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Washington, DC, US

HQDA G8, Pentagon, Washington DC

FDD Soldier Team Chief. Lead a combined team of military and civilian analysts to develop the Army’s (~$11B/FYDP POM) budget for the procurement of Soldier weapons, body armor, machine guns, night vision devices, clothing items, and missiles.

HQDA G8, Pentagon, Washington, District Of Columbia

Analysts in the Headquarters Dept of the Army G-8 FDR (Program and Priority Division) overseeing the Army’s five year Program (Budget) for all major equipment procurements.

George Washington University, Washington DC

Selected to pursue a full time, fully funded, advanced degree (MBA) in order to gain valuable knowledge and skills to bring back to the Army. Studied a wide variety of applicable business subjects including but not limited to data analytics, accounting, finance, economics, leadership, strategy, and problem solving frameworks.

HQDA G8, Pentagon, Washington, District Of Columbia

Develop solutions to problems related to the investment and budgeting of all Army equipment. Routinely brief the highest levels of the Army’s senior and executive leaders. Lead the #1 priority for the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army G-8; the Strategic Portfolio Analysis Review (SPAR) provides an analysis of the Army’s 15 year plan of all major equipment.

Army Sustainment Command, Rock Island Arsenal, IL

Integrated planning efforts and led planning teams for a global logistics organization. Led planning team for major organizational restructure increasing subordinate unit capabilities through combining of authorities and resources while reducing overall manpower. Selected to establish Cyber Mission Assurance Branch; guided team on a risk assessment and.

25th Transportation Company, Schofield Barracks, HI

Commander of a 272 person tactical trucking company with organic maintenance and support elements. Responsible for transporting all classes of supply and personnel for a 5000+ person Army Division as well as all other Army elements stationed in Hawaii. Signed for and accountable for over $300 million dollars of equipment

45th Sustainment Brigade, Schofield Barracks, HI

Develop all support plans beyond the 30 day current operations window detailing missions needing to be executed by 3,000 Soldier logistics brigade. Planned training for 400 Soldier Logistics Headquarters certifying it for deployment and takeover as senior sustainment headquarters in Afghanistan. Responsible for monthly logistics and maintenance readiness.

15th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Cavalry Divison, Fort Hood, TX And Iraq

Manage operations, training oversight, and maintain current status for over 600 Soldiers. Oversaw training, deployment, and redeployment for 600 Soldier unit. Commanded 24hour Unit Operations Center, oversaw mission planning and live tracking for all unit combat operations.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Activities and Societies: Stream Analyze AI- consulting internship

President'S List

Bachelor'S Degree, History

Pre-Law

Associate Of Arts (A.A.)