As a seasonal football official with TASO, I support Texas high school and middle school sports by providing fair and impartial officiating for Flag, Middle School, Sub-Varsity and Varsity High School football. TASO is one of the largest professional organizations for sports officials in the country, with over 16,000 members across more than 160 local chapters. We collaborate closely with organizations like UIL, TAPPS, and the Texas High School Coaches Association to ensure fair, challenging, and safe competition for student-athletes throughout Texas. It’s an honor to be part of this mission. #FootballOfficiating #TASO #SportsLeadership

• Developed a business case advocating for certification attainment among all recruiters, resulting in a projected 40% cost savings compared to utilizing educational cost share benefits.• Streamlined onboarding processes by encouraging full utilization of Recruiting Coordinators, resulting in a 90% improvement in task delegation and team focus on core responsibilities.• Transitioned all recruiting trackers to SharePoint and Teams, making critical documents live and accessible in real-time, which eliminated delays and improved collaboration by 100%.• Led the team in adopting Indeed for GMTS roles, which resulted in a 50% increase in qualified candidate identification compared to previous platforms.• As SME in IFS PR and PO creation for invoice payments, ensured seamless financial transactions, reducing invoice processing time by 30%.• Managed external talent platforms including LinkedIn, Indeed, Cleared, and ClearanceJobs, enhancing platform usage and aligning recruitment strategies with industry trends, leading to a 20% increase in recruitment efficiency.• Advised and strategized with Program Managers to achieve a 90% staffing level for the COS3 program by FOC, demonstrating effective planning and coordination.• Overcame challenges in the SANG ATSS program by constructing and submitting offers through alternative pathways, successfully onboarding 100% of selected candidates including Saudi Nationals.• Conducted a detailed review of PowerBI data to realign team metrics, ensuring timely candidate progression and maintaining initial recruitment process efficiency.• Conducted weekly one-on-one sessions and "All in the Family" meetings, fostering open communication and professional growth, leading to team members receiving awards and recognition for contributions.• Initiated a relationship with Hiring Our Heroes national leadership to become a National Partner and assisted in becoming a SkillBridge Partner, enhancing opportunities for veteran recruitment.

• Managed 50+ requisitions across multiple channels of the business while still providing a high-quality candidate experience; all with a strong knowledge of each area of the business channels• Built lasting rapport with Hiring Managers across multiple Directorates in order to understand manning needs for unusual positions and roles• Pre-screen applicants, set up of interviews and schedule candidate travel and notification of applicants concerning their select/not-select status. Send out offer letters and coordinate offer negotiations between candidate and hiring managers• Always available to assist on other requisitions when asked by leadership

• Operate and maintain a 24/7, 6 MW Power Plant, plus 130 facility generators which supports 10,000 camp personnel for the Reception, Staging, Onward Movement, and Integration of forces to facilitate theater ops• Selected over senior personnel by Manager to run plant operations during extended absence of Supervisor, no outages during period• Selected to oversee Comprehensive Emergency Power Test that are conducted on mission critical facilities throughout the camp• Power Plant’s Go-to-Employee in terms of getting a job done from Cradle-to-Grave, supervisor’s Fire-and-Forget guy that can be counted on to take on a job, provide daily/detailed status updates, and finish in a timely manner• Revamped the shops Hazard Waste Initial Accumulation Point and Hazard Material Storage Area, as a result, the shop has blazed through the ESH Department monthly inspections with zero write-ups and zero suggested improvement areas• Performs approximately 100 generator Oil Analysis Test per month to determine the amount of contamination, the wear rates and overall condition of the engines• Created and or revised several shop forms that have become official Program Documents, formatting skills allowed shop employees to input critical power plant data more efficient and with less confusion• Took on task of turning in 67 non-serviceable generators, with little to no guidance on the disposition process, learned by personally visiting every agency (Military Heavy Equipment, Wash Rack, Facility Maintenance Services Arifjan, Department of Logistics, and DLA Disposition Services) involved with the process• Entrusted to tests circuits, power grids, transformers, switchgear, controls demonstrating proper use of meters, high-voltage testers, meggers, similar testing equipment to measure the integrity of electrical components and detect faults, hazards and the need for adjustments, relocation or replacement using Amprobe DM-III, Fluke Earth Ground Tester and additional similar equipment

