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Logistics manager for a 466-Soldier Cavalry Squadron (SQDN). Oversaw sustainment plans and operations, supply chain management, transportation coordination, vehicle maintenance services, and contract support. Developed mission and unit specific internal logistics priorities, provided advice on food service operations, monitors property book activities and ensured required legal action was taken. Served as the subject matter expert in matters regarding the command supply discipline program (CSDP) managing over $40 million of equipment; manages spending for the SQDN budget in excess of $1.7 million annually. Responsible for the discipline, morale, welfare, and professional development of five section members. Works with Squadron Executive Officer (XO) and command teams to aid in professional development of five troop XOs and their supply teams.

Second in command of a 92-Soldier mounted reconnaissance troop consisting of three scout platoons, a mortar section, and a headquarters section. Principle assistant to the commander. Planned and supervised the troop's sustainment operations; responsible for the resourcing, coordination, and administration of the troop training program, command supply discipline program, logistical support, and maintenance program. Served as the acting commander during periods when the commander was unavailable.

Led a team of 7 NCOs and 23 Soldiers with the purpose of providing reconnaissance and intelligence to the Commander. Planned and executed two complete training cycles over the course of two years culminating with a successful Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) rotation. Served as the primary editor for all documents leaving the platoon to include memorandums, training plans, and administrative actions.

Deployed with 1-33 CAV, 3BCT, 101 ABN (AASLT) in support of Kosovo Forces (KFOR22) with the overarching mission of providing security and stability to the region. Personally responsible for planning future operations to include but not limited to the redeployment of 270+ soldiers, hand-over/take-over with incoming unit, training meetings and updating the Squadron's readiness tracker (Air Assault Big 5). Operational planning requires day to day interaction and coordination with NATO allies in excess of 11 countries, with emphasis on our Polish, Danish and Hungarian allies.

Built and maintained both season ticket holder and single-game purchase accounts for the regular season Dunedin Blue Jays and Spring Training Toronto Blue Jay seasons.

Managed and reviewed the production of the Opinion Section for the University of Tampa's award winning weekly publication. Ensured the section's writers produced diverse, timely and professional articles (circulation over 2,000 copies weekly).