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Joint Base Langley-Eustis

Hampton, Virginia, United States

Fort Eustis, Va

Planned and reviewed the training development and annual execution of training of 64 separate maintenance, logistics and leadership courses while assisting the brigade commander in the daily leadership, development, readiness, discipline, health, welfare, and morale of 845 Permanent Party Soldiers and Civilians and over 1,500 Initial Entry Students utilizing over 300 aircraft training devices valued at over $1.1 Billion and the execution of a $24 Million annual operating budget. • Led, train, and mentored 800+ employees and 5,200 U.S. and international students, ensuring 100% readiness• Advised management on COVID-19 policy implementation, regulation interpretation, congressional responses, and recommended disciplinary action• Coordinated and managed the HR section on employee recognition, hiring, and onboarding programs• Managed the hiring and selection process for over 30 positions, ensuring the onboarding of qualified leaders to train students and run operations• Established and managed a program for 15 Aviators to maintain operational proficiency and an $8.4K annual benefit

Fort Drum, Ny

Planned, synchronized and directed all aviation operations for 35 rotary aircraft and 785-person organization at home station and forward deployed. Mentored, evaluated, and selected people for promotion and future positions. Responsible for conducting investigations and, when needed, administering discipline steps.• Managed and counseled 16 staff officers while leading an organization of 780+ personnel, and 35 aircraft, enabling rapid response to contingencies worldwide• Established policy that ensured compliance with EEO, sexual harassment, OSHA, and safety regulations• Managed compliance with Army and environmental regulations, conducted field investigations, and implemented disciplinary action as required• Successfully managed a project involving 250+ personnel moving 22 aircraft and associated equipment and assets over 150K miles, establishing a new operational area in Lithuania for partnership with Allied partners without incident

Manhattan, Ks

Taught and mentored 135 Cadets and 12 Cadre with an operating budget of $68,000 where I recruited, trained, retained, developed and commissioned the future officer leadership of the US Army. Performed duties as Military Science Academic Department Head integrating the military department into mainstream academia on campus. Served as a representative for the U.S. Army within both local and university communities. • Board selected to serve as the Department Chair for 13 faculty and 150 students• Managed a $68K annual operating budget and programmed $1M in annual scholarships to deserving students• Integrated all facets of recruiting, developing, evaluating, retaining, contracting, and commissioning future Army leaders; recruited diverse talent and monitored student progress; reestablished ties with campus and community leaders• Developed a summer training program for more than 1,300 future Army leaders

Fort Leavenworth, Ks

Planned and coordinated the training for selected Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard Functional and Multi-functional Brigades. Provided leadership, standardized training, and certification for 40 officers, 4 non-commissioned officers, and 3 DA civilians. Coordinated with contractor personnel for planning of warfighter site layouts, shipping of all equipment, and manning support enabling execution of worldwide Warfighters. • Coordinated and managed travel for 40+ personnel to train 7 Army organizations across the globe• Developed and approved 7 facility layouts that supported over 80 personnel during training events• Coordinated & mentored the training of 20 on Brigade staff to understand their complex operational environment• Developed and managed the certification of 47 personnel to train staffs in Army operations

Fort Drum, Ny

Coordinated and synchronized all staffing functions across the Brigade in both combat and garrison to ensure seamless and streamlined support to all units. Provided oversight to the sustainment cell as the senior staff logistician, primary funds manager and budget analyst, and principal property manager responsible for the accountability of over 84,000 items valued at $975 million in equipment, 119 helicopters and 400 vehicles and rolling stock. • Planned redeployment of 119 aircraft, 400 vehicles, and 2K+ personnel from Afghanistan, ensuring seamless operations and logistical transition for the incoming organization and the re-establishment of logistics and administrative systems at Fort Drum• Advised management on the implementation of policies, regulation interpretation, and congressional responses• Managed the logistics and positioning of 170+ rotary-wing aircraft to support combat operations across E. Afghanistan• Communicated with and advised executives on manpower and resource needs to ensure continuity of future operations

Fort Drum, Ny

Synchronized the staff and aviation maintenance for execution of all aviation and ground missions for the Task Force's 486 Soldiers, 42 Contractors, 30 rotary aircraft and associated ground tactical vehicles valued at over $720 million. Coordinated and managed airfield space and construction projects on Forward Operation Base-Salerno. • Led an advance team of 3 that planned and set conditions for the successful deployment of 22 rotary-wing aircraft, 107 pieces of equipment, and 350+ personnel to Afghanistan• Managed the employee recognition and evaluation for 125 personnel• Reestablished the accountability of $2.6M in equipment and uniforms stolen during movement to Afghanistan• Project Manager for a $286K taxiway extension on Salerno Airfield in Afghanistan and directed $110K+ in procurement contracts

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Civil Engineering

Master'S Degree, Human Resources Management And Services