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Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Jp

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Chosen from highly competitive pool of applicants to participate in FedTech Startup Studio. Collaborating with a team and implementing lean startup methodologies to validate business models for cutting edge technology from national labs.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

The BIED Society is an International Think Tank with it's HQ based out of Washington DC. Our mission is to bring together key professions that impact national security and international policy. Diplomats, Defense, and Development professionals are joined with PhD's and superior graphic design, economic cartoon, marketing, advertising, and branding teams. We use our publications to build our members skills and encourage interaction between professions. Our program is strong and getting attention from traditional academic universities. Life long learning doesn't end with your degree, we need to sharpen our skills and the BIED Society is a great place to do just this. Please review the website at www.biedsociety.com and if you have interest in submitting research for publication or in our fellowship program please fill out the Fellowship Interest Form to get more information. Waiting for the perfect job to come to you is one option, or you can take control of your career and network, travel, build your skills & experiences, and meet internationally minded professionals like you. Things I am interested in public diplomacy, International relations, fellowships, diplomats, inter-agency, Journalists, Public Information, Press conferences, spokesperson, talking points, High-level communication efforts, op-eds, economics, development, and international collaboration.

Williamsburg, Va

• Strategic role player for highly intensive security awareness training for U.S. Government personnel. • Expert contributions ensured successful preparation for worldwide operations. Observed student performance, compiled reports, and assisted course instructors in determining student’s successful completion of complex course requirements. Vital observations were essential to comprehensive student evaluations.• Critical member in highly diverse team fulfilling complex training mandate in challenging environments with strict reporting deadlines. Key insights supported validation of student curriculum during multiple field exercises in various domestic locations.

Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, United States

• Supervised 15 Marines and 10 contractors in Joint Mission Planning, ground forces integration with aviation and sister service organizations.• Coordinated itineraries for high-ranking military and government officials visiting II MEF facilities and programs. Organized educational and social events for diverse audiences.• Instructed 50,000-plus Marines using a variety of educational methods and communication techniques. Designed and instructed lesson plans to include basic tactics, counter-IED threats, artillery use and sustainment training for pilots and forward observers.• Conducted weekly oral presentations to command leadership designed to maintain effective communication on command programs and issues. Performed frequent training to various Marine units on the importance of public perception while executing their missions.• Oversaw a $2M equipment account and $150K annual expense budget.

Fallujah, Al Anbar, Iraq

• Conducted high-level negotiations with local leaders and non-governmental organizations; conducted long/short-term investigations, evaluating crime prevention programs, and recommending changes to reduce opportunities for various crimes such as theft, assault, illegal entry. • Instructed Iraqi Security Forces in Post-Academy marksmanship and sustainment training to include CPR, basic first-aid, defensive tactics, traffic coordination, anti-terrorism tactics, and basic physical fitness.• Established and maintained working relationships with Iraqi government officials, local tribal leaders and U.S. non-governmental organizations. Provided recommendations to senior leadership after careful analysis of intelligence from a wide array of conflicting and divergent inputs.

Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, United States

• Instructed Marines on rules of engagement, host nation laws and regulations, physical and personal security operations, defensive tactics, vehicle and checkpoint security, patrol duties in a semi-permissive environment, coordination with local police and crime prevention/force protection.• Lead instructor/officer in charge of II MEF Non-lethal Weapons Program and Enhanced Marksmanship Program. Supervised explosive breach training. Certified as a Range Safety Officer to include training in all small arms and explosives from pistols and rifles to heavy machine guns and artillery sustainment training in accordance with USMC Range Regulations and EPA restrictions to include lead hazard awareness.• Conducted annual review of all course material for relevancy and developed new course outlines and training materials.

Baghdad, Iraq

• Trained and executed numerous raids while instructing Iraqi counterparts to follow and execute specific rules, regulations, and procedures covering law enforcement, physical and personal security operations

Okinawa, Japan

• Managed daily operations, maintenance and logistics, training requirements, Electronic Keying Management System Operator/Custodian of cryptographic materials.

Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, United States

• Attended The Basic School for the Officer Basic Course which new officers receive classroom, field, and practical application training on weapons, tactics, leadership and protocol. • Attended Combat Engineer Officers course which includes instruction in basic and supervisory level operational and planning skills in engineering related subjects pertaining to staff administration, mobility, countermobility, survivability, demolitions, reconnaissance, maintenance and general engineering.

Master Of International Public Policy, Critical Infrastructure Protection

Masters Of Liberal Arts Government, Political Science And Government, 3.44

Activities and Societies: Harvard Boxing Club• Built an understanding of government’s role in relation to economics, education, ethics.

Master'S Of Professional Studies, Emergency And Disaster Management, 4.0

Graduate Certificate, International Security, 3.44

• Understood the central themes around globalization, global security, foreign policy, and models of conflict. • Gained perspective.

Graduate Certificate, Strategic Management, 3.44

• Learned to align the basic direction and goals of an organization; analyze an environment’s social, political, technological, economic.

Amphibious Warfare School, Military Operational Art And Science/Studies, 3.5

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Government

Japanese Studies

Activities and Societies: Kansai Gaidai Boxing ClubStudy Abroad program

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies, 3.82

Associate Of Science - As, Criminal Justice/Police Science, 3.82