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Washington, DC, US

Eglin AFB

• Led 450+ military, civilian, and contract personnel at 16 locations, managing a $40M budget for USAF Bomber and ISR airframes.
• Oversaw Operational Test & Evaluation focusing on Long Range Kill-Chain tactics and airborne platform integration.

Eglin AFB

Ft. Belvoir, VA

• Led a 35-person team at Defense Threat Reduction Agency, managing nuclear weapons safety and security programs globally.
• Provided expert mission support for nuclear surety, ensuring safety and security of critical assets.
• Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance nuclear surety capabilities and readiness.

Washington DC

• Served as Subject Matter Expert and Senior nuclear Air Force Fellow on International Security policy analysis at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
• Authored a Professional Studies paper providing policy recommendations based on analysis of US foreign policy, US power utility, and international order.
• Developed skills in policy analysis, international security, and research while contributing to the CSIS team.

Barksdale AFB, LA

• Led United States Air Force’s largest bomber group with a $150 million budget, ensuring worldwide nuclear deterrence and conventional operations.
• Managed over 560 personnel at United States Air Force, 2d Operations Group, overseeing day-to-day operations and strategic planning.

• Managed 450+ rotational airmen supporting 14 diverse units at USAFCENT's largest expeditionary operational Support Squadron.
• Oversaw AFCENT's most complex airfield, supporting 75K air operations annually.
• Led strategic planning and execution to ensure mission success and operational efficiency.

Barksdale AFB, LA

• Directed daily operations of 240 Airmen across 10 career fields, ensuring seamless airfield services and mission support.
• Implemented strategic planning and resource allocation to optimize operational efficiency and readiness.
• Spearheaded training programs to enhance team performance and ensure mission success.

Pentagon, Washington DC

• Senior advisor to a 3-star General, overseeing the USAF Nuclear Enterprise. ∙ Prioritized and synchronized engagement schedules for 5 General officers.
• Authored Program Action Directive for the Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff for the United States Air Force.

Multiple

• Instructed and evaluated weapon system operators in B-52 aircraft, ensuring proficiency in nuclear and conventional operations.
• Deployed multiple times in support of contingency operations, showcasing adaptability and strategic thinking.
• Recognized as a B-52 expert, contributing to the success of combat missions and enhancing team performance.

Master Of Philosophy In Military Strategy, Strategy, A

Completed a demanding, multidisciplinary program emphasizing critical thinking, creative writing and effective argument tested through a.

Master Of Military Operational Art And Science, Military Operational Art And Science/Studies, A

Activities and Societies: Competitively selected as Flight Commander, leading 12 officers and civilians to exceed program.

Master Of Arts Intelligence Studies, Intelligence Collection, A

Completed a rigorous curriculum focused on Intelligence Collection disciplines, analysis and the impact in interagency operations.