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National Air And Space Intelligence Center, Wpafb, Dayton, Ohio, United States

Defense Security Cooperation University, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio

Greater Seattle Area

• Forecasted and executed vessel crewing for rotational and planned schedules, and emergent requirements in support of short notice commercial opportunities. Ensured compliance with U.S. Coast Guard and commercial.
• Validated and approved vessel crewing and travel arrangements for marine personnel, ensuring that operational and time requirements were fulfilled by the most cost-efficient means.
• Tracked, balanced, and validated vessel and personal expenses for nine ocean-going vessels.
• Participated in Joint Labor Relations Committee meetings with the Inlandboatmen’s Union of the Pacific, assisting in the resolution of potential disputes.
• Oversaw timekeeping and payroll processes for over 190 personnel, and master's accounts cash in excess of $200k. Worked in conjunction with payroll, finance, and accounting departments in validating, allocating, and.
• Tracked certificates and licensing requirements for over 170 marine personnel, ensuring mariners were employable world-wide in support of company contracts.

Naples Area, Italy

• Identified and facilitated maritime training and capacity building programs for navies and coast guards of over 15 west and central African countries.
• Coordinated with international and U.S. interagency organizations to address requirements in order to maximize benefit while minimizing redundancy.
• Developed means to overcome program shortfalls in conjunction with U.S. embassy country teams.
• Collaborated closely with African senior military and political leaders in identifying priorities, developing strategy, and maximizing effects of existing systems and programs.

Northfield, VT

• Led a 10 member staff in managing the day-to-day operations of a Naval training unit comprised of over 180 students seeking careers in the Navy or Marine Corps.
• Instructed "Leadership and Management" to over 400 students, developing lesson plans, lectures, and training materials while providing academic and professional advisement.
• Served as mentor to eight naval officers, lending guidance and advice pertaining to their career development.
• Supported senior leadership in identifying and resolving problems in unit and individual performance, fostering strong relationships with the University and the community, and ensuring compliance with organizational.

Manama, Bahrain

• Led a 15 member team in managing and directing the movement and employment of theater assigned assets in anticipation of, or in response to, operational and strategic requirements.
• Advised senior leadership on the disposition, capabilities, and employment of allocated assets on a daily basis, providing recommended solutions to any shortfalls and ensuring resource optimization and efficiency.
• Developed and executed two continuity of operations exercises designed to validate sustained operational, logistical, and administrative functionality throughout disruptive events. Collected lessons learned and updated.
• Led a team consisting of members from ten organizations in the planning, design, and integration of intelligence and operations centers, which resulted in improved communications, operational awareness, information.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

• Orchestrated Navy-wide crisis management and response efforts during numerous natural disasters, including hurricanes, ice storms, wildfires, and flooding, managing resources across numerous organizations and locations.
• Coordinated crisis response options in support of ten NASA space shuttle launches and recoveries. Directed asset positioning and movement ensuring naval capabilities were best postured for possible contingencies.
• Spearheaded efforts across seven organizations balancing all east coast fleet resources against operational requirements, ensuring efficiency while maximizing mission completion.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

• Responsible for the morale, discipline, and well being of a 450-member crew. Prepared ship and crew for numerous inspections and examinations, and a successful six-month overseas deployment.
• Established a positive work environment that led to improved personnel retention and advancement while simultaneously reducing attrition.
• Overhauled numerous programs that resulted in better mentoring, training, and living conditions onboard a 30 year old vessel, allowing the crew to focus on mission completion in austere environments.
• Planned for a 10-month dry-docking maintenance period, ensuring that critical ship systems and habitability upgrades were maintained despite numerous budget reductions prior to the commencement of the maintenance period.

Gaeta, Italy

• Assisted in the planning and execution of numerous U.S. and international exercises and operations, to include the employment of a Marine Amphibious Readiness Group in combat operations.
• Led efforts to track, identify, and intercept suspect vessels in the Mediterranean Sea that were considered possible threats to U.S. and allied security, coordinating efforts between naval, special warfare, and air.
• Managed the employment of three distinct groups of naval assets in the execution of combat operations from a confined area of operations, ensuring overall coordination for safety and situational awareness.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

• Developed a comprehensive command wide training program that synchronized the requirements for seven different training teams to meet all organizational requirements while also preparing the command for an overseas.
• Performed as tactical action officer in a combat environment, responsible for the employment of all ships weapons and maneuvering systems in high stress situations.
• Established a professional mentoring program for junior officers, contributing to their timely qualifications and professional development.
• Developed short and long term schedules for the command, ensuring all operational requirements, inspections and training events, and high-level visits, were coordinated and successfully accomplished on time.

Portsmouth, VA

Greater San Diego Area

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Political Science And Government, Cum Laude

Master Of Science (Ms), Defense Analysis

Certificate, Change Leadership

Certificate, Project Management