Planned and directed all aspects of operational policies, objectives, initiatives. Developed strategies to attain short- and long-term financial and operational goals. Managed execution with the help of subordinate executives and staff. Led the performance management process that measures and evaluates progress against goals for the organization. Provided for all staff a strong day-to-day leadership presence. Worked closely with the Foundation President to serve as a liaison to donors and… Show more Planned and directed all aspects of operational policies, objectives, initiatives. Developed strategies to attain short- and long-term financial and operational goals. Managed execution with the help of subordinate executives and staff. Led the performance management process that measures and evaluates progress against goals for the organization. Provided for all staff a strong day-to-day leadership presence. Worked closely with the Foundation President to serve as a liaison to donors and nonprofit partners and Board of Directors. Show less

As the Employment Director for the United States Army's official Soldier For Life program, engaged and connected the Army, government, and non-government organizations in order to influence policies, programs, and services that support employment of soldiers, veterans and military spouses. I consulted and educated employers and private organizations on how to recruit and retain veterans and military spouses and shared best practices on veteran resource group management. As an Army ambassador… Show more As the Employment Director for the United States Army's official Soldier For Life program, engaged and connected the Army, government, and non-government organizations in order to influence policies, programs, and services that support employment of soldiers, veterans and military spouses. I consulted and educated employers and private organizations on how to recruit and retain veterans and military spouses and shared best practices on veteran resource group management. As an Army ambassador, I presented at numerous conferences, seminars, workshops, and other events. Additionally, I recommended modifications on Army transition policy and Army/Federal programs supporting veteran and military spouse employment and education.As an ambassador for the Army, I served as advisor to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Veteran Employment Advisory Council, Military Spouse Employment Advisory Council, Department of Labor, Department of Veteran Affairs, and Small Business Administration. Show less

Managed a 960-personnel organization dispersed throughout 4 international and domestic locations, synchronizing large-scale medical, maintenance, supply, distribution, and sustainment operations. Oversaw forecasting, allocation and management for a $3M annual budget and the cross-leveling, accountability and maintenance of $50M in equipment. Conducted operational planning and execution, supporting a 4,500 organization with a $20M budget. Simultaneously served as the mayor of a… Show more Managed a 960-personnel organization dispersed throughout 4 international and domestic locations, synchronizing large-scale medical, maintenance, supply, distribution, and sustainment operations. Oversaw forecasting, allocation and management for a $3M annual budget and the cross-leveling, accountability and maintenance of $50M in equipment. Conducted operational planning and execution, supporting a 4,500 organization with a $20M budget. Simultaneously served as the mayor of a U.S./Iraqi installation responsible for the oversight of all facilities, infrastructure, and security operations. Managed the $300M budget and prioritized construction projects and support contracts with combined value of $3B. Show less

Strategic planner for the Under Secretary of the Army with focus on Soldier and Family programs, brand management, and cultivating public-private partnerships. Provided analysis and recommendations on key strategic topics, forums, projects and Army brand promotion. Planned multi-destination domestic and international travel itineraries for the Under Secretary and his team, coordinated large-scale events and managed critical partnerships to include the Army's collaboration with 20th Century… Show more Strategic planner for the Under Secretary of the Army with focus on Soldier and Family programs, brand management, and cultivating public-private partnerships. Provided analysis and recommendations on key strategic topics, forums, projects and Army brand promotion. Planned multi-destination domestic and international travel itineraries for the Under Secretary and his team, coordinated large-scale events and managed critical partnerships to include the Army's collaboration with 20th Century Fox for the launch of Independence Day Resurgence film in order to reduce the civilian-military divide. Show less

Applied community-based methodology to assist veterans and military families to effectively reintegrate into civilian communities.

Coordinated Soldier and Family Readiness policy issues with the Joint Staff Directorates, Combatant Commands, National Guard Bureau, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and the White House. Assisted in planning and coordinating the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff's (CJCS) mid to long range calendar and strategic engagement events. Maintained subject matter expertise on policy and programming for military spouses and families and directly advised the CJCS on military family initiatives… Show more Coordinated Soldier and Family Readiness policy issues with the Joint Staff Directorates, Combatant Commands, National Guard Bureau, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and the White House. Assisted in planning and coordinating the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff's (CJCS) mid to long range calendar and strategic engagement events. Maintained subject matter expertise on policy and programming for military spouses and families and directly advised the CJCS on military family initiatives with specific focus on military spouse employment. Show less