As the Government Programs Director at Emblem Athletic, I focus on building and expanding partnerships with municipal agencies, including police and fire departments, as well as federal organizations like the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force. My primary goal is to secure government contracts and deliver high-quality, custom apparel solutions tailored to each agency’s needs. I oversee outreach, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and manage strategic partnerships to drive revenue growth and align our services with the unique requirements of these agencies.

As the Chief Business Development Officer at Bourn Free, I lead strategic initiatives to drive growth and enhance the foundation’s impact in supporting veterans across the U.S. My primary focus includes forging meaningful partnerships, securing corporate sponsorships, and expanding fundraising efforts. I work closely with our team to develop comprehensive outreach campaigns, bringing attention to our key programs—PTSD storytelling, VA claims assistance, and service dog partnerships—while also organizing events like our annual Veterans Day fundraiser to bolster community engagement. My role is rooted in building relationships that support Bourn Free's mission, all while ensuring we maintain a steady path toward growth and innovation in veteran advocacy.

Government Contracts:✦ Works on behalf of clients researching, identifying, & creating technical proposals for government requests for proposal (RFP) and requests for quote (RFQ).✦ Identification of contract vehicles that offer the best value for Archangel Group clients.✦ Identifies and executes teaming, partnering strategies to increase client capabilities and odds of winning government contract(s). ✦ Works with strategic partner providing cradle to grave GSA submission and modification services for clients. ✦ Creates capability statements on behalf of clients and refines SBA business profiles.✦ Assist clients with SAM registration process.

Digital Marketing ✦ Responsible for the growth, development and maintenance of clients websites, including content management, design, and strategic direction.✦ Utilizes Google Analytics and other web analytics tools to track trends and make improvements to client websites. Evaluate reporting from internal systems to make ongoing improvements clients websites and provide data on web leads and conversions.✦ Manages client SEO and PPC strategies, with the goal of improving client rankings and ROI from both organic and paid search.✦Leads competitive research and analysis and facilitate A/B tests to support development / concepting of new ideas.✦Drive continuous optimization across all facets of campaigns by working with AAGM team to develop, localize and test new ad copy, banners, content, and landing pages.

Key Initiatives:✦Led efforts revamping ammunition supply chain for United States Marine Corps Forces South (MFS) in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.✦Conducted analyses of cargo movement processes and emerging trends to provide guidance in the development of policy and process changes.✦Provided US Southcom theater logistics training to incoming Marine officers, senior enlisted and government employees.✦Streamlined existing logistics communication channels by opening up dialogue between Marine Forces South G-4/S-4 and Army aviation Battalion, 1-228 located at Soto Cano AB, Honduras.✦Increased Marine Forces South (MARFORSOUTH) logistics capabilities by introducing and integrating Global Decision Support System (GDSSII). GDSSII provides unit-level and force level mission planning, scheduling, and tracking of all mobility airlift and air refueling missions.✦ Increased efficiencies by facilitating Marine Corps/Navy process improvements to minimize the occurrence of Marine Corps/Navy sponsored frustrated cargo.✦Developed estimates and made recommendations for deficiencies. Integrated information from a variety of sources into various systems; ensured proper systems interfaces.✦ Worked with United States Transportation Command (USTC) introducing and implementing Global Heavyweight Services (GHS) to Marine Forces South and US Southern Command logistics arsenal. GHS provided capabilities to utilize commercial movement assets to assist with the movement of Marine Corps general cargo and ammunition to the various transportation nodes in South America, Central America and the Caribbean.

Key Initiatives:✦Utilized DST (Decision Support Tool) to identify Army equipment requirements and authorizations.✦Regularly worked with FMS Web to track and monitor Army equipment moving through the supply chain.✦Provided leadership of technical and programmatic I2 feasibility assessments.✦Responsible for cross-functional coordination and issue resolution at the ARSTAF/Secretariat level.✦ Utilized Logistics Information Warehouse platform (LIW) to monitor coordinated equipment moves.✦Maintained and updated Unit Disposition Plans (UDP's).✦Successfully utilized DST to track Army demand and inventory levels in an effort to predict the Army's materiel inventory supply sources over the aggregate.✦Monitored unit activations, in activations', reflags, re-organizations and re-locations. ✦Worked closely with Unit property book officers and logistics liaisons in an effort to coordinate movements across the United States. ✦Developed alternatives for sourcing equipment shortages. ✦Aligned inventory requirements over time and balanced demand and supply levels.✦Attended monthly meetings with senior level Pentagon officials to discuss large equipment fielding's and movements.

As a US Army Movement control coordinator I have been trained in all aspects of transportation from Air operations to conventional ground logistics operations. I am a subject matter expert in the field of logistics with a combined 5 rotations to the middle-east engaging in wide-array of logistics operations and procedures. I have worked under high pressure situations often handling millions of dollars of equipment each and every day. The Army has taught me how to trouble-shoot problems in the shortest most efficient way possible to maximize mission success. Please see my areas of logistics proficiency below:Key Initiatives:✦ Marked, labeled cargo and freight shipments in accordance with regulatory requirements.✦ Documented and inventoried freight, cargo and materiel shipments of all types.✦ Performed system administrator duties such as installing software and uploading data to computer systems.✦ Prepared equipment, cargo and personnel for travel to airports, seaports and railways.✦ Documented and inventoried freight, cargo and materiel shipments of all types.✦ Requested and coordinated transportation to meet a movement mission.

