Detachment Commander - Middle Euphrates River Valley, Syria. Operation INHERENT RESOLVECommanded a twelve-person Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha (SFOD-A) comprised of mature, experienced, and highly trained Non-Commissioned Officers specializing in direct action and military mountaineering to support unconventional warfare in highly sensitive environments with strategic impacts to national security and US interests. While forward deployed I commanded a Special Operations Compound of approximately 200 personnel from over 10 different agencies supporting Operation INHERENT RESOLVE. My Detachment advised, trained, and employed a 900-person Host-Nation Special Operations Battalion responsible for the largest geographic province in their country which saw the most combat than any other province in Syria at the time. While training, my Detachment frequently developed highly complex training exercises involving different law enforcement, DoD, and other government agencies and was the first Detachment to Train with the Sultan Special Forces in the last 5 years.Assistant Operations Officer for the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force (CJSOTF) - Erbil, IraqOperation INHERENT RESOLVEPrincipal advisor to the CJSOTF Commander in a forward deployed Task Force responsible for all joint and combined Special Operations in both Iraq and Syria in support of Operation INHERENT RESOLVE. I managed resourcing and leveraged the operations staff to ensure the Detachments had the requisite assets in place for Advise/Assist/Accompany mission success across the full-spectrum of Special Operations and activities. I managed the executive communications for the Task Force Commander; compiling, editing, and disseminating the Daily Situation Report which often informed senior policy makers up to Secretary of Defense and Presidential level. -Current Security Clearance: Top-Secret (SCI)-Arabic Oral Proficiency Interview Level 1+

Operations Intern in Cobalt, Fund 9 of Alpine. Conducted Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to assist with new business acquisitions and company growth. Assisted in creating monthly balance sheets and developing standard operating procedures for a rapidly growing business with close to $20 million in revenue.

Attended the US Army Special Forces Qualification Course. The arduous course averages 24-months and trains each member of a Special Forces team on a unique skill set required for the most challenging missions. As an officer I received advanced training in mission planning, human engagement, influence and negotiation, and inter-agency experience. Other common training for all specialties includes: tactical training, survival, language, and culminating unconventional warfare exercise.

Executive Officer - Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Operation FREEDOM'S SENTINELSecond in command of a 120-person Airborne Infantry Company. I was responsible for the logistics and overall readiness of the company to respond to global threats within 48-hours. I led the headquarters section and managed the maintenance, supply system, contracts, during a combat deployment in Helmand Provence, Afghanistan. I advised the Company Commander as second in command and mentored the Platoon Leaders and Non-Commissioned Officers of the headquarters.Platoon LeaderLeader of 40-person Airborne Infantry Rifle Platoon, capable of rapid deployment and close combat fighting with a specialty in Airborne insertion techniques. I was the primary trainer, tasked with developing and implementing short to long range training plans to ensure constant combat readiness. I was also responsible for the physical, psychological, and personal readiness of Soldiers and families. Set challenging, but achievable standards for discipline and combat readiness in order to maintain a combat-ready and mission capable Rifle Platoon.-Towle-Megellas Competition Winner (Top Lieutenant in the Brigade)

Infantry Basic Officer Leader Course. Additionally, graduated from the US Army Ranger School, the Army's premier leadership school for tactical leaders, US Army Airborne School, and Infantry Mortar Leader's Course.