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Princeton, NJ, US

Princeton, NJ

Currently pursuing PhD in Japanese Medieval History at Princeton University.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Research and produce analytical products to inform military and civilian decision makers within the Department of Defense on political and military topics connected to Northeast Asia.

Fort Polk, Louisiana

• Led 15-member instructor team that delivered 5 training seminars teaching intercultural negotiation and rapport-building skills to U.S. Army units deploying to the Asia-Pacific region; named #1 of all Foreign Area.
• Developed cultural instructional courses, materials and training scenarios based on real-world experience, preparing U.S. Army units to work with Asia-Pacific regional military and civilian partners; Coordinated with.
• Training commended by U.S. Army-Pacific Deputy Commanding General as perfectly giving units the proper understanding and skills for counterpart interaction; student surveys rated training 8.9/10 on average; training.
• Lead Observer/Controller-Trainer for first ever Japanese Self Defense Force unit to conduct a training rotation at the US Army National Training Center in January 2014; led training team mentoring Japanese counterparts.

Kabul/Herat, Afghanistan

Multi-lateral coordination of intelligence collection and dissemination operations with NATO coalition partners for western Afghanistan.

Camp Kengun, Kumamoto, Japan

• Sole US representative to Japanese headquarters staff, responsible for coordination of policy, bilateral training exercises, and information between US Army and Japanese forces of over 27,000 personnel, covering.
• Coordinated protocol and served as interpreter during senior officer engagements; received recognition by Western Army commander, a Japanese Lieutenant General, for “especially noteworthy, superb efforts during complex.
• Routinely invited as guest-lecturer to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Officer Candidate School; commended by the Commandant, a Japanese Major General, for a deep understanding of Japan and contributions to the.

Camp Zama, Japan

• Commanded 60 military, US civilian, and Japanese contract personnel providing administrative, logistical, communications, and automation support to Battalion intelligence operations across two dispersed facilities and.
• Developed innovative training despite financial and resource constraints, taking advantage of unique environment in Japan, leading to 97% qualification on required tasks for company personnel; lead Battalion trainer.
• Selected a second time to be a guest instructor at the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force Language School; selected to participate with JGSDF Kodaira Intelligence School as part of process that led to the creation and.
• Coordinated closely with Japan Self Defense Force counterparts, to include planning the first unit staff-ride by US Army intelligence battalion staff to Iwo Jima.

Camp Zama, Japan

• Liaison between US Army-Japan Intelligence Directorate (G2) and Japan Ground Self Defense Force Ground Staff Office Intelligence Directorate, coordinating bilateral intelligence exchange and training programs at the.
• Lead coordinator for annual bilateral intelligence conference and two major command bilateral exercises, in addition to multiple lower-level exchanges between the US Army and JGSDF.
• Selected as guest instructor at JGSDF Language School, instructing 25 Japanese officers in professional –level English and U.S. Army doctrine.
• Managed intelligence personnel training budget of over $30,000 yearly for entire US-Army Japan command.

Tokyo, Japan

• Administrative manager for 8-person US Army liaison office in Tokyo, Japan, conducting intelligence liaison with Japanese military, security, and government cabinet-level organizations.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of intelligence reports, accountability for all office equipment to include secure systems, management, tracking, and reporting of intelligence contingency funds, and.
• Developed country-specific counterintelligence training for junior agents within the parent organization.
• Served as interpreter/translator during engagement functions with senior Japanese officials.

Camp Garryowen, Republic Of Korea

• Led 4-person office responsible for intelligence collection and analysis and camp/personnel security for US cavalry squadron stationed in the Republic of Korea during a period of volatile civil protest.
• Advised commander on both training and real-world security threats as part of unit operations and daily activities. Provided predictive analysis products to inform commander decisions.
• Developed anti-terrorism force protection plan recognized as best in all of 2nd Infantry Division during external review.
• Developed and executed threat recognition training, increasing soldier understanding of North Korean tactics and equipment at the tactical level and providing subordinate commanders more tailored and refined threat.

Fort Knox, Kentucky

• Second-in-Command for unit of 35 permanently-assigned cadre training up to 180 initial-entry soldiers per cycle as armored crewmen.
• Primary responsibility for maintenance and utilization of 15 M1 Abrams tanks and associated facilities and equipment valued at over $37M and annual supply budget of $400,000, maintaining over 95% operational readiness.
• Primary Instructor of Record for all modules on military values and military history for six training cycles.
• As Battalion Safety Officer, implemented revised safety program significantly reducing safety risks during training; developed winter safety training program that was adopted by Fort Knox Installation Safety Office as.

Camp Garryowen, Republic Of Korea

• Led 16-man and 4-tank unit, consisting of both US and Korean military personnel, focused on tactical defense of the Republic of Korea.
• Implemented and led platoon tactical training program that resulted in 100% first-time qualification for all tank crews, with personal crew score of 950, third-highest in squadron.
• Managed unit equipment valued at over $15M with 95% operational readiness rate, and as Troop Ammunition Officer, managed ammunition inventory valued at over $5M.

Master’S Degree, Asian Studies/Civilization, 4.0 Gpa

Thesis: Reconstructing The Battle of Nagashino, 1575: Understanding Samurai Commander Decision Making Processes Through Modern Doctrinal.

Education record

US Army course for Field Grade officers, completed at Fort Gordon, GA from July through October 2012.

Bachelor’S Degree, Japanese Language And Literature, 3.5 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Army ROTC, Japan Culture ClubDual first-majors in Japanese Language & Literature/Government & International.

Certificate Of Program Completion, Japanese Language And Literature

Year Abroad Program through University of Notre Dame.

Dissertartion Research On Fulbright Fellowship, Japanese History

I conducted dissertation research on the region of Kyushu during the late medieval and early modern periods while based at Kyushu.