Responsible for planning, structuring, and executing competitive and non-competitive sourcing events and negotiations for a Fortune-500 Financial Institution and Property & Casualty CompanyNegotiates fundamental contract clauses in agreements for traditional Software, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, IT infrastructure, and Professional & Consulting Services while mitigating and assigning risk appropriatelyCollaborates with Business Executives to ensure proper requirements development and Due Diligence regulatory mandates are metAs sole Procurement SME exclusively responsible for spearheading the transformation into the realm of Artificial Intelligence, has successfully negotiated the trials and proof of concepts that will ensure USAA keeps pace in the adaptation of artificial intelligence, solidifying commitment to innovation and staying at the forefront of industry advancements.Manages USAA IT portfolios which demand rapid rollout and testing of bleeding-edge technologies resulting in the need to negotiate contracts while mitigating risks and protecting intellectual property; portfolios worth $200M and $9M per yearNegotiated complex time-sensitive contract for Retail Bank and P&C payment processing merchant which needed to be executed on time to align with regulatory change and loss of incumbent capability; $22.5M in direct-negotiated savingsLed sourcing process for QA, data conversion, and multiple integrations to an Insurance Policy Pricing platform which resulted in greater performance of third parties and better risk mitigation through use of retained fees and performance creditsAs sole Procurement Manager exclusively responsible for spearheading the transformation of a Fortune 500 Financial Institution and Property & Casualty Company into the realm of Artificial Intelligence.

Develops program and governance framework for multiple instantiations of Robotic Process Automation projects. Leads multiple IT Projects throughout iterative Design, Evaluation, and Deployment phases ensuring proper documentation, Solution Design and development/alignment of regulatory Risk and Controls. Drives implementation of multiple, highly complex Regulatory, Risk Management and Compliance projects supporting the “Be a Compliant Company” Initiative by improving Member/Employee experiences while protecting USAA from overall risk. Completed 10 concurrent End-to-End projects, digitized and automated documentation, and executed USAA’s Disciplined Execution Sustainability Plan. Works closely with cross-functional teams to develop and validate process mapping, risk, and control documentation. Advocates resources to achieve program and project milestones within established timeframes. Manages risk by using established project management processes to address execution challenges associated with quality, schedule and costs. Recognized for training/onboarding fellow PM/PEs.Advanced User/Trainer in Enterprise usage of iGrafx, MS Office, OneNote, Agile, Confluence, and SharePoint.

Directly leads 14 Sailors and Civilians in the staffing and training of 1,200+ Joint Reservists across a seven-state region ensuring highly trained and qualified members support worldwide mobilizations.• Highly Motivated Team Leader that manages the daily operations of a $3.5M, 23,000ft2 Intelligence Center. Plans, develops, and executes $1.1M facility maintenance plan.• As Director of the Command Assessment Program, leads 20 units and local staff through a rigorous assessment program providing leadership and training to ensure highest standards of readiness while maintaining all required documentation.• Direct Commission Officer (DCO) Program Coordinator: Leads regional DCO program recruiting top talent into Naval Reserves; scheduled and conducted 84 endorsement interviews while supporting Information Warfare applicants from 26 Navy Recruiting Districts.

Provided intelligence support, curriculum development, and security support to 72 courses including robust and realistic scenario creation and effective wargaming practical applications for US forces and NATO allies. Provided instructor-led education within the classroom, afloat, and remotely through virtual means.Recognized for providing exceptional mentorship and curriculum development to personnel and associates, with a focus on realistic scenarios and practical applications.Demonstrated optimal abilities in providing classroom instruction, curriculum development, test analysis, supporting operations, expediting mission planning / execution, best practices, professional development planning, and inventory management.Proven program management abilities. Developed and executed an aggressive organization-wide security program supporting over 300 staff members and 2300 customers, while maintaining a classified inventory of over 600 accountable line items.Instructed over 1100 students in intelligence support to amphibious operations, expeditionary mission planning and execution, amphibious warfare doctrine, and Fleet best practices.Fused analytical skills, scenario development, storytelling, and excellent oral/written communication skills in order to effectively reach the diverse learning needs of students. Designed professional development plans for 19 instructors and supervised 11 instructor certification courses.Ensured all curriculum for eight courses exceeded Navy and Marine Corps standards upgrading courses from ‘knowledge-based’ to student-immersed practical application.Coordinated and conducted nine mobile training team visits aboard USS ESSEX, USS BOXER, USS NEW ORLEANS, USS MAKIN ISLAND and Japanese Force JS ŌSUMI. Developed and published "Guadalcanal 2025", a futuristic expeditionary warfare scenario utilized Navy-wide to further develop and refine strategies and tactics to defeat future foes.

Led seven Sailors and one civilian in the execution of five Maritime courses of instruction. Answered Fleet’s demand signal by creating two-week “Maritime Security Intelligence Operations” course.• Personally delivered instruction to 1600+ joint service active duty, drilling reservists, civilians and global maritime partners.• Master Training Specialist with schoolhouse management experience in conducting Formal Course Reviews, Academic Review Boards, attrition analysis, remediation programs, instructor certification programs, and ensuring course conformance to developmental standards.• Developed new training materials and all associated lesson plans and media for five courses. Revised existing curriculum, planned and executed development tasks to meet key milestones, conducted formal training for internal and external customers, conducted peer instructor evaluations, and submitted training reports. • Conducted planning, analysis, and design during new course instantiation. Evaluated course materials for technical accuracy and teachability. Collaborated with subject matter experts and key stakeholders to establish and validate training requirements. Developed Course Control Documents, conducted front-end analysis, developed course objectives, created Course Training Task Lists.• Demonstrated experience with U.S. Navy training requirements and processes (e.g., NAVEDTRA 130 series) and the Navy's Authoring Instructional Materials (AIM) tool.• Volunteered over 200 hours to instruct junior Information Warfare professionals seeking initial warfare qualifications. • Naval Education and Training Command Officer Instructor of the Year Runner-up, 2011

•Led 85 Sailors and 15 Contractors during the largest berthing renovation project accomplished on any Naval warship overhauling over 2,800 bunks and lockers throughout 30 berthing compartments. The mishap-free 45,418 man-hour project improved living conditions and morale for 1143 Sailors, over 25% of the crew. Implemented an exceptionally successful training program resulting in the completion of over 4,000 training hours as well as having 30 Sailors attain their basic shipboard qualifications. Achieved a US Navy cost-avoidance of $3.9M.•During project execution, implemented a successful training program resulting in the completion of over 4,000 training hours as well as having 30 Sailors attain their basic shipboard qualifications. Achieved a US Navy cost-avoidance of $3.9M.•Completed 18 days early, Ship’s Commanding Officer kept the high-performing team together and augmented other poorly performing teams for a government cost realization of over $150,000.

From steering the ship's course as the Master Helmsmen to embracing the manual labor of a "deck monkey", I honed my leadership skills in the early days of my career as a Boatswain's Mate, navigating both the literal and metaphorical seas of responsibility.