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North Carolina, United States

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Brookhaven, Mississippi

Coordinated the activities pertaining to the organization's training and readiness for combat operations. Responsible for worldwide deployment requirements and for the morale, health, training and welfare of 350 assigned personnel. Oversaw the accountability and serviceability of over $50M of equipment. Coordinated logistics and administration support within the unit, while performing training and resource management. Maintained status as a technically and tactically proficient FAC 2 AH-64D aviator Pilot. • Assisted with developing, writing, and implementing contingency and exercise plans within guidelines provided by higher headquarters in support of operations and exercises• Led and participated in the development of plans and strategies for ensuring that organizational plans, policies, and procedures were established

Directed, mentored and managed a staff of Officers and enlisted Soldiers. Served as an advisor to 500 personnel. Received and interpreted directives and guidance from higher authority and ensured accomplishment. Provided proper dissemination of all correspondence or other communications. Knowledgeable in aviation operation plans and programs to develop guidance and standardization policies; established plans for potential problems, and ensured that comprehensive standardization programs existed and were maintained. • Conducted studies, analyzed findings, determined impact, provided advice, and made recommendations on aviation standardization• Effectively managed personnel, budget, supplies, equipment and facility assets, identifying problems, analyzing requirements, technical manuals, and orders for Commanders and subordinates

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Oversaw the academic training, skill development, and enrollment of over 90 students for commission as Officers in the United States Army. • Collaborated with key stakeholders, subject matter experts and modernized instructional delivery; enhanced quality of training and student satisfaction • Assisted with individual development plans and enhanced junior and peer development in alignment with United States Army best policy and procedures; developed junior leaders and retained quality prospects for future military service obligations

Performed in a leadership position: managed, mentored, trained, and provided for the health and welfare of up to 125 Soldiers in a high risk, high tempo, continuous operations in highly variable work settings in extreme environments. Responsible for over $125M worth of property. • Planned, managed and continually assessed operational risk management protocols for employee safety and aircraft operability• Planned, coordinated and implemented key performance indicators in the area of personnel, logistics, supply sourcing, and operational support.