Drive innovative and scalable security solutions to support key business and HR applications. Partner with Koch companies to meet global regulatory and security requirements that enable the business to effectively provide value to its customers and stakeholders. Evaluate opportunities and apply solutions in accordance with Application Security programs that enrich the Enterprise Security Posture. Areas of focus will be HCM security across various HR systems while supporting the deployment of new and existing functionality, processes, ongoing improvements, operational support, and escalations across a global team.

Collaborates with business partners to assess their current processes and provide guidance in planning desired system and process enhancements. Manage project resources to deliver results that meet or exceed schedule and budget expectations within defined scope. Clearly define and document business processes and use respectful challenge to provide sound business system solutions, while anticipating potential future needs. Look for ways to innovate, automate, and refine processes throughout the lifecycle that will provide the most value to the business partner. Understand risk tolerances and work within acceptable thresholds, take advantage of favorable conditions to maximize profitable actions.

Apply knowledge of process improvement, performance management, and change management in support of an IT organization. Design and deliver process solutions, implement strategies, and performance measures to facilitate the execution of change initiatives.

Business Process Analysis and functional group facilitation for an IT service organization. Contributes to company-wide process innovation and development in the areas of demand, resource and change management. Serves as a project manager, leading process improvement initiatives from origination through implementation. Facilitates functional focus groups through discovery, problem-solving, and knowledge system improvements. Drives process and procedure change through instituting proper measurement tools and methods.

Create and maintain PeopleSoft base table data and user accounts. Develops, troubleshoots, and publishes queries and reports per customer specifications and access authority. Acts as the central point of contact for HRIT customer service through Remedy queue management and personal interaction with customers. Create and maintain system documentation per business requirements. Developed and instructed classroom training for internal customers on PeopleSoft Query Manager. Facilitated cross-functional team effort to create computer-based training for internal customers. Led efforts to analyze and make decisions on account security criteria and reporting needs of over 200 system customers to ensure smooth transition to SAP. Provided report development through use of PeopleSoft Query Manager, SQL, Crystal Reports and Cognos Impromptu. Served as a project coordinator for KBS during compliance and service desk conversion projects. Served as a Business System Analyst to design and implement a custom Military Status module in PeopleSoft to accommodate new government reporting requirements. Attended Project Management Essentials, Project Leadership & Communication and Project Management for IT Professionals through the WSU Center for Management Development.

Various IT roles in Koch businesses.

Completed a Master of Science in National Security Strategy with a concentration in Influence Warfare at the National War College.

Responsible for accountability, training, safety, compliance, discipline, evaluation and operation of a learning institution. Conducts transition training for Army Combat Medic, Unit Supply Specialist, Culinary Specialist, and Common Faculty Development Instructor courses, Maintains detailed metrics and weekly reporting on progress at key throughput points of the operation to optimize manpower allocation. Identifies and develops opportunities to engage with industry partners to enrich the communities we serve in.

The Selective Service Reserve Force Officer maintains communication with selective service board members across the state on an ongoing basis. Recruit and interview potential board members to fill vacant positions and build a bench of qualified candidates. Ensures initial and annual refresher board member training is completed in a timely manner. Coordinates with state and local agencies to promote compliance with draft registration requirements in the State of Kansas.

Principal staff officer assisting the division commander in all areas of personnel management. Integrates all personnel support activities within the division, including human resources, finance, legal, chaplain, and public affairs. Assists the division commander to evaluate and influence the command climate and establish division-unique personnel policies and procedures. Manages services to the Soldier and synchronizes the division's personnel network. Coordinates with senior, subordinate, and partner organizations to obtain external support for the division. Coordinates the preparation of plans and orders for all personnel service support (PSS) activities to meet the commander's desired end-state. Direct the Morale Welfare and Recreation, alcohol and drug abuse prevention and control, equal opportunity (EO), and safety programs.

Serves as the Deputy G6 to the Chief of Staff, Headquarters, Kansas Army National Guard. Responsible for command, control, communications, computers, information support, and oversight of information technology programs and activities. Directs the G6 staff planning for operational support, strategic planning, Information Assurance, capital planning, resource management, workforce development, and IT policy/governance. Coordinates with counterpart staff directors in the Joint Staff and subordinate staff officers. Trains and prepares G6 staff to support contingency operations. Exercises managerial, technical, and administrative responsibilities for planning, developing, implementing, executing, and evaluating communications programs. Represents the G6 and serves as the Kansas Army National Guard Signal Branch Career Manager.

