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Bloomington, IL, US

Bloomington, IL, US

Fort Huachuca, Arizona

Deliver a comprehensive curriculum, equipping mid-level leaders with strategic thinking, decision-making, and practical communication skills. Evaluate performance, assess learning outcomes, and adapt instruction for continuous improvement.

Fort Wainwright, Alaska

Led 136 (15 direct reports) intelligence professionals, driving mission success through planning, analysis, technology, training, and collaboration.

Fort Wainwright, AK

• Directly lead 9 soldier team in administrative tasks, clearance processing, and security while providing analytical expertise in intelligence procurement.
• Manage personnel and physical security to support 630+ soldier organization and two motorpool buildings containing $200M+ in assets.
• Coordinate regular external inspections and administer ad hoc SOPs to monitor policy compliance.
• Act as liaison for Executive Officer and Battalion Commander by providing updates on intel section and problem resolution initiatives; clearly define project scope and objective requirements.
• Develop training procedures while individually evaluating each soldier to address potential issues and identify how to best utilize skills/specialties.
• Improved clearance readiness 20-30% and boosted overall processing rate after recognizing need for organizational change.

• Developed and implemented intelligence equipment distribution and transportation procedures to ensure timely arrival within Arctic terrain. Conducted forecasting for future enhancements and necessary fielding.
• Created and managed efficient roadmaps for 4,600+ personnel Brigade Combat team in effort to highlight Arctic’s strategic importance.
• Facilitated discussions on procedural optimization, identifying issues and improvement areas concerning specialized equipment, machinery, and technologies.
• Executed financial oversight of budgets, approving expenditures and government travel while evaluating government spending regulations.
• Integrated 2021 Military Intelligence Training Strategy distributed to 178+ personnel while preparing cross-country equipment/material transportation.

• Oversaw business/logistical operations within 250+ personnel battalion to streamline processes and maintain efficient scheduling practices.
• Supervised 8 team members by establishing priorities and reviewing performances to maximize productivity and ensure protocol compliance.
• Created and executed training initiatives distributed across three companies while encouraging proper use of $30M+ equipment.
• Built an information management system that tracked administrative/training requirements and completion percentages for 250+ soldiers.
• Designed and executed Special Warfare SIGINT course training students in national security initiatives and resulting in 21 successful graduates.

• Led 10 intelligence team members in key information/data procurement to maintain operational excellence within various domains and meet established project requirements under strict timelines.
• Expanded senior organization capability by developing innovative processes that provided real-time information to key decision makers. Collaborated with appropriate organizations to access needed intel

• Strengthened presence as principal 1st Special Forces Command Intelligence representative. Devised and executed pre-mission deployments while expediting 50+ Special Operations trips to National Capital Region.
• Drastically improved Special Operations ability to leverage 40+ intelligence organizations by facilitating collaboration between interagency and intelligence community partners.

• Managed business/logistical operations within a 70+ personnel company, overseeing $7M+ equipment; drove single-source intelligence initiatives to meet and expand unit objectives.
• Selected to represent 1st Special Forces Command Military Intelligence Battalion in Korea, driving unprecedented collaboration to support U.S. interests abroad.

• Provided support to the aviation unit as Intelligence Co-manager. Organized complex mobilization effort, ensuring safe & efficient transportation of 600 personnel and $20M+ in sensitive items.

Mba Candidate

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Criminal Justice And Corrections