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Deputy Chief of Public Affairs for III Corps and Fort Hood. Assists the Chief of Public Affairs in the development and execution of communication and public affairs strategies for the Corps Commander and Staff, including separate brigades and units assigned or attached to the Corps. Assists in the development and execution of plans for media operations, senior leader media engagement strategies, command information, and community relations as needed. Manages and oversees the development of… Show more Deputy Chief of Public Affairs for III Corps and Fort Hood. Assists the Chief of Public Affairs in the development and execution of communication and public affairs strategies for the Corps Commander and Staff, including separate brigades and units assigned or attached to the Corps. Assists in the development and execution of plans for media operations, senior leader media engagement strategies, command information, and community relations as needed. Manages and oversees the development of public affairs planning strategies as it pertains to wartime operations, contingency operations, or in the case of crisis communications. Review and provides recommendations to the III Corps PAO in support of all high visibility events and oversees the day-to-day operations of the uniformed members of the organization.-Managed an office staff of 7 personnel.-Led planning efforts for multiple Corps level exercises.-Managed the office budget.-Coordinated across the staff for timely execution of tasks.-Action officer for multiple projects within the Public Affairs Section.-Managed and supervised the development of standard operating procedures for Public Affairs operations in garrison and deployments.-Speech writer.-Managed and supervised the development of the Corps communication strategy. - Served as the Chief of Public Affairs during the initial four months of III Corps deployment to Afghanistan. Show less

Responsible for the management and coordination of a team formed of international professional communicators, responsible for the support of regional, national, international media representatives actively covering NATO’s mission in Afghanistan.Supervise the theater-wide media embed team in charge of accrediting reporters and coordinating transportation for media embedding with NATO units throughout Afghanistan.Supervise the marketing section in charge of generating interest in… Show more Responsible for the management and coordination of a team formed of international professional communicators, responsible for the support of regional, national, international media representatives actively covering NATO’s mission in Afghanistan.Supervise the theater-wide media embed team in charge of accrediting reporters and coordinating transportation for media embedding with NATO units throughout Afghanistan.Supervise the marketing section in charge of generating interest in stories and engagements between senior ISAF-Joint Command general officers and senior leaders and local, regional, national and international media outlets, including print, radio, TV, social media, think tanks, etc.Manage the preparation of senior leaders and general officers for media engagements.Supervise the effectiveness of ISAF-Joint Command communication’s strategy and activities through media analysis. Show less

At Fort Hood:Served as the Chief of Public Affairs for the 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), responsible for all communications with internal and external audiences. Supervised the public affairs program of the 13th ESC Headquarters, three subordinate brigades and approximately 5,500 Soldiers. Supervised the 13th ESC’s website and published a 40 pages quarterly magazine. Facilitated civilian media coverage of the 13th ESC’s operations. Advised the Commanding General regarding the… Show more At Fort Hood:Served as the Chief of Public Affairs for the 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), responsible for all communications with internal and external audiences. Supervised the public affairs program of the 13th ESC Headquarters, three subordinate brigades and approximately 5,500 Soldiers. Supervised the 13th ESC’s website and published a 40 pages quarterly magazine. Facilitated civilian media coverage of the 13th ESC’s operations. Advised the Commanding General regarding the command’s communication strategies and goals. Developed public affairs guidance for the command during crisis communication. Planed and coordinated public affairs and media engagement training for subordinate units and Soldiers. Led the command’s community relations program and served as the liaison between the 13th ESC and Central Texas communities. At Balad, Iraq: Served as Chief of Public Affairs for the 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Developed and executed communication strategies that included command information, media relations and community engagements in support of a theater-level, forward deployed sustainment command of more than 18,000 Soldiers, three sustainment brigades and two brigade combat teams. Trained and developed a cohesive team of public affairs professionals across the command, to include one Mobile Public Affairs Detachment and five subordinate brigade public affairs shops. Show less

Served as the senior public affairs officer for the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team in Iraq and Fort Hood, Texas, responsible for all communication with internal and external audiences. Provided support to command and staff functions which helped facilitate mission accomplishment and highlighted the unit and Soldiers' successes through key focus areas, including media relations, command information, community relations and public deplomacy. Supervised a staff of three personnel, provided public… Show more Served as the senior public affairs officer for the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team in Iraq and Fort Hood, Texas, responsible for all communication with internal and external audiences. Provided support to command and staff functions which helped facilitate mission accomplishment and highlighted the unit and Soldiers' successes through key focus areas, including media relations, command information, community relations and public deplomacy. Supervised a staff of three personnel, provided public affairs counsel to key leaders, wrote speeches for the commander and published public affairs guidance for the brigade. Planned and executed multiple engagements with international, U.S. national and regional, and Pan Arabic media outlets. Show less

Served as the Infantry Battalion Team Chief for 1st Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment, 48th Brigade (SIB), Georgia Army National Guard. Provided direct support to the battalion commander and his staff of a Bradley equipped infantry battalion in planning, resourcing, preparing, executing, and assessing training IAW Army doctrine. Paid special emphasis on mentoring the commander and his staff in readiness, staff processes, and the planning of training. Served as observer/controller for… Show more Served as the Infantry Battalion Team Chief for 1st Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment, 48th Brigade (SIB), Georgia Army National Guard. Provided direct support to the battalion commander and his staff of a Bradley equipped infantry battalion in planning, resourcing, preparing, executing, and assessing training IAW Army doctrine. Paid special emphasis on mentoring the commander and his staff in readiness, staff processes, and the planning of training. Served as observer/controller for tactical training and simulations. Evaluated battle focused collective training from the platoon to battalion level. Upon reserve component mobilization, executed training as a member of a Mobilization Assistance Team. Show less

