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Arlington, Va

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Lieutenant ColonelStrategic planner within the Office of the Chief of Army Reserve (OCAR), CommandersAction Group (CAG). Responsible for the formulation and development of ArmyReserve strategies, policies, and concepts. Prepares Army Reserve executiveleadership for HQDA-level strategy development and provides strategicanalysis to inform decision-making. Develops and recommends strategicvision, priorities, and programs for the Army Reserve and the Army.Represents the Army Reserve at HQDA, Joint, & DOD-level planning meetings,as well as analyzes higher headquarters and national military strategies foreffects on the Army Reserve. Provides strategic-level subject matterexpertise and advice on actions implementing and supporting the ArmyStrategic Plan and Army Campaign Plan. Action officer for the Army Reserve'sintegration with Army Business Transformation initiatives. Efficient andaccurate interpretation of HR policies, laws and regulations (Title X, ARs,DODIs, MOIs). Ability to coordinate with appropriate agencies within HQDA,Joint Staff, OSD and other outside agencies. Public speaking skills desireddue to numerous briefings to senior ranking officers required in the conductof duties.

Pentagon

Lieutenant ColonelIdentifies, researches, and develops policy options for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on issues regarding joint doctrine. Responsible for the development and revision of joint doctrine publications designed to enhance operational effectiveness and joint interoperability. Reviews national strategic and operational level documents and prepares correspondence, information papers, and briefings used by leaders at all levels of the Joint Staff (JS). Specific duties for assigned publications include: (1) Assessing, writing, developing, and reviewing joint, multi-service, and multi-national doctrine on assigned topics; (2) Doctrinal review of specific Combatant Commander's War Plans; (3) Functional community leadership of working groups of members represented from OSD, combatant commands, JS, combat support agencies, joint centers, National Guard Bureau, Services, US interagency, and multi-national partners; (4) Coordinating with partners, including NATO; and (5) Developing US positions in international forums regarding US joint doctrine matters.Current area of focus: (1) revising JP 1, Volume 1 "Joint Warfighting" and Volume 2 "The Joint Force", (2) supporting revision of JP 3-0 "Joint Operations" and JP 5-0 "Joint Planning" (3) integrating "Information" as the seventh Joint Function into Joint Doctrine (to include the integration of Cyber, Military Information Support and Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations), (4) supporting the revision of Joint Doctrine development instructions and manuals and (5) the Taiwan Strategic Planning Capability Cooperation (SPCC).

Taipei City, Taiwan

Supported the following mission (ongoing / in support of the American Institute of Taiwan and Institute for Defense Analysis):• SPCC is an Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)-led security cooperation effort to modernize Taiwan’s approach to warfighting in light of the changing security environment.• SPCC focuses on doctrine development and reserve component mobilization.• Institute for Defense Analysis is the lead contractor supporting SPCC.• The J7 supports SPCC with doctrine development expertise. • Ultimately, SPCC supports the NMS National Military Objectives “Joint Force deters, denies, and defeats adversaries abroad” and “Enhances alliances and partnerships.”

Pentagon

MajorStrategic planner serving in the Department of the Army (DA) G-8, Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) Office. Supports and executes Army responsibilities for long-range strategic planning and programming to include the Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR), Strategic Planning Guidance (SPG), and other studies and analysis as required by the Joint Staff or the Department of Defense. Assists the Director, AQDRO in advising the Army senior leadership on DoD policy and strategic planning issues. Coordinates Army actions in support of all DoD directed studies, plans, and roadmaps. Routinely interfaces with GO/SES leadership in OSD, Joint Staff, and other Defense agencies, to develop and articulate Army positions on matters related to long-range planning and programming issues. As an Army Reservist, assists the Army G8 in all actions with the Office of the Chief, Army Reserve (OCAR). Current area of focus: managing implementation of Total Army recommendations from the report of the National Commission on the Future of the Army.Additionally served as the Executive Officer for the Director of the Army Quadrennial Defense Review Office, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-8, Headquarters, Department of the Army. Assists the Director in synchronizing the actions of five Army civilians and three officers to integrate the efforts across the Army Secretariat and Army Staff in support of the Secretary of Defense's guidance and direction. Serves as the single point of contact between the Office of the Secretary of Defense and Department of the Army for the scheduling and conduct of decision-making sessions among senior Department of Defense civilian and military leaders. Maintains Office activities calendar and tracks externally-tasked actions for compliance. Serves as the Office manager for all supporting activities, including office automation, administration, supply, and property accountability.

