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Colorado, United States

I led the development, experimentation, and evaluation of NORAD and USNORTHCOM land domain initiatives, addressing critical capability needs. I conducted thorough analysis and reporting on key projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and enhancing operational capabilities. By leveraging government-wide technology development processes, I advocated for successful program execution. As the directorate representative in review boards, I facilitated effective communication and… Show more I led the development, experimentation, and evaluation of NORAD and USNORTHCOM land domain initiatives, addressing critical capability needs. I conducted thorough analysis and reporting on key projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and enhancing operational capabilities. By leveraging government-wide technology development processes, I advocated for successful program execution. As the directorate representative in review boards, I facilitated effective communication and decision-making. Additionally, I managed resource planning and execution within the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) system, implementing control measures to optimize resource use and maintain budgetary compliance. Show less

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

I utilized advanced meteorological tools to monitor critical space, oceanographic, and atmospheric conditions, providing early warnings that supported U.S. homeland security and North American Aerospace Defense. I facilitated routine and time-critical communications with regions, mission partners, and non-government homeland security agencies, ensuring accurate information flow during critical incidents. I provided strategic updates to senior leaders, directly influencing asset and force… Show more I utilized advanced meteorological tools to monitor critical space, oceanographic, and atmospheric conditions, providing early warnings that supported U.S. homeland security and North American Aerospace Defense. I facilitated routine and time-critical communications with regions, mission partners, and non-government homeland security agencies, ensuring accurate information flow during critical incidents. I provided strategic updates to senior leaders, directly influencing asset and force posturing across areas of interest. Collaborating closely with mission partners, Canadian allies, FEMA, USAF, and USN counterparts, I synchronized efforts to enhance homeland security measures, significantly improving joint operation efficiency. Additionally, I led training exercises and readiness evaluations to ensure the Battle Staff's continued preparedness, supporting rapid decision-making during contingency operations. Show less

Battle Creek, Mi

I led a team of six forecasters providing critical weather support for Remote Piloted Aircraft contingency combat operations, ensuring mission success through accurate and timely forecasting. Additionally, I managed squadron personnel, addressing various matters to maintain high levels of readiness and operational effectiveness.

Austin, Texas Area

I revamped readiness and training programs, updating checklists to comply with new Air Force regulations, which ensured personnel were prepared for worldwide Army deployments and maintained operational readiness. During Hurricane Harvey, I provided crucial weather and hydrological impact assessments in the Air Operations Center, significantly enhancing response efforts and coordination between military and civilian agencies during Search and Rescue operations.

Killeen/Temple, Texas Area

I led a team of 11 employees and managed training and resources for 195 personnel across 8 locations in 7 states, ensuring cohesive operations. I oversaw five Army and Air Force organizational equipment accounts, maintaining readiness for global operations. Additionally, I supervised the allocation of combined annual Air Force and Army budgets, enabling essential weather support for Army global training and operations. Through strategic planning, I implemented measures to maintain operational… Show more I led a team of 11 employees and managed training and resources for 195 personnel across 8 locations in 7 states, ensuring cohesive operations. I oversaw five Army and Air Force organizational equipment accounts, maintaining readiness for global operations. Additionally, I supervised the allocation of combined annual Air Force and Army budgets, enabling essential weather support for Army global training and operations. Through strategic planning, I implemented measures to maintain operational readiness, supporting effective global deployment and training. Show less

Killeen/Temple, Texas Area

I coordinated executive-level administrative support for 241 personnel across 7 states, ensuring seamless operations. I managed all correspondence, overseeing, reviewing, and editing communications to ensure timeliness and accuracy. Additionally, I provided critical advice and assistance to the Organizational Division Manager, ensuring compliance with established procedures and policies.

Kabul

I advised Afghan Air Force (AAF) Kabul Division Head Leadership on the policies and programs necessary to establish sustainable weather capabilities. I assessed weather resources and training across the country, delivering independent reports to United States Air Force Air Advisor Division Heads. Additionally, I trained, equipped, and supported human resources, providing comprehensive assistance to aircrew, planners, and leadership. I also executed the strategic-level Building Partnerships… Show more I advised Afghan Air Force (AAF) Kabul Division Head Leadership on the policies and programs necessary to establish sustainable weather capabilities. I assessed weather resources and training across the country, delivering independent reports to United States Air Force Air Advisor Division Heads. Additionally, I trained, equipped, and supported human resources, providing comprehensive assistance to aircrew, planners, and leadership. I also executed the strategic-level Building Partnerships program with the AAF and other coalition countries, enhancing cooperative efforts and improving operational capabilities. Show less

Fayetteville, North Carolina Area

I led and trained an 8 person weather team, ensuring they were fully prepared for worldwide Army deployment, which significantly enhanced operational readiness and mission success. I also maintained the team's battlefield proficiencies, including tactical equipment handling, combat skills, and weapons qualification, ensuring their effectiveness in combat scenarios.

