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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.
• 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..
• 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.

• 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.
• 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.