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Fort Benning, Ga

Lead, supervise, plan, direct, and coordinate a 71-member Leader Development Division consisting of five branches. Life-cycle program management, technical supervision, and integration of all projects and initiatives to include: coorinating annual Program of Instruction submissions and developing and implementing leader development program strategies, development of digital Distance Learning and interactive doctrine products, management of training and qualification standards for all training developers and instructors, and oversight of MCoE cultural awareness and language testing initiatives.Major Accomplishments:* Planned, coordinated, and executed civilian selection and hiring actions to include development of screening and interview tools * Planned, directed, and reviewed activities of four Supervisory Instructional Systems Specialists, and 16 military and civilian training developers and evaluators responsible for providing education and training strategies, programs, and products* Served as the MCoE Project Officer for the Army Learning Coordination Council (ALCC) and the Army Profession Leader Development Program (APLDP); developed numerous information papers, executive summaries for MCoE leadership, and represented the the MCoE in numerous forums and working groups; maintained the MCoE leadership inform of all cycle and battle rhythm ALCC and APLDP events * Oversaw the operations of MCoE Staff and Faculty branch; provide guidance and insight for instructor development programs* Provided technical supervision and integration of all projects assigned to the Division; ensured the tracking and accomplishment of projects * Supervised the Life-Long-Learning-Programs branch, which develops live, virtual, constructive, and gaming capabilities for training and education maneuver leaders and instructors

Fort Benning, Ga

Synchronized institutional operations and training support activities to provide training programs at the Educational Military Institute-WHINSEC. Managed the Training Development, the International Student, Translation, and the Staff and Faculty programs. Developed training strategies in accordance with in accordance with higher-level institutions’ training directive. Coordinated with School Directors, staff, and faculty to provide liaison and coordination in support of outreach, engagement, and building partner nation capacities (BPNC). Collaborated with two major commands and their staff to guide analysis and development of the Institute's training and education efforts. Ensured implementation of Management Internal Control Program designed to conserve and protect institutional resources.Major Accomplishments:• Orchestrated the highest demand for the Institute's resident Professional Military Education offerings• Consolidated a process for prioritizing Mobile Training Team requests by our client organizations• Led the Directorate of Training and Support to achieve new highs witnessed by the high demand for our in residence courses getting sold-out for the next academic year. • Enhanced collaboration with other Defense schools and interagency organizations like never before.

Fort Benning, Ga

Developed, planned, and coordinated all internal and external staffing efforts, funding, resourcing, translation, instructor preparation and development, and all other aspects to execute three professional development courses. Ensured courses maintained appropriate Military Education Level accreditation. Led a diverse 46 member faculty that included eight Department of the Army Civilians, 17 senior grade military officers, 14 senior grade international officers and 7 contractors. Managed over $2.5 million of budget and property.Major Accomplishments:• Provided outstanding mentorship in the Institute’s most academically challenging school • Successfully led a multifunction and culturally diversed staff anf faculty • Ensured that the school was ready for accreditation resulting in the most successful inspection ever; achieving the Institution of Excellence level• Successfully managed over $2.5 million of budget and property• Supervised the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation process in order to ensure educational requirements and lesson components were identified, proper development of lesson plans, and proper execution and evaluation of courses

Fort Benning, Ga

Planned, supervised, and coordinated daily law enforcement activities and operations of more than 370 military and civilian personnel performing military police operations, to include investigations, patrols, physical security, traffic, Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE), and fire services in support of the US Army Maneuver Center at Fort Benning, GA with a combined population of 140,000 Soldiers and civilians. Coordinated staff actions at the Directorate of Emergency Services and Command Group levels, to include serious incident reports to the Installation Management Command, Forces Command, and Training and Doctrine Command.Major Accomplishments:• Led a policy development project to address the rising prescription drug abuse problem in the Fort Benning military community that resulted in the development and adoption of a post-wide policy • Developed an internal inspection program in order to ensure standards and regulatory requirements were met within the Police Division• Established a weekly synchronization meeting in order to coordinate the Police Division's efforts and to ensure the accomplishment of all internal and external assigned jobs• Maintained day to day working relationships with various federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies

