Office of Plans and Strategy Strategic Plan (J5SP) Portfolio Manager-Developed the project management framework for the organizations strategic processes, combining PMI predictive frameworks with Military Decision-Making Process frameworks. -Providing PMO support and measuring effectiveness for Planning, Execution, Controlling Monitoring, and Closing phases of the organizations strategic initiatives:1. People First2. Inclusion3. Readiness4. ModernizationUsing hybrid project management methodologies, six sigma tools, and leveraging the collective knowledge of our organization to facilitate a change in strategy and culture. - Program Manager for the all-volunteer Joint Women’s Initiative Team (JWIT) employer resource group.

• Manages state-wide Logistics Processes for California Army National Guard Aviation Directorate supporting the aviation mission portfolio, the readiness of 48 aircraft, and over 18,450 National Guard personnel. • Supervisor of two Budget Analysts (including Federal Funds Manager) and two IT Administrators• Develops contract requirements and works with Purchasing and Contracting to execute and manage federal contracts up to $15M.

• Planned and executed the 2nd annual project management career fair attended by over 20 employers and 120 job-seekers. • Established a series of quarterly resume workshops with a speaker and resume assistance and feedback provided by local recruiters and resume experts. • Developed relationships with business owners who have sponsored events.• Hosted 4 in-person networking events connecting over 120 project professionals, job seekers, recruiters, and others in related fields. • Coordinated “PM-Palooza”, a speaker and networking event focused on pivoting into project management careers helping over 45 people. • Mentored two people in our PMI-SVC mentorship program, which runs over a 6 month period. • Attended a 3 day National Project Management Leadership Institute Meeting to learn best practices for supporting our volunteers and project management community. • Attended board meetings every two weeks throughout the year to plan, coordinate, and implement ways to care for our project management community. • Worked with a cross functional team to create a Chapter Military Outreach Coin. • Scheduled over 40 calls with people who had questions about getting a PMP or transitioning to a project management role.

• Lead planner and project manager for an in-person project management career fair, marketing and coordinating the attendance of 15 employers and over 120 job candidates in Greater Sacramento. • Increased military membership by 800% in one year• Actively engages in board and chapter meetings• Ambassador of PMI-SVC• Attended Strategic Planning Sessions to develop annual strategic objectives and plans. • Conducts monthly meetings with my volunteer team

Served as an advisor to 6 Directors during this time period, successfully managing and providing continuity for programs and projects. Managed policy, monitored and controlled state-level programs within the Directorate. Key Programs for the entire Aviation Program in the California Military Department: Aviation and Ground Safety Management, Logistics and Contracting Management, Federal Funds Management, SharePoint Site Collection Administration. • Strategic Planning • Thought-leader and Problem Solver• Financial Management and Analysis• Policy Development and Internal Controls Evaluation• Contract Requirements Development• Presented to all Levels of Leadership • Identified Risks and Implemented Controls • Led Teams Through Complicated Processes• Coaching and Mentorship• Analysis Using Descriptive Statistics • Fleet Readiness• Driving Results• Stakeholder Management• Operations• State Policy DevelopmentSourced and implemented an IT platform solution, creating automated and standardized workflows and wholesale changes to operational processes, realizing labor-hours savings equal to $350k annually. Management and personal involvement of:• Dashboards, Metrics, and Automated Report Development using APIs, ODBC, SharePoint, Access, Excel, PowerQuery• No-code Development • IT Solutions Contracting • SQL Query Building • Risk Management Framework (RMF)• Data Collection Processes

• People Management• Inventory Management• Employee Training and Mentorship• Quality Assurance • Local Policy Development

• Local Program Management and Execution • Safety Awareness• Training and Mentorship• Metrics and Reporting

• People Leader• Delegation• Coaching and Mentorship• Crisis Management

• Data System Design and Automated Reporting• Countermeasure Operations

• People Leader• Task Integration into Strategic Plans

• Small Team Execution• Operational Planning• Innovation

Flight Operations• Studied and practiced the basics of flight planning, aircraft systems, flight operations, and flight safety.Aircraft Systems• Studied and provided briefs on aircraft systems and emergencies on the ground and in flight.Completed U.S. Army Flight School

Researched and Diagnosed Malfunctions• Used maintenance manuals, technical procedures, and diagrams to research and diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft electrical and avionics systems.Special Tools and Troubleshooting• Performed maintenance operational checks and assisted in diagnosis and troubleshooting of aircraft subsystems using special tools and equipment as required.Aircraft parts• Used wire schematics and technical manuals for maintenance tasks and ordering aircraft parts.Safety Procedures• Followed engineering electrical drawings, schematics, safety procedures, military specifications, and technical manuals to safety accomplish tasks to standard.

• Established Business to Business Partnerships• Developed a Business Proposal and Pro Forma for a Work Force Development Center• Established Concept and Plans for Several Talent Pipelines• Conducted Business to Business Marketing• Coordinated and Represented Allegiant Giving in an Industry Podcast • Evaluated Site Requirements• Researched Labor Market Information

• Organized and led a neighborhood watch group and partnered with the City of Elk Grove to remediate the most difficult residential public nuisance in Elk Grove history.• Coordinated and hosted 2 National Night Out events, and dozens of neighborhood watch meetings.