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Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Directed a multi-functional acquisition organization overseeing acquisition professionals across two DCMA offices and nine contractor sites. Managed a $22.6B joint portfolio across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Michigan, providing contract management, quality assurance, engineering, and administrative support. Provided oversight for major defense programs, including DLA Landing Gear, Navy F-18, Navy Electromagnetic Launch Systems, and USAF Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD). Delivered risk-based performance assessments and ensured compliance with acquisition regulations, supporting service acquisition executives, program executive officers, and program managers.

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Provided direct support to the Executive Deputy to the Commanding General (EDCG), Tier III SES, in overseeing 10 major subordinate commands, managing 175,000 personnel globally with an annual budget exceeding $50B. Coordinated with Department of Defense (DoD), Joint Staff, Army Staffs, and external stakeholders, including congressional and industry officials, to ensure seamless execution of EDCG directives and priorities. Assisted the Executive Officer in managing liaison activities between the EDCG, Command Group, HQ AMC staff, and external entities. Supported preparation for presentations, speaking engagements, travel requests, and routine and special events in alignment with organizational priorities and the operational battle rhythm.

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Served as a Strategic Planner responsible for coordinating the Army Contracting Command's global mission, supporting Army Service Component Commands, 8 Life Cycle Management Commands (LCMCs), and other Joint and Interagency organizations. Synchronized and managed the 51C force structure to ensure alignment with future operations across the ACC, Mission Installation Contracting Command, OCONUS Operations, and six subordinate Contracting Centers.

Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany

Served as a Contingency Contracting Officer in support for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District, across 45+ countries in support of U.S. national security interests within the EUCOM and AFRICOM areas of responsibility. I supported all phases of the acquisition lifecycle, including solicitation development, proposal evaluation, contract negotiations, award, closeouts, and terminations. I held a $10M Contracting Officer’s warrant, executing complex contracts and acquisition strategies across multiple military construction and service projects.

Warren, Michigan, United States

Served as Team Leader for the 739th Contingency Contracting Team attached to the Supply and Services Team, Installation Support Contracting Division, U.S. Army Contracting Command-Warren. Managed contracting actions exceeding $10 million annually in support of combat operations, including planning, solicitation development, proposal evaluation, negotiations, contract awards, closeouts, and terminations.

Master Of Science - Ms, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government