Support DoD/OSD client at OUSD(I&S) Policy as SME on current and future year DoD law enforcement policy issuance development, review, and publication.

Provide strategic level policy and strategy planning, development, and analysis for military senior leadership and staff to support ongoing operations in Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA), Office of the G-3/5/7, Strategic Operations Directorate, Information Division (DAMO-SOI).

Served as a Senior Policy Advisor and Task Lead to meet government client deliverable goals and strategic priorities in support of executive agent duties and responsibilities for DoD Biometrics and Forensics. Advises DoD client leadership on various courses of action and execute all responsibilities relating to biometrics and forensics policy, information data privacy, and governance to achieve organizational goals, objectives, and client deliverables.

Served in a trial focused boutique law firm, specializing in federal white-collar criminal defense; conducted extensive legal research and writing to draft legal memoranda and pre-trial motions and pleadings.

Served as a Foreign Affairs Officer in the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Office of Africa and the Middle East (AME). Coordinated with U.S. and international stakeholders to design, implement, and manage foreign assistance programs in East Africa focused strengthening rule of law, countering corruption and violent extremism, and building criminal justice sector capacity.

Served in a legal PMF rotation/detail with Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of Visa Services, Legal Affairs, Legislation and Regulations.

Selected into the Presidential Management Fellows Program (Class of 2015), a highly selective two-year U.S. government fellowship and leadership development program, for U.S. citizens with recently completed advanced graduate degrees. Accepted PMF appointment with U.S. Department of State.

Served on a PMF rotation/detail as a law clerk at U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division, Office of International Affairs (OIA). Assisted attorneys in the Asia, Pacific, Africa and Middle East Regional Affairs legal team with international law issues relating to bilateral extradition, Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties, and multilateral law enforcement conventions.

Assisted with legal research, writing, and analysis on issues relating to national security, privacy, civil liberties, and international law.

Served on Senator’s defense staff team to assist legislative staff with military sexual assault, mental health, and family entitlement legal and policy matters; supported legislative efforts relating to the National Defense Authorization Act for FY15 and the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee.

National Security Studies (NSS) is a premier professional development program for senior civilian and military executives in both the public and private sectors. Assisted the Program Director with the planning, organization, and implementation of the National Security Management Course, an executive-level leadership course focused on emerging national security issues.

Assisted DHS Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) attorneys and staff with legal research and writing; submitted detailed briefs and legal memoranda on federal immigration law in removal judicial proceedings.

Aided prosecutors and staff in a criminal state district court prosecutor’s office – intake and trial divisions; prepared, processed, and organized files, court docket, motions, and pre-trial requests in preparation for trial proceedings.

Battalion Staff OfficerMay 2009 to Sept 2009Fort Carson, CO-Led a staff of 22 communications soldiers; managed all communications and IT systems valued over $8 million dollars in a unit of 1,100 soldiers.Rifle Platoon LeaderJune 2008 to May 2009Mosul, Iraq and Fort Carson, CO-Led a rifle platoon of 41 soldiers; provided tactical leadership, planning, and training; managed inventory assets over $15 million dollars.Staff Liaison OfficerJanuary 2008 to… Show more Battalion Staff OfficerMay 2009 to Sept 2009Fort Carson, CO-Led a staff of 22 communications soldiers; managed all communications and IT systems valued over $8 million dollars in a unit of 1,100 soldiers.Rifle Platoon LeaderJune 2008 to May 2009Mosul, Iraq and Fort Carson, CO-Led a rifle platoon of 41 soldiers; provided tactical leadership, planning, and training; managed inventory assets over $15 million dollars.Staff Liaison OfficerJanuary 2008 to June 2008Mosul, Iraq-Served autonomous from the unit command to act as battalion spokesperson, provide information to military and agency leadership, and report on theater operations in East Mosul.Infantry Officer Candidate June 2006 to January 2008Fort Benning GA-Trained in military doctrine and small-unit leadership principles at US Army Infantry School to successfully commission as an infantry officer. Assistant Squad LeaderNovember 2003 to June 2006Fort Bragg, NC and Baghdad, Iraq-Co-led a squad of 8 soldiers in a airborne infantry battalion, headquarters maintenance platoon to meet all tactical vehicle service and mission readiness goals; responsible for the upkeep of 75 battalion tactical vehicles, valued at 8 million dollars, and accountable for assigned tools and equipment, valued in excess of 4 thousand dollars. Show less