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Austin, Texas, United States

Delivered support to the Senior Leadership (C-Suite) for a 24K+ personnel organization, liaising with multiple stakeholders at local, state, federal, and global levels. Oversee day-to-day operations of Government Affairs, Public Affairs, Strategic Communications, Executive Protocol Services, and Commander's Action Group. Cooperate with five military branches, numerous government agencies, and international partners for the effective execution of multi-domain requirements.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Coordinated with the Army, Air Force, DoD, National Guard Bureau, multiple Texas State Agencies, Texas Office of the Governor, and Texas Legislative Offices, building long-term partnerships and achieving planned outcomes.• Led the formulation of a five-year agency strategy, outlining requirements, timelines, and implementation plans based upon business-centric OKR principles aimed at tangible and realistic outcomes.• Managed the operations and logistics for 100+ Presidential, Foreign Head of State, Gubernatorial, Congressional, and elected leader visits to military activities across Texas.

Austin, Texas, United States

Directed a Task Force of 4K+ individuals through the management of a staff of 100+ personnel by steering crisis response efforts across the State of Texas during COVID-19. Oversaw all aspects of operations and logistics, extending to human resources, financial management, and IT/communications in line with the Texas Department of Emergency Management's objectives to vaccinate Texans.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Established a strategic crisis response plan for the successful deployment of resources to support emergency operations during multiple phases of a changing operational environment, overcoming complexities of time, transport, and availability of vaccines.• Collaborated with state and federal partners to enhance operational success across the second-largest state in the Nation.• Cooperated with the Texas Health & Human Services, Texas Division of Emergency Management, and other state/federal agencies to deploy the COVID-19 vaccine across the second-largest US state, in support of vaccinating 20M+ citizens within a year.

Austin, Texas, United States

Developed and implemented leader training programs, executed multiple agency-wide assessments, and delivered crisis management exercises to bolster National Guard response to communities during times of need.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Orchestrated joint exercises with external agencies to evaluate crisis response capabilities and refined Standard Operating Procedures for various scenarios from hurricanes and wildfires to civil disturbance riots and illegal immigration.• Pioneered a tailored training system for the TX National Guard, developing a curriculum development for effective junior leader learning, resulting in 350+ junior leaders trained within 24 months.

Bastrop, Texas, United States

Served as a Commander of a 750(+) paratrooper unit, the only National Guard Airborne Infantry Battalion in the US, aligned with active duty 173rd Airborne Brigade forward stationed in Italy. Led a battalion-level staff of 100+ subject matter experts and five subordinate companies of 130+ paratroopers focused on ensuring readiness for deployment in preparation for European Conflict. Oversaw all staff operations, including human resources, intelligence, logistics, IT, signal communications, and coordination with state, federal, and internal partners. Represented the Battalion at conferences and military functions, promoting organizational objectives.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Spearheaded Airborne Infantry Operations in the U.S. Army National Guard, overseeing combat operations preparation and training focused on NATO reinforcement across Europe.• Directed recruitment and retention of Airborne-trained Paratroopers to meet mobilization and peacetime mission requirements.• Established control systems to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse of government resources for efficient utilization of assets, totaling $4M+ financial expenditures and oversight of $350M+ of equipment while conducting 20+ large-scale stateside and international training missions to prepare for possible European combat.

Austin, Texas, United States

Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to the Advisory Group while counseling leaders on strategic initiatives and innovation. Orchestrate periodic Advisory Group meetings and deliver regular updates to the CEO, contributing significantly to business investment preparation and decision-making processes.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Facilitated substantial business investment of $1M for TRCC to drive growth and headquarters realignment to Texas.• Established a Non-Profit partnership and led five fundraiser events totaling more than $30K in donations in two years.

West Virginia, United States

Commanded a Special Forces unit (Army Battalion) of 500+ Special Forces Operators and Supporters, providing leadership, direction, and oversight of training, combat preparations, and personnel welfare. Led the unit during a first-of-its-kind European Deployment by managing Special Operations units across 15 European countries following the incursion of sovereign Ukraine.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Enhanced discipline, morale, and welfare of assigned personnel, fostering a cohesive and high-performing team during a period of high volatility, with unit members assigned across 3 US states, Europe and the Korean Peninsula.• Implemented strategic initiatives, maximizing the unit's capabilities in dynamic and challenging environments. • Strengthened the partnership and optimized security throughout Central European, Baltic, Danube, and High North countries through the application of US Special Operations Forces support, training, and coordination.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Served as Assistant Executive Officer and Aide de Camp to the 3-Star Director of the Army National Guard, orchestrating all meetings, events, and travel coordination, including 51 trips within 52 weeks.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Managed preparation for meetings and facilitated information dissemination to senior leaders of the Pentagon, supporting leaders of 54 states, territories, and the District of Columbia in service to an Army National Guard of 345K personnel.• Supported leaders across diverse geographical regions, resolving daily challenges and ensuring operational continuity for homeland response requirements as well as units deployed forward in support of global missions.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Responsible for the coordination, response and support to 535 offices of the U.S. Congress on behalf of the Army National Guard. Daily integration with Members of Congress and staff to support initiatives, hearings and questions. Developed a comprehensive plan for senior leader engagement with Congressional Members during the incredibly turbulent time of sequestration and the Commission on the Future of the Army. Prepared the Director of the Army National Guard and other senior leaders for regular engagements with Members of Congress, personal staff and professional staff. Regularly prepared outbriefs, white papers and visual products in support of meetings, engagements and discussions.Led team of liaisons and policy experts operating between Congress and the Army National Guard while offering support to nine General Officers to execute meetings in support of legislation development and policy implementation.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Supported 535 Congressional offices and four Defense Committees, meeting personally with Members of Congress and staff to address initiatives, prepare for hearings, and comprehensively respond to inquiries. • Developed a plan for senior leader engagement with Congressional Members during times of vast uncertainty, such as sequestration and the Commission on the Future of the Army.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Spearheaded hearing preparation, policy development, and legislative actions, supporting Senate Defense Committee engagement and the passage of the 2015 NDAA. Utilized concise writing skills and conducted extensive research by applying a detail-oriented mindset. Navigated the Senator through numerous challenging defense and security events, including the invasion of Iraq by ISIS, the invasion of Crimea, and the formal ending of combat operations in Afghanistan for U.S. and NATO Forces.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Prepared the Senator for defense hearings with concise read-ahead materials and in-person discussion preparation.• Navigated numerous business and individual issues, concerns, opportunities, and problems focused on a wide array of defense and national security issues, affecting constituents, non-profit groups, research groups, and for-profit entities.

Master'S Degree, Legislative Affairs

Accepted to the Army Congressional Fellowship Program, including an education at the prestigious George Washington University.

Pre-Medical, Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies

Studied Zoology and Pre-Medicine to attend Medical School. MCAT Prep. Accepted to WV School of Osteopathic Medicine. Declined the offer.

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: WVU ROTC, Ranger Challenge (4 years), WVU Radio (2 years)Undergraduate student at the alma mater of my father.