Plan, manage and direct all aspects of tactical and commercial communication systems for a 1500-person unit in a geographically dispersed environment. Prepare and conduct communications-related training to increase operator knowledge of transmission security and equipment functionality. Supervise a staff of 27 personnel during operation of a communications network and 24-hour help desk, providing voice and data access through tactical networks. Manage network configuration, installation, account access and incident management. Currently attending Command and General Staff Officer Course.

Commander of the Kansas Officer Candidate School Company. Responsible for the welfare of company personnel and OCS candidates, to include their training, well-being, morale, and career progression. Responsible to provide relevant and realistic training required to produce qualified junior officers for commissioning for the Kansas Army National Guard. Responsible for recruiting, developing, and retaining the Company Instructor and Platoon Training staff of eight senior Non-Commissioned and Company-Grade Officers. Responsible for recruiting enlisted personnel in partnership with the State Officer Strength Managers to become candidates for the Kansas Officer Candidate School Program. Additionally, responsible for ensuring that all US Army Ft. Benning Infantry School OCS and TRADOC standards are met by the Kansas Officer Candidate Company.

Responsible for accountability, training, safety, compliance, discipline, evaluation and daily operation of a 80-person company consisting of communications, transportation, maintenance, medical, and force protection specialists deployed with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa in Djibouti. Maintained detailed metrics and weekly reporting on progress at key throughput points of the operation to optimize manpower allocation. Maintained equipment capability at or above 90% during the deployment, ensuring unit readiness to react to potential threats. Achieved personnel physical fitness readiness rate of 96% during the deployment. Planned, coordinated, and executed missions based on operational needs of the unit. Assumed additional duties of Unit Sexual Assault Victim Advocate, which include advising the unit commander, training all unit personnel, and reacting to incidents of sexual assault as they arise. As the Civil-Military Operations Officer for a 565-person unit operating in a joint forces environment, responsible for the training and validation of military-to-military engagement teams participating in the Department of State - African Contingency Operations Training and Assistance (ACOTA) program in 10 partner nations while maintaining relationships with senior staff officers to ensure funding and travel approvals are obtained. Designed and implemented a comprehensive after-action review process to obtain information regarding culture, strategic communications, security concerns, foreign nation interaction and perception critical to the sustainability of ACOTA program participation by military personnel. Acted as liaison officer to the AFRICOM Science Advisor and RDECOM Senior Engineer during a 6-month test of flexible photovoltaic shade in the Horn of Africa region.

Provide leadership development through training, evaluation and counseling to U.S. Army Officer Candidates. Class size ranges from 6 to 20 personnel, attending a 14-month program designed to mentally, physically, and academically challenge prospective officers to meet the standards required for commissioning. Supervised and evaluated two assistant trainers to insure quality instruction and adherence to professional standards of conduct. Ensured candidates met graduation requirements per the program of instruction guidelines and published training schedule. Produce detailed daily evaluations of candidate performance for consideration by selecting officials. Administered exams and oversaw grading procedures. Graduated from the Army Career Captain Course, an 8-week professional leadership development program for mid-level managers to advance technical and tactical knowledge, and the application of personnel and asset management.

Plan, manage and direct all aspects of tactical and commercial communication systems for a 500-person unit in a deployed environment. Prepared and conducted communications-related training to increase operator knowledge of transmission security and equipment functionality. Supervised ten personnel during daily operation of a communications support center and 24-hour Internet café, providing civilian voice and data access for over 700 customers. Managed network configuration, installation, account access and incident management for 12 office areas and 300 military users over a 25-acre campus. Served as an equal opportunity representative, advising the unit commander on training, compliance and complaint management.

MOS 2542Platoon 4011, MCRD Parris Island, May 1989Assigned to MCCES Twentynine Palms, CA June 1989 - April 1990Assinged to 1st LSB, 1st FSSG Camp Pendleton, CA April 1990 - February 1995FAP to MCB Camp Pendleton Base Communications Center December 1990 - January 1995