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San Jose, California, United States

Fort Hood, Tx

Assistant Operations Officer for a Combined Arms Battalion (CAB) consisting of 600 Soldiers, 18 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, 29 M1A2 SEP Main Battle Tanks, and over 100 tactical vehicles organized into five companies; one Headquarters and Headquarters Company, one Forward Support Company, one Infantry Company, and two Armor Companies. Assists the Battalion Operations Officer with planning the synchronization of War Fighting Functions (WFF) in the framework of Unified Land Operations (ULO) with emphasis on Combined Arms Maneuver (CAM). Supports the Operations Officer by planning, writing, and executing orders to achieve the desired end state. Coordinates with other staff sections to ensure that all War Fighting Functions are represented within the Military Decision Making Process.

Fort Hood, Tx

Plans Officer for a Combined Arms Battalion consisting of two mechanized Infantry Companies, two Tank Companies, a Forward Support Company, and a Headquarters Company. Plans Battalion operations, to include field training exercises, global deployment, and other operations. Produces and executes long range plans, combat plans, and the coordination of various enablers and attachments. During garrison operations, plans, coordinates and executes daily operations to include taskings, training meetings, and other briefings at the discretion of the Battalion Commander.

Fort Drum, Ny

Assisted in the training, planning, coordinating, synchronization, and execution of the Battalion’s mission to enable transition of over 300 Soldiers. Responsible for ensuring the Battalion met regulatory guidance by overseeing plans and programs that meet the Commander’s guidance and intent, reviewing and submitting required reports and plans, processed travel request through the Defense Travel System, oversaw the Defense Training Management System, coordinated donation request through Northern Regional Medical Command Legal for review, and assisted the with the Soldier Adaptive Recondition Program.

Fort Drum, Ny

Company Commander for the Fort Drum Warrior Transition Battalion. Provides, consistent, compassionate leadership and maintains 100 percent accountability of up to 150 Soldiers in Transition (ST's), 26 cadre members, and 12 civilian employees. Responsible for conducting training programs for ST's and providing comprehensive information on the transition process and support systems. Responsible for addressing and resolving concerns, issues, and complaints and ensures a high quality of life for unit members. Responsible for developing cadre, ST leadership, and professional competence. Coordinates weekly with Nurse Case Managers and receives updates on any care issues pertaining to ST's assigned to the company.

Fort Drum, Ny

Assumed command in the absence of the Company Commander. Facilitated healing, rehabilitation and transition of Wounded, ill and Injured Soldiers from Active, Guard and Reserve components who required complex medical management. Optimized the return to duty rate, promoted overall readiness and facilitated a healthy transition for a productive civilian life. Empowered Wounded Soldiers and families for successful reintegration with dignity. Responsible for the logistical, administrative, operational, and fiscal management of the Company. Conducted weekly staff meetings and worked with company staff elements to resolve any Soldier’s care issues. Researched and improved problematic areas of Soldiers entering and leaving the WTU.

Fort Drum, Ny

Platoon Leader for a Light Scout Platoon in a Reconnaissance Squadron deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom XI-XII. Responsible for the health, welfare, safety, morale, and accountability of 18 assigned Soldiers and their families. Responsible for the training and execution of all assigned Platoon missions. Ensures that high standards, discipline and performance are maintained consistent with a combat ready unit. Maintain and account for over $8 million of assigned equipment to Army 10/20 standards. Lead, care, and develop Soldiers to successfully carry out all assigned combat operations. Additional duties include EO Officer; Crime Prevention Officer, Safety Officer; Family Readiness Group Officer; Arms, Ammunition & Explosives Officer and NBC Officer.

Strategic Security And Protection Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Speech Communication

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