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Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Assist the Navy's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in managing financial operations, audit readiness, and oversight of budget process . Served as the Director, Special Task Force for Pay & Personnel. Leading a special project for Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Financial Management and Comptroller (ASN FM&C) and Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) to evaluate and support initiatives for Navy Pay & Personnel Quality of Service, Automation, Alignment and Auditability.

Newport, Rhode Island

One of eleven senior naval officers directly appointed by Chief of Naval Operations (CNO). Generated innovative concepts for the future of naval warfare, focusing on Human & Machine Teaming through artificial intelligence; robotics; data housing & analytics; and systems capabilities. Researched, analyzed and provided recommendations directly to Navy leadership, significantly reshape future force development and requirements.

Homeported In Yokosuka, Japan

Led over 400 Sailors for national tasking in Southeast Asia and Pacific region, conducting traditional Navy mission and all warfare areas for an AEGIS/BMD Cruiser. Performed as Battle Force Seventh Fleet Ballistic Missile Defense Commander, responsible to for all national and regional level requirements in Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) efforts. Directly responsible for oversight and direction of training, readiness and operational proficiency of six permanently assigned ships and… Show more Led over 400 Sailors for national tasking in Southeast Asia and Pacific region, conducting traditional Navy mission and all warfare areas for an AEGIS/BMD Cruiser. Performed as Battle Force Seventh Fleet Ballistic Missile Defense Commander, responsible to for all national and regional level requirements in Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) efforts. Directly responsible for oversight and direction of training, readiness and operational proficiency of six permanently assigned ships and various transiting ships in performing BMD operations in a highly contested and volatile area. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Direct oversight for a staff of 18 military and civilian personnel, and coordinated directly with staffs from all geographic commands. Responsible for worldwide operations in support of National Command Authority directives, representing the Joint Staff at various DoD, Interagency and National Security interactions. Directly responsible for planning, managing and oversight of highly compartmented, complex and sensitive programs, including national level Special Access Programs (SAP)… Show more Direct oversight for a staff of 18 military and civilian personnel, and coordinated directly with staffs from all geographic commands. Responsible for worldwide operations in support of National Command Authority directives, representing the Joint Staff at various DoD, Interagency and National Security interactions. Directly responsible for planning, managing and oversight of highly compartmented, complex and sensitive programs, including national level Special Access Programs (SAP), in support of Joint Staff operations and with direct impacts to U.S. national security. In addition, perform duties as Director of Operation in National Military Command Center, responsible for all strategic and operational level planning and sustainment efforts, and directed DoD interactions and operations for worldwide events. Show less

Greater San Diego Area

Led a staff of 30 officers, enlisted and civilian personnel. Responsible for developing training and readiness plans, policies, and procedures affecting over 290 ships and over 200,000 sailors in the Surface Force, encompassing both Pacific and Atlantic Fleets. Established innovative training policies and improved warfighting readiness across the waterfront. Staffed visionary policy changes within the Surface Force, masterfully led unprecedented levels of warfighting readiness and… Show more Led a staff of 30 officers, enlisted and civilian personnel. Responsible for developing training and readiness plans, policies, and procedures affecting over 290 ships and over 200,000 sailors in the Surface Force, encompassing both Pacific and Atlantic Fleets. Established innovative training policies and improved warfighting readiness across the waterfront. Staffed visionary policy changes within the Surface Force, masterfully led unprecedented levels of warfighting readiness and innovative solutions to our most pressing training challenges of today and the future. Show less

Homeported In Mayport Fl

Led over 200 Sailors for safe and effective operations in support of operations in Persian Gulf, Horn of Africa and Caribbean; including security, interdiction and other traditional warfare areas.

Mayport, Fl

Supervised over 40 staff personnel in support of operations at sea, and oversight of six ships for manning, training and equipping.

Homeported In Pascagoula Ms

Supervised over 300 Sailors for shipboard operations, personnel and maintenance requirements

Master'S Degree, Strategic Studies

Master'S Degree, Military Arts And Science

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Marine Transportation & Management