Former Intelligence officer with extensive experience organizing and managing high-level programs in complex environments. Business development proven success on an international level. Ability to quickly develop long-term relationships in complex environments as a team leader. Business level proficiency in Japanese.Completed FEMA National Incident Management System Incident Command courses and Texas Division of Emergency Management Hazard Mitigation Planning course. Served as Olympic Host Committee liaison to all English speaking delegations during the Nagano Winter Olympic Games and managed the National Olympic Committee (NOC) Center in the Athletes' Village during Games time. Interpreted for the team captains and pre-Olympic events and during media interviews. Served as the radio announcer in Japanese and English during the World Curling Championships in Karuizawa and Freestyle skiing in Hakuba prior to the Olympics. Regularly accompanied senior officials from the United States Olympic Committee, Canadian Olympic Association, Australian Olympic Committee and others during media interviews and visits with various groups in the community to promote cultural awareness and partnerships. Served as liaison to the USA Mens' Hockey Team for logistics and language support. Organized multiple seminars on US-Japan Security alliance issues with guest speakers from around the world. Specialties: Foreign language ability:Japanese language proficiency test - Level II+Department of Defense Language Proficiency Test: (DLPT)