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Doctrinal sustainment trainer for the Army National Guard at Mission Training Complexes (MTC) and other DOD locations. Acts as an advisor, mentor, and SME for units from planning through execution to include After Action Review (AAR) of MTC driven collective events. Conducts in-depth research on evolving doctrine, theater specific operations, lessons learned and newly developed tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) in order to accurately replicate the operational environment for which the training is designed.

White, Ga

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Atlanta, Georgia

Provides guidance and resource allocation recommendations on projects to assist business lines with development and ongoing operational support requirements. Provides project direction and support including research, analysis, review, development, implementation and monitoring of new or ongoing projects. Acts as a liaison for project execution and typically performs analysis supporting the strategies and objectives of the business line. Compiles and analyzes information that is detailed and interpretive making project recommendations based on findings. Collaborates with stakeholders to assure successful completion, execution, and implementation in accordance with resources.• Supervise a team of 3 personnel to accomplish diverse business line objectives• Member of teams that successfully facilitated audits by the Central Bank of Ireland, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and International Organization of Standardization for ISO 27001 certification. • Provided accurate and timely vendor management resulting in resolution of previously unresolved issues• Developed strategic budget goals and objectives as well as managed daily budget execution including software acquisition, software licensing renewals, hardware purchases, and training and travel.• Developed options and provided recommendations to senior personnel to resolve complex issues.• Moved projects from conception to completion and provided leadership mentoring.

Marietta, Ga

Implement and oversee the activities of the state information management office. Serve as the primary staff advisor to the Adjutant General and senior executives on all matters pertaining to cybersecurity, information technology, compliance, communications, information assurance, publishing, and records management. Develop strategic goals and objectives that integrate initiatives into short and long term operational plans that align with those of the Department of Defense, Department of the Army, and National Guard Bureau. Implement policies, procedures and objectives to improve work flow and analyze program implementation. As the Designated Approval Authority ensure all activities comply with regulatory requirements (FISMA, ISO, NIST, etc). Develop personnel in order to improve production in the work center by teaching underutilized personnel additional skills. Supervise a staff of 38 professional and technical personnel.• Initiate daily contact with key leaders to proactively address potential issues. Initiate periodic engagements with other directors to identify concerns or projects which required additional resources • Improve IT service support and modernize equipment during periods of reduced funding and personnel by reallocating resources to ensure core business responsibilities were prioritized and sustained. • Collaborate with various stakeholders to start new Cybersecurity Protection Team and State Cybersecurity Board. Currently completing project to mature the cybersecurity environment in Georgia.• Invested in personnel by providing professional development courses such as ITIL, A+, SEC +, CEH, SANS, CISM, CISSP, Cyber Operations Planning Course (N9 ASI), PMP, etc.

Marietta, Ga

Planned, organized, and oversaw professional development of the personnel of the USPFO Georgia office to ensure improved production including the data processing, federal contracting, financial management, and supply and services divisions. Established policies, procedures, and organizational metrics to drive business decisions. Integrated goals and objectives into the multiyear strategy to improve productivity, manage contingency mission support plans, and continuity of operation plans. Ensured the ethical fiduciary execution of federal funds and the accountability as well as safeguarding of all assigned federal property. • Supervised professional development of 67 multi-functionally diverse personnel.• Ensured all personnel were advised and aware of professional development requirements for promotion.• Provided accurate and current information for use in decision making by identifying key metrics and developing a method to periodically review leading indicators.• Eliminated excess and unserviceable equipment in order to reduce inventory time, maintenance requirements, security requirements, and storage requirements.• Synchronized facility improvements with business operations to minimize effects on customers.• Ensured the data processing center facility and personnel complied with cybersecurity requirements.

Carlisle, Pa

Facilitated a collaborative effort to ensure compliance, create contingency plans, continuity of operations, operational plans, policies, training plans, and programming for current and future budgets pertaining to unit readiness, mobilization, deployment, and force integration programs. Ensured compliance with systems security and project management was maintained at all times. Conducted business analysis of metrics in order to stay on budget and on schedule. Fostered relationships with various military services and external agencies such as US Forces Command, Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Guard Bureau, etc to achieve the goals and objectives of leadership. Ensured risk analysis and risk mitigation was integrated into all operations and training to reduce or eliminate injuries or property loss.• Supervised 22 personnel assigned to the operations and training divisions and subordinate departments.• Developed concise guidance providing maximum latitude to accomplish operational and training readiness requirements within resource parameters resulting in less wasted time and higher production.• Identified metrics which drove business decisions made by external organizations to distribute funding, staffing, and training opportunities. Integrated these metrics as part of routine meetings and evaluations of subordinate personnel and work centers in order to improve performance. • Developed a plan which resulted in Georgia being awarded additional personnel, equipment, and financial resources enabling the delivery of more capability and capacity for sustained production.

Forsyth, Ga & Baghdad, Iraq

Provided combat service and support to a mechanized infantry brigade conducting counter insurgency operations. Ensured all training, deployment and operational missions were fully supported without any logistical constraints which could have restricted the freedom of action for the commanding general or maneuver for his units. Relocated and provided security for the logistical support area to a site which was centrally located thereby reducing distance and time to provide resources to personnel and units.• Led 828 Soldiers in counter insurgency operations in Iraq.• Provided multifunctional logistical support (ammunition, maintenance, medical, supplies and services, transportation, etc) to over 4,500 personnel.• Completed multiple medical civilian action projects which resulted in the acquisition of information to identify, locate, and apprehend insurgents while providing improved medical care, school supplies, and clothing to Iraqi children. • Operated a brigade internment facility which safely and securely housed suspected insurgents or enemy combatants prior to trial and transfer to prison if convicted or release if not convicted.• Responsible for 14 geographically remote combat outposts providing logistical and signal support to transient units.

Master'S Degree, Military Strategic Studies, General

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Activities and Societies: Sigma Nu Fraternity

Associate’S Degree, Psychology