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Kent, WA, US

Arlington, Virginia, US

• Managed large datasets of personnel metrics for a Battalion of approximately 700 soldiers and compiled it in a comprehensive manner for the Battalion Commander to effectively address unit shortcomings.
• Directly supervised and trained a team of 6 subordinate soldiers, delegating tasks to them in order to efficiently complete workload.
• Deployed on Active Duty Operational Support (ADOS) orders in early 2021 and coordinated with staff to improve unit metrics by over 30% in an effort to align with Army standards.
• Planned a humanitarian mission to Guatemala with a group of 30 commissioned and non-commissioned officers, which involved extensive coordination with the United States Department of State and consideration of.
• Overseas deployment to Mongolia through the Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency Program (CULP) to foster international relations between the United States and Mongolia.
• Obtained and maintain a current Secret Security Clearance.

Arlington, VA, US

• Managed contracting for the procurement of various aerospace system’s electronics and software from 2 major suppliers as well as over 15 smaller businesses, both foreign and domestic.
• Collaborated with a group of 20 team members to mitigate operational and legal risk to the Boeing Supply Chain, exceeding goals set forth by Executive Leadership by 116% in 2021.
• Negotiated multi-year contractual agreements with major aerospace suppliers valued in excess of $50 million USD.
• Experienced in government contracting, including FAR, DFARS, NFS, and ITAR regulations and clauses.
• Performed risk management activities for a variety of aerospace programs, both commercial and military.
• Managed changes to aerospace project scope, schedule, and financial costs using appropriate verification techniques.

Seattle, WA, US

• Assisted Dr. Christine Luscombe, Ph.D Chemistry Cambridge 2005, Associate Professor in the Materials Science and Engineering Department at the University of Washington.
• Synthesized organic polymers for research in organic solar cells; tasks included MALDI tests, spin coating, and self-healing measurements.
• Other work included: data visualizations and analysis, laboratory sanitization, and a formal meeting with the UK Parliamentary Committee on Energy and Climate Change.