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Principle legislative advisor (LA) to the Commander, USAFE-AFAFRICA. Lead coordinator and distinguished visitor greeter for Members of Congress and staffers. Engages with LA representatives from 2 COCOMs and military services on request for information, transportation and engagements. Interacts with commanders, protocol and escorts conveying DoD position while interpreting visitor requirements maximizing the visit's effect. Reviews and clarifies responses describing the Air Force and command position supporting FY17 $120 billion dollar budget request.• Built itineraries & arranged over 335 legislator & senior staff member meetings, briefs and tours annually to inform & educate the US Congress on US/NATO missions• Initiated 3 Wing Commander trips to Washington DC, meeting with 17 Congressional Members & staff supporting the overall AF Congressional Engagement Plan, obtaining favorable Defense legislation and budget approval facilitating mission accomplishment- Educated Legislative Branch on current missions and informed on shortfalls in facilities and Logistical Support at Moron AB, and $130 million in community support projects erroneously eliminated to support the $990M, 985,417 sq ft Rhine Ordnance Barracks Medical Facility. Resulted in high interest from multiple members to increase the budget to include the eliminated projects • Successfully defended $238M Joint Intelligence Analysis Center/NATO Intelligence Fusion Cell construction project through 9 engagements with over 50 legislators & staff members• Led 4-star USAFE Commander's trip to US Capital engaging w/30 Senate leadership & Professional Staff Members conveying mission shortfalls & effect of FY17's European Reassurance Initiative on military capability & capacity to counter threats• Led 35-member team hosting a Financial Management Professional Development Conference (PDI) providing 12 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) to over 200 attendees, 20+ speakers and raised over $21K profit

Leads 8-member team conducting transformation activities & programs for major command of 38K personnel, 230 aircraft, 10 wings, 115 GSUs. Leads and develops USAFE Continuous Performance Improvement (CPI) and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) programs. Drives innovation/efficiency for annual budget of $4.3 billion, 5-year budget of $21B and assets valued at $38B across 105 European and African countries.• Stood up HQ Business Transformation Division; created internal processes including coordinating with higher (vertical) Directorate administrative office and lateral (horizontal) divisions• Teamed to shape organization mission, vision, objectives, were in line (nested) with Commander. Developed process map and set goals for division. Briefed all to Commanding General receiving approval achieving Initial Operational Capability• Led weekly meeting to oversee, coordinate and synchronize project management of 8-member team ensuring on-time and within budget project deadline completion • Managed and approved travel and purchases for $50K annual budget; maximized available budget to increase CPI capability by 550 personnel across 6 main operating bases• Managed hiring actions for 5 new members bringing added expertise to new Division• Developed incentive special project; established command-wide award program incentivizing CPI to include operating instruction, method for submission, timelines and criteria for winner selection. Resulted in $7.75M and 3.9K manhours in savings• Led HQ’s first CPI event; facilitated 14-mbr team to revise housing policy for 16,500 military members saving $1.7M per year and reducing 24-month average wait for customers. Waiting list reduced by over 90% within two years • Led CPI event to reduce civil engineer work orders by 6 weeks; saved $187K per year and cancelled a $1.6M warehouse construction project• Instructed over 50 personnel on introductory Green Belt CPI certification course; increased installation’s process improvement capability by 200%

