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Camp Pendleton South, Ca, Us

Camp Pendleton South, California, United States

Senior Military Analyst and Liaison Officer for the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL) to the I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF). Working with the I MEF staff and DoD cross-functional teams on identifying operational shortfalls that can be fulfilled by technology solutions. Once selected, facilitate follow-on experimentation opportunities to validate future requirements and the fielding of new technologies.

United States

Served in a senior executive leadership role ensuring the readiness of five military bases with $23.4B total asset value and 8,700+ (2,700 military and 6,000 civilian) personnel. Guided the planning and execution of a $1.35B enterprise, with an $850M+ annual operating budget, $520M+ in military construction projects and facilities capital funding. Managed P&L for $320M+ for the Marine Corps Community Services business enterprise with 250+ cost centers including retail stores, restaurants… Show more Served in a senior executive leadership role ensuring the readiness of five military bases with $23.4B total asset value and 8,700+ (2,700 military and 6,000 civilian) personnel. Guided the planning and execution of a $1.35B enterprise, with an $850M+ annual operating budget, $520M+ in military construction projects and facilities capital funding. Managed P&L for $320M+ for the Marine Corps Community Services business enterprise with 250+ cost centers including retail stores, restaurants, lodging, recreation programs, family counseling centers, and new construction. - Analyzed operations, identified trends, made creative recommendations, and implemented strategies to achieve organizational objectives, streamline activities, and promote improvements in programs, policies, and systems.- Strategically designed and facilitated organizational change for HR & Talent Management, Safety, Finance, Logistics, Facilities, Contracting, Legal Counsel, Operations & Plans, Community Services, Business Performance, Environmental Security, Compliance, Government & External Relations, Strategic Communications, Strategy, and Information System across the region supporting 100K+ customers. Show less

Camp Pendleton, California, United States

The Marine Corps Installations-West and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Governmental and External Affairs (G-7) provides federal, state and local engagement, Western Regional Environmental Coordination, encroachment prevention and mitigation, and quality of life support for the operating forces, tenant commands, military personnel and their families.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Served as principal advisor and confidant to the Deputy Commander of U.S. Northern Command and U.S. Element NORAD. Provided oversight to USNORTHCOM's response to complex issues including the Defense Department's Coronavirus Disease-2019 pandemic response; Hurricane Dorian relief in The Bahamas; Southwest Border interagency support; and homeland defense modernization. Drove improved coordination with the Joint Staff, Intelligence Community, Department of State and other governmental… Show more Served as principal advisor and confidant to the Deputy Commander of U.S. Northern Command and U.S. Element NORAD. Provided oversight to USNORTHCOM's response to complex issues including the Defense Department's Coronavirus Disease-2019 pandemic response; Hurricane Dorian relief in The Bahamas; Southwest Border interagency support; and homeland defense modernization. Drove improved coordination with the Joint Staff, Intelligence Community, Department of State and other governmental agencies.- Provided actionable assistance to executive leaders and external stakeholders by drafting correspondence detailing risk assessments and resource requirements for U.S. Government officials, federal agencies and military leaders.- Planned and directed crisis management operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic by focusing on organizational readiness as well as overseeing the collection of data for assessing impacts and developing risk mitigation plans. Show less

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Reported to the Director for Operations (J3) for U.S. Northern Command and led a 12-person team of military and civilian personnel for operational support to the Department of Defense for North America. Oversaw U.S. Northern Command’s response and coordinated all military actions for natural disasters response and homeland defense requirements for North America. Oversaw planning efforts and strategy development for USNORTHCOM operations in the northern hemisphere.

Quantico, Virginia

Provided executive management, staff development, logistics, IT and communications support, and budgeting for 400+ personnel across Virginia and Maryland. Proactively improved the organizational climate and inculcated a culture of readiness by establishing a focused vision, developing leaders, and aligning resources to priorities.- Served as the Marine Corps' advocate for all facets of marksmanship including R&D, doctrine, training, competition, facilities, and equipment.-… Show more Provided executive management, staff development, logistics, IT and communications support, and budgeting for 400+ personnel across Virginia and Maryland. Proactively improved the organizational climate and inculcated a culture of readiness by establishing a focused vision, developing leaders, and aligning resources to priorities.- Served as the Marine Corps' advocate for all facets of marksmanship including R&D, doctrine, training, competition, facilities, and equipment.- Conducted analysis, developed a strategy and vision that was resourced to improve the infrastructure and overall habitability of facilities.- Created and instilled a pride in the organizational climate focused on a culture of growth through learning, process improvement, innovation, communication, and collaborative problem solving. Show less

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Served as the Commandant's Senior Fellow and represented the United States Marine Corps at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), the world’s top ranked Think Tank. Influenced strategic level policy discussions with academics, DoD, and international policymakers championing Marine Corps priorities. - Leveraged relationships to advance Marine Corps initiatives by organizing and leading consultative meetings with senior leaders and academics to improve cooperation and… Show more Served as the Commandant's Senior Fellow and represented the United States Marine Corps at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), the world’s top ranked Think Tank. Influenced strategic level policy discussions with academics, DoD, and international policymakers championing Marine Corps priorities. - Leveraged relationships to advance Marine Corps initiatives by organizing and leading consultative meetings with senior leaders and academics to improve cooperation and strengthen collective institutional initiatives. - Demonstrated the ability to rapidly adapt to the academic and research driven framework.- Addressed Marine Corps strategic interests in CSIS studies and symposiums including amphibious shipping, overseas operations, and the posture of the Marine Corps in the Pacific. Show less

