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Naples, Campania, Italy

• Expanded Program Impact: Managed the Navy’s largest Active Duty for Operational Support Program in Europe and Africa, growing annual requirements by 500% to support critical maritime operations with $30.2M in managed manpower.• Crisis Leadership: Led rapid-response manning for global crises, including the Israel-Palestine Conflict, Russo-Ukrainian Crisis, Turkish Earthquake, Operation Allies Refuge, and Covid-19, establishing essential task forces and securing critical funding.• Strategic Planning: Developed data analysis and performance tools integrated into the FY21-25 Program Objectives Memorandum, strengthening regional force capabilities.

Coronado, California, United States

• Pandemic Operational Continuity: Led the processing of 2,966 PCS waivers for 121 commands within two months, ensuring safe and effective staffing levels across the Pacific Fleet.• Risk Management: Conducted data-driven assessments of COVID-19 hotspots to inform Commander-level operational decisions.

San Diego, Los Angeles, California, United States

• Healthcare Augmentation: Deployed for the COVID-19 response, leading a 149-member team to provide critical hospital capacity for Los Angeles.• Rapid Readiness: Achieved operational readiness of 13 wards within five days, enabling immediate medical support.

Texas

• Growth & Efficiency: Spearheaded operational strategy across Texas, standardizing KPIs and financial forecasting to drive expansion in Dallas and Houston.

Miami, Florida, United States

• Advanced Operational Planning and Talent Development: Played a key role in planning and executing four major exercises, while championing career progression programs that elevated training standards for Sailors.• Directed Medical and Dental Operations: Achieved 90% medical readiness for NRC Miami by overseeing clinic operations to ensure personnel met critical deployment health standards.• Lead Instructor for Life-Saving Certifications: Led Basic Life Support training across Southeastern U.S. detachments, ensuring medical and security teams met annual skill requirements.

Guantánamo, Cuba

• Operational Coordination: Directed a multiple Units and partnered with senior leadership to enhance SOPs using Six Sigma principles, reducing emergency response times and improving logistical efficiency.

Coconut Creek, Florida, United States

• Community Engagement: Coordinated 56 student events, including the 2014 Florida Gubernatorial Debate, and led fundraising efforts that generated $5,000 for student scholarships.

Sunrise Fl

• Oversaw marketing, associate scheduling, client relations, and quarterly store reviews.• Handled deposits, audits, and daily sales reporting to Sr. District Sales Manager.• Managed $2M department, increasing sales by 13% and reducing shrinkage by 5%.• Projected quarterly sales, aligning inventory with monthly targets.• Partnered with local businesses to market trends, building an international clientele.

Master'S Of Health Administration, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, 3.8 Gpa

Bachelor'S Degree, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, 3.5 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Honor Society Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Business And Social Skills

Activities and Societies: *Student Veterans of America - Vice President *Campus Activities Team - Leadership Chairman, Intercultural.

Business Specialist Certificate, Business Administration And Management, General