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Millersville, Md, Us

Clarksville, Tennessee, United States

• Orchestrated planning efforts and served as the lead targeting planner and primary staff officer for an Airborne (Air Assault) Infantry Division with a global support mission.• Directed and managed the Fires and Effect Coordination Cell staff element for an organization of 5,000+, integrating fires concepts into operational and tactical level plans and task orders for subordinate organizations.• Provided expertise on targeting processes and methodologies, facilitating the alignment of Joint targeting objectives with the Commander's decision-making process.• Advised senior staff on the Joint Targeting Cycle, enhancing targeting efficiency and effectiveness, and synchronized the execution of both lethal and non-lethal targets using theater-level assets, enablers, and programs.• Integrated and coordinated personnel, assets, and fires effects across various agencies, military, US Government, and Allied and partner forces, fostering collaboration and interoperability.

Nsa Kunia, Kunia, Hi

• Directed Navy Task Group Operations, overseeing all current and future operations planning, Special Technical Operations (STO), Special Access Programs (SAP), and resource requirements for Offensive Cyberspace Operations.• Led a team in support of steady-state, crisis action, and contingency planning for Offensive Cyberspace Operations across two CONUS/OCONUS locations, comprising two Combat Mission Teams and one Combat Support Team.• Advised military and civilian leadership in operational designs, intelligence solutions, and tactical planning methodologies (MDMP, JPP, JTC), to successfully execute operational priorities across 6 lines of effort.• Developed sustainable, repeatable, and achievable processes for OCO planning and execution through coordination and collaboration with action officers across the command and various military and governmental agencies.• Oversaw Targeting Operations for a Cyber Warfare Task Group, coordinating offensive cyber effects and information operations and developing integrated targeting strategies across multiple organizations.

Fort Sill, Oklahoma, United States

• Developed and implemented targeting strategies to support leadership’s decision-making, enabling Joint targeting objectives and effects, and integrating fire support concepts into operational and tactical plans for subordinate units.• Synchronized the execution of both lethal and non-lethal targets, leveraging theater-level assets and programs to achieve operational goals, ensuring alignment with the Commander’s objectives.• Trained U.S. and allied forces (Kuwait, UAE, UK) on targeting methodologies as the targeting emissary for III Corps, fostering interoperability and collaboration.• Facilitated communication and collection management between Intelligence and Operations sections, detecting, categorizing, and vetting targets to be incorporated into the dynamic target process.

Kuwait

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

• Developed and implemented comprehensive counterfire strategies and tactics to mitigate and neutralize enemy indirect fire threats within 3ABCT's area of operations.• Led a team of intelligence analysts and technical specialists in the collection, analysis, and dissemination of actionable intelligence related to enemy artillery and rocket systems.• Utilized advanced targeting methodologies and technologies to accurately locate and target enemy indirect fire assets, resulting in a significant reduction in enemy effectiveness and casualties.• Provided timely and accurate intelligence briefings to brigade command staff and subordinate units, facilitating informed decision-making and operational planning processes.• Collaborated with joint and coalition partners to share intelligence and coordinate joint counterfire operations, enhancing interoperability and effectiveness in a multi-domain operational environment.