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Moses Lake, Washington, United States

Fort Bragg, Nc, Usa

● Expertly lead cross-functional teams in the development and execution of strategic plans, such asinvestigating user-level proposals, resourcing assets, and evaluating emerging technology,resulting in three new programs implemented in the Civil Affairs Corps.● Negotiate and finalize complex contracts with vendors and suppliers, maintaining interagencyrelationships for transparency of research & development projects and mitigating anyduplication of efforts, leading to the adoption of new imaging systems for soldiers abroad.● Implement robust risk management strategies, organizing testing of emerging technologies toincorporate into yearly training cycles and utilize insights to provide technical direction tosenior staff members.

Fort Liberty, North Carolina

● Skillfully oversaw facility operations, including maintenance, security, and logistics, whilecollaborating with senior international business partners & internal stakeholders on additionalstrategic initiatives and prioritizing requirements for crisis planning.● Developed and maintained strong relationships with stakeholders and external partners,resourcing and processing new contracts for civil affairs teams in Dushanbe, Tajikistan andobtaining a sustainable $450k contract for housing, physical security, translator, vehicles, andvehicle maintenance, supporting 40+ deployed soldiers.● Conducted thorough contract reviews & audits to ensure compliance with legal & regulatoryrequirements while planning and executing training efforts for Special Operations Civil Affairs,resulting in a new diplomatic Army mission to Tajikistan.

Fort Bragg, North Carolina

● Aptly implemented process improvements to enhance operational effectiveness and optimizeresource utilization, strategically planning & resourcing company deployment & redeploymentacross five team locations and two South American countries, ensuring a 0% loss of equipmentaccountability worth $350k.● Maintained responsibility for project budgets and financial resources, overseeing operations &administrative systems to manage the operational fund of $120k, Overseas HumanitarianAssistance Shared Information Systems account of $800k, and battle tracking between Colombia& Peru.● Provided leadership and mentorship to project teams as appointed liaison for the embassyoperations in Bogota, Columbia, closely coordinating with USAID, HSI, and INS in support ofimproved interagency transparency initiatives, while executing efforts with an $80 million aidpackage distributed throughout Colombia.

Fort Bliss, Texas, United States

● Effectively resolved conflicts and addressed issues promptly as supervisor of the maintenanceprogram of 105 military vehicles, as well as $150mm in military-grade equipment, successfullymanaging a full mission-capable fleet of vehicles ready for worldwide deployment.● Collaborated with internal departments to develop and implement standardized procedures andbest practices while strategically leading all plan development efforts for the company’sscheduled mission, organizing the logistics, resourcing, and execution of the unit’s deployment toPoland.● Prepared and delivered comprehensive reports & presentations to senior leadership whileoverseeing the sustainment of 300 soldiers returning from Africa in support of Operation UnitedAssistance, ensuring the highest safety standards, including 0% stateside exposures to the Ebolavirus.

Fort Bliss, Texas, United States

● Consistently ensured compliance as leader of a platoon of 155 soldiers, conducting 100+missions while serving as a reliable liaison between various units and echelons of command.● Conducted regular performance evaluations as leader of the contracting team in Afghanistanwhile managing the receipt of 4k+ missions, as well as the distribution of assets to local Afghanlogistics companies, ensuring timely delivery & payment.● Stayed abreast of industry trends, utilizing insights to oversee the rewrite & renewal of eightgovernment contracts featuring details regarding the logistics, resourcing, and execution of theNational Afghan Tracking operation.

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Master Of Arts - Ma

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba