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Washington, District Of Columbia, US

Provide a direct link between companies that work with Vistant, Government and NGO organizations in order to increase help to Ukraine while reducing corruption and inefficiencies. Sectors include Anti-Corruption, Mental Health, Child Development, Workforce Development for Women, Refugee Operations, Humanitarian Aide, Government Policy, Logistics.

Washington, DC, US

• Executive Officer, 3d Battalion, 6th Marines July 2021 to present
• Second in charge of a 1200-member infantry battalion.
• Served as chief of staff for the headquarters staff functions.
• Prepared 3/6 for deployment to Haiti for humanitarian response efforts from a hurricane.
• Organized the staff functions and daily operations in Fort Pickett for Operation Allied Welcome, processing more than 6000 refugees into American society.
• Worked closely with various DOD, NGO and Governmental Organizations, to include USAID, Army, Department of Homeland Security, Spirit of America and others.

Washington, DC, US

Operations, team building, budget finance, and outdoor activities. Multiple experiences planning and executing multi-million dollar budgets.Executive officer for an organization of more than 800 people in an Infantry Battalion. My role included fiscal responsibilities, evaluations, and mentoring.My jobs frequently required maintenance, tracking vehicles.

Washington, DC, US

• Executed duties as 2d MARDIV Assistant Plans Officer responsible for force management and plans in support of the employment of 2d Marine Division and subordinate units.
• Assisted in developing and maintaining 2d MARDIV Plans and supporting plans.
• Assist in planning and coordinating the deployment, employment, and redeployment of DIV forces in support of operations and exercises.
• Assist in the supervision and the sourcing of DIV units and capabilities in support of named operations; analyze HHQ feasibility of support requests and provide force sourcing recommendations.
• Serve as Operational Planning Team (OPT) Lead or Assistant during DIV exercises and contingencies or other planning initiatives.
• Review, analyze, and report message traffic and official tasking to DIV to ensureproper tasking and response.

Washington, DC, US

• Hand selected by General Donovan to fill the inspector general job temporarily, until a new inspector general can be hired.
• Worked directly for the Commanding General to ensure the Division complied with established department of defense and Marine Corps rules and regulations.Completed an average of 7 inspections per month, to include.
• Prepared and trained units in the Commanding General's Investigation Program.
• Coordinated a comprehensive review of the CGIP program to realign inspections across 61 staff functional areas.
• Coordinated directly with Headquarters Marine Corps on policies, procedures and inspections.
• Conducted an education program to multiple units on the responsible use of social media

Washington, DC, US

Planned the training and preparation for an advisor team of 130 for the Afghan National Army. Training included cultural, medical and weapons aspects.

Washington, DC, US

Responsible for the military training 4000 Midshipmen every year. In charge of 35 Midshipmen staff, 6 junior officers, 5 civilian contractors and 2 government employees. Responsible for a budget of 7 million dollars.

Washington, DC, US

• Rebuilt and prepared Kilo Company into a capable fighting force, ready to redeploy and face the nation's threats. Was selected to operate as the Battalion Landing Team's Mechanized company. In addition to Infantry.
• Designed and led the company to an extremely successful completion of TALONEX in 29 Palms and battalion Marine Corps Readiness Evaluation.

Washington, DC, US

Responsible for the leadership, wellbeing, training, and administrative maintenance of over 450 sailors and Marines for the preparation and subsequent deployment on the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit deployment.

Washington, DC, US

• Prepare, train and lead an infantry company in an austere, chaotic, uncertain, mentally and physically demanding environment for sustained operations.
• In charge of 240 Marines Deployed on the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit across 3 different ships
• Responsible for 2.5 Million in weapons and gear. Commander of an Evacuee Control Center response force for possible Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations in Yemen
• Participated in Eager Lion 2015 as camp commandant in Jordan for Italian, Jordanian, British and American forces
• Supported 4 different major combined exercises in UAE, Kuwait, Oman and Jordan, as well as sustainment training in Djibouti and Kuwait

Washington, DC, US

The Maneuver Captains Career Course (MCCC or MC3) is a military training and education course primarily for U.S. Army infantry and armor officers. Organized under the Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE) at Fort Benning, Georgia.