Led a 9-member team to create a 5 – year defense procurement and training program for the Afghan Ministry of Defense (MoD) and Ministry of Interior (MoI) valued at over $24B while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) on a temporary assignment with the Department of Defense (DoD). Recognized by DoD senior leadership for outstanding achievement with the Bronze Star Medal.• Led 2-member team creating an analysis of alternatives and decision brief for Commanding General of all NATO Forces in Afghanistan to downsize the 382,000 Afghan Security Forces. Built four courses of action balancing the Afghan and geopolitical political situation, $5 Billion in annual donor contributions, and over 150 capital and training requirements. Received program approval and approval to begin detailed planning for US Secretary of Defense approval• Facilitated a Pay and Compensation Process Improvement Event to streamline $8B in compensation for 382,000 MoD and MoI personnel. Mentored two working groups to identify all compensation and develop options for leadership to change the compensation model• Led a multifunctional team to create a $1.5B vehicle, communications equipment and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) replacement plan procuring over 13K items across 5 years (2016-2020). Briefed plan to Deputy Commanding General gaining approval and inclusion into annual US Budget request• Conducted hiring actions for 4 DoD Civilian employees filling critical positions• Established Train, Advise and Assist mission with Afghan MoD and MoI linking strategic objectives to programmatic budgeting linking capabilities with planned forces assigned. Led 9-member team in daily interaction and mentoring of Afghan counterparts on operational and strategic linkages, policy development, and team dynamics• Led Senior Leader mentoring session discussing how Coalition and US national goals compliment Afghan state goals resulting in altering unit objectives to aid goal achievement

Served as Director’s Chief financial advisor, leading a 3 – member team to create a $2.3B budget for the largest and busiest airfield in Afghanistan. Recognized by DoD senior leadership for outstanding achievement with the Bronze Star Medal.• Employed over 20,000 personnel conducting operations throughout Afghanistan’s South & Southwest region in operating a $350M country-wide transportation contract while deployed supporting OEF• Developed strategic plan/budget validated 800+ requirements worth $1.4B and detailed follow-up resulted in cancelling 167 excess requirements to save $48M in government funding• Managed Logistical Stakeholder Management program (ACSA) providing logistical support to 15 Coalition nations • Teamed with NAMSA (NSPA) on program management of $700M in Logistical Support operating 7 Dining facilities (DFACs), waste water processing, refuse disposal, long-haul transportation and linguist contracts - Spearheaded elimination of legacy waste water treatment plant from center of installation decreasing spread of disease and increasing morale - Procured linguist contract extension bring 1.2K linguists to Special Operations forces in under 30 days when original contractor failed to perform resulting in minimal operational impact • Negotiated with Stakeholder Nations to purchase $2.9M logistical support area (LSA) for $1; complete turn-key LSA for 350 personnel transferred from UK enabling transient US military • Resolved Ammunition Storage Point dispute; established facility maintenance procedure resolving 1-year maintenance lapse enhancing safety for over 50 Stakeholder employees• Led internal management team to streamline 318-member headquarters organization to 14 personnel to maintain funding oversight (96% downsizing) • Led logistical intergovernmental negotiations to establish initial flight operations for 6 new United Arab Emirates aircraft in 45 days

Led a 425 – member team in developing and distributing $48B to resource operations at 166 Air Force installations to include all flying operations, fuel, aircraft depot repairs, and civilian pay while working in Washington, D.C. Recognized by Air Force senior leadership for outstanding service with the Meritorious Service Medal.• Mitigated a 7-month start and stop budget distribution; prioritized must – pay bills and cash liquidity for the AF• Distributed $46.8B to 17 subordinate Major Commands in just 7-days after law approved funds• Developed $360M/30-day cost estimate in under 24 hours for Libyan contingency operation; enabled Secretary of the Air Force’s testimony to the US Senate two days later• Developed budget execution plan to obligate 80% of $48.6B by end of July meeting legal requirement; briefed and approved by OBRC and Air Force Board. Briefed and approved plan to DoD earning $2.1B in additional cash-flow. Plan succeeded…achieved 80% obligation rate on-time; the only military service to do so that year • Managed fiscal year 2012 end-of-year strategy; reallocated $943M in unutilized funding to high priority Secretary of the Air Force and Air Force Chief of Staff priorities of Contingency operations in Afghanistan, Libyan no-fly zone operations, F-35 aircraft bed down, and nuclear surety upgrades • Developed and briefed the 15-member Operating Budget Review Committee (OBRC) quarterly providing status of funds, $48.6B current year budget execution, $48B future year budget development and funds reprogramming plan• Networked with 17 subordinate Major Commands to understand their mission priorities, critical shortfalls and timeline for receiving funds to meet shortfalls resulting in $943M in requirements fulfilled

