- Program Manager for government contract providing IT services which provides IT support to thousands of users at hundreds of locations across the globe.- Lead and serve team of 180 personnel who work from a dozen sites across the country and Europe.- Serve as primary change agent as we foster a culture of cooperation and collaboration to promote transformative change.

• Advised senior leadership on a diversity of continuity communication and information technology systems and programs.• Planned, coordinated, and executed quarterly conferences and working groups to improve enterprise-wide continuity communications and provide strategic objectives and goals for mission partners and operational elements.• Prioritized work streams and developed schedules while identifying, documenting, communicating and managing risk in a dynamic environment.• Developed strategic plans and objectives to ensure current and emerging capabilities support future requirements.• Ensured program budget satisfies operational requirements and strategic initiatives.• Managed a diverse team of nearly 100 military personnel, civilians, and contractors across multiple locations.

• Planned, coordinated, developed content for, and executed senior leader engagements, meetings, and conferences for the achievement of the strategic goals and objectives of a globally focused organization.• Prepared and presented briefs and presentations, in both oral and written form, for senior leadership.• Developed strategy and policy integrating international contributions in support of organizational interests.• Represented organizational interests at industry and intra-industry meetings, forums, and conferencesIn a dynamic environment, work independently, as a member of a team, or as a team leader for the advancement of organizational goals and objectives.• Developed, implemented, and delivered communications strategy that include strategic themes and messages which shape and inform senior leader engagements in support of institutional objectives.

• Senior Technical Advisor to the Kuwait Armed Forces• Advised senior members of a foreign organization on communications and information technologies • Coordinated with multiple organizations to ensure compatibility among disparate systems and processes• Developed and executed training events to ensure compliance with industry standards and promote improved communication system planning, installation, operations, and maintenance• Identified resource and capability shortfalls and provided recommended courses of action for solution

• Principal communications advisor responsible for ensuring operations were aligned with organizational objectives.• Managed multiple projects and teams responsible for planning, coordinating, managing, and directing communication and information technology support to over 15000 personnel in both benign and challenged work environments.• Wrote, implemented, and enforced policy governing the employment of critical communications capabilities. Human Resources• Evaluated and documented performance for all staff.• Developed and implemented staff development activities, including promotion and education opportunities.• Developed appropriate job descriptions and ensure staff compliance.• Ensured organizational core values are integrated into the work of all staff members.• Managed organizational compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and orders.Strategic Planning and Implementation• Work closely with staff in carrying out organizations goals, values, and strategic plans.• Develop annual and long term goals in collaboration with leadership and staff.• Ensured clarity, understanding, and commitment to support organizational strategic plans.

• Operating autonomously in a foreign country, worked with members of a host government in order to determine the requirements, provide recommendations, and coordinate the support for a $50Mil program (foreign military sales case) that resulted in an enduring partnership between the United States Marine Corps and the Presidential Guard of the United Arab Emirates. • Planned, coordinated, and executed multiple conferences that led to the development of an organizational mission, force structure, and concept of operations for a nascent military organization• Prepared and presented briefs and presentations, in both oral and written form, for senior members of the United States Marine Corps, the United States Embassy-Abu Dhabi, and officials from the United Arab Emirates