Washington, DC, US

• Responsible for the coordination, development of and execution of a Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Platoon Training Plan to successfully conduct the following Mission Essential Tasks: deploy/re- deploy forces.
• Deployed to AFRICOM and EUCOM during the attack on Benghazi, maintained a response posture for multiple possible missions in over 5 countries while in charge of 62 personnel.
• Mission commander for the protection and security for vital national assets and equipment worth 200 million dollars.

Washington, DC, US

• Led over 500 combat patrols into known enemy territory.
• Identified, assessed, and supervised 28 infrastructure projects ($162,000 in CERP funds.)
• Coordinated closely with NGOs like USAID and Spirit Of America to prioritize infrastructure projects: improving irrigation; drafting contracts for paving road; building a community center/gym; and improving access to.

Washington, DC, US

• Coordinated the reaction, communication, and mission assignments of a reinforced platoon, under enemy fire, while attacked by several dozen enemy Taliban shortly after arrival at Patrol Base Jaker, Nawa.
• Arranged language and culture training for 93 Marines in Dari, Pashtun, and Arabic.
• Authored and published a smart book for use in the Battalion’s deployment in Afghanistan. This book was used by more than 1000 Marines in our Battalion, and requested by other Battalions.
• Produced a Team Leader Checklist used to train 400 small unit leaders in the Battalion, receiving praise from the Advanced Infantry Training Battalion West. This checklist became the standard for all units within the.
• Coordinated 12 major training courses prior to deployment including Biometric Automated Toolset (BAT) and Handheld Interagency Identity Detection Equipment (HIIDE), driver’s off-road, counter Improvised Explosive.
• Prepared operational planning documents, distributed orders and tracked information requests for 1500 personnel.

Washington, DC, US

• Prepared 53 Marines and Sailors to deploy for Operation Iraqi Freedom.
• Authored the monthly command history for archival in the National Archives.
• Accountable for the maintenance and serviceability for more than $600,000 of equipment
• Provided mentorship, financial counseling, personal counseling, physical training and professional progression for 53 Marines and Sailors.

Washington, DC, US

Assistant team leader

Washington, DC, US

Annapolis, Maryland, US

• When training officer had to depart unexpectedly, assumed the role
• First Marine in this role, traditionally a Navy Surface Warfare Commander
• Responsible for the planning, execution and budgeting to train Midshipmen in ships, bases, internships, and schools around the world during the summer
• During the school year, responsible for mentoring students in training leadership positions, centered around military training during the year
• Created and administered policies, publications, and procedures related to training https://www.usna.edu/Training
• Continued to teach cybersecurity and mentor students

Annapolis, Maryland, US

• Coordinated the efforts of 6 Navy Lieutenants, 2 Civilians, 5 reservists, 20 Temporary Assigned Duty Ensigns/Second Lieutenants in order to execute 4500 different training events per summer
• Facilitated all summer training, adding a significant amount of new Marine training opportunities from 615 to 778 events
• Subject Matter Expert on cruise assignment and travel process for midshipmen summer training
• Increased efficiency in all logistical facets for summer training. Reduced the commercial costs associated with transporting 3,300 Midshipmen to 4,500 training events across the globe
• During the academic year, mentored training staff
• Cyber Security Team officer representative. Coached the team to a first place victory in the annual competition against the other service academies, FBI, NSA and NASA teams. Also placed 2nd in the MIT "Hack the.

Annapolis, Maryland, US

• Ensured Marines had administrative resources for daily tasks and career progression
• Serve as a legal liason working with MCICOM and MCCDC on all legal matters
• Supervise the execution of administrative policies
• Taught a freshmen level Cyber Security Course, SY110 and a Marine Corps Leadership Course each semester
• Served as officer representative of the largest club a the Naval Academy, with 600 members.
• Coordinated 3 field training events. two live fire ranges, air support, and other training.

Mipp, International Relations (Russia/China Focus)

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Information Technology Business Management

Master Of Science (M.S.), Computer Software Engineering

Command And Staff, Strategy And War, Theater Security Decision Making And Joint Maritime Operations