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Founding President of a Veteran operated non-profit farm dedicated to agritherapy, animal therapy, and agribusiness education.

Townville , South Carolina, Us

Clemson, Sc, Us

Serves as the Director of Donor Communications and Recognition within the Clemson University Office of Central Donor Relations focused on a comprehensive donor communications strategy and timeless and thoughtful recognition of philanthropy across Clemson's campus. Oversight and project management related to the execution of donor communications and the installation of physical elements of donor recognition. Manages all inventory of naming opportunities related to new and existing facilities.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Senior Culinary and Logistics Manager for the United States Army focused on providing global logisitcs support to military operations in the Middle East. Responsible for all Food Service to the U.S Army across 19 countries.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Senior Culinary and Logistics leader for U.S. Army operations at Joint Base Lewis McChord. Responsible for the operations, training, and resourcing of five dining facilities. Coordinates food sourcing, transportation, and production across the Pacific area of operations.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

The premier Professional Military Education (PME) institution focused on providing the Army with agile and adaptive senior enlisted leaders.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Arlington, Virginia, Us

*Served as the Command Food Service Advisor for the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade; responsible for the planning and coordination of food service and sustainment of over 3000 Soldiers. *Supervised a consolidated dining facility supporting six subordinate units, with 94 food service personnel.*Coordinated the Command Food Service Discipline Program; advised the Commander in the areas of food preparation, personnel, equipment readiness, facilities, rations accountability, and sanitation standards. *Planned food service support for field training exercises; assisted in mission planning of the Brigade re-deployment, mission support, and future operations.

Washington, D.C., Us

*Key member of the Embassy Emergency Action Committee focused on prevention, preparation, and response to crisis and emergency situations. *Responsible for budgetary tracking and oversight for budgets totaling over $1.3 million in support of the Defense Attache Office, US Department of Defense Security Cooperation portfolio, and the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). *Coordinated all logistical and support requirements for US military engagement and visitation to Namibia. *Served as the International Cooperative Administrative Support Services Council Chair, overseeing a budget of $2.3 million, the Post Employment Committee Chair, overseeing Embassy hiring actions, the Inter-agency Housing Board responsible for assigning all government owned and leased housing, and the Joint Country Awards Committee, an advisory group established by the Chief of Mission to review nominations for awards.

Washington, D.C., Us

*Provided overall operational, administrative, financial, and logistical support to the Senior Defense Official/Defense Attaché and five service attachés. *Maintained and managed the office vehicle fleet and ensured 100 percent operational readiness in a critical threat country. *Served on the Post Employment Committee, overseeing Embassy hiring actions and the Joint Country Awards Committee, an advisory group established by the chief of Mission to review nominations for awards.

Washington, D.C., Us

Joint assignment at DOD level, coordinated and provided oversight for all administrative aspects of operations, including:*Diplomatic clearances for over 200 flights, including all of the aircraft logistical and security arrangements for Air Force One and Marine One air crews during the US President visit. *Supported logistics operations for the US President, Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, numerous Congressional delegations, & senior DOD officials. *Augmented operations in Tbilisi, Georgia during the Russian invasion, coordinating the successful redeployment of over 1000 Georgian troops from an operational theater in less than 24 hours, as well as participating in the evacuation efforts for US citizens in country.*Escorted Humanitarian Assistance Response team in the wake of unparalleled flooding across Ukraine.

Washington, Dc, Dc, Us

*Responsible for the reservations, booking and event planning for all functions within the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Including meetings with Heads of State, Congressmen, foreign dignitaries and other VIPS. *Developed new menus and improved purchasing procedures to increase sales while reducing expenditures. *Designed the new Secretary of Defense Executive Dining Facility dining rooms and kitchens, meeting with the team of architects, engineers and staff to ensure a workable design.*Co-chaired the 2nd Annual Pentagon Memorial Fund Golf Tournament and Charity Auction.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Parks, Recreation, And Tourism Management

Master Of Hospitality Administration, Hospitality Administration

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Interior Architecture And Design

Bachelor Of Science, Professional Management