With 28+ years of extensive Department of Defense experience, I am a proven leader, manager, and counselor skilled at working with personnel from diverse backgrounds. I have successfully led and managed multi-functional, geographically dispersed organizations of up to 30,000 members. My expertise includes leadership development, adult learning concepts, training development, conflict resolution, and organizational management. I excel at talent evaluation and management, consistently building high-performing teams that achieve goals efficiently.I bring deep knowledge of the Be, Know, Do, and Teach, Coach, Mentor framework, along with a successful track record in partnership and public relations. My technical expertise spans Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD), Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high-yield Explosives (CBRNE), Anti-terrorism/Force Protection, Operational Security, and policy, planning, and resource management in Technical Escort and other training programs.As a former Logistics Project Manager with CECOM and a retired CBRN First Sergeant from the U.S. Army, I am seeking executive-level opportunities in CWMD/CBRN operations, antiterrorism/counterterrorism, program and project management, operations and personnel management, facilities management, and homeland security.
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Logistics Project ManagerU.S. Army Ccdc C5Isr Center Oct 2019 - Nov 2023Apg, Md, UsLogistics Project Manager for CECOM SCMD (within the C5ISR Campus) -
Company First Sergeant (Personnel/Facilities Manager)U.S. Army Garrison - Aberdeen Proving Ground Jun 2016 - Jan 2019Responsible for the morale, welfare, discipline, training and accountability of over 270 Soldiers in multiple 2 Star major commands, seven Program Executive Offices (PEO) and 70 prominent Unit Identification Codes (UIC) throughout the continental United States and abroad in several foreign countries.Responsible for the moral, welfare and training of over 800 Department of Defense Civilians within the Garrison.Assists and advises the HHC Commander in all operational, training, and personal concerns. Responsible for the planning, coordination, deployment, redeployment, and execution of life support requirements for multiple units under company responsibility.Responsible for the professional development of all NCOs and junior Soldiers.Responsible for the direct coordination of special events on the installation; responsible for coordination with the Harford County Chamber of Commerce for all support matters outside of the installation. -
Chem Ops Spec (Cbrn/Wmd Defense Specialist)Us Army Jan 1995 - Jan 2019Arlington, Virginia, Us -
Cbrn/Cwmd Program DirectorArmy Special Operations Aviation Command Jun 2013 - Jun 2016Fort Bragg, Nc, UsDirect Advisor to the Commanding General of United States Army Special Operations Aviation Command in all aspects of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN)/Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) operations; responsible for outfitting, maintenance, and training for all Special Operations Aviation units in support of world-wide Special Operation Forces (SOF) aviation missions; directs the tactics, techniques, and procedures of all CBRN/CWMD related missions with the Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR); manages the professional development of 14 CBRN Non Commissioned Officers (NCO); chairs the senior NCO slating for Master Sergeant (MSG) level and talent management for all Sergeant First Class/Staff Sergeant (SFC/SSG) CBRN NCO placement in USASOAC. -
Cbrn/Cwmd Program Manager7Th Special Forces Group (Airborne) May 2012 - May 2013Eglin Afb, Fl, UsDirect advisor to the Commander for all Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN), Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) and Sensitive Site Exploitation (SSE) Operations with the 7th Special Forces Group; responsible for the planning and implementing CBRN operational contingencies for more than 2,000 Soldiers; responsible for fielding new CBRN/SOF SSE equipment, monitoring CBRN/CWMD training and conducting CBRN Command Inspections; assist the CBRN Officer and Group Staff on all aspects of CBRN/CWMD defense and SSE implementation. -
Detachment Sergeant, 26Th Chemical Reconiassance Detachment (Personnel Manager)7Th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Jul 2011 - Apr 2012Eglin Afb, Fl, UsDetachment Sergeant for an 18 Soldier Special Operations Forces (SOF) Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear, High Yield Explosives (CBRNe) Reconnaissance Detachment (CRD); plans and executes reconnaissance and survey operations for CBRNe Sensitive Site Exploitation (SSE), Biometrics, and Document/Media Exploitation in support of Overseas Contingency Operations; advises the Special Forces GHroup and Battalion Commanders on all CBRNe and SSE matters; responsible for the health, welfare, training, and morale of four Chemical Detachement-Alpha (CDA) and $8,000,000 of unit equipment.
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Company First Sergeant (Personnel/Facilities Manager)U.S. Army North (5Th Army) Jul 2010 - Jul 2011Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Tx, UsFirst Sergeant for Headquarters Support Company (HSC), Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion (HHBn); responsible for the moral, welfare, discipline, training, and accountability of over 350 Soldiers, 50 Department of Defense Civilians assigned and attached; assists and advises the HSC Commander in all operational, training, and personnel concerns; responsible for the planning, coordination, deployment, and redeployment, and execution of all life support requirements for a Contingency Command Posts (CCP) and Joint Task Force for Homeland Defense and National Disaster response; responsible for the professional development of all Non Commissioned Officers (NCOs) and Soldiers. -
Cbrn/Cwmd Program DirectorU.S. Army North (5Th Army) Jul 2009 - Jul 2010Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Tx, UsResponsible for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN)/Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) attack defense; maintenance and ensure proper employment of CBRN detection and monitoring equipment; teach proper wear, care and maintenance of CBRN Personal Protection Equipment/Gear (PPE) for the protection of individuals during a CBRN/WMD attack; direct advisor to the commander on CBRN/CWMD operations at all strategic levels.
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Cbrn/Cwmd Program Director/Force Protection/Anti-Terrorism Director10Th Mountain Division, United States Army May 2008 - May 2009Fort Drum, New York, UsChemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Non-Commissioned Officer for Multi-National Division-Center/South in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom VI; tasked with the contingency mission of deploying, fighting, or conducting operations in support of Global War on Terrorism; responosible for providing training, maintenance, and logistical support for over 90 surveillance camera systems (RDISS Vs 3.0, RAID & BETTS-C Towers, and AEROSTAT) in excess of $75 million located at over 50 bases throughout the MND-C/S operational environment; provided oversight for Force Protection equipment fielding and crew qualifications; Unit Status Report (USR) & Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS) operator.
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