• Applied and selected as member of Transforming Safety Planning Team to determine how the funds of Colorado House Bill 17-1326, 1.5 million dollars, would be spent in Southeast Colorado Springs• Determined the geographical boundaries for SE Colorado Springs for the purposes of the Transforming Safety Community Grants Program• Developed crime prevention priorities and those priorities have been used by The Denver Foundation to develop the grant guidelines and grant-making process• Determined crime prevention strategies; continue to meet once a year over the three-year project to discuss issues related to community impact.• Successfully worked in large group dynamic with members from a myriad of backgrounds; actively made suggestions and was able to support them through well thought out discussion

• Oversaw the general administration of the church in order to alleviate some of the expansive administrative responsibilities of the Senior Pastor; managed 7 Associate Pastors, Ground Maintenance Contract, 3 Audio Visual Crewmembers, 5 Youth Ministry Teachers• Facilitates implementation of the church’s vision plan, resulting in the purchase of 4.5-acre property and building located at 2520 Arlington Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80910• Facilitated the budgeting process and provided fiscal oversight in conjunction with Trustee Board; financial and fiscal responsibility led to the Church raising over $125,000 in 7 months to facilitate the purchase of property valued at over $800,000• Key in negotiating price down to $600,000 due to personal inspection of property finding areas due to construction background that needed professional work; suggested to ask seller, another ministry, carry the note, which they agreed to do, allowing Solid Rock Christian Center to avoid a large down payment facilitating the ability to hire contractors• Selected and entrusted by 7-person Board of Trustees as lead guarantor on Contract between, Seller and Solid Rock Christian Center• Helped develop new programs in keeping with the established mission of Solid Rock Christian Center (SRCC); provided collaborative leadership to ministerial staff• Contributed to vision creation in collaboration with the Senior Pastor and ministry leaders resulting in the creation of Solid Rock Community Development Corporation • Assisted the Senior Pastors in evaluating the effectiveness of ministry departments; motivated and aligned ministries towards specific vision and directions as needed• Planned and facilitated leadership and trustee board meetings quarterly and as needed to ensure dissemination of information; developed yearly monthly and weekly goals and schedules to ensure smooth function of community outreach

Valor Bridge consists of a comprehensive ten week curriculum followed by one-on-one pairing with senior level mentors from various industries. Our program features executive coaches and leadership development professionals who guide Fellows though the following key components: • Translating Military Skillsets• Personality Profiling – Understanding your own and others• Identifying Strengths• Personal Branding, Resume Building and Digital Media• Interviewing and Salary Negotiations• Effective NetworkingIn addition to this robust curriculum, our fellows experience the following unique opportunities: • Professional Dress - Brooks Brothers has partnered with Valor Bridge to help educate Fellows on Brooks Brothers’ approach to professional attire. Fellows are provided with a fully tailored Brooks Brothers suit at no cost to the Fellow.• CEO Roundtable – Valor Bridge hosts executives from various industries for round table forums where Fellows and business leaders have direct discussions to address real issues.

Life-cycle recruiter responsible for filling professional and leadership positions throughout Comcast's West Division.Review employment applications, resumes, and other credentials. Conducts phone screens, in-person interviews, and refers candidates for additional interviews. Provides timely follow up and correspondence to Hiring Managers. Partnered and strengthened relationships with multiple outside agencies to help grow/improve initiatives to increase Military Hiring within the DivisionManage 20+ requisitions across multiple channels of the business while still providing a high-quality candidate experience; all with a strong knowledge of each area of the business channels

As the election has come to a close I just wanted to take a moment to “Thank the Father” for the opportunity to run for public office. Next, I wish to send a special Thank You to my beautiful wife, Alicia Burns, for her support and my 3 brilliant teenagers, Jasmine, Alexandria and Sean, for all their willingness to be exposed to the public eye. Finally, I thank all my extended family and friends for your well wishes and words of affirmation in my endeavor to serve this community. I send my congratulations to Andres Pico for being selected as our District 6 City Council Representative, I know you will represent our district and city well in this important role. During this process I believe I’ve made new friends in all my fellow opponents, Melanie Bernhardt, Andy Pico and Janik Joshi, and look forward to growing those relationships in the future.This will not be my last foray into the political arena or the last challenge I take on in my life after the Army, so stay tuned to see what my next adventure will be.The city of Colorado Springs utilizes a "strong mayor" and city council system. In this form of municipal government, the city council serves as the city's primary legislative body while the mayor serves as the city's chief executive.

