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U.S. Southern Command, Miami/Ft Lauderdale/Doral Area

Serves as Executive Representative between United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) and Director William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies (WJPC). WJPC is a Secretary of Defense Strategic Studies Center that serves as the Department of Defense (DoD) strategic education component for USSOUTHCOM. Responsible for building productive relationships by utilizing expert level knowledge of DoD foreign and strategic policies, programs, and protocols to facilitate and enhance executive… Show more Serves as Executive Representative between United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) and Director William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies (WJPC). WJPC is a Secretary of Defense Strategic Studies Center that serves as the Department of Defense (DoD) strategic education component for USSOUTHCOM. Responsible for building productive relationships by utilizing expert level knowledge of DoD foreign and strategic policies, programs, and protocols to facilitate and enhance executive level communications. Serves as subject matter expert in senior leader and executive educational outreach issues. Oversees the DoD level synchronization of WJPC activities and all other programs and events within the region in support of individual Country Team Strategies and USSOUTHCOM Theater Security Strategy. Show less

Miami/Ft Lauderdale/Homestead Area

Directs Special Operations Command South Strategic Plans, Engagements and Initiatives, to include: political-military planning, analysis, assessments, capabilities development, and collaborative initiatives. Plans and coordinates with civilian and military entities, including federal government, interagency, intergovernmental, non-governmental, foreign governments, partner nations, international organizations, private sector, academic, and business entities, to enable collaborative planning… Show more Directs Special Operations Command South Strategic Plans, Engagements and Initiatives, to include: political-military planning, analysis, assessments, capabilities development, and collaborative initiatives. Plans and coordinates with civilian and military entities, including federal government, interagency, intergovernmental, non-governmental, foreign governments, partner nations, international organizations, private sector, academic, and business entities, to enable collaborative planning intended to influence operations. Show less

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Managed United States Southern Command’s International Sales, Training and Education Programs. Formulated, budgeted and synchronized operations executed by 24 offices covering 30 Latin American countries, with over 260 employees. Oversaw the implementation of $4.6 billion in foreign military sales, and the execution of an additional $168 million in government financed sales. Coordinated with U.S. Embassies, Department of State, Department of Defense, government agencies, manufacturers and… Show more Managed United States Southern Command’s International Sales, Training and Education Programs. Formulated, budgeted and synchronized operations executed by 24 offices covering 30 Latin American countries, with over 260 employees. Oversaw the implementation of $4.6 billion in foreign military sales, and the execution of an additional $168 million in government financed sales. Coordinated with U.S. Embassies, Department of State, Department of Defense, government agencies, manufacturers and foreign nations. Show less

La Paz, Bolivia

Served as Senior Department of Defense officer in Bolivia, and principal adviser to U.S. Ambassador to Bolivia on all defense, security and counter-narcotics issues. Managed Security Cooperation Office Affairs and Defense Attaché Office operations at the Embassy. Advanced U.S. national interests by building coalitions, leading people and change, while providing an inclusive workplace that fostered development and facilitated teamwork.

Asuncion, Paraguay

Served as diplomatic representative of the Secretary of Defense and military adviser to the U.S. Ambassador to Paraguay. Planned and directed all aspects of U.S. military and security cooperation activities, to include defense and security matters. Served as an integrated focal point for Paraguayan Defense Forces and Ministry of Defense, thereby aligning defense relations while apprising U.S. decision makers of critical bilateral issues.

Strategic Plans And Policy Directorate, J-5, Pentagon

Developed national policy for Latin America and the U.S. Homeland. Coordinated Western Hemisphere and Homeland Defense strategic issues with State Department, National and Defense Agencies, Department of Homeland Security, National Security Council, Congress, and the White House. Provided critical leadership, analysis and judgment, in guiding senior Interagency officials in developing and advancing U.S. foreign and security policy for the Western Hemisphere.

