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Provides protocol support to both the military leadership and civilian executives of the Agency and other DOD Agencies on all matters relating to all special events. Coordinates, plans, and implements Agency-wide policy for conferences, changes in command, VIP and foreign visitors, command briefings, protocol for ceremonies, awards, retirements, promotions, and projects of interest to senior leadership. Advise organizational leadership and staff on appropriate application of up to date special… Show more Provides protocol support to both the military leadership and civilian executives of the Agency and other DOD Agencies on all matters relating to all special events. Coordinates, plans, and implements Agency-wide policy for conferences, changes in command, VIP and foreign visitors, command briefings, protocol for ceremonies, awards, retirements, promotions, and projects of interest to senior leadership. Advise organizational leadership and staff on appropriate application of up to date special event and ceremony related policies, procedures and protocols. Review and prepare reports for presentation to chain of command. Monitors operations and assures protocol services and activities are efficiently maintained, operated and controlled. Monitors, recommends, briefs, and maintains updated information on special events, protocol, and ceremonies. Oversee 2 subordinates, setting priorities and scheduling work completion with the branch. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates by establishing priorities and preparing schedules for completion of work. Provides training or instructions to less experienced employees on standard operating procedures and specific tasks required to accomplish work. Establishes and implement policies and protocol for governmental-related events for senior leadership and official visitors. Establishes timelines for the accomplishment of critical tasks, including dates, locations, representation, formulation of agendas, and subject matter topics. Composes correspondence, publications, and guides in compliance with prescribed organizational procedures and standards. Show less

Directed, controlled, implemented, and executed required support for the Director (3-star general), Deputy Director, Chief of Staff and Heads of Corporate Board, the Primary Field Office Chiefs and other DISA senior leadership. Lead command support functions for planning, establishing, directing, and implementing Agency-wide policy for conferences, VIP and foreign visitors, and protocol for ceremonies, awards, retirements, and changes/assumption of command. Managed and organized team tasks… Show more Directed, controlled, implemented, and executed required support for the Director (3-star general), Deputy Director, Chief of Staff and Heads of Corporate Board, the Primary Field Office Chiefs and other DISA senior leadership. Lead command support functions for planning, establishing, directing, and implementing Agency-wide policy for conferences, VIP and foreign visitors, and protocol for ceremonies, awards, retirements, and changes/assumption of command. Managed and organized team tasks and ensured that team goals and objectives are understood and achieved while helping to create and maintain communication channels with Agency Headquarters staff. Monitored operations and assured protocol services and activities are efficiently maintained, operated and controlled for all DISA generals, flag officers, and members of the senior executive service. Show less

Leads team of seven event professionals, manages and directs operational and administrative functions for entire event planning staff. Manages the event team through financial planning to ensure that their revenue target will be met. Trains staff on ways to manage multiple customers and their needs to guarantee that each client’s goals are met. Works laterally with the sales and marketing team to develop methods to reach new customers and increase revenue within existing clients. Develops… Show more Leads team of seven event professionals, manages and directs operational and administrative functions for entire event planning staff. Manages the event team through financial planning to ensure that their revenue target will be met. Trains staff on ways to manage multiple customers and their needs to guarantee that each client’s goals are met. Works laterally with the sales and marketing team to develop methods to reach new customers and increase revenue within existing clients. Develops potential clients, maintains relationships, and writes technical proposals to meet FBC’s annual new business goal. Show less

Managed high-profile contracts with multiple federal government agencies. Prepared conference budgets, tracked financial documentation and assisted with preparation and reconciliation of event budgets. Performed site searches with hotels and conference centers nationwide and worked with vendors to negotiate best rates. Collaborated with clients, speakers and event professionals to plan all aspects of up to 15 events annually. Developed detailed marketing and promotion strategies for each… Show more Managed high-profile contracts with multiple federal government agencies. Prepared conference budgets, tracked financial documentation and assisted with preparation and reconciliation of event budgets. Performed site searches with hotels and conference centers nationwide and worked with vendors to negotiate best rates. Collaborated with clients, speakers and event professionals to plan all aspects of up to 15 events annually. Developed detailed marketing and promotion strategies for each event to ensure maximum participation. Coordinated necessary AV requirements and provides onsite support as needed. Show less

Supervised deployment readiness program to support more than 400 personnel. Led and managed performance for three personnel. Planned, organized, prioritized, coordinated, and administered the deployment of unit personnel and equipment. Coordinated and managed administrative tasks; scheduled mandatory training, tracked and issued equipment, and coordinated transportation logistics. Evaluated effectiveness of program based on operational requirements; quality standards’ procedural, policy, and… Show more Supervised deployment readiness program to support more than 400 personnel. Led and managed performance for three personnel. Planned, organized, prioritized, coordinated, and administered the deployment of unit personnel and equipment. Coordinated and managed administrative tasks; scheduled mandatory training, tracked and issued equipment, and coordinated transportation logistics. Evaluated effectiveness of program based on operational requirements; quality standards’ procedural, policy, and regulatory compliance; and technical competence. Identified program deficiencies and recommend remedial action. Show less

Provided critical communications support for intelligence operations. Utilized foreign language intelligence filters to translate spoken or written material from Persian Dari and Farsi. Examined, synthesized, and interpreted copious amounts of intelligence reporting and data that was critical for Signals Intelligence missions. Collaborated daily with intelligence analysts to collect critical data and prepare briefings to deliver real-time intelligence to tactical and national-level customers.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business And Public Administration

Associate'S Degree, Persian-Farsi