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Aberdeen, Nc, Us

Fort Liberty, Nc

Head of Resource Management for a $70M coast-to-coast, cross-functional, academic, and high-risk training organization. Responsible for all Financial Operations including budget execution and management, financial analysis, reporting and execution of financial strategy.• Provided management with financial performance metrics and reports, and prepared presentations for executive leaders and other stakeholders.• Identified trend analyses of rates of expenditure comparing actual performance to financial plan and corrected variances to maintain optimal risk mitigation.

Fort Liberty, Nc

Led Financial Management operations supporting a 3,000-person Military Police organization spread across eastern United States. • Managed an annual budget of $15 million while leading a 5-person team, overseeing specialized financial operations for border operations in Texas and stability operations in the Capital.• Maintained funds control, predicted and forecasted budget shortfalls and directed alternative courses of action to include reprogramming and program adjustments.

South Korea

Directed an 8-person team and managed and executed a $35M annual budget to support sensitive Military Intelligence operations in South Korea.• Implemented planning, programming, and execution of budgets ensuring that funds are accounted for within the standards and principles of federal accounting standards, rules, and Congressional intent.• Managed the US and Korean civilian payroll process; collaborated with budget officers, project managers, and program managers on necessary adjustments to ensure efficient practices.

Fort Liberty, Nc

Led Financial Operations for a 1,200-person Army Special Operations Forces organization through budget planning, programming and execution. Managed a 14-person staff and a $25M annual budget.• Created and refined narrative justifications to ensure budget estimates aligned with approved mission requirements.• Forged partnerships with external stakeholders and executives to enhance understanding of organizational strategies and business/financial projections.

Fort Liberty, Nc & Kuwait

Responsible for national level strategic financial operations in combat. Managed a $500M annual budget while leading an 8-person team in a mission critical operation supporting SOF operations in Syria.• Authored a Congressional report that secured $180 million in additional funding for a classified program, while also producing quarterly sensitive activities reports to ensure fund expenditures were justifiable and defensible to Congressional committees.• Saved the organization $13M leading its financial reconciliation program.

Fort Campbell, Ky

Led a Detachment and Company of up to 250 personnel, overseeing $700 million in vendor payments to support critical wartime operations.• Ensured accountability of over 5,000 pieces of equipment valued at $23M and managed a $3M annual budget.• Coordinated 12,000 payments with the Department of the Treasury for U.S. government vendors with zero loss.

Fort Campbell, Ky

Junior officer in a financial management unit serving as Chief of Vendor Pay, Deputy Disbursing Officer, and Company Executive Officer.• Led accounts payable operations supporting $500M in payments supporting combat operations in Afghanistan.• Managed all company administrative operations including personnel, training, logistics, and IT.

Junior leader in a transportation company serving as platoon sergeant, squad leader, vehicle operator, and administrative support supervisor.

The Honor Foundation’s Corporate Professional Development (CPD) cohort, designed for transitioning U.S. Special Operations veterans. The apprenticeship-style course provided the tools, insights, and network to successfully navigate a career shift and excel in high-impact civilian roles. The core focus is on helping military professionals translate their unique skill sets and leadership experience into successful civilian careers following retirement or separation from the armed forces.

Twentynine Palms, California

Led the vehicle recovery team, managing recovery operations for a 300-vehicle fleet and overseeing the maintenance of three recovery vehicles. Ensured accountability of over 600 pieces of equipment valued at $3M.