• Led organizational strategy development working groups for the Veteran's Administration OIT, guiding the implementation of OKRs and KRs to drive results.• Implemented Change Management leadership for the Health Intake Team and Workforce Modernization, utilizing Jira for tracking and reporting.• Facilitated Scrum of Scrums for executive team, ensuring alignment and progress towards organizational goals.

I am officially retired from the ILARNG after 32 Yrs, 7 months and 5 days of active service between Active Duty, the KSARNG, the NYARNG, the GAARNG and 17 years with the ILARNG. I will miss all my comrades in arms!

President and CEO for a charitable organization that provides highly trained service dogs to our nations Warriors in need.

Member of the Board of Directors for the Non-Profit Paws for Purple Hearts. This organization raises capital so veterans can train service dogs to assist wounded veterans. We make a difference everyday in the life of a veteran!o Responsible for strategic direction of the charityo Responsible for fundraisingo Responsible for day to day operations of the organizationwww.pawsforpurplehearts.org

Board member for Fairway Center Condominium Association.

VFW Service Officer Responsibilities1. Offer research and advice to veterans who wish to handle their own claims.2. Assist veterans who are filing original claims for compensation and/or pension with theDepartment of Veterans Affairs and complete the required VA forms on behalf of theclaimant.3. Assist veterans in reopening claims for service-connected disabilities and complete therequired VA forms.4. Follow up on status of claims filed by veterans with the VA Regional office.5. File Notice of Disagreement with the VA Regional office if a veteran believes thedecision made by the VA was incorrect.6. Review statements of the case from the VA regarding denials of claim and assist veteranswith the preparation of responses.7. Assist veterans or surviving spouses in the preparation of appeals for denial of claims andfile the appeals with the local VA regional office for forwarding to the Board of VeteransAppeals in Washington, D.C.8. Complete VA forms other than for original claims.9. Answer/research telephone inquiries regarding medical, death/burial and othermiscellaneous benefits.

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Director of Sales and Marketing for a 90 unit residential and resort facility in Thailand. Responsible for sales of new and existing homes through direct and agent channels. Interfacing with global customers via web and direct marketing efforts to drive sales and resort occupancy.

Storage leader for IBM responsible for the Middle East and Africa.o Responsible for direct and channel sales of all IBM storage products across the Middle East and Africao Grew 10% YTY across 3 continents, 67 countries and 5 time zones for the full year in 2014o Grew 38% in 4Q14 resulting in 6 points of market share displacing competition throughout all marketso Recognized as "Best of IBM" for 2014 resultso Develop and implement sales strategy across the region tailored by countryo Responsible for P/L and $200 million in revenueo Develop and implement resource plan across strategic marketso Develop and deliver key sales training to drive resultso Develop personal relationships with key customer and business partners to drive revenueThrough extensive review and planning, successfully implemented sales strategy to leverage regional strengths to grow business across the region. Personally involved in training geographic leaders on all aspects of the business. Hands on, passionate and detailed oriented, I am a results orientated leader who drives the business through all types of economic conditions.

Manage face to face sales organization with responsibility for selling IBM Systems to AT&T.Developed and executed the storage sales strategy to the Global AT&T account. Delivered complex configurations and detailed roadmaps to insure a high level of customer satisfaction. o Delivered consistent results to the businesso grew business in a tough economic and cultural transition on the customer sideo developed subordinates to management positionso delivered fist in enterprise solutions o leveraged interpersonal skills both internally and externally to deliver resultso 'player/coach' to maximize feet on the street to deliver access across the entire account

Developed and executed the storage sales strategy to for Systems and Technology Group for the West IMT . o Delivered consistent results to the businesso grew business through tough economic conditionso leveraged interpersonal skills to deliver resultso 'player/coach' to maximize feet on the street to deliver access across the entire geographyo developed the position and set the standard for all platform leaders

