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Fort Cavazos, Texas

Responsible for the analysis, design, development and TRADOC oversight of the Aviation Officer Education System. Ensure Armystandards of quality, directive compliance and adherence to the Army's Systems Approach to Training are met. Maintain a productivedialogue and liaison between TRADOC agencies and the USAACE Command. Assist Instructors/Writers, Training developers, schedulers,operations personnel and training brigade cadre in order to ensure qualified, relevant and mission ready Aviation officers are delivered to the field. Function as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all assigned courses. Assist in hosting and managing all Training Integration Meetings and Critical Task Site Selection Boards for courses that become due. Infuse all Officer courses with the Decisive Action Training Environment (DATE) Operating Environment, Army Learning Model 2015 and Mid-grade Learning Continuum principles. Assist in Program of Instruction updates to ensure validity and relevancy.

Fort Cavazos, Tx

Fort Bragg, Nc

Fort Bragg, North Carolina, United States / Horn Of Africa

Executive Officer for 3-58 Airfield Operations Battalion (AOB), 164th Theater Airfield Operations Group (TAOG); a theater level asset that provides air traffic services and airfield management. Principle advisor to the Battalion CDR, and fully prepared to assume duties as the Commanding Officer at any time. Serves as the Battalion Chief of Staff responsible for the mentorship of all primary and special staff, andthe synchronization of all warfighting functions across the battalion. Oversees and executes the Battalion's operating budget.

Fort Bragg, North Carolina

As the brigade aviation officer (BAO) lead the ADAM/BAE and integrate aviation into ground scheme of maneuver. Provide the commander and staff with the aerial component of the COP and ensure that the commander and his staff include AMD and Aviation considerations in routine planning and preparation for operations. Coordinate and monitor aerial surveillance, air track identification, and threat assessment toprotect our forces and operations. Provide brigade integration and synchronization with joint theater air operations. Provide the brigade with an enhanced capability to perform AC2 and maintain a near-real-time airspace picture for airspace management. Conduct Aviation augmentation planning and coordination. Manage the ADAM cell and continuously assesses of AMD augmentation requirements, planningand coordination. Conduct composite risk management to minimize the potential for fratricide for the brigade. Provide early warning of enemy aerial attack. Advise and update the commander on adjacent AMD unit location, plans and intent. Also serves as the brigade CUOPS.

Fort Rucker, Alabama

Operations officer for the Army's largest aviation battalion under the US Army Aviation Center of Excellence (USAACE). Responsible for the training and readiness of a multi-functional training battalion consisting of five companies and over 2000 Soldiers, DA Civilians, and contractors at Fort Rucker; conducts initial military training and leader development for Aviation officers and warrant officers Army wide.Oversee the development of 14 Programs of Instruction (POI) including several MOS producing and professional military education courses, as well as contracted training support for SERE and HOST training. Oversee training and readiness of the 98th Army Band in support of garrison missions.

Fort Rucker, Al

Operations Officer of the 1st Aviation Brigade at the US Army Aviation Center of Excellence (USAACE). Responsible for assisting the Brigade S-3 with the training and readiness of a multi-functional training brigade consisting of three battalions and over 4300 Soldiers, DA Civilians, and contractors at Fort Rucker and Fort Huachuca; Conducts initial military training and leader development for Aviation officers, warrant officers, and enlisted Soldiers. Oversee the development of 41 Programs of Instruction (POI) including several MOS producing and professional military education courses, as well as contracted training support for SERE, HOST, and UAS training. Oversee training and readiness of 98th Army Band in support of garrison missions. Oversee administration and processing of all international military trainees at Fort Rucker, including the International Military Student Office. Maintain proficiency as a FAC 3 aviator.

Fort Rucker, Al

Responsible for the analysis, design, development and TRADOC oversight of the Aviation Officer Education System. Ensure Army standards of quality, directive compliance and adherence to the Army’s Systems Approach to Training are met. Maintain a productive dialogue and liaison between TRADOC agencies and the USAACE Command. Assist Instructors/Writers, Training developers, schedulers, operations personnel and training brigade cadre in order to ensure qualified, relevant and mission ready Aviation officers are delivered to the field. Function as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all assigned courses. Assist in hosting and managing all Training Integration Meetings ad Critical Task Site Selection Boards for courses that become due. Infuse all Officer courses with the Decisive Action Training Environment (DATE) Operating Environment, Army Learning Model 2015 and Mid-grade Learning Continuum principles. Assist in Program of Instruction updates to ensure validity and relevancy.