Bahgram Air Force Base, Afghanistan

Led and guide the daily operations of the Intelligence and Operations Cell of a combat deployed Criminal Investigation Battalion providing felony-level criminal investigative support to United States Forces, Afghanistan and investigative mentoring in order to support US Coalition forces in support of Afghanistan's Rule of Law. Directed and coordinated operational missions, taskings and investigative support throughout the battalion's Area of Operations. Ensured the battalion was trained and ready to provide timely and thorough professional investigative and protective services in Afghanistan. Tracked the missions of 10 offices and or elements geographically dispersed throughout Afghanistan. Advised Commanders on all aspects of training management and combat operations.Major Accomplishments:• Developed a tracking system in the operations center that ensured up-to-the-minute situational awareness of the movement of 82 Special Agents the missions of 11 offices geographically dispersed in Afghanistan• Outstanding management of training that ensured the unit was in compliance with all training requirements • Oversaw the planning and safe execution of over 300 mission movements • Prepared a number of detailed and informative and decision briefings for presentation to senior leaders

Fort Benning, Ga

Provided administrative and logistical support and maintenance oversight a headquarters and 10 physically dispersed units located in the Southeastern United States, Puerto Rico, and Honduras. Ensured the Battalion’s units were prepared for their wartime mission in support of contingencies and Operations Plans. Managed daily administrative operations and supervised military and civilian personnel in the performance of their duties. Managed the planning and execution of over $1.5 million command operating budget. Ensured the Battalion’s units were prepared for their wartime mission in support of contingencies and operational plans. Managed the planning and execution of command operating budget. Reviewed personnel management policies and procedures as well as internal control processes and the Organization Inspection Program (OIP). Served as liaison and coordinated with installation support agencies. Assumed command in the absence of the battalion commander.Major Accomplishments:• Oversaw all budgetary issues within the battalion, reviewing and approving all Government Purchase Card (GPC) transactions and Defense Travel System (DTS) authorizations vouchers• Established GPC procedures for all cardholders and ensured over $207K in purchases were completed without fault. • Personally scrutinized all government sponsored travel, certifying over 630 trips for battalion personnel• Orchestrated the recruitment and hiring of civilian personnel; personally reviewing all resumes and interviewing potential applicants to find the best candidate• Exceptionally served as acting battalion commander during his absence, making tough decisions and taking action without hesitation

Baghdad, Iraq

Advised the 2nd National Police Chief Operating Officer and operations staff during counter-insurgency operations in Baghdad, Iraq in support of Multinational Division-Baghdad. Conducted staff coordination and command-and-control of four brigades totaling over 10,000 Iraqi soldiers and 16 transition teams with 175 US advisors. Advised the Iraqi Chief Operating Officer on all tactical and operational functions. Enabled, advised, and conducted operations, battle tracking, strategic planning, and training. Developed ways to resolve problems or cope with issues which directly affect the accomplishment of the transition team mission. Supported the dissemination of a Common Operating Picture with Coalition Forces. Performed as liaison officer between the Iraqi unit, transition team, Multinational Division-Baghdad, subordinate Brigade Combat Teams, and National Police HQ.Major Accomplishments:• Expertly trained and advised the National Police Division senior operation manager (a Brigadier General) and his staff on all tactical and operational functions during operations• Remarkably tracked and maintained situational awareness of 20 advisory teams as well as 20 Iraqi National Police and 18 Iraqi Army elements on a daily basis • Took the initiative to served as the principle advisor to the Commander of another Iraqi element (Battalion) who sought out his guidance in several occasions concerning the security for the Kadamiyah Shrine; one of the most important mosques in all Iraq• On multiple occasions demonstrated the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and without falter under combat stress

Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Tx

Planned and coordinated joint/combined operations of the Army Service Component Command of the United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) consisting of 32 countries in Central and South America and the Caribbean. Conducted Antiterrorism and Force Protection assessment as part of pre-deployment site surveys in support of Theater Security Cooperation and exercises. Supported USSOUTHCOM Theater Strategic Plans through Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEE) within the AOR. Performed duties as strategic planner as part of USARSO’s Operational Planning Group. Major Accomplishments:* Conducted various force protection (FP) vulnerability assessment and developed comprehensive FP report that provided leaders with critical information required to develop security plans to safeguard personnel and equipment* Demonstrated technical and tactical knowledge on Military Police doctrine throughout many planning sessions as part of the Operation Planning Group * Instrumental in the development of the Headquarters building physical security plan; provided subject matter expert feedback and coordinated security measures with all building tenants * Lead the restructuring of the Provost Marshal Office manning documents (MTOE) as part of the Army's Modular Force Structure Plan; analyzed organizational structure and developed numerous briefings that culminated with a briefing to Department of the Army that resulted in the increase of 28 personnel authorizations * Served as the USARSO Provost Marshal, an O-6 position, during a vacancy period * Coordinated and executed a FP budget in excess of $3 million* Served as the JTF Provost Marshal during various SOUTHCOM level exercises; developed Force Protection annexes and civilian police training plans among other products

Bussiness And Organizational Security Management, Security Management, Master Of Arts

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Marketing, Graduated With Magna Cum Laude

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