Commander of a 470 Soldier Brigade Special Troops Battalion with the requirement for deployment in support of contingency operations anywhere in the world. Responsible to build and maintain the war fighting capabilities of four subordinate companies and the Brigade HQ, ensuring the Battalion is ready to conduct full spectrum operations in combat and support homeland defense operations as required by the Governor of Illinois. Provides guidance and oversight of BN's training, logistics, personnel and resource management. Creates and sustains a positive, moral, and ethical command climate that fosters professional development and the well-being of each Soldier. Models highest standard of professionalism, integrity, commitment, and competence. Provides for the welfare, morale, discipline and safety of the BSTB's Soldiers. Proactively supports BSTB families, communities and employers.o Achieved a 113% retention rate, maintained unit strength over 110%, and consistently exceeded National Guard Bureau's DMOSQ goal of 95% in spite of the numerous low density specialties found in the BSTB. o Successfully managed 54 different occupational specialties to lead the BSTB to a 98% DMOSQ rate - the highest in the Brigade. 0 Soldier care is a primary concern. Championed Officer and NCO professional development across the Battalion, resulting in the highest attendance rate for NCOES/OES in the Brigade and mentored 12 Soldiers to enter commissioning programs this year. o Worked with the State Aviation Officer and the FAA, to receive approval to conduct UAV training flights in controlled civilian airspace at the Havana Regional Airport saving the ILARNG approximately $170,000 per year in travel costs. o Aggressively addressed property accountability reducing $4.8 million in excess property and closed out multiple FLIPL investigations, correcting lingering property book issues resulting from past operational deployments supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Squadron Executive Officer for a 400 plus Soldier Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition Squadron in a CONUS based, world wide deployable Light Infantry Unit of Action. Ensures the Troop's preparedness to accomplish any and all missions assigned. Responsible for all unit material combat readiness. Executes the commander's intent as the senior staff officer of the squadron. Overall responsible for staff integration and synchronization, to include attached element leaders, and the effectiveness of all staff operations comprised of planning, preparing and executing. Personally supervises six other officers. Provides leadership, direction, mentorship, personal and professional development to the entire staff, troop commanders, and attached element leaders as required. Oversees the management of the squadron's budget.o Exceptional squadron executive officer and well rounded field grade officer. o Detailed planner and a master at delegating to get the mission accomplished in the most efficient manner. o Conducted the Squadron MDMP STAFFEX by leading an inexperienced staff and getting them to perform as an efficient team. ensured the Squadron Staff continued to excel during the Leader Training Program conducted at Fort Chafee, AR. o Critical component in the Squadrons successful 3 week AT period in which we ran ranges and qualified over 1000 Brigade Soldiers in various weapon systems in preparation for our deployment to Afghanistan. o Worked with the Supply Sergeants during the last few days of AT to recover 100% of equipment that was spread out over 3 FOBs and numerous ranges. o Completed the Cavalry Leaders Course, MCS and CPOF Leaders training. o Displays the confidence and abilities that are unmatched by any other battalion level executive officer in the Brigade. o Highly respected by the Soldiers of our Battalion and is recognized as an outstanding field grade officer by both the Brigade Commander and the TF Phoenix Commander.

Responsible for mentoring and advising the Wardak Afghan National Police (ANP) Provincial Chief of Police in the six key functions systems of pay and finance reform, personnel and administration, plans and operations, education and training, intelligence, and logistics. Senior Mentor for the Operational Coordination Center - Provincial (OCC-P). Serves PMT Officer-in-Charge of one Provincial Mentor Team and two District Mentor Teams consisting of 6 mentors, 14 SECFOR and 4 DynCorp State Department personnel. Synchronizes and coordinates police reform and operational activities with U.S. forces, State Department CIVPOL, ISAF, UN and the Afghan police. Provides liaison and coordination with the ISAF Battle Space Owner. Performs duties as Field Ordering Officer for the Provincial Headquarters. Conducts Humanitarian Assistance with ANP in the lead.o Top Provincial Team Leader of the 8 I rate and the #1 Major in RPAC-C. o Most impact with the ANP he and his team mentor than any other Team Leader. o Led the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) in Wardak Province to successfully stand up the first operationally capable Operational Coordination Center in Afghanistan in less than 30 days. o Personally supervised and coordinated with the Special Forces mentors and the Battle Space Owner to ensure the successful implementation of the Afghan Public Protection Force (APPF) as well as personally coordinating and executing the emplacement of a temporary District Police Center for Jalrez District and over 20 temporary Out Posts for use by the APPF. o Resulting in Mayden Shar District being rate CM1, Nirkh District is at CM2 and 148 ANP from the Provincial QRF received formal training. o Led more than 150 Mounted Combat Patrols which included several engagements with the enemy, the capture of 30 JPEL suspects, the recovery of over 2 tons of cached weaponso Assisted the ANP in distribution of over 50 tons of HA and school materials across the Province.

Responsible for developing storage channels strategy and execution for IBM's largest direct business partners. Personally established relationships with each business partner to drive sales and grow the IBM storage business.o Delivered solid performance with double digit growth both yearso Recognized with IBM Leadership award for sales leadership and excellence o Promoted to BUE ahead of peerso Developed 'best practices' that were utilized across all IBM storage through the region