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Received a Master of Science in National Security and Resource Strategy from The Eisenhower School, National Defense University. Areas of study were the Long-Term Strategy Concentration and Financial Services Industry. - The Long-Term Strategy concentration focused on providing methods for understanding and assessing trends in global affairs to support national defense, security planning and national-level decision-making. Special emphasis was placed on skills and competencies… Show more Received a Master of Science in National Security and Resource Strategy from The Eisenhower School, National Defense University. Areas of study were the Long-Term Strategy Concentration and Financial Services Industry. - The Long-Term Strategy concentration focused on providing methods for understanding and assessing trends in global affairs to support national defense, security planning and national-level decision-making. Special emphasis was placed on skills and competencies development focused on the appraisal of military balances; Strategic (long-term) defense planning methodologies; the application of competitive strategies concepts (functional and investment categories) to strategy development and defense investments, with an Indo-Asia-Pacific geographic application focus; the assessment of Asian defense markets dynamics, in the context of military technology diffusion trends; and cross-disciplinary approaches to strategy development and resourcing (international affairs, business strategy, and technology). - The Financial Services Industry Study focused on the causal factors of the 2008 Financial Crises and the subsequent policy and regulation that addressed them. The course examined how regulatory reform was transferring systemic risk from the commercial and investment banking industries into adjacent markets such as global markets, shadow banking, private equity, student loan industry, and the insurance industry. Show less

Senior leader for a 3,000+ member organization with the mission of rapidly deploying and executing worldwide operations. Served as the principal advisor to the Commanding Officer on operational issues and managed all budgeting, training, personnel, risk, safety, and logistical support for a global organization supported by more than $2B worth of equipment.- Leveraged expertise to prepare senior leaders for high-level meetings and engagement with U.S. Government, Allied, and Partnered… Show more Senior leader for a 3,000+ member organization with the mission of rapidly deploying and executing worldwide operations. Served as the principal advisor to the Commanding Officer on operational issues and managed all budgeting, training, personnel, risk, safety, and logistical support for a global organization supported by more than $2B worth of equipment.- Leveraged expertise to prepare senior leaders for high-level meetings and engagement with U.S. Government, Allied, and Partnered Officials in support of 2,200+ personnel during a 7-month deployment to the Middle East and Horn of Africa- Improved multinational interoperability by leading integrated planning with military leaders and embassy personnel from eight separate nations to facilitate the safe execution of a complex deployment exercise program- Developed and standardized collaborative planning processes; led global efforts to synchronize military support to other U.S. Government agencies, Allies, and Partners Show less

Senior leader of 3,000+ personnel supporting contingency operations worldwide.- Led a highly efficient and cost-effective organization in a globally dispersed organization.- Restructured the organization to improve efficiency and effectiveness to meet organizational objectives.

Camp Pendleton North, California, United States

Senior leader of 1,400+ personnel and oversaw all aspects of training, budgeting, and culture in a fluid and dynamic environment. - Delivered significant cultural change and created a new organizational mindset that embraced quality as functional components of operations; implemented processes and procedures that identified trends and increased accountability.- Increased staff effectiveness and teamwork through mentoring, staff development initiatives, and implementation of… Show more Senior leader of 1,400+ personnel and oversaw all aspects of training, budgeting, and culture in a fluid and dynamic environment. - Delivered significant cultural change and created a new organizational mindset that embraced quality as functional components of operations; implemented processes and procedures that identified trends and increased accountability.- Increased staff effectiveness and teamwork through mentoring, staff development initiatives, and implementation of disciplined staff processes.- Supported tsunami relief efforts in Japan as part of a 6-month deployment throughout the Far East. Show less

Camp Pendleton South, California, United States

Senior leader for a worldwide deployable organization and oversaw all aspects of operations, training, budgeting, and logistics in a dynamic environment. - Developed and implemented a comprehensive training program that prepared 2,200+ personnel for a six month deployment to the Middle East.- Rapidly assembled a cadre of subject matter experts and flew forward to Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan to develop a time compressed deployment plan that included training opportunities… Show more Senior leader for a worldwide deployable organization and oversaw all aspects of operations, training, budgeting, and logistics in a dynamic environment. - Developed and implemented a comprehensive training program that prepared 2,200+ personnel for a six month deployment to the Middle East.- Rapidly assembled a cadre of subject matter experts and flew forward to Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan to develop a time compressed deployment plan that included training opportunities, logistics, finance, host nation access and close coordination with the U.S. Embassy at each location that resulted in a successful deployment that accomplished all our organizational objectives and came in under budget.- Served as the Director for Operations, Force Protection, Crisis Response, and Plans.- Oversaw the professional development of all personnel through schools, training and other forms of education in order to maximize proficiency and enhance retention efforts. Show less

Camp Pendleton, California

Camp Pendleton, California

Camp Pendleton, California

Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

Master Of Science (M.S.), National Resource Strategy

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

National Preparedness Leadership Initiative

Strategic Business Leadership Program

Masters Certificate, Lean Enterprise Solutions

Lean Enterprise Solutions was a multi-disciplined course that required three separate Certificates of Achievement in Lean Six Sigma, Six.

Scrum Master Certification