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I am part of the team developing the Army Enterprise Assessment System (AEAS), a flexible, scalable IT platform that hosts a suite of assessment tools including 360-degree and non-360 personnel assessments in support of Army’s Talent Management Task Force and other leader assessments required by the Army. The AEAS expands and redesigns the Army’s current Multi-Source Assessment and Feedback (MSAF) platform and provides quantitative and qualitative feedback reports to individual assessed… Show more I am part of the team developing the Army Enterprise Assessment System (AEAS), a flexible, scalable IT platform that hosts a suite of assessment tools including 360-degree and non-360 personnel assessments in support of Army’s Talent Management Task Force and other leader assessments required by the Army. The AEAS expands and redesigns the Army’s current Multi-Source Assessment and Feedback (MSAF) platform and provides quantitative and qualitative feedback reports to individual assessed leaders. I work with developers to demonstrate accuracy of data and feedback report statistics through a track-able method of input, calculations and output to identify inconsistent, illogical or out-of-range responses or values. I collaborate with government representatives to incorporate modifications to assessment instruments, feedback reports, and website structure and performance. Show less

Lead, Unit Event Support Team, U.S. Army Multi-Source Assessment and Feedback program (MSAF 360). Assist Department of Defense civilian and military organizations plan and execute a web-based leader development application that permits leaders to receive individual candid, anonymous feedback from peers, subordinates, and superiors based on U.S. Army leadership competencies and behaviors. Support Operations comprises tailored assistance for each organization’s unique requirements including… Show more Lead, Unit Event Support Team, U.S. Army Multi-Source Assessment and Feedback program (MSAF 360). Assist Department of Defense civilian and military organizations plan and execute a web-based leader development application that permits leaders to receive individual candid, anonymous feedback from peers, subordinates, and superiors based on U.S. Army leadership competencies and behaviors. Support Operations comprises tailored assistance for each organization’s unique requirements including building survey groupings for individual leaders, coordinating the assessment completion process, analyzing individual and collective results, generating written reports that identify generalized leadership trends for focused leader development efforts, and facilitating coaching to create individual and collective leader development plans. Publish quarterly coaching newsletter and review, update, and publish the Leader Development Improvement Guide. Show less

Developed courses to train and educate the Services and Joint Force on relevant contemporary and doctrinal concepts related to Security Force Assistance (SFA). Integrated SFA lessons, best practices, and doctrine into the Joint Force as well as the Services through Advanced and Executive courses (Building Allied and Partner Security Institutions) tailored for joint force leaders at Primary, Intermediate, Senior, and Flag/General Officer joint levels of professional development. Curriculum… Show more Developed courses to train and educate the Services and Joint Force on relevant contemporary and doctrinal concepts related to Security Force Assistance (SFA). Integrated SFA lessons, best practices, and doctrine into the Joint Force as well as the Services through Advanced and Executive courses (Building Allied and Partner Security Institutions) tailored for joint force leaders at Primary, Intermediate, Senior, and Flag/General Officer joint levels of professional development. Curriculum development included program of instruction (POI) outlines (complete with instructor notes), PowerPoint briefs for use as visual aids to facilitate SFA instruction, and story boards for submission to Joint Staff J7 Joint Knowledge Online (JKO) personnel to develop online courses. Developed overarching scenario for Advanced and Executive courses based on a specific Partner Nation with emphasis on areas of instability and the application of ASCOPE and PMESII-PT to analyze the Operational Environment. Show less

Lead, Support Operations Team, U.S. Army Multi-Source Assessment and Feedback program (MSAF 360). Assist Department of Defense civilian and military organizations plan and execute a web-based leader development application that permits leaders to receive individual candid, anonymous feedback from peers, subordinates, and superiors based on U.S. Army leadership competencies and behaviors. Support Operations comprises tailored assistance for each organization’s unique requirements including… Show more Lead, Support Operations Team, U.S. Army Multi-Source Assessment and Feedback program (MSAF 360). Assist Department of Defense civilian and military organizations plan and execute a web-based leader development application that permits leaders to receive individual candid, anonymous feedback from peers, subordinates, and superiors based on U.S. Army leadership competencies and behaviors. Support Operations comprises tailored assistance for each organization’s unique requirements including building survey groupings for individual leaders, coordinating the assessment completion process, analyzing individual and collective results, generating written reports that identify generalized leadership trends for focused leader development efforts, and facilitating coaching to create individual and collective leader development plans. Show less

