10+ years of Executive-level support (both U.S. Military Commanders/ Generals and Executive Level Corporate Leadership)Top-Secret Clearance from U.S. Military still active (since 2005)Autonomous and remote roles/ positions in U.S. Military and currently at SAP (in 7+ years at current role have only met in person with my executives twice)Time Zones are no issue. Currently work in/through multiple time zones (Germany, California) and am available 24/7 for any changes in travel, meetings or issues.Planned and implemented extensive international travel with Senior Dept. of Defense and SAP Executives while conducting executive support and public/ internal communications and interfacing with other Senior Leaders both internal and external to companyEngaged leader; Approachable and self-motivatedTechnical expertise with ability to handle confidential material with the utmost discretion and creating and managing SharePoint and other portals to maintain Organizational and Local org. charts, projects, and strategiesLead and Participate in creative brainstorming meetings for new projects and liaise with other organizations on executive a/o strategic projects.I have continually shown the ability to be flexible in an ever-changing environment. My work experience displays both my ability to operate in dangerous and stressful environments, and to portray the professional face of my organization. My strong initiative and exceptional organizational skills, combined with my ability to work well under pressure, will allow me to play a crucial role in your organization. In closing, I would like to thank each of you for your time and the opportunity to apply to your organization.

Served in an administrative office, recruiting, processing and training qualified applicants for the United States Army. Created operation plans that ensured success, ensuring recruiting center's accomplishment of quarterly/yearly missions. Displayed effective communication and public speaking skills used to educate the community on my organization. Executed a structured physical training plan that brought more than 100 applicants up to and beyond the U.S. Army physical fitness standards. Worked with local law enforcement agencies and courts on a weekly basis to obtain records for prospective applicants. Refined skills as an interviewer, establishing integrity and responsible for uncovering any and all moral/legal violations held by applicants before processing began. Maintained flexibility in an ever-changing environment, adjusting to outward influences in order to complete and exceed assignments without compromising integrity. Maintained a high physical fitness standard despite frenzied work atmosphere.-Effectively networked with local community, including law enforcement and county school board members/leaders-Coordinated planning for weekly operations, increasing recruiting center's output by 35%-Assisted in management of center as Recruiter Support Team Leader, resulting in accomplishment of 96% first-time "Go" enlistments

Lead a team of 4 Public Affairs professionals in both print and broadcast sections while managing their training and readiness. Provided full-spectrum public affairs and media support to Army, Joint and combined units for contingency operations for both the 18th Airborne Corps and Third Army. Trained, coordinated and executed public affairs operations at the 4-star general level. Selected above all other public affairs professionals to be speech writer and traveling PA for commanding general and command sergeant major of Third Army. Travelled extensively and autonomously throughout southwest Asia covering more than 8 countries and 45 events in less than 6 months. As a result, was requested by name for high-visibility interviews with numerous senior-ranking Department of Defense officials.

Served as brigade public affairs team leader (two slots above pay grade) in Korean theater or operations. Coordinated and executed premiere command information campaign during multi-level training exercises while serving the local community through education and public awareness on important issues. Travelled with senior officials throughout Korean peninsula as speech writer and public affairs liaison for external medias.

Served as journalist/writer/photographer throughout various areas of operation forward deployed to Iraq. Responsible for telling both the Soldier's story as well as Iraqi Forces's stories. Facilitated external medias during weekly press conferences/media briefings. Conducted interviews with personnel ranging from Soldiers to celebrities to the former Sec. of Defense Robert Gates. During this time, honed skills as public affairs specialist in highly dangerous environments.