Commander of the North Jersey Recruiting Company composed of seven recruiting stations and 38 personnel deployed over 1,404 square miles. Planned, conducted and supervised recruiting operations to enlist in the Regular Army and Army Reserves over 600 applicants per year focusing on the high quality market, as well as recruits for the Reserves Officer Training Corps (ROTC), Officer Candidate School (OCS), Warrant Officer Flight Training and the Army Band. Planned and conducted recruiting… Show more Commander of the North Jersey Recruiting Company composed of seven recruiting stations and 38 personnel deployed over 1,404 square miles. Planned, conducted and supervised recruiting operations to enlist in the Regular Army and Army Reserves over 600 applicants per year focusing on the high quality market, as well as recruits for the Reserves Officer Training Corps (ROTC), Officer Candidate School (OCS), Warrant Officer Flight Training and the Army Band. Planned and conducted recruiting campaigns and allocated resources based on market analysis and coordinated advertisement and sales promotion programs. Developed a positive image of the Army in the local community and worked with educators within High Schools and colleges in my area of responsibility. Implemented and upgraded command programs to meet objectives in mission assignment, training, safety, security, and quality of life. Show less

Commander of a TO&E light infantry company with the mission to be combat ready for worldwide deployment within 96 hours of notification, fight upon arrival and win. Responsible for the training, welfare, and morale of all assigned Soldiers. Responsible for the maintenance and accountability of all assigned equipment. Developed and sustained an active family readiness group that attended to the needs of the Soldiers and their families; implemented division single Soldier initiative programs… Show more Commander of a TO&E light infantry company with the mission to be combat ready for worldwide deployment within 96 hours of notification, fight upon arrival and win. Responsible for the training, welfare, and morale of all assigned Soldiers. Responsible for the maintenance and accountability of all assigned equipment. Developed and sustained an active family readiness group that attended to the needs of the Soldiers and their families; implemented division single Soldier initiative programs that promoted Soldier's welfare and unit discipline; trained subordinate leaders to be tactically and technically proficient in all areas. Developed lethal squads and platoons capable of executing all mission essential tasks and associated battle drills. Show less

Assistant to the Chief of Training, ACofS G3, of a rapid deployment Light Infantry Division. Responsible for managing the Division's teaming relationship with the 29th Infantry Division (Light) (ARNG). Responsible for establishing a formal linkage between the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), the 27th Enhanced Brigade (NY ARNG), and the 10th Detachment through the mentorship program. Responsible for ensuring all teaming and mentorship requirements were achieved.

Assistant S-4 (Logistics Officer) of an M2A2 (Bradley Fighting Vehicle) equipped, forward deployed, 703-man mechanized infantry battalion with 96 tracked combat vehicles, and 100 wheeled tactical vehicles. Responsible for assisting in planning, coordinating and supervising supply classes I, II, III, IV, V, VII, IX, transportation, services and facilities. Prepared and managed battalion budget of $2.4 million. In a tactical environment, planed and coordinated all service support and… Show more Assistant S-4 (Logistics Officer) of an M2A2 (Bradley Fighting Vehicle) equipped, forward deployed, 703-man mechanized infantry battalion with 96 tracked combat vehicles, and 100 wheeled tactical vehicles. Responsible for assisting in planning, coordinating and supervising supply classes I, II, III, IV, V, VII, IX, transportation, services and facilities. Prepared and managed battalion budget of $2.4 million. In a tactical environment, planed and coordinated all service support and maintained supply, weapons, and equipment readiness status. Assisted in preparing and submitting all logistical reports and maintained liaison with the brigade headquarters. Show less

Platoon leader of a 32-man, M2A2 (Bradley Fighting Vehicle) equipped, mechanized infantry platoon and executive officer for a forward deployed mechanized infantry company stationed in Schweinfurt, Germany, deployed to Operation Able Sentry in Macedonia. Served as second in command for the company, acting on behalf of the commander in his absence. Responsible for the tactical employment of the platoon under varying conditions, including peacekeeping and high intensity conflict, as well as… Show more Platoon leader of a 32-man, M2A2 (Bradley Fighting Vehicle) equipped, mechanized infantry platoon and executive officer for a forward deployed mechanized infantry company stationed in Schweinfurt, Germany, deployed to Operation Able Sentry in Macedonia. Served as second in command for the company, acting on behalf of the commander in his absence. Responsible for the tactical employment of the platoon under varying conditions, including peacekeeping and high intensity conflict, as well as overall responsible for the logistical readiness of the company, including the supervision of the arms room, supply, NBC, communications and maintenance operations both in garrison and in a field environment. Responsible for the training of individual and collective tasks, and for resourcing and assisting in the planning of the company and platoon training that supported mission accomplishment. Responsible for the maintenance and accountability of all platoon equipment valued at over $5 million and monitored and controled daily maintenance efforts and vehicle dispatching procedures for vehicles assigned to the company. Responsible for the health and welfare of 32 Soldiers assigned to the platoon and 10 Soldiers serving in the headquarters platoon. Show less