- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations. Represented US government in diplomatic meetings to improve maritime security and reduce risk of terrorism from vessels arriving at US ports. - Executed 15 missions in the Middle East, Asia, Africa and the Caribbean; assessed security measures within 52 foreign port facilities, identified 150+ security deficiencies and developed key mitigation strategies in concert with US State Department and foreign cabinet level stakeholders to ensure continued resilient global supply chain security.- Successfully managed and developed accurate spend plans for travel expenses exceeding $100K, resulting in a 15% cost reduction over a 2-year period.

- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large scale operations. Led and coordinated operations targeting Transnational Criminal Organizations threatening the southern maritime borders and approaches regions of the US, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands.- Spearheaded rollout of project in Puerto Rico and USVIs targeting illegal contraband entering the US; implementation yielded 25% increase in interdictions and mitigated competing stakeholder priorities.- Analyzed operational issues, developed strategic plans, and implemented recommendations in collaboration with cross-unit stakeholders.- Prepared and presented briefs to field-level operators and regional directors with proposed project plans; communicated complex, competing stakeholder operational priorities while providing clear and consistent messaging across diverse ranks.

- Built and strengthened relationships to manage effective planning and implementation of emergency response strategies within a 1.3 square nautical mile area of responsibility.- Direct representative for the unit Commanding Officer; coordinated response effort between 20 air and surface Coast Guard, Department of Defense and Air National Guard assets and commercial vessels in USVIs, evacuated dozens of Coast Guard dependents post hurricane Irma.- Led initial response efforts coordinating between state, local and federal agencies post hurricane Maria; served as subject matter expert for Puerto Rico and USVIs, local knowledge ensured resources to reconstitute Coast Guard facilities.- Directed maritime and air resources for 285+ search and rescue missions and law enforcement interdictions; succinctly conveyed key information up chain of command and instilled command confidence.

- Supervised team of 16 direct reports and integrated with senior leadership to provide ship communication plans and administrative readiness reports of 120+ employees.- Created ship communications and administration doctrine, policy, and programs to ensure 100% mission readiness and compliance for 418-ft military vessel valued at $670M.- Analyzed complex data to develop plans, options, correspondence, and solutions for senior level managers while focusing on multiple projects simultaneously with competing scheduled deadlines

- Implemented sourcing techniques to target and hire candidates; helped screen applicants through interviews, explained enlistment eligibility and different programs, and assisted with applications and meeting physical training requirements.