, operations, discipline, and logistics of a 120-person unit that executed maintenance, quality assurance and operational support activities for aviation operations in support of worldwide training exercises and operations. Executed resource management programs and functions in performing supervisory work.Managed accountability, serviceability, maintenance, quality assurance, storage, and issuance of equipment and supplies worth in excess of $1M with 100% accountability. Drafted recurring reports for dissemination to unit and senior leadership detailing status of operations, training, and equipment.Supervised all maintenance and quality assurance activities and services during major training exercise Lava Viper 15.1-2 to maximize efficacy of training for 750 Marine Corps personnel and 500 Army personnel.

Coordinated with external Marine Corps and allied units to relay updates and procedural guidance on military exercises in the region. Oversaw, directed and communicated with the incoming subordinate units to support their orientation and acclimation to training exercises in the region. Developed and planned a Regimental Landing Team Base order for a tier 2 U.S./Republic of Korea bilateral training exercise called Exercise Ssang Yong.Applied in-depth knowledge of operations, logistics, administrative, security policies and procedures to facilitate activities of short-and long-range operations planning efforts for highly mobile organizations. Analyzed changes and rendered guidance of a technical nature to higher HQ. Coordinated and supported adaptive planning processes with the US Army Special Forces as part of a training program between 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit that optimized Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures as well as interoperability for future global operations.Analyzed short-and long-term interest, priorities, and objectives of unity and formulated strategic plans to maximize odds of successful accomplishment. Provided advice and consultation to senior leaders during validation and execution of tasking requirements.

Led and supervised 350 personnel with a myriad of technical specialties - charged with ensuring serviceability and operability of seven AH-1W aircraft and four UH-1Y aircraft worth $180M. Provided subordinate personnel with feedback, training, performance evaluation, career advice, and discipline. Informed personnel of organizational goals and objectives, and monitored work to ensure fulfillment of goals. Led organizational efforts that resulted in scoring in the upper 90th percentile and zero findings (discrepancies) during its Commander Naval Air Forces (CNAF) inspections.Produced over 57 written reports and presentations for distribution to organizational leadership and senior leadership.Evaluated detailed training records and approved over 2K+ maintenance qualifications for assigned personnel in order to ensure full readiness and mission capability of the unit.

Expertly performed supply, transportation, equipment management, and procurement logistics management to facilitate unit relocation from Camp Pendleton, CA to Kaneohe Bay, HI. Planned, coordinated, analyzed, and evaluated the logistics policies, plan methods, procedures, systems, and actions in support of relocations efforts.Provided life cycle management of equipment, weapon systems, communication systems, and materials. Partnered with Mexican Navy to bilaterally organize and execute successful relocation of unit resources from Camp Pendleton, CA to Kaneohe Bay, HI with 100% accountability of assets worth in excess of $200K.

Provided leadership, direction, guidance, training, and feedback to 1K-person multinational operations team, executing comprehensive practical and theoretical training to prepare personnel to undertake dynamic combat operations in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Developed strong cross-cultural communication and cooperation skills necessary to successfully partner with the Georgian and Afghanistan Army.Managed accountability, serviceability, maintenance, storage, and issuance of $10M+ in equipment and supplies with 100% accountability.As the subject matter expert, provided advice during planning and execution of three deliberate operations, sustained counterinsurgency operations, and five civil military operations.

Planned and delivered daily practical and theoretical flight instruction to a wide variety of joint and international aviators. Evaluated over 100 student pilots’ performance on required tasks. Communicated extensively with trainees, peers, and supervisors, relaying information concerning trainee progress, curricula, disciplinary matters, and other issues. Provided exemplary theoretical and practical flying training to 300+ Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and allied pilots. Flew in excess of 618 flight sorties(missions).Provided superior leadership and technical knowledge that enabled safe and effective flight patterns to maximize trainee skills development and safety in high-risk training environment.Monitored personnel performance and conduct to ensure adherence to applicable military, federal, and state regulations and laws.