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St. Peters, Mo, Us

Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville (Siue) Edwardsville, Illinois, United States

Assisted in recruiting, education, training, and retention of students pursuing careers in the U.S. Army. Primary instructor for four programs of instruction using multiple teaching methods. Mentored student leadership to develop long-range training plans and oversaw community outreach efforts to enhance strategic goals.

Vicenza, Veneto, Italy

Prioritized the efforts of a team of six personnel to develop the organization’s training strategy into actionable milestones, including newcomer’s orientation, leadership training, and executive level seminars. Also, negotiated with U.S. Embassy personnel to submit federal funding requests for training center development in Africa.

Vicenza, Veneto, Italy

Collaborated in organizational planning, from strategic to tactical levels, within cross-functional working groups as an operations matrix planner. Lead planner for multiple training events on the African continent, requiring approval of multiple U.S. and partner nation stakeholders, and multi-million-dollar budget management.

Fort Moore (Benning), Ga

Oversaw the operations, resourcing, synchronization, and training management of 13 programs of instruction with an annual student load of over 2,000 officers and NCOs. Managed all staff functions in support of the headquarters and 5 subordinate units.

Fort Irwin, Ca

Managed an 11-person operation center during various training exercises. Led 24-hour operations, data tracking, information processing, and reporting for the OC/T (Observer, Controller, Trainer) team. Assessed the rotational unit's use of doctrine and provided evaluation and feedback through the After-Action Review (AAR) process.

Fort Riley, Ks

Assistant Operations Officer for a reconnaissance organization capable of worldwide employment in support of national strategic objectives. Implemented the unit Training Management Program. Developed plans for operations, training events, CONOPs, synchronized all cross-functional team efforts.

Fort Riley, Ks

Provided operations center support to the Brigade Commander as well as operations and intelligence support to subordinate unit. Managed the readiness of a multi-functional organization of over 280 personnel, subdivided into 9 sections, and accountable for equipment and vehicles valued over $75 million.

Fort Knox, Ky

Led an echeloned organization of 75 personnel, supporting an annual training load of 22,000 initial entry trainees and Fort Knox tenant units. Oversaw combat maneuver and U.S. weapons training on 10 ranges, including 4 High Risk Ranges.

Fort Cavazos (Hood), Tx

Managed the Chief Executive Officer's front office, executed tasks and routine decisions that would divert attention from organizational concerns. Performed duties as required in support of the CEO, including coordinating directly with organizational executives to ensure adequate preparation for all scheduled activities.

Fort Cavazos (Hood), Texas

Master Of Education - Med, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration, 3.88

Graduate Certificate, Command And General Staff Officers Course

Graduate Certificate, Organizational Change In Higher Education, 3.88 Gpa

Program of Study included course work in Diversity, Legal Issues in Higher Education, and Resource Management.

Bachelor Of Science, Secondary Education (Social Studies), 3.2 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Kappa Delta Pi, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Army ROTC, National Eagle Scout.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Future Business Leaders of America; NJROTC