Anchorage, Alaska Area

I developed and maintained division-level plans, instructions, and senior staff checklists to ensure operational readiness and compliance during contingencies, exercises, and inspections. As the director of the Division-wide Military Deception and Signature Management Program, I coordinated efforts across the Pacific to achieve high-profile objectives. In my role as the primary Operations Security Manager, I advised the Division Head on security policies, significantly enhancing operational… Show more I developed and maintained division-level plans, instructions, and senior staff checklists to ensure operational readiness and compliance during contingencies, exercises, and inspections. As the director of the Division-wide Military Deception and Signature Management Program, I coordinated efforts across the Pacific to achieve high-profile objectives. In my role as the primary Operations Security Manager, I advised the Division Head on security policies, significantly enhancing operational security. Additionally, I managed Wing Signature and Operations Security, including Military Deception, to improve mission effectiveness. I also supported emergency actions by maintaining classified plans and protocols, and I provided strategic advice to the Wing Commander on Operations Security policies, ensuring strict adherence and bolstering security measures. Show less

Anchorage, Alaska Area

I provided specialized weather support for local and transient military aircraft, ensuring mission success and operational safety. Acting as a liaison for Pacific-wide agencies, I streamlined procedures to improve efficiency and coordination. I also reviewed and coordinated requirements for flying organizations to ensure compliance with Air Force guidance. Additionally, I developed and updated training programs for aircrew operating in arctic environments, enhancing their readiness and… Show more I provided specialized weather support for local and transient military aircraft, ensuring mission success and operational safety. Acting as a liaison for Pacific-wide agencies, I streamlined procedures to improve efficiency and coordination. I also reviewed and coordinated requirements for flying organizations to ensure compliance with Air Force guidance. Additionally, I developed and updated training programs for aircrew operating in arctic environments, enhancing their readiness and operational capabilities. By tailoring weather information to meet the specific needs of units in the Arctic and Transpacific regions, I improved operational planning and decision-making. I also provided critical briefings to the Wing Commander on meteorological, solar, and volcanic activities, offering valuable insights for strategic planning and response efforts in the Arctic and Pacific Theater. Show less

Sembach, Germany

I directed multinational weather operations, leading six departments to produce accurate weather analysis and forecasts for three continents. I ensured quality control and horizontal consistency of weather forecasts, making necessary adjustments to meet flight safety requirements. As the leader of the weather operations floor, I supervised a team of over 30 forecasters, providing critical weather forecasts for Western and Eastern Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, which significantly enhanced… Show more I directed multinational weather operations, leading six departments to produce accurate weather analysis and forecasts for three continents. I ensured quality control and horizontal consistency of weather forecasts, making necessary adjustments to meet flight safety requirements. As the leader of the weather operations floor, I supervised a team of over 30 forecasters, providing critical weather forecasts for Western and Eastern Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, which significantly enhanced mission planning and execution. Additionally, I managed 24/7 forecasting operations, ensuring timely and accurate weather information to support operational decisions and strategic initiatives across multiple regions. Show less

Sembach Air Base

I provided weather forecasting support to 42 divisions within the Air Force, Army, and NATO across European locations, ensuring mission readiness and operational safety. As a military radio forecaster, I delivered weather updates to enhance situational awareness and communication. I also acted as a liaison, coordinating support and reach-back capabilities for contingency and exercise operations. By analyzing upper air soundings, radar, surface, and satellite imagery, I safeguarded worldwide… Show more I provided weather forecasting support to 42 divisions within the Air Force, Army, and NATO across European locations, ensuring mission readiness and operational safety. As a military radio forecaster, I delivered weather updates to enhance situational awareness and communication. I also acted as a liaison, coordinating support and reach-back capabilities for contingency and exercise operations. By analyzing upper air soundings, radar, surface, and satellite imagery, I safeguarded worldwide locations from hazardous weather, minimizing mission impact. Utilizing my extensive meteorological knowledge, I issued accurate forecasts, watches, warnings, advisories, and forecast discussions to ensure the safety and efficiency of operations. Show less

Anchorage, Alaska Area

As the primary weekend forecaster and weekday fill-in for morning and evening shows on CBS Channel 11 KTVA News, I delivered accurate and engaging weather reports to the Alaska public. I developed comprehensive meteorological reports, covering forecasts for volcanic activity, Northern Lights, and weather safety precautions, which enhanced public awareness and preparedness. Additionally, I authored a weather blog that provided detailed insights into weekend and weekday weather across Alaska. I… Show more As the primary weekend forecaster and weekday fill-in for morning and evening shows on CBS Channel 11 KTVA News, I delivered accurate and engaging weather reports to the Alaska public. I developed comprehensive meteorological reports, covering forecasts for volcanic activity, Northern Lights, and weather safety precautions, which enhanced public awareness and preparedness. Additionally, I authored a weather blog that provided detailed insights into weekend and weekday weather across Alaska. I presented daily weather information in a clear and understandable manner, effectively communicating complex meteorological data to the public. Show less

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology

Relevant Coursework: Thermodynamics, Dynamics 1 & 2, Engineering Physics 1 & 2, Planetary Atmospheres, and Differential Equations. •.

Air Advisor

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Squadron Officer School, Organizational Leadership

Mountain Weather Forecasting

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Master’S Degree, Ms In Organizational Leadership

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