As the Movement Control Coordinator for this organization, I played an important role in overseeing the planning and execution of Special Forces re-supply operations in support of classified and non-classified missions, in collaborating with US partners. I am responsible for inspecting and certifying hazardous material, adhering to US Air force, Army, and International civilian guidelines in support of Operation Resolute Support.With a thorough understanding of how Special Operations are, I carried out load planning operations in support of Special Operations re-supply missions. More than that, I was appointed as an adviser and consultant to Afghanistan Special Forces relating to the movement of Afghan National Army equipment across the operational theater. While performing these duties, I coordinated cargo movements within theater in conjunction with load planning officials in support of Operation Resolute Support.Key Initiatives:✦ Processed and tracked high-value weapons systems, ammunition, and war materials in support of Special Operations missions across the operational theater. ✦ Planned and executed Special Forces re-supply operations in support of classified and non-classified missions in-collaborating with US partners in Bagram, Afghanistan. ✦ Inspected and certified hazardous material for military and commercial flights, adhering to US Airforce standards, in support of operation Resolute Support. ✦ Processed over 25+million dollars-worth of equipment at Bagram aerial port utilizing Air force logistics system (GATES) in support of Operation Resolute Support.✦ Participated in briefings and key communication meetings with keynote intelligence leaders from diverse US ally countries. ✦ Served as an adviser and consultant to Afghanistan special forces relating to the movement of Afghan National Army equipment across numerous strategic locations vital to US interests.

I served as second in command to direct operations and administration for the largest international foreign military sales depot in the world (FMS), managing a workforce of 100+ and providing Afghan fighting forces with a consistent supply of sustainment materials. Key Initiatives:✦ Played an integral role in the restructuring of the FMS, Kabul way-point sustainment hub, resulting in a leaner and more robust Afghan logistics network✦ Monitored progress of operations, project and program execution to achieve delivery, reliability and service objectives as well as to reduce operational risks and optimize running times.Selected Achievements:✦ Served as second in command to direct operations and administration for the largest international foreign military sales depot in the world, managing a workforce of 100+ and providing Afghan fighting forces with a consistent supply of sustainment materials. ✦ Participated in key meetings between the higher echelons of the US transportation command and Afghan command in an effort to reform FMS protocols and enhance supply chain efficiency.✦ Bench-marked external companies related to supply chain performance, implementing best in class tools and processes.✦ Served in an advisory and consultant role for leading members of the Afghan Ministry of Defense and Afghan Ministry of interior. ✦ Directed the transfer of over $100M+ in sustainment material to the Afghan Army and police, to include but not limited to the following: Advanced Harris vehicle communication systems and personnel Harris Systems, Full Army and Police uniforms, Weapons parts/accessories, Second generation aerial drone systems, Misc Special Forces equipment, Etc. ✦ Drove deployment of multiple cost-saving initiatives, saving the US government and Afghan government thousands of dollars every month as efficiency was achieved.

Key Initiatives:✦ Defined and drove the strategic agenda for re-design and transformation of the regional supply chain organization’s capabilities across supply planning, demand planning, and inventory management. ✦ Maintained comprehensive air movement’s reporting and documentation. ✦ Verified cargo against manifests and annotated overages, shortages and damage. ✦ Worked cross-functionally with staff and teams to optimize capacity resources with the goal of maximizing output, improving quality and reducing overall cost, while ensuring operations meets customer service level requirements.✦ Reviewed and ensured that appropriate risk and Hazmat metrics are monitored and that proper controls are in place to capitalize on risk mitigation and cost savings throughout the function. ✦ Deployed Air-force logistics systems in order to manifest passengers traveling in and out Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Etc. ✦ Established and executed safety and security procedures for the handling and storing of dangerous materials, special cargo, and baggage

Key Initiatives:✦ Prepared documentation, inspected cargo, and scheduled military aircraft movements in support of US/Kuwaiti supply missions, successfully resulting in the movement of $85M+ worth of military and civilian vehicles to Kuwait, Dubai, and Qatar. ✦ Demonstrated specialist expertise in utilizing military logistics systems to successfully coordinate the movement of war materials moving through the Middle-East. ✦ Carried out hundreds of HAZMAT inspections and certifications on US and coalition partner vehicles as they moved up and down the supply chain across the globe. ✦ Spearheaded project management and execution strategies for main operations, resulting in satisfaction of standards in terms of operations and performance. ✦ Served as a liaison between private contractors and US Air Force personnel resulting in the smooth movement of cargo as it moved from civilian control to Airforce control. ✦ Managed KPIs related to service levels, inventory, transportation, performance and efficiency. ✦ Improved organizational performance relating to supply chain critical claims, raising performance on customer satisfaction, and delivery metrics.