Provided Civil-Military operations subject matter expertise to design, develop, and execute a 10-day, 120-hour, immersive capstone Research Operations Exercise (ROX) to evaluate Human Terrain Team (HTT) candidates’ comprehension of HTS curriculum objectives focused on research design and integration with a simulated Brigade Combat Team (BCT) staff. I served as the Civil-Military Operations officer on the BCT staff and provided face-to-face, individual and small group instruction and feedback… Show more Provided Civil-Military operations subject matter expertise to design, develop, and execute a 10-day, 120-hour, immersive capstone Research Operations Exercise (ROX) to evaluate Human Terrain Team (HTT) candidates’ comprehension of HTS curriculum objectives focused on research design and integration with a simulated Brigade Combat Team (BCT) staff. I served as the Civil-Military Operations officer on the BCT staff and provided face-to-face, individual and small group instruction and feedback to student Human Terrain Teams on topics that included staff integration in Battle Update Briefs and Commanders Update Briefs, small unit patrolling, working groups, staff estimates, interaction with individual staff officers and brigade command group, interaction with Afghan civilians, Afghan government and military officials, and U.S. government interagency representatives, and cultural sensitivity. I wrote the Brigade Operation Order that was the foundation of the ROX and lead the ROX After Action Review process. I developed and executed a 3-hour interactive lesson for HTT students on the Military Decision Making Process, brigade staff operations and integration, targeting working groups, Inform and Influence working groups, and Civil Military Operations Working groups in preparation for each HTS Research Operations Exercise.I developed and executed a 40-hour Observer Controller Training Course for HTS instructors. The course was executed in seminar format and provided the foundation for instructor certification as Observer Controllers. The lessons were synchronized with the HTS instructors training and certification program and consisted of blocks on Team Learning, the After Action Review, observation and collection plans, and the execution of the ROX. Show less

Provide advice and guidance to the organization in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) responsible for the analysis, conceptualization, design, development, implementation and review of all training and educational programmes on leadership development in the SAF. Special emphasis on Individual Development Planning and the Action Learning Process (ALP). The ALP is the SAF’s systematic approach to learning in all services. It is designed to equip SAF ground commanders and exercise planners with… Show more Provide advice and guidance to the organization in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) responsible for the analysis, conceptualization, design, development, implementation and review of all training and educational programmes on leadership development in the SAF. Special emphasis on Individual Development Planning and the Action Learning Process (ALP). The ALP is the SAF’s systematic approach to learning in all services. It is designed to equip SAF ground commanders and exercise planners with generic design templates, to include tools, techniques and procedures, to meet the needs for collective training incorporating both behavioural and vocational outcomes. Show less

Leader of a 7-man Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) Mobile Training Team (MTT) consisting of one additional MDMP assistant instructor (AI), one Battle Staff Training (BST) instructor, two host nation interpreters/translators (I/Ts) , and two Afghan National Army (ANA) officer AIs. Responsible for providing instruction on the U.S. MDMP and NCO BST skills, using multi-media products in English and Dari, to ANA Brigade and Battalion staffs at field locations throughout Afghanistan for 21… Show more Leader of a 7-man Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) Mobile Training Team (MTT) consisting of one additional MDMP assistant instructor (AI), one Battle Staff Training (BST) instructor, two host nation interpreters/translators (I/Ts) , and two Afghan National Army (ANA) officer AIs. Responsible for providing instruction on the U.S. MDMP and NCO BST skills, using multi-media products in English and Dari, to ANA Brigade and Battalion staffs at field locations throughout Afghanistan for 21 training days and 30 calendar days each iteration. Modifies curriculum and lessons plans as necessary to reflect the current operational environment in the respective ANA Corps Areas of Operation. Responsible for the health, welfare and morale of the MTT while deployed in the most forward field locations occupied by MPRI employees in Afghanistan. Coordinates with MPRI, joint and combined agencies for the planning, preparation, deployment, execution and recovery of MTTs. Show less

Provided individual, face-to-face coaching to U.S. Army leaders from Sergeant to Lieutenant Colonel at battalion, brigade and division level based on assessment of their leader behaviors by self, superiors, peers and subordinates. Analyzed standardized individual survey results, planned 1.5 hour coaching sessions, and made recommendations for Individual Development Plans. Lead coaching teams through a six-month process for designated brigades and division headquarters that included unit… Show more Provided individual, face-to-face coaching to U.S. Army leaders from Sergeant to Lieutenant Colonel at battalion, brigade and division level based on assessment of their leader behaviors by self, superiors, peers and subordinates. Analyzed standardized individual survey results, planned 1.5 hour coaching sessions, and made recommendations for Individual Development Plans. Lead coaching teams through a six-month process for designated brigades and division headquarters that included unit coordination and briefings, survey group development, data collection, data compilation and quality control of assessment output, coaching assignments, execution of coaching sessions, production and presentation of unit aggregate reports, and after action review. Redesigned and published improved program tools, products and procedures. Trained coaches. Show less

