Makhaira Group is a leading provider of security training and consulting to law abiding citizens, military and law enforcement personnel. Makhaira Group is dedicated to providing solid solutions rooted in current, real-world experience.As Director of Operations, responsible for all day-to-day staffing (48 employees) and mission execution for Makhaira Group Inc. (Basic and Advanced Firearms, Medical, NRA, and Non-Lethal training); Makhaira Group Range Operations (staffing and procedural compliance for Liberty Firearms Institute); staffing for Paraclete Security Solutions. Serves as a member of the leadership team providing day-to-day operational status and advisement on strategic requirements.

Responsible for Private Instruction and Brick/Mortar Classes; to Organize, Conduct, and Supervise safe shooting activities/range operations for six indoor gun ranges.

Responsible for the personal/professional development and supervision of 32 mid-level managers (four E-8 & twenty-eight E-7 Navy Senior Enlisted Leaders) and a 198 personnel workforce (42 E-6 & 156 E-5 & below Navy Enlisted Sailors); responsible to coach, teach, and mentor 44 junior level executives (five O-4s, thirty-three O-3s, three O-2s, and three foreign exchange officers); to advise and consult with five executive leaders (Navy O-5) in all Enlisted matters and the execution of all mission requirements; and to advise one senior level executive leader, the Deputy Commandant of Midshipman for Professional Development (Navy O-6).

Responsible to lead, train, and mentor Midshipmen, Officer Candidates, and Cadets. Directly impacting the development of future leaders of the United States as they work to become Commissioned Officers in the military; for the personal and professional development of 4 mid-level managers (Navy Senior Enlisted Leaders E-7/E-8 and Marine Corps SNCOs E-7); to teach, coach, and mentor 5 junior level executives (Navy and Marine Corps officers O-3); to advise one post command Executive (Navy O-5) in all matters pertaining to mission execution and personnel management of the 9 staff members and 756 midshipman in 6th Battalion; and selected by the Commandant of Midshipman as the Regimental Leading Chief Petty Officer responsible to led the 2015 Plebe Summer staff of 39 mid-level executives (Navy and Marine Corps Officers), 19 mid- level managers (Navy Senior Enlisted Leaders), and 504 internship-level executives (midshipman staff) in the Sailorization of 1,191 civilians into basically trained midshipman.

Responsible for coordination of the Maintenance and Material Management (3-M) System including the implementation, evaluation, and coordination of Planned Maintenance System (PMS) actions, the operation and management of the Ship's Maintenance program, the training and management of 267 personnel in procedural compliance and qualifications, manage post deployment Selective Restricted Availability (SRA) and Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) availabilities, the conversion from SKED 3.1 to 3.2, and preparation for the command's 3M certification.

While onboard additionally served as the assistant Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO), Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor, Anti-Terrorism Training Supervisor, and Visit Board Search & Seizure (VBSS) Boarding Officer and Leading Chief Petty Officer.

While onboard additionally served as the Command Fitness Leader (CFL), Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor, and Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) Boarding Officer and Leading Chief Petty Officer.

NSW/NSO Recruiter and Recruiter-in-Charge

NSW/NSO Recruiter

While onboard additionally served as the ship's armorer, Close-in-Weapons System (CIWS) workcenter supervisor, CIWS technician, Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor, and Visit Board Search & Seizure (VBSS) security team leader.