Fort Hood, Tx

Served as the Headquarters and Headquarters Company Commander for an Assault Helicopter Battalion in the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division. Responsible for health, morale, welfare, and readiness of all assigned members of the company and their Families. Managed all required training within the company to comply with Department of the Army standards. Maintained a high state of mental and physical fitness. Additional duties include Company Executive Officer, Company Maintenance Officer, and Company Unit Movement Officer.

Afghanistan/Fort Hood, Tx

Assistant Operations Officer for a full-spectrum Aviation Task Force, consisting of 35 helicopters and 580 Soldiers. Responsible for coordinating operations for the Task Force in combat and providing full-spectrum aviation support to the US and Coalition customers as well as the battalion pure at home station. Plans, coordinates, and directs all Task Force and battalion missions in support of 1st Air Cavalry Brigade and Regional Command-West (RC-W). Synchronizes unit assets with RC-W and higher priorities to accomplish the Ground Force Commander’s intent and ensures mission success. Maintains a high state of mental and physical fitness and tactical and technical aviator proficiency in the UH-60L helicopter. Develops and mentors junior leaders within the S3 Operation section.

Fort Hood, Tx

Serves as the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade Rear Detachment Operations Officer responsible for all training, plans and orders within the Brigade Rear Detachment. Manages and resources the training of the Rear Detachment’s 670 officers, warrant officers, and Soldiers. Ensures all troop schools actions are complete and oversees the Brigade Travel Program, which encompasses the defense travel system and government travel cards. Coordinates and maintains oversight of the Brigade Staff Duty. Manages the Brigade safety and green platoon sections. Oversees and prioritizes assets and capabilities ensuring effective employment in support of 1st Cavalry Division. Responsible for tactical, technical and professional competence and development of two officers, four non-commissioned officers, and two enlisted Soldiers.

Fort Rucker, Al

K-16 South Korea

Battalion Logistics Officer assigned to an assault aviation battalion forward deployed in the Republic of Korea. Responsible for the coordination and monitoring of resources to fuel, fix, move and maintain a battalion of over 500 soldiers consisting of 30 UH-60L Blackhawk Helicopters, 108 vehicles and associated equipment totaling over $200 million. Responsible for ensuring continual success in areas of supply, property accountability, air and ground maintenance, force modernization, external contracts, movement / transportation requirements, Wartime Host Nation Support, Korea Service Corps support, GPC program, and DFAC operations. As a Pilot-in-Command, responsible for the planning and the execution of combat, combat support, and combat service support missions for Soldiers of the 2d Infantry Division. Serves as BN Unit Victim Advocate in support of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program.

K-16 South Korea

Flight Platoon Leader in an Assault Helicopter Battalion forward deployed to the Republic of Korea. Responsible for the training, health, morale and welfare of four Chief Warrant Officers from three distinct Military Occupational Specialties, three Non-Commissioned Officers, and nine UH-60L crew chiefs. Employs, maintains, and accounts for five UH-60L helicopters with accompanying avionics and aircraft survivability equipment valued in excess of $30 million. Responsible to maintain technical and tactical proficiency as a FAC 1 and RL 1 designated Army Aviator under day, night, night vision goggle, and instrument conditions as well as a Day/Night Pilot-in-Command. Responsible for additional duties to include Battalion Unit Victim Advocate, Company Voting Assistance Officer, and Company Sponsorship Officer.

K-16 South Korea

A Uh-60 Blackhawk Maintenance Platoon Leader in an Assault Helicopter Battalion forward deployed to the Republic of Korea. Responsible for everything the platoon does or fails to do. Responsible for the training, morale, health and welfare of 5 NCOs and 25 Soldiers. Ensures readiness of platoon equipment including two M998 HMMWVs, three M1078 LMTVs, one M977 HEMMT, and one SCAMP valued in excess of $2 million. Oversees the maintenance of 30 UH-60L and three UH-60A Blackhawk helicopters valued in excess of $280 million. Advises the company commander on issues affecting the unit. Maintains technical and tactical proficiency as a FAC 1 and RL 1 designated Army Aviator under day, night, night vision goggle, and instrument meteorological conditions.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Marathon Club, Cadet Newspaper, Cadet Yearbook, Young Democrats, Women's Soccer, Women's Softball.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Softball, Swimming, Spanish Club, German Club, Art Club, Jeopardy Club