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National Guard Bureau, Arlington, Virginia, United States

Member of a high performing team that provides in-depth analysis, strategic perspectives, experienced based insight, and recommendations to the National Guard Bureau's (NGB) Directorate of Strategic Plans, Policy, and International Affairs. Directly responsible for the NGB's response to the Annual Joint Assessment, strategic assessments, Comprehensive Surveys, and served as the primary author for the National Guard Strategic Planning System Manual and Instruction.

Richmond, Virginia

Based at the University of Richmond, supervised, mentored and developed potential US Army leaders in a dynamic learning environment. With five different University Programs across Central Virginia, I supervised a staff of military and civilian personnel to enable the department to impart lasting leadership and military science objectives upon students while working with University partners to create a strong culture of community.

Fort Carson, Co; Baumholder, Germany; Poznan, Poland

Assistant Division Fire Support Coordinator for the 4th Infantry Division, with responsibility of the Division's Joint Ground Air Integration Cell (JAGIC) implementing timely synchronization of indirect weapons delivery assets, aviation, and air missile defense. While in Europe coordinated Army Operations with US Embassy staff in Warsaw, Poland, and served as liaison to the NATO Multi-National Corps in Szczecin, Poland, creating an enduring relationship to set conditions for operational… Show more Assistant Division Fire Support Coordinator for the 4th Infantry Division, with responsibility of the Division's Joint Ground Air Integration Cell (JAGIC) implementing timely synchronization of indirect weapons delivery assets, aviation, and air missile defense. While in Europe coordinated Army Operations with US Embassy staff in Warsaw, Poland, and served as liaison to the NATO Multi-National Corps in Szczecin, Poland, creating an enduring relationship to set conditions for operational activities in eastern Europe, especially Poland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Show less

Fort Carson, Co; Fort Knox, Ky

Executive Officer of a 640-person M777A2 howitzer battalion, prepared to deploy worldwide in 4th Infantry Division. Lead and trained the staff in planning, preparation, and execution of all tactical and administrative operations. Areas of focus ranged from the maneuver, logistics, and artillery training and integration with a culminating event at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, CA to artillery training, maneuver operations support, and deployment to Fort Knox, KY, where the… Show more Executive Officer of a 640-person M777A2 howitzer battalion, prepared to deploy worldwide in 4th Infantry Division. Lead and trained the staff in planning, preparation, and execution of all tactical and administrative operations. Areas of focus ranged from the maneuver, logistics, and artillery training and integration with a culminating event at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, CA to artillery training, maneuver operations support, and deployment to Fort Knox, KY, where the Battalion served as the main support element to ROTC's Cadet Summer Training overseeing over 1000 support personnel in various functions from logistics and maintenance to operations and leader development. Show less

Fort Carson, Co

Operations Officer for an M777A2 equipped Field Artillery battalion assigned to 4th Infantry Division. Responsible for executing battalion operations and planning processes while supervising and directing the operations center and intelligence fusion. During this time, reorganized and trained the battalion to certify and qualify on new weapons systems and planned and executed the deployment to Nellis Air Force Base to integrate Artillery live fire support to Air Force Weapons School training,… Show more Operations Officer for an M777A2 equipped Field Artillery battalion assigned to 4th Infantry Division. Responsible for executing battalion operations and planning processes while supervising and directing the operations center and intelligence fusion. During this time, reorganized and trained the battalion to certify and qualify on new weapons systems and planned and executed the deployment to Nellis Air Force Base to integrate Artillery live fire support to Air Force Weapons School training, the first time in over 12 years. Show less

Fort Carson, Co

Lead Field Artillery Officer in the Army's newest Combat Aviation Brigade, providing advice to the commander on artillery integration and the targeting process. Lead the staff in multiple planning sessions for integration of aviation and ground operations, and led the operations process in support of local wild fire suppression operations and oversaw the air mission request system where supported units requested helicopter and flight support.

Fort Leavenworth, Ks

Artillery Planner and Exercise Design lead for the Mission Command Training Program's World Class Opposing Forces serving to certify and qualify various Corps and Division level units across the US Army. Focused efforts included serving as the chief of staff for the opposing forces and replicating realistic host nation forces and organizations during simulations. The enduring project during this period resulted in the redesign of the hybrid threat used for timely and realistic simulation… Show more Artillery Planner and Exercise Design lead for the Mission Command Training Program's World Class Opposing Forces serving to certify and qualify various Corps and Division level units across the US Army. Focused efforts included serving as the chief of staff for the opposing forces and replicating realistic host nation forces and organizations during simulations. The enduring project during this period resulted in the redesign of the hybrid threat used for timely and realistic simulation exercises under a decisive action scenario. Show less

Fort Sill, Ok; Baghdad, Iraq

Commander of a mechanized howitzer battery consisting of 136 personnel and over 17 million dollars of property and a budget of $200,000. Implemented a training plan to certify and qualify members of the unit in artillery operations and subsequently focused efforts to concentrate on service as an target acquisition battery detecting foreign rockets and missiles in Iraq. The service in Iraq consisted of target acquisition operations across the country with sustainment and administration… Show more Commander of a mechanized howitzer battery consisting of 136 personnel and over 17 million dollars of property and a budget of $200,000. Implemented a training plan to certify and qualify members of the unit in artillery operations and subsequently focused efforts to concentrate on service as an target acquisition battery detecting foreign rockets and missiles in Iraq. The service in Iraq consisted of target acquisition operations across the country with sustainment and administration functions in support of 98 personnel with an associated budget of over 2.2 million dollars. Show less

Fort Sill, Oklahoma

Oversaw all personnel actions of a 398-person unit; served as protocol director while supervising mail operations. Reorganized the unit to meet operational demands transitioning from effects delivery to logistics. Directed and supervised the support element staff of 14 and managed operations to support mission requirements, families, and the unit abroad.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mapping, Charting, And Geodesy; Systems Engineering

BS, Mapping, Charting and Geodesy focusing on GIS, Remote Sensing, Cartography and Surveying; Systems Engineering Minor

Master Of Arts (Ma), Management And Leadership

Management and Leadership

Command And General Staff Officers' Course (Ile)

Project Management

Onward to Opportunity

Certificate, Master Educator Course, Higher Education Administration