Ft. Belvoir, Va

MajorStrategic Planner within the Office of the Chief, Army Reserve (OCAR), Strategy and Integration Directorate (SID). Responsible for the formulation and development of Army Reserve strategies, policies, and concepts. Prepares Army Reserve executive leadership for HQDA-level strategy development and provides strategic analysis to inform decision-making. Develops and recommends strategic vision, priorities, and programs for the Army Reserve and the Army. Represents the Army Reserve at HQDA, Joint, & DOD-level planning meetings, as well as analyzes higher headquarters and national military strategies for effects on the Army Reserve. Provides strategic-level subject matter expertise and advice on actions implementing and supporting the Army Campaign Plan. Additional duties include coordinating for offsite staff development functions, manage the assignment and completion for all staff taskers delegated to SID, and all primary SID functions as ordered.

Macdill Afb, (Tampa, Fl)

CaptainOperations Watch Officer for the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) serving within the Combined Coalition J-3 Current Operations, Central Asian States and the Levant office (CCJ3-O CAL), responsible for the entire CENTCOM area of responsibility. Primarily responsible for the implementation and conduct of command and control functions in support of all deployed service and coalition ground forces in the CENTCOM area of responsibility during operational mission, crises, contingencies, and exercises. Provides service and joint expertise in the formulation and development of staff estimates supporting contingency and crisis action operations. Reports to the JOC Chief of Operations (CHOPS) for JOC matters and to the applicable geographical Branch Chief for all other requirements. Additional duties include completing all assigned command level tasks, assisting the Central Asian States Branch in all requests for information, coordinating & communicating with the USCENTCOM LNO at ISAF HQ for all information downrange and completing command level briefings as assigned.

St. Petersburg Fl

Captain Serves as the Personnel and Administration Primary Staff Officer responsible for overall supervision and the accountability for a 2,600 Soldier Regional Support Group (RSG). Responsible for all aspects of personnel service support plans, activities and operations. Supervises the S1 section to include personnel accounting and strength management, unit administration and headquarters management, finance operations, officer and enlisted personnel systems, retention, publications, awards, family outreach programs, and morale, welfare and recreation programs. Serves as the aid to the Commander for all personnel functions, coordinates unit social functions and ceremonies. Deploys the personnel section in combat and manages emergency deployment data, unit manifest operations, and replacement operations. Provides guidance and supervision to the PAC and legal sections. Coordinates with the protocol office at the 143rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command. Serves as the Group Safety Officer, SRP Coordinator, Health Committee Representative, and Community Services Representative.

Kandahar/Kabul/Herat/Farah/Qalat, Afghanistan

Captain The ACOR is directly subordinate to the US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) COR Program Manager and represents INSCOM in theater. INSCOM currently held a contract with a linguist services company called Mission Essential Personnel (MEP) in the Afghanistan theater of operations. The ACOR acts as the eyes and ears of the contracting officer. The ACOR’s technical responsibilities include, but are not limited to: interpreting the INSCOM linguist contract in Afghanistan through the guidance of the Senior ACOR, maintaining an arms-length relationship with the Contractor, authorizing work within the statement of work (SOW) for both the military and the contractor in the Iraqi Theater of Operations and other supported locations, serving as the primary interface between the supported Military units and the contractor in a theater of operations, coordinating with the military and the contract management team in acquiring facilities to meet mission requirements, assisting military units with obtaining contract linguist support, resolving contract related issues between supported units and the contractor and performing contract surveillance and inspections. Additional responsibilities include: providing oversight of projects executed by the contractor, analyzing performance objectives versus implementing program criteria and coordinating all review and external oversight activities of the contractor.

Temple Terrace, Fl

Facility Administrator (FA)Responsible for the overall operations for nursing services and patient care at a DaVita hemodialysis facility (chronic) including but not limited to financial management, quality assurance and patient care, safety, risk management, teammate satisfaction, quality index scores, facility maintenance, and other required duties that may arise during the general operations of the facility. This position assures the safe, therapeutic nursing management of the End State Renal Disease patient (ESRD). This position functions as the facility CEO and is responsible for ensuring that the Governing Body enforces policies and procedures, ensuring patient bill of rights is fulfilled, and reviewing the overall functioning of the facility.

