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Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

As a Product Manager within the Regional Base Cluster Pre-position (RBCP) Integration Office (RIO), I spearhead the Lifecycle Management Processes Integrated Data Environment program suite initiative for USINDOPACOM. Drawing upon my proficiency in both technical and logistics domains, I facilitate a cohesive partnership between developers and stakeholders. This collaboration results in the creation of refined application requirements that significantly improve the efficiency of procurement, shipping, expenses, tracking, sustainment, and equipment storage processes.

Tokyo, Japan

High-Level Diplomatic and Military Visits:Manage domestic and international high-level diplomatic and military visits.Develop comprehensive policy frameworks and guidelines.Ensure seamless integration and coordination of visit programs.Provide authoritative interpretations of regulatory guidelines.Lead the enhancement of protocol programs.Protocol Development and Dissemination:Craft and disseminate protocol policies and procedures.Consolidate actions and initiatives into an integrated protocol program.Offer expert interpretation of DoD and component protocol regulations.Leadership Training and Guidance:Deliver protocol orientation and instruction to senior leadership.Orchestrate tailored protocol guidance aligned with objectives.Event Management:Establish event dates, select venues, and formulate budgets.Design communication plans to align with the corporate events calendar.Maintain an understanding of specific event requirements.Negotiate contracts, and prices, and manage event arrangements.Implement communication campaigns for event promotion.Event Communication:Develop and review written content for event communications.Collaborate with the Director of Marketing for external event marketing.Calendar Management and Vendor Relationships:Manage the organization's events calendar.Foster relationships with key event vendors and serve as the primary liaison.Stakeholder Engagement:Ensure effective and timely communication with office teams, team members, and stakeholders.Coordinate event activities with government officials and stakeholders.Industry Awareness and Best Practices:Stay updated on industry and international news.Document company best practices for VIP and entertainment event management.Miscellaneous Duties:Perform additional assigned duties contributing to the success of VIP visits and organization events.

Tokyo, Japan

Managed $450M, 2350 vehicle/equipment fleet across seven units. Oversaw maintenance facility and 9 satellite repair facilities. Led 150+ employees and supervisors. Balanced $1.3M budget with 13 contracts. Procured assets for 2 Major Commands, including five countries. Managed $150M, 300+ War Ready Material assets. Ensured compliance with regulations. Developed work staff and enforced green practices. Streamlined vehicle policies. Expert in vehicle asset management, procurement, training, and compliance.Led and conducted compliance inspections, managed certification processes for base support plans, and collaborated with subject matter experts to develop procedural documents. Applied total quality management principles, utilizing tools such as statistical analysis and process control while employing advanced inspection methodologies and specialized tools to maintain high standards. Additionally, I enhanced compliance forms, fostered cooperation through negotiation and agreements, and oversaw Quality Assurance operations, optimizing communication and staff scheduling across work centers.

Bachelor'S Degree, East Asian Studies

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business Administration And Management, General

Associate'S Degree, Vehicle Maintenance And Repair Technologies