Prepares executive correspondence for the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and Air Force (AF) senior leaders to prepare them for engagements with Members of Congress in order to impact service operations and funding.• Defended $160B Air Force budget to US Senate; gained support for DoD basing and manpower change plans for multiple aircraft to save $355M in assets• Prepared Air Force Senior Leaders with latest details on AF programs for their testimony to the Congress • Created strategy and led 195 CEO level Congressional engagements with over 430 Members and Staffers • Orchestrated base and industry visits for 30 Congressional staff members visiting 6 states and educating them on multiple AF missions & informing favorable AF legislation• Facilitated multiple engagements between AF Senior Leaders and Congressional members resolving 4-year “hold” and gaining approval for Military Family Housing outsourcing saving the AF billions in recapitalization costs

Prepares executive correspondence for the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and Air Force (AF) senior leaders to prepare them for engagements with Members of Congress in order to impact service operations and funding.• Prepared Air Force Senior Leaders with latest details on AF programs for their testimony to the Congress • Escorted multiple Congressional Members including the Speaker of the House (#3 in US Government) to meet with AF Senior Leaders on National Security issues • Created strategy and led 195 CEO level Congressional engagements with over 430 Members and Staffers • Led 40-member international delegation to expand US Senate’s knowledge of water mitigation in the Netherlands driving $10B in US Corps of Engineer levee projects-- Accounted for and paid all expenses; billed each member and tracked all reimbursements to the US Government • Planned and briefed 2 multiday training and orientation events for subordinate command counterparts; arranged Senior Leader briefs and Congressional staff member engagements increasing knowledge of counterparts & AF staff • Budget Officer for over $1M resourcing transportation and supply for directorate

Chief Financial Officer & Advisor to the Installation commander. Led 42 members in providing payroll services for over 10,000 government personnel, budgetary development and management of $100M annual budget and non-appropriated fund oversight for $10M in programs and maintaining $638M in facilities and infrastructure. Recognized for outstanding service with the Meritorious Service Medal.• Briefed senior leadership led financial management board detailing status of fund execution, unfunded requirements, and end-of-year obligation strategy-- Led 61 cross functional professionals to procure 186 requirements to maximize annual budgetary resources • Built and obtained approval to consolidate failing food operation & community center; took $140K annual loss to $50K annual profit while maintaining family-friendly locale• Supervised payroll customer service of over 8.3K with an average wait time <2 minutes and a satisfaction rate of 4.8 out of 5• Led civilian personnel historical analysis with targeted organizational focus providing senior leaders data enabling 24 position fills increasing total manning from 88% to 91%• Conducted employee pay internal audits; identified deficiencies and created process improvement plan ensuring that DoD linguistic specialists received proper pay resulting in increased retention for over 1,000 personnel• Developed payroll cell process to increase document processing resulting in 15% increase in timeliness, saving 2 manpower positions & impacting 1.2K employees• Spearheaded detailed budget processes resulting in AF Budget inspection team identifying 8 best practices for cross utilization to all budget offices• Authored multiple award winning submissions recognizing excellence including Major Command Budget Office of the Year & 3 quarterly awards, and 13 Installation level winners • Mentored 100’s of junior officers on financial processes, leadership and other subjects

