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Summary: Deputy Director of an information technology organization overseeing 2K+ personnel across two regions, collaborating with the Director to define strategic direction and ensure seamless daily operations. Chief of Staff responsible for overseeing the coordination and execution of key initiatives, managing communications between the Director and various departments and stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and… Show more Summary: Deputy Director of an information technology organization overseeing 2K+ personnel across two regions, collaborating with the Director to define strategic direction and ensure seamless daily operations. Chief of Staff responsible for overseeing the coordination and execution of key initiatives, managing communications between the Director and various departments and stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.=================================================================• Deputy Director of an information technology organization overseeing 2K+ personnel across two regions, collaborating with the Director to define strategic direction and ensure seamless daily operations.• Chief of Staff responsible for overseeing the coordination and execution of key initiatives, managing communications between the Director and various departments and stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.• Transformed the Director’s vision into actionable plans and initiatives by developing and executing strategic communication strategies, resulting in a 25% increase in project efficiency and improved employee engagement.• Supervised HR, security, information management, operations, and supply chain departments, implementing process improvements that resulted in commendable inspections and a 20% increase in departmental performance.• Led policy development and implementation, managing the Organization Inspection Program (OIP) to ensure compliance and quality, resulting in near perfect scores in QA/QC metrics.• Managed a $14M annual budget for FY23/24, implementing effective tracking and forecasting procedures to keep expenditures on track and meet all financial targets.• Championed safety initiatives by implementing policies and training, managing risk through hazard identification and mitigation, which led to a 20% reduction in safety incidents across the organization. Show less

Summary: Served as the Professor of Military Science at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Lycoming College, and Mansfield University. Actively recruited, retained, developed, and commissioned Cadets into the United States Army as Lieutenants in accordance with current personnel mission goals. Developed world-class cadre and produced model citizens. Personally responsible for the development and mentorship of the Military Science Level (MSL) IV Cadets at… Show more Summary: Served as the Professor of Military Science at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Lycoming College, and Mansfield University. Actively recruited, retained, developed, and commissioned Cadets into the United States Army as Lieutenants in accordance with current personnel mission goals. Developed world-class cadre and produced model citizens. Personally responsible for the development and mentorship of the Military Science Level (MSL) IV Cadets at four campuses. Developed and strengthened professional relationships with university employees, United States Army Reserves (USAR), Army National Guard leaders, media, and community leaders leading to a collaborative environment.===================================================================• Recruited, retained, and developed Cadets for the U.S. Army, implementing targeted strategies and training programs that led to 42 successful commissions: a 27% increase in overall commissioning missions (despite COVID factors).• Cultivated world-class cadre by implementing advanced training and mentorship programs, resulting in notable awards or commendations for 100% of the cadre.• Led and mentored 150+ Cadets, with direct responsibility for the Military Science Level (MSL) IV Cadets across four campuses resulting in increased retention and commissioning rates.• Collaborated with university staff at four separate campuses, U.S. Army Reserve and National Guard leaders, media, and community figures across Pennsylvania, resulting in over 20 successful joint initiatives and a 50% increase in community engagement.• Directed the successful execution of several major training exercises involving multiple ROTC programs, earning commendation from senior military leadership. Show less

Summary; Served as the senior Signal Corps Instructor and subject matter expert for the doctrinal employment of Army Signal assets. Concurrently served as the Systems Administrator for 241 directorate computers. Responsible for communications instruction to Soldiers from the Maneuver Captains Career Course, Infantry Basic Officer Leadership Course, Officer Candidate School and the Direct Commissioning Program. Provided communications support and training to CATD personnel, and supervised two… Show more Summary; Served as the senior Signal Corps Instructor and subject matter expert for the doctrinal employment of Army Signal assets. Concurrently served as the Systems Administrator for 241 directorate computers. Responsible for communications instruction to Soldiers from the Maneuver Captains Career Course, Infantry Basic Officer Leadership Course, Officer Candidate School and the Direct Commissioning Program. Provided communications support and training to CATD personnel, and supervised two NCOs, one civilian and facilities with over $3 million in electronics equipment. Primary additional duties: Information Assurance Officer, Information Management Officer, and Maneuver Pre-Command Course Coordinator.===================================================================• Served as the Senior Communications instructor, delivering advanced communications training across multiple Army programs including the Maneuver Captains Career Course and Officer Candidate School. Developed and implemented doctrinal training classes, resulting in an increase in training effectiveness and receiving commendations for instructional excellence.• System Administrator for the Combined Arms Training Directorate o Supervised a team of two Soldiers and one DoD Civilian, overseeing facilities with over $3 million in equipment. o Fulfilled additional roles including Information Assurance Officer and Information Management Officer.• Supervised, managed, and coordinated the Maneuver Pre-Command Course; executed 30 two-week courses for over 350 battalion and brigade Infantry and Armor Commanders enabling preparation to lead their formations. Show less

