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North Beach, Md, Us

Patuxent River, Maryland, United States

USMC Light/Attack Helicopter Program (PMA-276) Contract Specialist. Manage the cradle to grave procurement actions for support, fielding and disposal of the Marine Corps rotary wing close air support, anti armor, armed escorts, armed/visual reconnaissance, and fire support program systems for UH-1Y and AH-1Z aircrafts; Contract lead for Foreign Military Sales (Czech/Bahrain/Nigeria)

Monterey, California, United States

Masters of Business Administration with a focus on Acquisition and Contract Management from Naval Post Graduate School, Graduate School of Defense Management.

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

- Led the Combat Service Support Troop of 33 Sailors consisting of Logistics Specialists, Gunner’s Mates, Machinist’s Mates, six various Seabee rates, and two officers (Supply Corps and Civil Engineering Corps Officer). Responsible for all logistics, engineering, weapons and ordnance, transportation, supply, expeditionary camp and construction, and contracting requirements for a 200+ person SEAL Team.- Deployed as the Special Operations Task Force - East Africa J4 Director leading 96 joint logisticians, air mobility, engineering, ordnance, and contractor personnel in support of military operations in the East Africa area of responsibility. Served as Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of over 165 joint personnel, April 2020 - OCT 2020.- Awarded a Defense Meritorious Service Medal

Washington D.C. Metro Area

The White House Military Social Aides have played an important role in the life of the White House since the earliest days of our government. They have assisted the President with diplomatic protocol at State events, at annual meetings with the leaders of Congress and the Federal Judiciary, and at other significant social events. Military Social Aides play the role of assistant hosts at the White House, insuring that these events are conducted efficiently and with dignity, as behooves the President of the United States.The White House Social Aide program dates back to 1902, when President Teddy Roosevelt recruited a handful of local military officers to assist with the large numbers of guests at the Executive Mansion.

Pentagon

Officer in charge of the overall operation of the Secretary of Defense Executive Dining Facility. Supervise 27 Joint-service personnel in demanding TS/SCI billets including Navy, Army , Marine and Air Force NCOs.Provide daily direct support to the SECDEF, DEPUTY SECDEF, and OSD Senior Staff. Manage all operational aspects including overall fiscal accountability for appropriated fund, non-appropriated funds, and Official Representation Funds.Plan and execute all SecDef and DepSec level events and formal functions which regularly include hosting POTUS, VPOTUS, Heads of State, Ministers of Defense, Ambassadors, top 100 business CEOs, and Foreign Dignitaries.

San Diego, California

Successfully completed Pacific Partnership 2013 deployment, a four month humanitarian aid mission in the South Pacific. As Assistant Supply Officer, led and managed Supply Department, consisting of one senior chief, three chiefs, and 60 junior sailors. Also held all duties and responsibilities of Disbursing Officer, Sales Officer, and Helo Control Officer.

500 Staples Drive, Framingham, Ma

Project manager/Account Services for advertising campaigns on the contract side of Staples; focus on Office Products and Business Interiors by Staples. Account Service balances creative, analytical, and tactical skills, focusing on both the fine detail and the big picture of each project. During my two years as an Account Executive I completed hundreds projects from inception to completion, both individually and as project manager for two to ten person teams; Typically responsible for 20 or more projects at once. Every day I was challenged with new and ever changing responsibilities while managing an extremely diverse team of individuals from different educational backgrounds and at different professional levels while still cultivating a positive environment and reinforcing a sense of camaraderie amongst my team. Job Responsibilities:-Orchestrate marketing campaigns that are created to encourage customers to shop with Staples -Anticipate, understand, and fulfill the information needs of all departments supported while simultaneously fostering the multiple relationships within any project-Balance creative, analytic and tactical skills while focusing on both the fine details and the big picture-Ensure advertising is consistent within the Staples brands, addressing the right customer, in the correct manner at the precise time-Draw on the expertise of each member, actively supporting valuable ideas and constructively guiding the improvement of other ideas in order to achieve the combined best results and ensure an integrated solution.-delegated responsibility and prioritize for others while still assuming accountability.Recognition:nominated for the agency awards in the “Most Dedicated” and “Leadership” categories

Summer Internship•Constructed a strategic analysis of a business unit to develop a marketing approach•Worked with marketing and e-Business managers to implement a marketing strategy •Increased effectiveness of web page by redesigning overall web architecture•Devised a new product categorization for web and marketing utilities•Optimized web content for search engine function

Supervisor/ Staff Trainer, Nashoba Valley Ski Area• Completed certification for American Association of Snowboad Intructor (AASI) • Made hiring decisions for incoming staff; conducted initial training and ongoing instructor clinics• Conducted weekly evaluations and assessments towards program improvement

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Federal Contracts And Acquisition

Bachelors Of Science, Business Administration, Marketing, Management

Activities and Societies: Beta Gama Sigma Honor Society, Volunteer workDean's List (5 Semesters 2006-2008) Magna Cum Laude

Bachelor'S Of Science In Business Administration, Management, Minor In Sociology

Activities and Societies: Isenburg School of Management, EPOCH,Transferred to UMass Lowell in 2006

Jpme Level 1, Joint Professional Military Education

Certification, Senior Officer Short Course In Military Justice (595)

Senior Officer Course in Military justice designed to prepare 0-5 and 0-6 commanding officers, executive officers, and senior enlisted.

Expeditionary Combat Skills

Supply Officer Department Head Course (Sodhc), Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Four-week class that prepares junior officers to assume the duties of a SUPPO on a ship, submarine, or expeditionary role. Includes.

Department Head Leadership Course (Dhlc), Military And Strategic Leadership

A leadership class designed to facilitate and indoctrinate all officers that will heading to a job in a department head capacity..

Basic Qualification Course, Supply/Disbursement/Transportion Mngmnt; Food Service; Retail Operation; Personnel Administration;

Activities and Societies: Navy Supply Corps Foundation, Certification in the Transportation of Hazardous MaterialsThe Basic Qualification.

Commission As A Supply Corp Officer, Preparation To Assume The Responsibilities Of A Naval Officer

Officer Training Command Newport (OTCN) is home to the United States Navy's 12-week Officer Candidate School (OCS) course. This course is.