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Kabul, Afghanistan

• Conducted a Data Architecture Study that included documenting information systems, interviewing over 90 entities and mapping over 40 data sources throughout the command.
• Managed multiple projects from concept to completion (Combined Personnel Database, ANSF Logistics Management Tool, and Contract MgmtDb).
• Utilize business analysis skills to translate vague customer requirements into actionable project tasks.
• Led a team that developed and implemented the NATO Training Mission - Afghanistan Project Planning Process (P3) which became the project planning methodology for the command.
• Managed project personnel in multiple locations (US and Afghanistan).
• Perform stakeholder analysis to determine needs of the organization.

Kabul, Afghanistan

• Designed a MS Access/MS SQL database for the planning, budgeting, forecasting, knowledge management, and tracking of Afghan National Security Forces materiel for NATO Training Mission Afghanistan/Combined Security.
• Designed, organized and maintained MS Access/MS SQL databases and provided interface between the CSTC-A staff and Contracting components.
• Designed a database to track Contract Management and Oversight data for 350+ service contracts and 1000 construction contracts across the theater of operations valued at over $4.5B.
• Served as Knowledge Manager for the Contract Management Oversight directorate - Afghanistan (CMAO).
• Served as SharePoint Content Manager and Information Management Officer for the CMAO.
• Recommended best practices for data structure and file management.

Kabul, Afghanistan

• Served as Knowledge Manager for the Security Assistance Office - Afghanistan (SAO-A).
• Served as SharePoint Content Manager and Information Management Officer for the SAO-A.
• Maintained database systems and data archives for SAO-A.
• Analyzed database constructs and recommended modifications as necessary.
• Performed the setup of Information Technology functions as required for SAO-A personnel.
• Developed and implemented Continuity of Operations Plan for SAO-A.

• Identified and contacted over 500 potential end user clients in six weeks.
• Developed presentations and marketing material to highlight the benefits of Elliptical Mobile Solutions products.
• Coordinated and presented sales briefings to state and federal organizations.
• Worked with the VP of Sales and ensured that my efforts supported the company's strategic and operational goals.
• Represented Elliptical Mobile Solutions at tradeshows and events to continue to gain market share.

I am a Signal Corps Major with over 21 years of active duty Marine Corps and Army National Guard experience leading soldiers and civilians and managing projects. I am well versed in tactical communications systems and have held multiple positions including Maintenance Officer, Operations Officer, Company Commander, Battalion Personnel Officer, Battalion.

Phoenix, AZ

• Managed multiple projects simultaneously and provided weekly status reports on progress, funding, resource allocation, potential risk and ensured operational objectives were being met.
• Developed and implemented of a Thin Client solution to include site surveys, contracting for required infrastructure improvements, building the image, deploying systems and training users.
• Led Secure Internet Protocol Routing Network expansion project. Identified viable facilities and coordinated use, contractor remodel, funding, installation and security of facilities.
• Managed the enterprise infrastructure modification from Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) to Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) from Feasibility Analysis to project close.
• Guided project teams across different sites/locations and deployed IT solutions to +1200 desktop systems, +30 servers and 26 locations throughout Arizona.
• Performed Stakeholder Analysis with various entities to identify IT requirements.

Mba, Management Information Systems

Bseet, Electronics Engineering Technology

Activities and Societies: I was President of the Student Body Council.