Executive manager with international experience, a demonstrated ability to build organizations, set team goals and lead others to greater success. Successfully led organizations, ranging from 20 to over 500 personnel,in the achievement of difficult national goals. Negotiated local agreements between the Provincial Government Bodies in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Served as the Senior Military Operations Adviser to both the Afghan National Army and Afghan National Police. Core AccomplishmentsTeam Building:• Organized, trained and led military teams, ranging from 20-500 personnel, resulting in superior evaluations and goal achievement most notably inAfghanistan (2007), and Buffalo (2000-2012). • Works in conjunction with management and staff to develop and coordinate safety and personnel training programs for new and existing employees.Strategic Planning:• Policy formulation, analysis, and review as it relates to the Niagara Falls Water Board as a Public Benefit Corporation.• Wrote the New York Army National Guard (NYARNG) Counterdrug Strategic plans for the Western Region 2001 - 2012.• Developed and negotiated a provincial Cross Border Plan resulting in international security cooperationbetween Pakistan and Afghanistan in 2006.Leadership and Personnel Development:• Motivated, trained and managed personnel affording them opportunities for greater success.• Over ten years, successfully developed and promoted more junior and mid-level leaders for the NYARNG Counterdrug Task Force than any other Regional Commander.Organizational Planning:• Set direction and goals for organizational excellence. Developed objectives and metrics to measure and track success.• Evaluated progress against goals ensuring achievement, most recently in the deployment success of both the Western Region Counterdrug Task Force and 2-2-203 Brigade of the Afghan National Army.
Listed skills include Policy, Military, Training, Strategic Planning, and 18 others.