Teaches, coaches, and facilitates critical leadership competencies to future battalion and brigade commanders. Develops, prepares, and presents materials integrating doctrine, tactics, and techniques and procedures for brigade and battalion command designees with the focus on tactical leadership and decision-making in the context of battle command in brigade and battalion task force engagements. Authors, maintains, and publishes courseware for BCDC including lesson plans, advance material… Show more Teaches, coaches, and facilitates critical leadership competencies to future battalion and brigade commanders. Develops, prepares, and presents materials integrating doctrine, tactics, and techniques and procedures for brigade and battalion command designees with the focus on tactical leadership and decision-making in the context of battle command in brigade and battalion task force engagements. Authors, maintains, and publishes courseware for BCDC including lesson plans, advance material, scenarios, and diagnostic instruments. Trains BCDC instructors. Civil-Military Operations expert. Show less

Served as Senior Liaison Officer in a 23-nation peacekeeping force mandated to monitor and verify implementation of the 1994 Cease Fire and Separation of Forces Agreement between Georgia and Abkhazia. Responsible for the safety and security of US Military Observers. Provided written assessments of current operations, status of observers, force protection, and the military and political situation in the UNOMIG AOR to US Military Observer Group – Washington. Established and maintained… Show more Served as Senior Liaison Officer in a 23-nation peacekeeping force mandated to monitor and verify implementation of the 1994 Cease Fire and Separation of Forces Agreement between Georgia and Abkhazia. Responsible for the safety and security of US Military Observers. Provided written assessments of current operations, status of observers, force protection, and the military and political situation in the UNOMIG AOR to US Military Observer Group – Washington. Established and maintained relationships with Georgian Government Officials, ambassadors, defense attaches, and heads of international and non-governmental organizations. Briefed and advised the Special Representative to the UN Secretary General on military operations and security issues in the zone of conflict. Show less

Evaluated the Intermediate Level Education (ILE) Pilot; oversaw the immediate revision of ILE Core Course curriculum for application at Distance Education campuses; oversaw the revision of the Advanced Operations and Warfighting Course. Served as Deputy Chief of the Development and Assessment Division. Designed and implemented faculty development programs to meet the initial, continuing, and specialized needs of faculty within the College. Plans Officer, Directorate of Academic… Show more Evaluated the Intermediate Level Education (ILE) Pilot; oversaw the immediate revision of ILE Core Course curriculum for application at Distance Education campuses; oversaw the revision of the Advanced Operations and Warfighting Course. Served as Deputy Chief of the Development and Assessment Division. Designed and implemented faculty development programs to meet the initial, continuing, and specialized needs of faculty within the College. Plans Officer, Directorate of Academic Operations. Coordinated and supervised the preparation and execution of plans, operations and missions in support of the academic, administrative and curriculum activities of the Command and General Staff Officer Course. Special area of concentration was the planning and execution of the revised Intermediate Level Education (ILE) including the Pilot Core Course, Advanced Operations and Warfighting Course and the Pilot Extended Campus Course for Academic Year 2002/2003. Show less

Served as the principal staff assistant to the Commanding General, Eighth United States Army on all matters pertaining to the civilian impact on military operations, and the political, economic and social effects of military operations on civilian personnel in the Korean Area of Operations. Exercised staff responsibility for those actions embracing the relationship between the military forces, civil authorities and people in the area of operations. Exercised staff supervision of all Army Major… Show more Served as the principal staff assistant to the Commanding General, Eighth United States Army on all matters pertaining to the civilian impact on military operations, and the political, economic and social effects of military operations on civilian personnel in the Korean Area of Operations. Exercised staff responsibility for those actions embracing the relationship between the military forces, civil authorities and people in the area of operations. Exercised staff supervision of all Army Major Subordinate Commands on the peninsula. Managed all Civil Affairs personnel in theater and a staff of 20 personnel with an annual budget of approximately $160,000. Show less

Course author of the 68-hour Leadership Core Course at the Command and General Staff College, which included organizational level leadership, training management, public affairs, military law and critical reasoning/creative thinking. Instructed staff groups consisting of 18 U.S. Army active and reserve, joint service, and international field grade officers. Evaluated and analyzed each student’s participation in seminar discussion, group work, and individual written products at the graduate… Show more Course author of the 68-hour Leadership Core Course at the Command and General Staff College, which included organizational level leadership, training management, public affairs, military law and critical reasoning/creative thinking. Instructed staff groups consisting of 18 U.S. Army active and reserve, joint service, and international field grade officers. Evaluated and analyzed each student’s participation in seminar discussion, group work, and individual written products at the graduate level. Lead the team, which developed, implemented, assessed and modified all course material. Show less

