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Dunedin, FL, US

Manassas, Virginia, United States

Provided single and multi-engine flight, sim, and ground instruction to the next generation of airline pilots.

Arlington, VA

• Lead a 5-person team responsible for the planning, execution, and supervision of ceremonies in honor of foreign heads of state, ministers of defense, chiefs of defense, and various senior-level government officials in.
• Plan, coordinate and execute the Chief of Staff of the Army’s large-scale strategic outreach programs such as Twilight Tattoo, Army Chief of Staff Salute Ceremonies; promoted the history and traditions of the U.S. Army.
• Analyze current systems in regards to ceremonial practices, conducted after action reviews on systems, and created new standard operating procedures for efficiency.
• Prepared and conducted over 30 executive-level briefings for Military District of Washington leadership, the Secretary of the Army, Chief of Staff of the Army, and for members of the Senate and Congress; earned Army.

Arlington, VA

• Led a 46 Soldier platoon responsible for conducting ceremonies at the White House, Pentagon, and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for the President of the United States and other foreign heads of state. Was responsible for.
• Led over 30 ceremonies throughout the Washington D.C. area and New York representing the U.S Army to foreign dignitaries and military officials. Consistently coordinated logistics with lodging, meals, and.
• Created intricate control systems through Microsoft to track and develop the team’s physical fitness program.
• Communicated directly with U.S. Secret Service and local police forces during ceremonies. Engaged in risk management to analyze all safety concerns.

Fort Campbell, KY

• Trained, led and developed subordinates and established a base of knowledge to prepare the platoon for any task. Responsible for planning, preparing and executing all training, maintenance, physical fitness and family.
• Analyzed and developed new operating procedures, risk management, and training for mortar leaders that resulted in a successful deployment to South Africa as the only heavy weapons asset for our 800-personnel.
• Deployed to South Africa to support the training of South African Military Forces. Managed logistics and distribution of supply and resources for the entire rotation there and back; resulting in over $1 million dollars.
• Empowered team members and challenged them to successfully understand planning, organization, and preparation above their level.

Fort Campbell, KY

• Led a Platoon 35 soldiers that were ready to deploy at a moment’s notice. In charge of planning, preparing, and executing all platoon training, maintenance operations, physical fitness training, and Soldier/Family.
• Implemented new processes of combining high risk projects with physical training, creating a lasting precedent that was adopted by all companies in our 800-personnel organization.
• Significantly improved scope and vision of planning between key leaders within our 120-personnel company for all projects.
• Prioritized individual and team level development; personally planned and supervised over 15 critical projects.

Global Business Leadership, Global Business Leadership

Activities and Societies: ROTC (Minor In Military Science and Leadership), Intramural Sports (Football, Softball, Soccer), Volunteer EMT.

Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor Single And Multi Engine Airplane Land With Instrument Rating, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science And Technology, General