I served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2002-2006. I deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom on two occasions in 2004 and 2005-06. An exemplry Infantryman, I attained a combat meritorious promotion to the rank of Sergeant (E-5); also awarded The Purple Heart Medal (2004). I earned a B.A. in English, Practical Writing from Western Michigan University (2012). Most recently, a Masters of Business Administration from NMU (2020). I am a skilled communicator. I am proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. I have used R and RStudio. R is an open-source programming software used for statistical computing and graphing. In the process of my education, I have earned exceptional grades in the following disciplines: Managerial Communications; Business Statistics; Financial Analysis/Management; Marketing Strategy; Business Law and Ethics; Labor and Employment Law; Managerial Accounting; Management Information Systems; and Strategic Management, among others. I am currently available for full-time employment.