Ft. Lewis, Wa

Captain Responsible for the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment Battalion Rear Detachment (2-3 IN), 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division Stryker Brigade Combat Team (3/2 SBCT) in support of a deployed combat unit. Duties include: supervision of personnel management, budgets, equipment and training. Planned, coordinated, executed, and supervised for the deployment of replacement soldiers, casualty affairs operations, facilities maintenance and upgrades and the administrative separations of unqualified soldiers. Maintained a $5,000,000 stock of Leave Behind Equipment used for transferring of assets and training for support units. Additionally served as the Brigade Adjutant and Drug Control Officer

Ft. Lewis, Wa

First LieutenantResponsible for the overall accountability of 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment's 665-man Stryker Infantry Battalion (2-3 IN) [within the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT)] to include personnel service support, plan, activities and operations. Supervise the S1 section, to include: personnel accounting and strength management, unit administration, finance operations, officer and enlisted personnel systems, retention, publications, awards, family outreach programs, and morale, welfare and recreation programs. Served as the Battalion Postal Officer, unit funds manager and social events coordinator.

Ft. Lewis, Wa

First Lieutenant Stryker Antitank Platoon Leader in a Stryker Brigade Combat Team (Charlie Company, 52nd Infantry Regiment) [within the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT)] consisting of three Anti-tank Guided Missile Stryker Vehicles with the contingency mission to deploy world-wide and defeat threats in the Brigade Area of Operations. Responsible for the health, welfare, morale, training and professional development of five Non-commissioned Officers and six Soldiers. Responsible for the readiness, maintenance and accountability of more than $7 Million worth of weapons and equipment. Conducts combat and support operations; defeats all armor threats and enemy fortification in the Brigade Area of Operations to allow freedom of maneuver on a multi-dimensional battlefield. Deploys, fights, and wins.The Stryker family of armored personnel carriers: http://www.inetres.com/gp/military/cv/inf/M1126.html

Mosul, Iraq / Ft. Lewis, Wa

Second LieutenantPlatoon Leader for a 46 man Stryker Combat Team, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment (1-23 IN) [within the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT)] consisting of three rifle squads, a weapons squad and four M1126 Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicles capable of deploying anywhere in the world with 96 hours by land, sea or air. Responsible for the training and tactical employment of the platoon in full spectrum operations with a focus on urban operations, limited visibility and precision operations. Responsible for the combat readiness, physical fitness, health, welfare, moral, conduct and force protection of the platoon, and the well being of its families. Responsible for the maintenance and accountability of vehicles and organizational equipment valued in excess of $12 Million. Develops and maintains Army Values and a Warrior Ethos.[October 2002 - November 2003: Infantry Officer Basic Course / Airborne / Ranger Student]The Stryker family of armored personnel carriers: http://www.inetres.com/gp/military/cv/inf/M1126.html

Ft. Hood, Tx

CorporalAs an ATC Specialist that operates fixed and tactical ATC towers, Ground Control Approach GCA radars and airspace information centers (AICs) served with Fox Company, 1st of the 158th Aviation Regiment. Operates and maintains vehicles, tactical/fixed base ATC equipment and navigational aids (NAVAIDs). Assist in the installation and relocation of tactical ATC facilities. Apply air traffic control rules, procedures and regulations. Processes flight plan data. Formulates and issues ATC clearances, advisories and control information. Maintain logs, records, files and recordings of voice communications. Interprets and relays Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) information. Reads and interprets DoD Flight Information Publications (FLIPS) and aeronautical charts. Analyzes air traffic to identify and resolve potential conflicts. Control airborne and ground traffic on and in the vicinity of the airport. Updates Automated Terminal Information Service (ATIS) and performs radarscope alignments. Coordinate terminal/enroute control. Provides approach control services, conducts precision radar instrument approaches, provide (AIC) services and control tower services. As a Pathfinder ASI (F7) qualified member of a tactical air control team (TACT), establishes and controls landing zones (LZs), helicopter landing zones (HLZs), drop zones (DZs) and pick-up zones (PZs).

Bachelor Of Science, Physiology, 3.3 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Army ROTC, Omega Delta Sigma Veterans Fraternity, Wah Lum Kung Fu, Pre-Dental Society The Exercise Physiology.

Certificate Of Planning In The Strategic Art, Strategic Art

The Basic Strategic Art Program (BSAP) provides the basic qualification course for officers assigned to FA 59, Strategic Plans and Policy.

Masters Of Arts, Human Resource Management, 3.98 Gpa

The program content is designed to provide a comprehensive coverage of the major human resource responsibilities, addressing both.

Ranger Tab, Infantry Tactics, Command And Leadership

The United States Army Ranger School is an intense 61-day combat leadership course oriented toward small-unit tactics. It has been called.