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United States

• Operated Linux and Unix systems to navigate directories, set up files, and permissions through the performance of Bash/Shell scripting commands such as LSP, CP, echo, NANO, CHMOD, and netstat• Designed, configured/installed, tested, managed, and conducted trouble shooting for networks, software, hardware, routers (wireless), switches, and CAT 6 cables (cut, splice, and crimp)• Managed the public-key infrastructure, transport of encryption, securing of applications (virtual and cloud systems), access control, and internal reports as a means of applying multiple layers of the OSI Model• Served as Internship team lead for final project involving the Network Tools and Technology-FortiGate firewall set-up, Windows servers set-up and FTP configuration

Falls Church, Virginia, United States

Assisted a Military Health organization with standardizing the organization structure consisting of 2 large hospitals and 30 health clinics, with more than 9,000 staff members• Led the seamless installation of 10 SAP application releases (ATAPPS Software) into production environments of Military Health organization, ensuring optimal performance and functionality of the GFEBS system during the introductory phase• Coordinated and participated in structured peer reviews and walkthroughs, both internally and externally with client stakeholders, to ensure optimal use of GFEBS policies, procedures, and quality standards• Coordinated efforts by and between a US Military branch’s medical service and a US health agency through project management activities for the initial implementation of GFEBS at the first Non-Army organization

Audit an average of 40 financial reports daily, uncovering discrepancies and reducing financial reporting errors by 15% during first year of Utility team engagement• Streamlined workflow management of ERP system through the development of 11 company-wide policies and procedures, applicable to six current users in two installations, resulting in a 50% increased efficiency of their customer order processing• Troubleshoot and resolve 40+ General Fund Enterprise Business Systems (GFEBS) tickets within 24 hours, achieving a 90% total resolution rate, improving overall customer satisfaction, and ensuring total compliance with Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Directorate of Public Works (DPW) policies pertaining to the receipt and assessment of services• Lead collaboration efforts with Work Center supervisors to reconcile daily Labor and Equipment records with the Directorate of Public Works, ensuring a favorable correlation between tickets raised, labor provided, and equipment used• Collaborated with Acquisition Team to create Purchase Requisitions for Government Purchase Cardholders and coordinate procurement and contracting functions such as SOW creation and justification for procurement actions• Processed 30 dig permits to timely update the Installation Utility Line and Land Marking website, resulting in improved accuracy of excavation work while preserving the integrity of historical areas

Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Serve as expert liaison between the Army and civilian authorities and populations in austere environments throughout countries worldwide including , Germany, Iraq, Bosnia, and Ukraine. Researched, analyzed, and interpreted collected data to produce all-source intelligence information, including regional analysis, projects management and political analysis for area of responsibility.

Fort Bragg

Assisted with developing and implementing standardized training protocols for the Ugandan security forces to strengthen base safety for deployed personnel.Conceptualized a streamlined information sharing system that linked several Special Operations teams deployed in Eastern Europe which minimized duplicated efforts.Directed the land and ammunition program for five company sized elements to improve pre deployment training development and augmenting to the sustainment of basic soldiering skills.Assisted in training 60 Sarajevo police officers in first aid increasing initial emergency response time by 25%.

Fort Bragg

Provided multifunctional combat service support to a Brigade Combat Team sized element during Operation Iraqi Freedom as a Master Driver, led over 80 successful combat logistic patrols.Developed drivers training program for unit that graduated 45 Service members that maintained an accident free driving record; program was adopted as standard for adjacent units.Responsible for maintenance and accountability of equipment valued in excess of $500,000.