Served in the European-oriented Company of the only Active Component, Airborne Civil Affairs Battalion. Planned, coordinated and prepared for rapid alert and deployment in support of civil-military operations in 54 countries. Synchronized and orchestrated Civil Affairs assets through plans, policies and directives issued from strategic, operational and tactical levels for implementation in Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa. Maintained liaison with civil and military authorities that implement… Show more Served in the European-oriented Company of the only Active Component, Airborne Civil Affairs Battalion. Planned, coordinated and prepared for rapid alert and deployment in support of civil-military operations in 54 countries. Synchronized and orchestrated Civil Affairs assets through plans, policies and directives issued from strategic, operational and tactical levels for implementation in Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa. Maintained liaison with civil and military authorities that implement civil-military operations, including U.S. State Department, Department of Defense, United Nations, supported Host Nations and international humanitarian aid agencies. Lead a 4-man Civil Affairs team to Russia to conduct language immersion training and to monitor humanitarian relief operations by non-governmental organizations.March 1996 – September 1996 Commander, Civil Affairs Support Team. Former Yugoslav Republic of MacedoniaProvided direct civil affairs support to Task Force Able Sentry. Conducted civil-military operations in support of the 600-man U.S. contingent. Minimized civilian interference with U.S. operations and promoted legitimacy of the U.S. presence. Maintained liaison between the U.S. contingent commander and the local authorities, other U.S. government agencies, international relief organizations and other non-governmental organizations. Coordinated humanitarian assistance and civic action projects in the U.S. sector. Lead three Special Forces Non-commissioned officers and was responsible for ten local nationals who performed duties as language assistants for the Task Force. Show less

Commanded a forward-deployed, regimental assault helicopter troop; responsible for the health, welfare, technical and tactical training, and development of 74 officers, warrant officers, enlisted soldiers and their families; maintained 18 UH-60 and 3 EH-60 helicopters, 8 wheeled vehicles, and associated equipment valued at over $110 million. Managed an Aircrew Training Program with 1,350 annual flying hours.Assistant Operations Officer.Formulated, briefed, and executed… Show more Commanded a forward-deployed, regimental assault helicopter troop; responsible for the health, welfare, technical and tactical training, and development of 74 officers, warrant officers, enlisted soldiers and their families; maintained 18 UH-60 and 3 EH-60 helicopters, 8 wheeled vehicles, and associated equipment valued at over $110 million. Managed an Aircrew Training Program with 1,350 annual flying hours.Assistant Operations Officer.Formulated, briefed, and executed operational orders for daily operations, field training exercises and tactical deployments of a Regimental Cavalry Aviation Squadron consisting of 78 aircraft, 175 vehicles, and 700 personnel. Commanded the United States Army Europe, Air Assault School. Responsible for planning, organizing and orchestrating efforts of 40 instructors to train 600 students annually. Show less

Assistant Operations Officer. Served as Assistant Operations Officer for a seven-company, 1,210-soldier infantry regiment, which serves as the Army’s Honor Guard and Escort to the President of the United States. Planned, coordinated, and supervised the Army participation in all military funerals and ceremonies in Arlington National Cemetery and National Capital Region.Infantry Company Executive Officer.Served as the executive officer, and second in… Show more Assistant Operations Officer. Served as Assistant Operations Officer for a seven-company, 1,210-soldier infantry regiment, which serves as the Army’s Honor Guard and Escort to the President of the United States. Planned, coordinated, and supervised the Army participation in all military funerals and ceremonies in Arlington National Cemetery and National Capital Region.Infantry Company Executive Officer.Served as the executive officer, and second in command, for a 120-man infantry company stationed in the National Capital Region, responsible for maintenance of all assigned equipment and supplies. Infantry Platoon Leader.Served as the platoon leader for a 42-man infantry platoon assigned to an infantry regiment in the National Capital Region. Developed, coordinated, and executed individual and collective unit training programs. Trained the platoon to execute ceremonies in honor of national and international dignitaries. Trained the platoon to successfully execute, on short notice, contingency missions and security plans in support of the Military District of Washington. Show less

Executive Officer. Served as executive officer, second in command, and team leader of 15-man Long Range Reconnaissance Platoon. Responsible for the operations and training of 5-man dismounted reconnaissance team. Executive officer of the 2nd Armored Division Air Assault School responsible for the preparation, execution and recovery of the 9-day Department of the Army approved school.… Show more Executive Officer. Served as executive officer, second in command, and team leader of 15-man Long Range Reconnaissance Platoon. Responsible for the operations and training of 5-man dismounted reconnaissance team. Executive officer of the 2nd Armored Division Air Assault School responsible for the preparation, execution and recovery of the 9-day Department of the Army approved school. Supervised 20 instructors and 40 students during 10 annual iterations.Pilot-in-Command.Served as UH-1H Pilot-in-Command in an Aero-Reconnaissance Platoon. Additional duties included Air Assault instructor, unit armorer, unit movement officer, and ground support equipment officer. Show less

Pharmacy Technician, U.S. Army Medical Research Institute for Infections Diseases, Directed daily operations in a clinical and research pharmacy including supervision of 5 personnel storing, dispensing and accounting for over-the-counter, prescription and controlled drugs and medications.