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San Antonio, Texas, United States

Led complex strategic planning efforts, where I direct financial management, resource procurement, and performance analysis for operations in Africa. My leadership accountability encompasses 100+ U.S. service members and $20M+ in funds.Highlights: ➡️Fostered and maintained relationships with U.S. government agencies, including the Department of State and USAID, to coordinate operational support and achieve strategic objectives in Africa.➡️Coordinated and facilitated U.S. humanitarian access to Libya after 2023 floods. Led planning efforts to ensure USAID was able to deliver $11M in aid to affected areas in Libya.➡️Led multiple major projects in support of US AFRICOM’s Campaign Plan. Built multi-competency teams and oversaw subordinate business units to ensure operational success.➡️Advised senior executives on strategy and business development, informed by knowledge of U.S. laws, regulations, authorities, and current events.

Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Oversaw daily operational activities and coordinated the mobilization of Marine Corps forces across Europe and Africa while managing 24/7 Operations Center. This role involved directing multinational exercises, crisis management, and emergency operations. I consistently reviewed and analyzed long-term plans, procedures, and activities to ensure alignment with the organization's strategic priorities and objectives.Highlights:➡️Enhanced resource management across 2 continents by developing methods to analyze and review company operations, activities, and interests.➡️Created and analyzed policies with interagency partners for planning efforts, ensuring Marine Corps compliance with arms control treaty requirements.➡️Wrote internal and external documents, including correspondence, reports, and position papers. Provided bi-weekly briefings to senior executives on aligning command operations with strategic goals.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

I designed, built, and led the Emergency Response Operations Center as a contractor for the National Nuclear Security Administration. I oversaw IT, procurement, financial/property management, and internal controls for an $8M, enterprise-wide operation. Highlights:➡️Bolstered operational efficiency and capability by integrating classified communication systems, redesigning layouts, and refining operating procedures. ➡️Delivered reports, proposals, and briefings to senior US Government officials.➡️Fostered working relationships with interagency and international partners, prioritizing and managing multiple plans, policies, and program initiatives for joint interagency operations.

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

In this role, I planned, coordinated, and managed three 6-month pre-deployment training cycles for 20-person cross-functional teams, overseeing a total training budget of $17M. I played a key role in developing and implementing long-term improvement strategies for international military partners, conducting regular capabilities assessments to ensure effective strategy implementation. Additionally, I oversaw the division planning cell to align business development planning events with corporate priorities.Highlights:➡️Created and applied metrics to assess operational and institutional capabilities of international military partners, communicating findings and improvement recommendations to key stakeholders.➡️Analyzed global business plans, recommending areas for optimization to advance U.S. national security objectives.➡️Managed Jordan and Kuwait portfolio, creating strategic partnership plans and organizing security cooperation events to enhance cooperation among partner communities. Led culture and language training for Arabic-speaking countries, preparing Marines and foreign security forces, earning praise from the King of Jordan.

Twentynine Palms, California, United States

As the second-in-command of a complex military operation spanning a 140-square-mile area in Afghanistan, I led a team of 300 DoD staff, contractors, and foreign military partners through four direct reports, ensuring base security, intelligence efficiency, and operational success.Highlights:➡️Created and implemented programs to streamline communication across 5 groups with 1.2K+ personnel, achieving a unified ecosystem and improved information dissemination.➡️Led weekly training and strategy sessions for senior management, ensuring 100% compliance with training goals for deployments to Helmand Province, Afghanistan.➡️Managed two functional staffs and multiple company operations across extensive Afghan territories, cultivating a high-performance culture that surpassed business goals.➡️Directed logistical movement for 180+ personnel and $27M worth of equipment from U.S. to Afghanistan.➡️Evaluated personnel, budget, and facility requirements for overseas real estate.

Twentynine Palms, California, United States

As an operations manager, I managed company inventory valued at $30M+ and led a 47-member team to exceed goals. I enhanced organizational effectiveness and staff development through performance management, targeted coaching, mentoring, and creating a positive work environment. This included setting priorities, establishing objectives, and making critical decisions.Highlights:➡️Planned and executed 11 large multi-national training events in 4 Asian countries, reaching 900+ attendees.➡️Managed emergency movement of 170 Marines and $10M material from Philippines to Japan, ensuring compliance in loading and shipping 13 armored vehicles amid complex legal and regulatory challenges.

College Station, Tx And Quantico, Va

I was chosen for a competitive career advancement program that enabled Marines to pursue a bachelor's degree and commission as an officer upon graduation. During my time as a student, I managed a $25K academic program.Following graduation, I completed a 10-month officer training program.

Camp Pendleton, California, United States

In my initial three years in the military, I earned four promotions and received recognition as a High Potential Leader in meritorious leadership board evaluations.I led a team of 12, guiding them to achieve 100% of our training goals ahead of two deployments to Iraq

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, International/Global Studies