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California, United States

• Planned and directed all activities for one of the Marine Corps’ largest communications units (600+ Marines), including IT/telecommunications architecture construction and implementation, logistical planning, talent.
• Planned and implemented spectrum-diverse and threat-informed IT and telecommunications architectures for over 11 large-scale training events and real-world operations spanning the globe and supporting over 3,000.
• Led planning for Marine Corps integration into a large-scale US Army Air and Missile Defense experiment integrating innovative new technology and involving the US Air Force, US Navy, industry, and allied partners.
• Selected as the primary exercise briefer for over 300 senior-level executives because of a unique ability to translate advanced technical concepts in a manner that all could understand. Seized a niche business.
• Created innovative communications architecture diagrams and technical products that answered a demand signal from senior-level executives to translate highly technical concepts into digestible material. These products.
• Created, implemented, and maintained a strategic vision of balanced excellence emphasizing mission readiness, diversity, family, and accountability. Earned superior markings in employee satisfaction during a.

Quantico, Virginia

• Managed assignments and career paths for over 2,000 junior and 1,000 senior officers spanning 47 specialties.
• Conducted over 3,000 interviews and made thousands of decisions merging organizational requirements, career progression, and personal/family needs and wants.
• Devised creative solutions to retain top talent in the organization, resulting in zero resignations from orders.
• Planned staffing and talent acquisition for the Marine Corps Defensive Cyber Operations specialty, resulting in a new and critical defensive cyber capability for the organization.

Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, United States

• Transformed the communications section for a Marine Corps Infantry Battalion and executed a deployment to the Middle East that provided outstanding communications support for combat operations in northern Iraq.
• Created and implemented policies and procedures that led a unit of 70 Marines to improve material and administrative readiness from 42% to 96% on a high-visibility readiness inspection in less than one year while.

Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

• Led an organization consisting of 31 Marines and 47 civilian contractors from Raytheon, Rockwell Collins, and Telecommunications Services through a 7-month deployment in Southern Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
• Maintained and expanded communications services throughout Southern Helmand Province, implemented force protection measures and successfully ensured the safety and well-being of Marines and civilians.
• Implemented network monitoring tools, cyber security measures, and created a live, connected, 24/7 training lab at no cost to the unit.
• Led network implementation for 5 large-scale exercises and operations in challenging environments including at sea and in support of embassy evacuation operations in Libya.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Military Studies

Activities and Societies: Distinguished Graduate; Australia, Britain, New Zealand, and Canada Writing Award.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History

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Activities and Societies: Ice Hockey