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Lacey, Washington, United States

- Project Manager for a $650k emergency management contract to upgrade the IT architecture of 911 emergency response systems.- Managed an $850k communication network for the Oregon Air National Guard, ensuring seamless communication for national defense operations.- Executed the contract closeout for a $1.6m communication system upgrade across 11 Kitsap County locations, compiling over 700 documents to meet contractual requirements

Lakewood, Washington, United States

- Oversaw budgets for four units, managing 450 personnel, 204 vehicles, and $103 million in equipment with an $8 million budget. Facilitated collaboration of 267 operational personnel with multinational partners to achieve strategic communication objectives.- Led a team of 30 in revamping support plans, using data analysis to coordinate operational readiness for 467 personnel.- Streamlined communication by setting clear expectations and presenting essential topics to different management levels and governing bodies. Encouraged collaboration within the development team.

Panama City Fl, Oklahoma City Ok, Trier And Ramstein Germany, Killeen Tx, Doha Qatar, Lakewood Wa

- Conducted, managed, evaluated, and improved unit training and readiness as an Instructor, Evaluator, and Trainer.- Planned, prepared, and executed theater air operations, accumulating over 2000 hours of experience on E-3 B/C platforms, including 900 combat hours.- Analyzed national defense strategy and applied it to battle strategy while leading Airmen. Roles included Mission Crew Commander, Senior Air Director, Electronic Warfare and Air Surveillance Officer, Senior Director, Weapons Director, Air Liaison Officer, and Tactical Air Control Party with 8 combat deployments.- Created operational policies by supervising mission-specific training for multiple weapons systems, including Air Operations Center, Airborne Warning and Control System, Control Reporting Centers, and Air Support Operations Center.

Lakewood, Washington, United States

- Led team transformation efforts for the next phase of organizational employment through strategic resourcing. Developed action plans for complex operations by employing analytics to optimize the operating model.- Fostered multinational relationships for a $30 million exercise, supporting exercise development for key leadership decision-making. This initiative successfully achieved national strategic objectives and ensured harmonious bilateral processes.- Directed special projects and streamlined communication systems to establish international interoperable partnerships.

Doha, Qatar

- Improved the operational framework by collaborating with leaders to define activities, expectations, and roles across the organization. Enhanced continuity of operations plans and readiness, enabling seamless execution of real-time tasking demands across four million square miles.- Spearheaded the integration of 13 sections and 127 team members to meet organizational operational structure requirements. Established a cross-functional community of trust and awareness, fostering effective collaboration and ensuring seamless 24/7 operations.

Lubbock, Texas, United States

- Successfully managed a university program, achieving an 82% retention rate and substantial growth.- Collaborated with university, military, and civic teams to ensure consistent processes, experiences, and results in professional development. Leveraged mentorship, allocated funds, and secured grants.- Revitalized a struggling university department by engaging with students, faculty, and leadership, leading to a 40% increase in student enrollment and a 180% surge in graduates.- Mentored a team of 5 employees and 96 students, managing $616k in funds and securing $200k in grants. Achieved 170% program growth over three years.- Revitalized a struggling unit by implementing competitive training initiatives and motivating staff and students. Advocated for changes in instructor requirements, resulting in a 40% increase in the candidate pool.

Fort Hood, Texas, United States

- Managed an annual budget of $300 thousand and oversaw the maintenance of unit resources valued at $24 million. Introduced resilience training, resulting in the development of a more cohesive unit climate.- Led a communication proof-of-concept exercise within the unit, utilizing data analysis to derive crucial lessons. These insights played a pivotal role in shaping the implementation of a program actions directive at higher headquarters.- Developed, implemented, and refined operational policies and guidelines for a pilot unit comprising 108 employees. This initiative contributed to a notable 21% improvement in mission readiness and a substantial 47% increase in report timeliness.

Ramstein Air Base, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

- Led a 10-person branch responsible for creating an execution staff training plan, successfully certifying 478 employees within a remarkable five months. This initiative achieved a 78% certification rate for the organization's senior staff.- Implemented analytics tools to optimize operational processes, addressing deficiencies within a $37 million command and control system. This effort involved establishing baseline requirements for a critical node handling multiple simultaneous operations.- Organized a staff training event that attracted 366 augmentees and secured $242 thousand in training funds. This event facilitated the development of a staff concept of operations and the integration of multiple teams based on a fused baseline approach.

Ramstein Air Base, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

- Designed Europe's missile defense framework and outlined the baseline requirements for the alliance, leading to the successful completion of mission phase one.- Led cross-organizational planning and developed four operational plans, setting the stage for NATO's adoption of theater missile defense policy.- Improved communication and command and control requirements, enabling the execution of 2,100 missions by 153 aircraft in just 7 days.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Information Technology Project Management

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Geography

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