Serve as the resident Army Recruiting expert attached to a US Army Division, responsible to raise and maintain awareness of Army and Army Reserve recruiting opportunities and initiatives. Supports the Division by coordinating Army Accessions Command and USAREC support for outreach and recruiting events. Maintain a network of Government and Military influencers within the local Footprint. Serve as a Recruiting liaison with the Division as they attend community events, i.e.: rodeos, parades and fairs etc. This activity provides an opportunity to discuss Army opportunities through the Division. Coordinate and synchronize special recruiting mission visits: Recruit the Recruiter, SF recruiting, Warrant Officer, SFOD-D, Old Guard recruiting etc. Serve as resident initial POC for Soldiers enlistment disputes, serving as a bridge between the Division and USAREC/USMEPCOM on these issues. Serve as the SME on the SMART program, ensure all Division Soldiers are enrolled and Commands understand the program.o Leverage and coordinate outreach opportunities in the Division footprinto Serve as resident recruiting/accession subject matter expert in the Divisiono Conduct operations to raise awareness of current recruiting environment (Small Unit Recruiting) and positive benefits of an assignment to USARECo Serve as a bridge between the division and USAREC elementso Continuously refine the roles and responsibilities of the Division Outreach NCO in conjunction with the Division and USAREC leaders.

Planned, resourced, conducted and evaluated the district training program covering 1600 square miles, which included management and employee specific training on the Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness (Resilience) program from the University of Pennsylvania to increase employee overall well being, productivity and job satisfaction. Coordinated the organizations training plan, maintained the training budget, and records for over 250 employees. Lead manager of the continuing education/professional development training program and served as the Instructor/Trainer for the digital training management system and Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness (Resilience) program. Prepared operation orders, after action reports, memorandums, letters, briefings, and coordinated with Personnel Management, Unit Operations personnel for the update of application and information booklets. Coordinated with various agencies for reference materials and assorted training aid to ensure realistic hands-on training opportunities are readily available. Oversaw training of Recruiters and Area Commanders on marketing, management and interview techniques; additionally advised District managers on training needs and personnel issues.Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, PowerPoint and Movie Maker

Managed a Government Employment Office working within a 450 square mile marketing area while monitoring organizational community outreach and marketing activities, all while ensuring the successful accomplishment of the monthly, quarterly and yearly mission. Developed and presented recommendations for improvement of establishment’s employment policies, process, and practice to senior management. Reviewed and verified applicant qualifications’ by using screening interviews, academic testing results, references and background information.Enforced standards of appearance and conduct; accounted for the maintenance and operation of 6 government-owned vehicles and other equipment valued in excess of $200K.Prepared after action reports, memorandums, letters, and briefing scenarios for management, and coordinated with Personnel Management for the update of application and information booklets. Provided training, reviewed plans and redirected as needed the activities of 6 staff members in developing sources of qualified applicants; prepared annual employee evaluations by using data from quarterly developmental counseling.Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, PowerPoint and Movie Maker

• Supervised, operated, installed and maintained electrical power plants, distribution systems and associated auxiliary equipment; tasked, supervised and instructed squad personnel• Provided quality assurance and quality control on electrical projects, equipment and contract personnel; deployed in support of war-fighting, disaster relief, stability and support operations• Established movement Automated Unit Equipment List (AUEL) program for Detachment in order to deploy all equipment efficiently• Selected as the 249th Engineer Battalion’s recipient of the Army Corps of Engineers Squad Leader Award (ACES) for the year 2000 due to exceptional Military Occupation Skills knowledge, experience, in combination with outstanding leadership skills• Served as Power Plant Shift Supervisor for 1st Detachment, instrumental in setting up and operating the Power Plant for the Mubarak Military City base camp during Bright Star 1999/2000.• Operated Power Plant over 1500 hours with no outages and no shortages, while supplying electrical power for more than 4,500 personnel.• Completed the Army Apprenticeship Program in the trade of Industrial Electrician Repairer• Exceeded course standards at U.S. Air Force School for pole climbing and Electrical Systems Apprenticeship, finishing as Distinguished Honor Graduate with 99.5 GPA• Critical as 1st Detachments Senior Electrician and as Assessor on Disaster Relief missions; Fayetteville, NC, Beckley, WV, Veteran Affairs Hospitals and Fort Bragg substation maintenance during 1998 and 1999; Hurricane Georges Disaster relief mission in Puerto Rico in 1998; Fort Bragg Peak Shaving Operations during summer 2000.• Chosen over senior non-commissioned officers to develop and execute the evaluation lane training for the Company Field Training Exercise (FTX), which consisted of installing, operating and deploying a power plant. • Supervised the modification of a 1600kVA substation valued at $34,895