Lead integrator for 27 budget analysts developing the $1.7B annual budget supporting 12 installations & 39,000 personnel performing flight operations across Europe and Africa. Recognized for outstanding service with the Meritorious Service Medal.• Led 17-member team developing $3B Financial Plans for 2006/2007; gained programs efficiencies mitigating $85M shortfall -- Directed Program Budget Decision process impacting 150 programs with 24 hours saving the AF $767M• Coordinated Fiscal Year 2004 & 2005 closeouts maximizing available resources, developing and briefing the redistribution plan and gaining approval to fund over 200 requirements totaling $237M in depot level aircraft repairs, facility repairs, and quality of life projects—garner additional $47M from higher HQ for excellent execution• Led transformational software development consolidating financial planning, funds distribution, funds control, year-end accounting closeout processes into a central program saving 800+ hours annually and setting conditions for audit control• Formulated creation of 3 new units; established new accounting structure, set the split of historical data, wrote fiscal guidance for command outlining the change and transferred $35M to new organizations for a seamless transition• Developed annual training plan for 27 budget analysts; outlined event-phased just in time training providing 540+ hours training facilitating budget development, distribution, mid-year review, and end of fiscal year • Briefed all HQ Resource Management committees at the Division Chief Level and developed the briefing for Directorate level • Recognized as 2004 Junior Budget Officer of Year for Air Forces in Europe Financial Management Directorate• Recognized for teamwork and innovation with the 2004 Air Force Special Act and Services Award• Recognized in by American Society of Military Comptrollers in 2004 with the Distinguished Budget Award (Headquarters level)

Primary advisor and lead staffer to the Wing Commander leading 8,500 employees operating and maintaining 53 C-17 cargo aircraft across 4 groups & 20 squadrons. Responsible for managing the on-time completion of higher headquarters and internal workflow of products. Provides recommendations with well researched and substantiated advice on operational, resource, and administrative issues and activities. Installations principal point of contact. Coordinated with XOs at both Directorate and Division level. Performed ad hoc assignments and special projects as requested. Developed community network providing situational awareness for the Commander. Recognized for outstanding service with the Meritorious Service Medal.• Coordinated completion of over 1,000 pieces of correspondence, 1,500 performance reports, 2,273 awards and 184 promotion recommendations directly impacting the employees• Authored 61-page Writer’s Guide setting the standard for written correspondence, facilitating timely completion and reducing rework• Developed 234 Distinguished Visitor engagements with the wing to include the President of the United States, several Governors, and the US and French Air Force Chiefs of Staff• Developed 9 Commander’s Town Hall meetings with award presentations, targeted briefs and inspirational videos enhancing morale • Reviewed, edited and ensured all award requirements were met for employee recognition resulting in 121 award winners at Air Force, Major Command & other levels• Developed & managed Commander’s Coin award for on-the-spot recognition leading to over 1,000 presentations and increasing morale exponentially • Central Command Comptroller executing $1B budget and directing 63 Comptrollers at 10 sites

Budget Officer leading 6-member team of analysts responsible for the development, justification and execution of a $220M multi-appropriation budget. Advises 16-unit level resource advisors in decentralized execution of funds. Developed and distributed fiscal guidance for uniform execution.• Detailed research identified and corrected 4-yr illegal funding strategy, developed and briefed solution to Major Command Comptroller; lauded for integrity and thoroughness resulting in $5.7M in additional funding and zero impact to the unit• Recognized as the 2002 Air Force Financial Analyst of the Year and unit earned 2002 Air Force Special Acts and Services Award • Led 22-member team to develop two separate budgets identifying $40M base support & $190M flying operations requirements • Streamlined budget execution; developed process compiling report in 15 min vs 3 hours redirecting 2.8K hours/year to analysis and decision support • Directed 31-page Economic Impact Analysis providing installation financial impact on local community • Initiated Department of Defense central fuel billing system; initiated 100% audit prior to new system resulting in discovering/resolving 860 errors yielding $2M • Audited 225 government purchase cards correcting $284K in unrecorded bills• Orchestrated detailed contingency development requirement yielding $1.5M for ongoing operations and accounting level of detail for 465 reserve employees to be brought online • Identified requirements for new, added mission; fought for funds & received $1.6M

