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A stretch assignment to help connect transitioning military veterans to have an opportunity with the skill bridge program at Cisco.

Trains and enables partners sales' teams to enhance Cisco portfolio. Drives Cisco Meraki initiatives for SP & MSP to help scale and align customer business outcomes.

Provides contract support to the Infrastructure Security Division’s Security Programs Subdivision in the Security Planning Branch which has the portfolio of Fire as a Weapon, Insider Threat, Security and Safety Planning, and the Business Case for Security. Directly assists in the development of products and programs that aide critical infrastructure stakeholders in both the public and private sector in building capacity and capability for their security and resilience needs.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Policy Advisor for a member of Congress - Conducted liaison between constituents and members of congress to draft, create, and introduce legislation on a myriad of veteran, infrastructure, and security issues.

Concord, New Hampshire

Outreach coordinator for a Member of Congress in her district office. Organized and coordinated direct engagement with stakeholders within the community. Served as a first point of contact to keep constituency abreast of legislative agenda, policy, and veteran/military benefits.

• Member of Student Veteran Organization at Northeastern University• Participant of The Thrive Program at Northeastern University to develop technology to enhance knowledge of finances and benefits for student veterans

Fort Bragg, Nc

• Supervised and safely executed movement of approximately $100,000,000 worth of vehicles and equipment to execute successfully mission, without loss or damage to property. • Established a systematical routine to properly analyze the vehicle’s weekly inspections, which expedited the services by 25%.• Prepared and directed the logistics of perilous chemical consignments within the state’s law, resulting zero accidents.

Grafenworh, Germany

• Conducted counseling and corrective action plans for individuals adhering disciplinary policies.• Developed and mentored higher level superiors to advance their career goals which raised the organization’s competency and unique skill sets.• Prepared and managed senior leadership financial utilizing digital payroll systems in the organization in order for those leaders to attend business trips and conduct official travel.

Afghanistan

• Specialized in the security of personnel conducting combat oriented missions with minimal loss of equipment and personnel. • Provided support to achieve essential distribution of vital supplies that fed, protected and aided the cavalry unit.• Provided cultural support to maintain positive relationships with host nations, leading to stronger and more concise information gathering.

Master'S Degree, Homeland Security

B.A. Management, Business Administration And Management, General