Washington, Dc

Responsible for formulating and coordinating U.S. Government defense policy at the Inter-American Defense Board. Orchestrated the transition from U.S. directed leadership to Partner Nation elected leadership, and establishment of a Juridical Link for the IADB with the Organization of America States (OAS).

Strategic Plans And Policy Directorate, J-5, Pentagon

Represented the Joint Staff on Interagency Committees preparing national policy for Latin America. Prepared and presented papers and briefings for the Secretary of Defense and Chairman, the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Coordinated political-military issues with Unified Commanders, the Services, Department of State, the National Security Council, other National and Defense Agencies, and Latin American Embassies.

Brasilia, Brazil

Served as senior Army diplomatic representative to Brazil. Developed detailed first-hand knowledge of Brazil and Latin America, including geopolitical and socioeconomic considerations, which supported national security objectives. Recognized expert on Brazilian political, military, social and economic issues, and regional affairs. Directed military relations during International Criminal Court proceedings, securing U.S. protections. Initiated talks seeking a Defense Cooperation Agreement… Show more Served as senior Army diplomatic representative to Brazil. Developed detailed first-hand knowledge of Brazil and Latin America, including geopolitical and socioeconomic considerations, which supported national security objectives. Recognized expert on Brazilian political, military, social and economic issues, and regional affairs. Directed military relations during International Criminal Court proceedings, securing U.S. protections. Initiated talks seeking a Defense Cooperation Agreement, and coordinated Brazilian Peacekeeping mission to Haiti. Show less

Directorate For Intelligence, J-2, Pentagon

Provided intelligence support to the national military leadership, while coordinating directly with the offices of the Secretary of Defense, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Military Services, Unified Commands, National and Defense Agencies, Congress, and the White House. Crisis managed office operations after the 9/11 attack and subsequent campaign. Reported directly to the White House on Iraqi no-fly zone violations. Coordinated intelligence efforts during China’s detention of U.S. P-3… Show more Provided intelligence support to the national military leadership, while coordinating directly with the offices of the Secretary of Defense, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Military Services, Unified Commands, National and Defense Agencies, Congress, and the White House. Crisis managed office operations after the 9/11 attack and subsequent campaign. Reported directly to the White House on Iraqi no-fly zone violations. Coordinated intelligence efforts during China’s detention of U.S. P-3 service members. Made high-quality, results driven decisions, while managing risk. Show less

Directorate For Intelligence, J-2, Pentagon

Provided Latin American crisis intelligence support for the national crisis planning process, and strategic planning expertise and advice to national leadership seeking to develop strategic concepts for engagement with Latin America. Examined political-military developments and trends in Latin America, briefed senior U.S. diplomatic and defense leaders, foreign officials and Congress, and prepared intelligence products published in national crisis and long-term publications for worldwide… Show more Provided Latin American crisis intelligence support for the national crisis planning process, and strategic planning expertise and advice to national leadership seeking to develop strategic concepts for engagement with Latin America. Examined political-military developments and trends in Latin America, briefed senior U.S. diplomatic and defense leaders, foreign officials and Congress, and prepared intelligence products published in national crisis and long-term publications for worldwide dissemination. Show less

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Forward deployed Foreign Area Officer attending the Brazilian Officer’s Advanced Course. Developed military relationships to facilitate future army missions in support of National Security Objectives. Developed detailed, first-hand knowledge of Brazil and other Latin American countries, including geopolitical, socioeconomic, and political-military considerations. Developed and maintained language proficiency and expertise in Brazil’s military structure, operational roles and missions.

Various Locations Worldwide

Held leadership and staff positions of increasing responsibility in various Army tactical units in Korea and in the U.S. Led soldiers, patrolled international borders, served as executive assistant, served in operations and logistics positions, and conducted numerous operations and training exercises.

Master'S Degree, Sipa, International Affairs (Latin American Studies/Finance)

Master'S Degree, National Strategic Studies

Bachelor'S Degree

Associate'S Degree, Portuguese, Brazilian

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Education record

Education record