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Lakeland, FL, US

Lakeland, FL, US

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Maxwell AFB, AL

Instructs O-4 Officers and civilian equivalents in the Joint Planning Course which is part of the Air Command and Staff College Online Master's Program.

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Jinja, Uganda

• IKOOVA Ministries is dedicated to uplifting entire communities through discipleship, education, vocational training, business loan opportunities, health services, and fellowship. IKOOVA is a 501c3 non-profit.
• Led 4 board members and 5 staff members in the development and startup of non-profit organization with the goal of empowering vulnerable families is Uganda.
• Developed organization bylaws governing the board’s actions and activities as well as the integration with social workers in Uganda and support staff in the U.S.
• Relocated to Uganda for 10 weeks advising and directing day-to-day activities of staff and Ugandan social workers.
• Advised founders of way forward and focused organization mission and vision in order to better serve the community.
• Empowered community with 59 scholarships for students, 7 loans for adult vocational training, and 38 small business loans.

Macdill AFB, FL

• Streamlined Joint Operations Center processes and procedures, ensuring comprehensive Middle East operations reporting and situational awareness to Secretary of Defense, United States Joint Staff, CENTCOM Commander.
• Crisis action team point man during multinational air strikes on Syria informing President Trump and Joint Staff decision making leading to 100% targets struck sending strategic message to Syrian Regime.
• Led Operations Center reporting revamp identifying and eliminating redundant information increasing efficiency by 60%, and saving 2190 man hours per year.
• Led CENTCOM's primary daily command and control mechanism, writing, formatting, submitting CDR's (CEO’s) warfighting orders to Air Force, Marines, Army, and Navy leaders in the middle east

Macdill AFB, FL

Maintained theater wide situational awareness and reporting on Joint Force Operations in the Middle East to include all operations in 20 USCENTCOM countries. Provided timely and accurate actionable information to Director of Operations, Commander (CEO), Component Commanders, Joint Task Force Commanders, Joint Staff, SECDEF, and POTUS. Single point of.

Hickam Air Force Base

• Led PACAF operations planning and integration of non-kinetic space, cyber, electronic warfare, information operations, and military deception. Deputy Space advisor to the Pacific Joint Force Air Component Commander.
• Created Joint Space Working Group which coordinates with multiple agencies to develop Space operations procedures for the Pacific area of responsibility during peace time and in a contingency.
• Advised 4 Star (CEO), Headquarters leadership, and 1,300 personnel on theater wide Space events and actions, enabling better situational awareness and use of Space forces.

Macdill AFB, FL

• CENTCOM HQ Lead for Afghanistan Air Force aircraft procurement to include A-29 airplanes and Blackhawk helicopters. Worked with U.S. leadership and multinational partners to develop way ahead for operations in.
• Programs delivered on time alleviating critical strike and lift shortfalls.

Camp Smith, HI

• Designed, coordinated, planned and executed seven joint, combined, bilateral, and/or unilateral USPACOM exercises. Improved warfighting capability, interoperability, and theater security cooperation while fostering.
• Led 50+ member space working group from several different space organizations (NRO, USSTRATCOM, AFSPC and subordinates), developed complex space events for PACOM's largest exercise, verifying Space warfighting.
• Informed and executed 4 Star General's (CEO) vision, planning full headquarter participation of over 500 personnel trained and equipped to win a war fight in two of the Pacific's largest exercises.

Maxell AFB, AL

• Developed and executed distance learning Professional Military Education for 10,000 students worldwide. Instructed the Air, Space, and Cyberspace Power Studies course in-residence as well as the online master’s.
• Selected to teach the Space Research Elective to “up and coming” Space leaders. Efforts were awarded the annual Wright Brothers Officership Award (#1 of 93 instructors).

Randolph AFB, TX

Developed training programs for classified and unclassified space and missile systems valued at over $100 billion. Devised acquisition strategies and briefed MAJCOM Commander and other senior leaders on training alternatives, trade-offs and recommendations.

Kabul, Afghanistan

• Afghanistan theater Lead Planner for two of CENTCOM’s biggest initiatives leading a team of 13 planners in all areas of expertise in the detailed planning of current and future operations in Afghanistan.
• Created and analyzed over 300 tasks, culminating in the country’s strategic plan. Briefed plan and garnered approval from 3 Star Commander. Approved plan directed the day-to-day operations of over 20,000 troops and.

Schriever AFB, CO

• Commanded a team of 18 professionals consisting of officers, SNCOs, NCOs, and Airmen. Directed command and control of 19 military communication satellites valued at $4.2 billion. Took control in emergencies and.
• Changed the culture of a struggling crew. Found and capitalized on strengths leading to most days (200+) of error free operations in squadron. Numerous accolades culminating in “Best Space Ops Crew in the Air Force”

Schriever AFB, CO

Led 11 orbital operations personnel and two contractors in satellite operations of two constellations valued at $4.2 billion. Determined location, fuel status, and orientation of 19 DoD and NATO allied communications satellites. Predicted and disseminated critical satellite orbit data to 50+ agencies around the world including warfighters on the ground and.

Schriever AFB, CO

Led three-person operations team in charge of spacecraft functions and verifications. Ensured constellation valued at $2.2 billion was operating properly as it provided 80% of all DoD communication needs worldwide. Resolved satellite malfunctions and directed emergency procedures.

Vandenberg AFB, CA

Class leader of 10 students. Distinguished Graduate

Maxwell AFB, AL

Minot AFB, ND

Focal point for wing and base agencies for all general officers and distinguished visitors visiting the wing. Managed all wing special events and formations and created accurate itineraries and arrangements for distinguished visitors. Acted as public affairs officer for the wing and wing executive officer as required.

Minot AFB, ND

Commanded team of 27 professionals including officers, SNCOs, NCOs, and Airmen. Accountable for the proficiency, professional development and morale of all personnel. Instructed combat crews in all facets of their job ensuring they were ready to launch 50 intercontinental ballistic missiles at enemy target within minutes of the execution order. While on.

Minot AFB, ND

Assisted Flight Commander in all aspects of his job and acted as Flight Commander in his absence. Commanded team of 27 professionals including officers, SNCOs, NCOs, and Airmen. Accountable for the proficiency, professional development and morale of all personnel. Instructed combat crews in all facets of their job ensuring they were ready to launch 50.

Minot AFB, ND

Commanded crew and controlled 10 Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles and shared the responsibility of the management of on duty personnel, equipment, safety, and security of multimillion dollar missile complex.

Minot AFB, ND

Hand picked from operators in the wing. Responsible for ensuring 75 combat crew members are proficient in their job by conducting evaluations of their performance in a simulator as well as a real world environment. Developed and implemented plans to ensure the crew force achieves wartime and peacetime commitments. Led 15 combat crews while on shift.

Minot AFB, ND

Assisted Crew Commander in his duties. Commanded crew and controlled 10 Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles and shared the responsibility of the management of on duty personnel, equipment, safety, and security of multimillion dollar missile complex.

Vandenberg AFB, CA

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Human Factors Engineering

Master'S Degree, Military Operational Art And Science/Studies

Master Of Science (Ms), Space Studies

Master'S Degree

Activities and Societies: Emphasis in Human Factors Engineering