Supervised, operate, installed, maintained, and repaired electrical power plants and distribution equipment worldwide. The generating units are primarily diesel or gas turbine engine-driven models capable of producing 750 kW to 4,500 kW at 2400 or 4160 volts. Power plant operator duties include procedures for start-up, operation, monitoring, operator maintenance, and shutdown of power plant equipment and auxiliary systems. Maintenance duties include inspecting, testing, maintenance, and repair (organizational, direct and general support) support of Prime Power Program generation and distribution equipment and associated support system/equipment.• Operated, installed and maintained 500kW to 3000kW Army power plants and auxiliary electrical systems valued at over $2,500,000• Performed medium voltage cable splicing and terminations; performed power grid setup• Supervised circuit breaker, transformer and generator maintenance; installed and tested ground grid systems• Provided technical advice, performed war-fighting and disaster relief missions for the Army Corps of Engineers• Provided support to Eighth Army Engineers and the Directorate of Public Works throughout the Republic of South Korea• Commended by the Directorate of Public Works Director for working long hours to restore an emergency power system at a critical U.S. facility• Cross-trained section soldiers on highly technical electrical tasks resulting in increased section readiness; trained two Common Task Testing skills resulting in 100% go for entire platoon• Maintained accountability of $150,000 worth of tools and equipment with no losses during numerous deployments

• Course was given by the United States Army Center for Public Works, Fort Belvoir, Virginia• Rated with excellent organizational skills, good communicator of complex theories and ideas• Improved Army Physical Fitness Test score by 43 points• Power Plant Technology -135.5 hours• Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) Power Plant Operations - 121 hours • Fremont Power Plant Operations - 162.5 hours• Power Plant Trouble Shooting - 21 hours• Electrical Fundamentals - 53 hours• Circuit Breakers - 76 hours• Introduction to Solid State - 81 hours• Transformers - 71 hours• Motors and Generators - 56 hours• Machine Controllers - 53 hours• Electrical Practices & Standards - 42 hours• Cable Splicing - 69 hours• Distribution Systems - 78 hours

• Assisted in the supervision of a 7-soldier vertical construction squad, which included maintenance and accountability of $250,000 worth of various Engineer equipment, vehicles and tools necessary to accomplish all Engineer missions.• Read and interpreted construction prints; assisted supervision of structural, utility construction and repair operations of single structures; trained squad in accordance with company Mission Essential Task List (METL)• Served as assistant non-commission officer in charge (NCOIC) for school project and furniture completion for 8 schools in El Salvador for Operation Fuertes Caminos 1995• Displayed and taught pride, craftsmanship of any given task; strived to ensure soldiers are motivated and mission focused• Assisted in maintaining 100% accountability of all tools and equipment while also logging 10,000 accident free miles when deployed• Trained soldiers to ensure safety first which resulted in no accidents while assigned• Interpret construction drawings and blueprints, prepare building layouts, construct wooden and concrete foundations, and erect building frameworks; installs flooring, walls, partitions, siding, roofing, doors, windows, stairs and interior finishing; erect pre-fabricated and pre-engineered metal structures, apply proper concrete curing methods; direct operational maintenance on assigned equipment.• Cross trained as Heavy Equipment Operator (D8 Dozer, Grader, M916 Heavy Hauler)• Deployed to Southwest Texas in order to construct safer roads along the US-Mexico border for patrols by assigned US Border Patrol Agents• Drove over 3000 miles hauling equipment, supplies and soldiers between Fort Bliss, TX and the construction sites along the border with no accidents• Supported flood protection operations throughout Kansas during the Great Flood of 1993; hauling hazardous waste to safer facilities; filling and placing sand bags around key structures and evacuating civilians in over run areas

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