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Pensacola, Florida, United States

Oversees the strategic planning, implementation, and optimization of surplus asset management processes to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with regulatory requirements within the aviation industry.

Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida

Chief Operating Officer equivalent, leading all aspects of the iconic Blue Angels’ operations, airshow integration, logistics, and public affairs, directing command policy and guidance for a team of 150+. Oversees alignment across eight departments, monitoring an annual $46M operating budget and over $1B in assets.

Pentagon / Capitol Hill

Advanced DoD’s legislative and budgetary priorities, driving critical innovation in defense modernization areas, developmental test & evaluation, and air warfare. Built consensus for defense modernization requirements over five Fiscal Years (FY) resulting in the largest DoD Research & Engineering budget in over 70 years. As the lead liaison for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, created and executed an agile legislative strategy supporting key funding and policy initiatives for DoD’s largest acquisition program, valued at over $1.7T. Ensured continuity over two Executive Branch transitions, and led three Presidential Appointees through successful Senate confirmation hearings. Key player in the development and execution of legislative strategy supporting the National Defense Strategy (NDS). Consultant for senior leadership of the Department of Defense (DoD), the military departments and defense agencies on congressional relations and the legislative process. Coordinate with the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Office of the General Counsel and the Office of the Comptroller. Legislative portfolios: - F-35 Joint Strike Fighter- Office of the Undersecretary for Research & Engineering (OUSD R&E), including Basic/Applied Research, Quantum Science, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Microelectronics, Cybersecurity, Biotechnology, Directed Energy, and Hypersonics- Detense Advance Research Projects Agency (DARPA) - Space Development Agency (SDA)- Director, Operational Test & Evaluation (DOT&E)- Protecting Critical Technologies Task Force (PCTTF)

Capitol Hill

Legislative Fellow assigned to the Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D). Provided advice, insight, and perspective on military matters and national security policy. Established and maintained relationships and strategic partnerships with government and corporate leaders. Gained comprehensive knowledge of legislative procedures, federal budgeting, and Congressional oversight, authorization, and appropriations processes.

Washington D.C.

Participated in intensive research seminars with selected fellows, National Review officials, and visiting distinguished scholars. Discussed, analyzed, and debated political philosophies and principles of American government.

Camp H.M. Smith, Aiea, Hawaii

Joint Staff Officer (Program Manager) supporting national security interests within the Department of Defense’s largest, most dynamic Geographic Combatant Command. Led 17 multi-service human resource analysts in the Manpower and Personnel Directorate, managing the strategic alignment of joint personnel support with campaign and crisis action plans.

Honolulu, Hawaii

The Pacific Leadership Academy provides a federal human capital solution for developing and steering today’s leaders into the future. The nine month Senior Leader Program, an educational partnership between the Honolulu-Pacific Federal Executive Board (FEB) and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Western Management Development Center (WMDC), emphasizes development of core competencies essential for future leader development and advancement to Senior Executive Service (SES) positions.

Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii

Director-level flying assignment with a maritime patrol squadron during deployments supporting Operation IRAQI FREEDOM and Operation ENDURING FREEDOM.Led 220 Sailors in the maintenance and supply-chain management of eight maritime patrol aircraft and a $5M annual operating budget. Subject matter expert for threat systems, mission planning, and tactical aircraft employment during deployments throughout Africa, the Mediterranean Sea, and Europe.

Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington

Weapons and Tactics Unit (WTU) - Tactics and New Technologies Division Officer. Principle assistant to the Wing Training Officer, responsible for the training, implementation, and certification of standardized maritime and antisubmarine warfare tactics for 500 squadron aircrew and four Maritime Patrol Squadron across Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing TEN. Led a team of eight military and civilian personnel providing robust science and technology support to critical air Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) programs and Future Naval Capabilities (FNC) demonstrations, to include CNO Project K-0416 Beartrap and Airborne Acoustic Intelligence (AAI), CNO Project TEIN K1525, and the Littoral Warfare Advanced Demonstration (LWAD). Contributions resulted in the successful, timely dissemination of evolving maritime tactics across all Patrol and Reconnaissance Wings and enhanced the rapid development and fielding of the most advanced, capable systems to the Warfigher.Featured in a Seapower Magazine special edition celebrating 100 years of Naval Aviation.

Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington

Transitioned aircraft to the P-3C Orion and served as NFO Training Officer, Mission Commander, and Weapons and Tactics Instructor. As a squadron Weapons and Tactics Instructor, served as the subject matter expert for mission planning, briefing, execution, tactics and employment within the core mission areas of Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW), Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR). Completed multiple detachments and deployments in the FOURTH, FIFTH, and SIXTH Fleet Areas of Responsibility supporting Operations IRAQI FREEDOM (OIF), ENDURING FREEDOM (OEF), and ENDURING FREEDOM-HORN OF AFRICA (OEF-HOA). Lead liaison officer for a key Naval Research Laboratory detachment to Iraq, providing project planning and logistical support to a $15M Secretary of the Navy directed advanced sensor demonstration and Prisoner of War (POW)/Missing in Action (MIA) search.

Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida

Provided daily leadership, personnel management, and intermediate phase aviation training for a 450 member Navy/Air Force/Marine Corps Training squadron. Responsible for training multi-service, multi-national Naval Flight Officers and Navigators in 40 aircraft across three type-model series. Served as an Intermediate/Strike Training Instructor NFO and Mission Commander, T-1A Jayhawk NATOPS Model Manager, Assistant Administrative Officer, and Crew Resource Management Instructor.

Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida

Division Officer tour; served as S-3 Viking Mission Commander and Instructor, Conventional Weapons and Standoff Land Attack Missile Expanded Response (SLAM_ER) Subject Matter Expert, and Assistant Operations Officer. Completed multiple detachments and deployments in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM (OIF).

Annapolis, Maryland

Post-graduate assignment with the U.S. Naval Academy Physical Education Department and Men’s Varsity Football Office prior to flight training. Provided diverse professional services for the Head Football Coach, Assistant Coaches, department and Naval Academy Athletic Association (NAAA) Staff. Assisted in operations management including recruiting and alumni related matters. Oversaw distribution of recruiting material to recruits and high school coaches. Assistant coach for the annual Navy Football Camp.