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National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA), Springfield, Virginia

• Branch Chief in Partnership Division’s most diverse engagement branch enhancing NGA’s relations throughout 5 combatant command Area of Responsibility (AOR)
• Manages 14 geographically diverse partnership desk officers and oversees daily branch operations and requirements
• Reviews all agreements, staff packages, correspondence, engagement visit/trip books on behalf of branch
• Provides oversight, supports and coordinates engagement activities enhancing relations with Levant partner nations
• Led NGA’s Jordanian capacity building efforts; directly led to 300% increase in partner imagery analysis capacity
• Led crisis support airborne imagery sharing with key US ally - expedited processes to deliver 400 high value images

United States Central Command (CENTCOM), Macdill Air Force Base, FL

• Led 22-person branch to manage and oversee intelligence engagement activities in support of CENTCOM Commander’s Theater Security Cooperation strategy
• Executed CENTCOM Intelligence Directorate’s (J2) affiliation seminar program and bilateral military intelligence sharing agreements with 18 partner nation Directorates of Military Intelligence (DMI)
• Supervised 44 successful seminar and bilateral intelligence exchange events increasing CENTCOM J2’s influence with partner nations
• Personally requested by CENTCOM’s senior intelligence leaders to accompany them on foreign travels to meet with partner nation intelligence leaders
• Provided critical input as CENTCOM J2’s lead shaping post-2014 Afghanistan engagement; ensured solid foundation for way ahead
• Directed establishment of CENTCOM’s collective outcomes with partner nations; will yield greater focus on theater objectives while increasing partner capacity

United States Central Command (CENTCOM), Macdill Air Force Base

• Planned and led CENTCOM J2 engagement activities with partner nations Ministry of Defense Intelligence agencies
• Coordinated activities with combatant command, subordinate commands, the Defense Intelligence Agency and defense attachés to ensure unity of effort throughout the CENTCOM area of responsibility and with the host.
• Assessed and recommended future intelligence engagement to meet the command’s Theater Security Cooperation objectives
• Increased engagement with Central and South Asian nations 100% and laid foundation for even greater future engagement
• As Levant & Northern Arabian Engagement Chief increased engagement 30% and greatly improved relations with the partner nation intelligence directors
• Led Command’s effort to establish inaugural intelligence relations and affiliation programs with Iraqi Ministry of Defense intelligence agencies

Observer Group Golan-Tiberius, Golan Heights, Israel

• US Military Observer for the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization in Israeli-Syrian border region
• Conducted liaison between national representatives of countries bound by 1974 United Nations brokered disengagement agreement
• Reported on political and military activities in the region providing situational awareness to Senior US Observer in country and USDAO-Tel Aviv
• Represented US to delegates of numerous UN member states, troop contributing nations & host country nations
• Personally assessed, implemented and resolved significant force protection issues to two northernmost Observer Posts along Israeli-Syrian border in Golan Heights
• As Team Hermon Commander, ensured training, administration and security needs of 17 diverse international observers

505th Training Squadron, Air Combat Command (ACC), Hurlburt Field, Florida

• Qualified Air and Space Operation Center Formal Training Unit ISR platform and lab instructor; maintained “Outstanding” rating on all annual instructor evaluations
• Led 12 subject matter experts, instructors and technical writers in design, development and validation of curriculum and required intelligence products for unit’s initial qualification training course
• Led unit’s external evaluation survey and analysis program; provided feedback to leadership, curriculum developers and instructors of course effectiveness; raised course quality
• Handpicked as the 2005 RED FLAG Exercise ISR Fusion Cell Chief
• Personally selected by the Squadron Commander to take over ailing Mission Support and Student Services Flight; initiated focused efforts to improve operations for four vastly different sections
• Recognized Subject Matter Expert; selected as Formal Training Unit’s representative at Major Command-level Intelligence Training Working Group – developed training plan that spanned operational and tactical levels.

