Retired from active duty after serving 20 years in the US Air Force. I held numerous positions in financial management, logistics, and administration.

Trusted advisor to the Auditor General (AG). Delivers strategic decision support, overseeing and assessing front-office operations, and offering expert counsel to the AFAA team. Adept at meticulous planning and coordination, responsible for orchestrating seamless travel logistics, protocol measures, and comprehensive briefings to ensure successful of AG engagements.• Ensured Compliance. Played a pivotal role in ensuring AFAA compliance with Air Force, Department of Defense (DoD), and Federal programs and policies. Held a critical responsibility for AFAA's external reporting requirements, overseeing the accurate and timely submission of essential documentation. Led continuous monitoring of publications and changes related to audit operations, financial principles, and business practices, providing invaluable insights into their implications on Air Force operations.• Oversaw Operations. Meticulously monitored and reported on audit resource requirements, ensuring alignment with AFAA goals. Conducted thorough reviews of audit and organizational processes, emphasizing optimization of resources to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Drove a proactive approach identifying opportunities for improvement, streamlining processes, and implementing strategies to maximize the impact of AFAA's audit initiatives.• Team Player. Served as a key facilitator of AFAA's organizational mission, contributed to providing management with quality audit support. Actively monitored and engaged in special assignments and reviews related to audit, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in addressing evolving priorities. Under the direction of the Director of Operations, played a hands-on role in reviewing audits beyond the normal program, showcasing my commitment to fulfilling the unique needs and objectives of the AFAA.

Administered four 5-week CAPSTONE (joint O-7/O-8) courses, two 2-week KEYSTONE (joint E-9) courses, & two 1-week PINNACLE (joint O-9) courses. Arranges engagements with the most senior US & international National Security leaders/experts (civilian/military) to deliver a first-class education experience.• Expert Planner. Restored 8 courses to in-person/full travel post-COVID; graduated 700+ of DoD’s most senior leaders. Delivered relevant training on Artificial Intelligence, China’s Economy, and Hypersonics.• Innovative. Created digital feedback app/tool to capture course critiques; drove data driven improvements• Global Perspective. Provided small group engagements w/ Ambassadors, Parliament leaders, Ministers of Defense/Foreign Affairs & Chiefs of Defense from 12 different countries, and NATO Headquarters• Security Clearance. Leveraged TS/SCI to deliver secure VTC discussions from POTUS CoS, SECDEF, CJCS, COCOMs, and many more National Security Leaders.

Handpicked by NDU President (3-star General) to temporarily fill vacant GS-15 CFO position and GS-14 Budget Officer position. Provided critical leadership and expertise during the hiring process until a full-time employee was on board.• Problem solver. Led 23-member team & university through unprecedented NDAA obligation restriction of 60%. Developed fiscal year execution strategy to meet congressional requirements and balance complexity of moving to a new accounting system. Ensured seamless transition to new CFO.• Leadership and Management Skills. Coordinated across 5 colleges and 12+ administrative staffs to build NDU’s POM23 of $500M. Analyzed and created a financial plan for NDU’s hiring surge of 70+ employees.

Led squadron of 48 military/civilians, Wing Staff Agency Commander for 178 personnel across 19 agencies. Served as CFO to JB MDL Commander, planned/accounted/executed $311M budget. Advocated for financial needs of 5 wings, 88 mission partners, 30 GSUs, 52K personnel. Oversaw $62M Non-Appropriated Fund Activity, liaised with AF Audit Agency and 5 local credit unions.• Fostered Diverse and Inclusive Environment. Led both extremism and sexual assault prevention response discussions for the entire organization of 200+ employees.• Strategic Vision and Communication. Developed a strategy focused on Family, Mission, and Brand. Identified lines of effort and key performance indicators to monitor or goals and communicated to the team.• Strong Financial Acumen. Responsible for invoice payments, government purchase card program, system administrator, contracts, support agreements, accounting, policy, civilian pay, budget execution and planning• Managed complex organization. Held administrative authority for 178 employees across 19 offices. Held Directors responsible for timely and accurate personnel actions, trainings, leave approvals, security responsibilities, government credit card purchases, budget execution, timecards, vacancies, and more.

Earned MA in Military Operational Art and Science, successfully completed this rigorous curriculum offered to only 30% of eligible officers (highly competitive selection)• Developed major paper; Are Crowdsourcing-Based Approaches to Problem Solving Effective for USAF?• Research electives: Inter-Cultural Negotiation Perspectives and Insurgent funding through illicit means

Chief Financial Officer to the Airlift Group Commander. Oversaw $14M in appropriated operations and maintenance and $2M transportation working capital funds. Primary liaison to Army for local resource management programs and support. Commanded 23 members. Provided payroll, travel, accounting & budget support to 22 units, 3,400 servicemembers, and 148 civilians across Fort Bragg/Pope.• Internal procurement. Primary Air Force manager of programs run by the Army on their installation. To include, government credit card, grounds maintenance, facility maintenance, and utilities reimbursement.• Systems Knowledge. Led rollout of new Air Force ERP financial system. Responsible for training aid improvement and improving system access controls. Oversaw accounting expenditures of $123M in first year.• Professional Development. Steered organization to be the first in the Air Force to have everyone approved for their DoD Financial Management Certification. Provided best practices to help peers meet the deadline.• Created Solutions. Steered a resource starved organization to deliver exceptional financial services to a dynamic group of customers. Revamped training, internal controls, and accounting procedures to excel as the top organization with it came to KPIs and employee satisfaction.