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Hawaii, United States

Policy & Strategy, Theater Posture- United States Army Pacific Headquarters, G5Future Operations Planner- 25th Infantry Division, G35Portfolio: Salaknib and Baliktan exercises, Philippines Student - School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS)Research area: women, peace, and security as a multi-domain framework Special projects: Operational Arch podcast, theater specific operational planning teamGraduate- Resident, Command and General Staff CollegeSuperior Graduate; ranked in the top 15% of the graduating class (GPA 3.95/4.3)

Wiesbaden, Hessen, Germany

Operations Officer, Engineer Staff, United States Army Europe-Africa (Mar '19-Jun '21)Engineer planner on multiple operational planning teams, including the Defender 20 CPX planning team, V Corps transition, NATO and partner nation engineer training and cooperation, and theater-level operational and contingency plans. Company Commander, 59th Mobility Augmentation Company, 20th Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, Fort Hood, TX (Oct '17-Feb '19)Overall responsible for the welfare, training, and professional development of as many as 155 Soldiers. Provided oversight and management of $80 million in equipment and kits. Provided enabling Combat Engineer capabilities in mobility, counter mobility, survivability, and reconnaissance to Brigade Combat Teams assigned to III Corps.Aide de Camp, Deputy Commanding General-Support III Corps, and Fort Hood, Fort Hood, TX (Aug '16-Sep'17)Served as the executive assistant to the Deputy Commanding General-Support (2-star) for III Corps. Responsible for handling all correspondence, providing security to the General, performing routine activities, preparing trip itineraries, coordinating protocol events, and other tasks as assigned by the General.Brigade Planner, 36th Engineer Brigade, Fort Hood, TX (Oct '15-Jul '16)Primary advisor to the Operations Officer and Brigade Commander on extended range training plans (4-15 months) for a 3,200 Soldier Brigade composed of 4 battalions, 18 companies, and 5 detachments location in multiple states.

Fort Stewart, Ga

Company Executive Officer: (March 2014-April 2015)Second in command of a 88 Soldier combat engineer company in a light Infantry Brigade Combat Team. Directly oversaw and managed the disposition of over $20 million in military equipment and materials, the turn-in, and the re-distribution of over $5 million in excess material. Platoon Leader: (September 2012-April 2014): Led 35 Soldiers through $750 million worth of construction and deconstruction projects in support of Operation Enduring Freedom across Regional Command South. Firefighting Detachment Commander: (April 2012-September 2012): Supported logistical requirements for annual training such as certified structural burns, urban search and rescue, EMT-B, and HAZMAT certification.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Attended committee hearings and drafted memorandums for legislative staffEngaged with Wyoming constituents through written and personal interactionsAssisted in daily administrative and legislative tasks

Laramie, Wyoming

Student adviser to ASUW President, Vice President, and five Executive DirectorsDeveloped, implemented, and tracked organizational goals and student outreach programs for a +20,000 student University

Masters Of Military Arts And Science, Military Security Policy And Strategy

Relevant courses: Theoretical Foundations; Great Power Perspectives; Design and Systems Thinking; Future Operational Environment.

Master Of Operational Studies

Relevant Coursework: U.S Army and Joint Doctrine, Leadership, Military History and Strategic Thought, Warfighter Integration.

Fellowship, National Security & Strategic Studies

Selected by the Department of the Army to participate in a four-week fellowship at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. Course.

Master’S Degree, Masters Of Science- Management

Relevant Coursework: Effective Organizations- Theories and Practice; Strategic Planning and Innovation; Business Ethics and Corporate.

Bachelor Of Science, Political Science, Statistics

Activities and Societies: Associated Students of the University of Wyoming, Order of Omega, Kappa Kappa Gamma, UW Track &.

Graduate Certificate, Heavy Construction Project Management

Relevant Coursework: Temporary Structures, Heavy Construction Estimating, Construction Procurement Systems, Construction Operations.