Summary: Served as the Battalion Commander for the 1st Cavalry Division Resolute Support Sustainment Brigade Special Troops Battalion (Provisional) forward deployed in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel, comprised of 10 company sized units with over 500 Soldiers. Responsible for the logistical, administrative and fiscal management and support missions of his battalion to include the theater postal, U.S. Customs, finance management, and casualty liaison operations for the Combined Joint… Show more Summary: Served as the Battalion Commander for the 1st Cavalry Division Resolute Support Sustainment Brigade Special Troops Battalion (Provisional) forward deployed in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel, comprised of 10 company sized units with over 500 Soldiers. Responsible for the logistical, administrative and fiscal management and support missions of his battalion to include the theater postal, U.S. Customs, finance management, and casualty liaison operations for the Combined Joint Operations Area - Afghanistan. Responsible for synchronizing and coordinating the daily operations of the battalion staff and subordinate elements to execute sustainment operations. Ensured the training, safety and security of over 500 Soldiers assigned to numerous composition 1, 2 and 3 elements assigned to the Special Troops Battalion.===================================================================• Led a team of over 500 personnel during Operation Freedom’s Sentinel in a forward-deployed complex environment supporting a major international operation.• Directed 10 units managing postal services, U.S. Customs, finance operations, and casualty support for over 14K servicemembers across Afghanistan, streamlining operations and enhancing service delivery for all deployed Army personnel leading to commendations for exceptional support and efficiency.• Coordinated daily operations to ensure seamless collaboration between staff and subordinate teams, implementing structured processes that led to a 20% improvement in mission support effectiveness and positive team feedback.• Ensured the training, safety, and security of all team members by developing and enforcing rigorous standards, leading to an overall reduction in incidents and receiving commendations for maintaining high operational excellence. Show less

Summary: Responsible for all command, control, communications, and computer operations (C4OPS) related matters within the brigade consisting of two organic digitally supported battalions and is the primary advisor to the commander and subordinate commanders concerning C4OPs. Develops and supervises policies and procedures for the brigade regarding, helpdesk operations, network operations, the brigade Information Assurance Program, and Information Security. Participates in the military… Show more Summary: Responsible for all command, control, communications, and computer operations (C4OPS) related matters within the brigade consisting of two organic digitally supported battalions and is the primary advisor to the commander and subordinate commanders concerning C4OPs. Develops and supervises policies and procedures for the brigade regarding, helpdesk operations, network operations, the brigade Information Assurance Program, and Information Security. Participates in the military decision-making process and provides timely Signal assessments to possible courses of action. Responsible for 4 company grade officers, 4 NCOs, and 9 Soldiers.===================================================================• Led a small team of officers and soldiers that managed the Command, Control, Communications, and Computer Operations (C4OPS) for an organization consisting of over 2,000 personnel. • Spearheaded executive communications as an advisor for senior directors and staff, developing strategic information management plans and policies that increased effectiveness and efficiency across the organization.• Created and enforced policy related to Information Assurance and Security, Network Operations, and Helpdesk Operations resulted in streamlined operations and faster helpdesk response times.• Coordinated and supported three Mission Command System Integration Exercises, two Command Post Exercises, and one Command Cyber Readiness Inspection within 9 months, effectively preparing the organization for a combat deployment in Afghanistan. Show less

Serves as the Chief, Training Products Support Branch (TPSB) in the Training Support Division (TSD) of the Directorate of Training & Leadership (DOT-L) within the Mission Command Center of Excellence (MCCoE). Responsible for developing, maintaining, and approving training materials for the Tactical Mission Command (TMC) workstation; responsible for assisting Program Managers in the verification and validation of Mission Command (MC) Training Support Packages (TSP); develops, coordinates, and… Show more Serves as the Chief, Training Products Support Branch (TPSB) in the Training Support Division (TSD) of the Directorate of Training & Leadership (DOT-L) within the Mission Command Center of Excellence (MCCoE). Responsible for developing, maintaining, and approving training materials for the Tactical Mission Command (TMC) workstation; responsible for assisting Program Managers in the verification and validation of Mission Command (MC) Training Support Packages (TSP); develops, coordinates, and executes low overhead exercise mobile training team to support white cell operations and MC System Integration training to deploying units Army wide; responsible for sustaining a MC training lab to verify and validate mission command individual and collective products; responsible for the Mission Support Mobile Training Team contract execution; supervises and develops six NCOs. Show less

Signal Officer for a Combined Arms Battalion with over 900 Soldiers assigned to the Arghandab River Valley in support of Operation Enduring Freedom; responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of all communications equipment within the Battalion; provides timely communications status reports, participates in the military decision making process, and provides communications assessments to possible courses of action; responsible for the training and professional development of 16… Show more Signal Officer for a Combined Arms Battalion with over 900 Soldiers assigned to the Arghandab River Valley in support of Operation Enduring Freedom; responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of all communications equipment within the Battalion; provides timely communications status reports, participates in the military decision making process, and provides communications assessments to possible courses of action; responsible for the training and professional development of 16 Signal Soldiers. Show less

Lead planner and project/product manager of the Blue Force Tracker Europe (BFT-E) program in Germany, Italy, Kosovo, and Bosnia.

Platoon leader in the only forward-deployed Tactical Signal Range Extension Company organic to V Corps. Led and trained a platoon of 33 Soldiers. Responsible for providing long haul satellite and DISN communications support to Multinational Coalition Iraq and its major subordinate commands, NATO forces, and U.S. Joint Forces for war, contingency and peacekeeping operations within the EUCOM and CENTCOM areas of responsibility.