32nd Air Intelligence Squadron (USAFE), Ramstein AB, Germany

• Led current intelligence production in support of USAFE 4-star Commander and command’s units providing threat analysis, courses of action and analytic support to ongoing operations and contingency planning
• Directed all intelligence support for daily headquarters current intelligence briefings for 4-star Commander and staff
• Oversaw development of all analysis and production focusing on Commander’s restructured Prioritized Intelligence Requirements immediately following 9/11 attacks
• Handpicked to serve as Command’s Analysis Correlation and Fusion Team Chief, managing all-source intelligence support during exercises, operations and contingencies
• Selected as intelligence representative with Headquarters Crisis Action Team after 9/11 attacks providing vital intelligence during heightened operations
• Key player in multiple Global War on Terror response option plans; briefs lauded by Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Secretary of Defense and the Vice President of the United States

HQ Air Combat Command (ACC) Intelligence Squadron, ACC, Langley AFB, VA

• Directed and led intelligence production in support of Air Combat Command and senior staff to include; daily briefings, current & crisis intelligence support, special studies & analysis, and requests for information
• Directed Air Combat Command Intelligence Battlestaff during contingencies and Expeditionary Air Forces activation to include Operations ALLIED FORCE and DESERT FOX
• Handpicked as 4-star commander’s subject matter expert and sole briefer during Operation ALLIED FORCE; provided daily updates, briefings and responses to 4-star commander’s RFIs
• Handpicked to brief congressional delegations on the threat to US Air Force air superiority and advances in adversary air-to-air and surface-to-air weapon systems
• Handpicked to serve as inaugural Laser Threat Analyst in response to Commander’s high-level interest; presented 16 special briefs for 4-star and staff, gathered all unit level incident reporting into single database.
• Handpicked to serve as Acting Chief, Threat Systems Section; provided leadership, direction and expertise in a billet normally reserved for US Air Force Weapons School graduates

HQ Air Force Material Command (AFMC), Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

• Planned and executed official functions encompassing ceremonies, command conferences, socials and distinguished visitors in support of a 4-star commander
• Orchestrated support for both U.S. and international senior government dignitary, industry and flag rank visits
• Provided subject matter expertise and assistance to headquarters staff, field units and customers on complete range of matters regarding conferences, ceremonies, and distinguished visitor support
• Lead planner and action officer for the AFMC-CEO and Commander’s Conference; coordinated all transportation, lodging and other logistical details for hundreds of participants including general officers, industry CEOs.
• Lead project officer for four-star AFMC commander’s retirement and incoming commander’s assumption of command ceremony; each complex event attended by over 300 high ranking guests and presided by the US Air Force Chief.

88th Air Base Wing / HQ AFMC Command Center, Wright Patterson AFB, OH

• Executed USAF and AFMC Emergency Actions Procedures directed to the Air Logistics, Product and Test Centers throughout the United States
• Initiated actions to control AFMC, wing, and tenant unit responses to contingencies, accidents, severe weather, and disaster situations; tracks 41 commanders and general officers for HQ AFMC
• Compiled, coordinated, and submitted serious incident reports to the National Military Command Center, HQ USAF and HQ AFMC
• Deployed to Riyadh Air Base, Saudi Arabia as the 4409th Wing Command Post Chief in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH; initiated and directed facility upgrades & relocation while ensuring uninterrupted information.
• Ensured compliance with OPEN SKIES international arms reduction and inspections treaties

32nd Air Refueling Squadron (SAC & AMC), Barksdale AFB, LA

• Responsible for all non-flying additional duties in a squadron of 250 assigned flight, maintenance and administrative personnel
• Primary manager in charge of key squadron administrative programs to include; officer and enlisted performance reports, awards and decorations, security, weapons, fitness and weight management, budget and funding.
• Coordinated staff meetings, commander’s calls, awards ceremonies and reviewed correspondence for the squadron commander
• Identified as a “Superior Performer” during Strategic Air Command’s final Operational Readiness Inspection before the command’s deactivation
• Deployed to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates in support of Operations SOUTHERN WATCH and RESTORE HOPE; lead officer supporting of 458th Operations Group’s readiness & administrative activities

Military And Strategic Leadership

Military And Strategic Leadership

Master'S Degree, History

Bachelor'S Degree, History