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California, United States

Santa Cruz, Ca

Camp Pendleton Ca

• Planned, coordinated, and led operations of 8 person team in civil affair operations.• Assessed and evaluated the civil dimension of operations and the impact on civilian environment.• Exercised critical thinking in developing recommendations for the commander’s decision making.• Assessed and advised about probable military impacts on civilians in the battle-space.

Aptos, California

• Developed and implemented new business systems for a retail chain employing over 300 people in 18 different locations.• Successfully developed and implemented a new hire on-boarding program for training and evaluating new employees across the retail locations where such a program had not previously existed. This lead to increased confidence among employees, better customer service, and lower employee turnover.• Developed and improved multiple user manuals for point-of-sale, inventory management, purchase order, and bookkeeping software systems making the systems easier to use, easier to understand, and reducing errors made in store operations.

Okinawa, Japan

• Planned, tracked, and supervised operations by utilizing different computer based logistic planning and tracking tools resulting in an increase in tracking efficiency and operational awareness.• Supervised discipline, training, and professional development of 250 personnel to include both peers and subordinates.• Coordinated with various functional areas to ensure unit goals and objectives were met on time and in accordance with direction from superiors, resulting in increased communication, coordination, and problem solving across the unit.• Briefed superiors on all administrative, legal, and medical matters pertaining to the unit on a weekly basis resulting in increased awareness of operations and personnel.

Okinawa, Japan

• Planned and coordinated with foreign militaries through meetings, correspondence, and effective communication to implement training between nations as a part of multinational military exchange exercise. Resulted in over 100 foreign service members from five nations and 100 U.S. service members trained in various military and maritime skills over three months in five countries.• Analyzed and calculated the requirements to support 200 personnel and six vehicles with food, water, fuel, and repair parts for ten days through effective preparation and scheduling of logistical movements via watercraft resulting in ample life support provided to the customer.• Prepared and presented PowerPoint presentations to a foreign ministry of defense and U.S. Embassy officials effectively communicating operations, training plans, and logistical requirements which resulted in a successful 15 day bi-lateral exercise of military personnel in a foreign country.• Planned, coordinated, and supervised logistical movements and services through thorough planning, effective team work, and determined problem solving which provided water, electricity, fuel, and sensitive material handling support to over 900 people over 30 days.• Worked with senior members of the team to develop and implement strategies and procedures to ensure the safe and professional conduct of 120 personnel exercising free time in foreign countries to include Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Measures, order compliance, and safety.

Okinawa Japan

• Succeeded in a rapidly changing and stressful environment by employing the best practices of the organization and applying them to situations.• Managed and employed 40 personnel with varying technical specialties to accomplish assigned tasks resulting in dozens of successful heavy equipment, earthmoving, utility, and maintenance missions accomplished in support of U.S. Marine operations across the Asia-Pacific region.• Developed personnel through mentorship and coaching to help them improve from basically trained workers to experts in their field. Resulted in over 70 personnel advancing in knowledge, professionalism, and personal character before moving on to their next position.• Conducted operations and training through planning, delegation, and supervision. • Successfully managed personnel to ensure smooth information flow and mission accomplishment.

Master’S Degree, Masters Of Business Administration

Expeditionary Engineering

Activities and Societies: Class Honor Graduate4 Month basic engineering course focused on the supervisory level of engineering. Courses.

Organizational Leadership

6 month course focused on leadership, training and development, communication, and decision making. Successfully learned new competencies.

Bachelor’S Degree, Kinesiology And Exercise Science

Activities and Societies: Marine Corps Association