Provided Financial Management advise to the Chief, US Military Training Mission to Saudi Arabia (USMTM) executing over 340 Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases to Saudi Arabia valued at over $500M and $1M Operations and Maintenance budgets. Serves simultaneously as USMTM Budget Officer supervising 5 civilian personnel. Brief/certifies fund availability to senior leadership and prepares budget submission to HQ Central Command. Also serves as the Management Control Program officer. • Project Officer for Chief, USMTM Change of Command included Senior US Military host (CJCS), introductions to Saudi Royal family and Generals and numerous briefs; recognized by leadership with Joint Service Achievement Award • Executed 3 Fiscal Year-ends completing 15K financial transactions valued at $75M; Inspector General (IG) review has zero finds and rates Outstanding; recognized unit as 2000 Fiscal Office of the Year• Authored Mission Support point paper in 3 hours providing critical force protection requirements necessary to set conditions for long term high threat environment• Revamped Management Control program from the ground up resulting in the IG lauding as “Middle East Area of Responsibilities (AOR) most comprehensive program” • Selected to service as Executive Officer for Chief, USMTM for 45 days• Coordinated 12 General Officer and Ambassador’s visits shaping regional security issues • Comptroller Director, “Best Deputy I’ve had in 26 years”

Budget Officer leading the development, test, procurement, sustainment, and modification of the C-17 airlift aircraft totaling $43B and employing 40K people and 1.7K suppliers.• Lead Budget Analyst for 21 program managers reviewed requirements, established budgets and manages execution of 80 projects worth over $2.7B• Established top-to-bottom review of 200+ multi-year production and development projects valued at $13.7B were precisely documented & briefed by program managers resulting in a 1-N prioritization preparing overall program for potential budget reductions • Prioritized 250 programs to reallocate $93M for AF’s high priority Extended Range capability increasing fuel capacity by 9.8K pounds of fuel• Reviewed 120 Development projects analyzing contractor cost performance reducing under executing programs to accelerate mission critical navigation and communication upgrades for 120 aircraft—called the most comprehensive review since DoD review in 1995 • Processed 100+ purchase requests funding over $2.5B in requirements including 12 Aircraft and advance purchase• Recognized as the 1997 Aeronautical System Center Junior Budget Officer of the Year (#1/115) • Led team to 1997 Air Force Material Command Special Acts and Services Award for groundbreaking, bottoms-up approach to program management. Project and method became the new standard for major weapon system acquisition

Led 26 military and civilian employees performing accounting, collecting and disbursing funds, military and civilian payroll, travel reimbursement and customer service to 6K personnel. Certifies fund availability for $8M annually. Supports two active duty wings, four National Guard installations and 57 Geographically Separated Units (GSUs). • Developed rotational program to reallocated junior personnel to other functional areas while maintaining experienced supervisors to train. Plan worked perfectly increasing skill level of entire staff prior to 83% mid-level leadership turnover• Forward thinking; cleared outstanding accounting transactions preparing for accounting transition to regionalized accounting location; Accounting Director called it “smoothest transition to date”• Engineered process reviewing Government Travel Cards delinquency resulting in a 20% delinquency reduction in 8 months; trained 35-unit program coordinators decreasing delinquency further• Led 4-member team for bare base setup and operations; lauded by IG team for technical competence and leadership, received Outstanding rating• Led employees through worst natural disaster to impact installation in 500 years; 491 families evacuated local town to locations throughout the US with full entitlements• Established robust briefing, information package providing families details to make educated decision and not lose pay• Recognized as the 1997 Financial Services Officer of the Year for extreme professionalism and leadership under unusually stressful circumstances and the unit was named the 1997 Financial Services Office of the Year

Budget Analyst for 4-major programs totaling $145M; recorded and tracked over 200 humanitarian projects building 36 schools, purchasing 21 ambulances, 16K meters of roads 11 water systems & supported US personnel while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Recognized by Senior DoD leadership for outstanding service with the Bronze Star Medal• Coordinated with 20+ project managers throughout Iraq to transition monthly budget to annual submission to support 500-member unit responsible for training and equipping Iraqi military and police• Tirelessly worked with program managers providing funds leading to the capture of 6 insurgents, 7 weapons caches saving numerous Iraqi and Coalition personnel• Led funding efforts for construction of a 200+ member civilian police training headquarters & 130-member ministry of defense advisory team into a more secure facility and reducing the Coalition footprint• Project lead for constructing a hardened organizational dining facility; oversaw construction, procurement of appliances and sustenance; project completed on-time and on-budget