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Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) Contractor.Provide Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) data analytics support, enabling U.S., Allied, and Coalition Forces to understand the sUAS operating environment and mitigate security risks posed by sUAS threats to bases, units, and elements globally.Reveal the operating trends, patterns, and anomalies of sUAS activities over time and space, enhancing the friendly forces’ ability to discriminate sUAS activities and enabling the forces to take appropriate force protection and mission assurance measures to counter localized sUAS threats.Develop and refine data analytics support methodologies that allow the forces to identify, understand, and mitigate the risks posed by potentially hostile forces using sUAS to enhance operational effectiveness.

US Lacrosse Level 3 Coach for the men’s game, operating a private lacrosse coaching operation in the greater Washington, DC, metropolitan area (DC, MD, and VA), delivering personalized, one-on-one or small group training for aspiring lacrosse players who wish to advance their skill level, increase game competency, build confidence and achieve success at the next level.Providing structured learning environment that constantly challenges the athlete while providing both encouragement and support. Aim to develop strong core skills through the repetition of varied drills to provide the player with a solid base to build upon as they grow in the sport.

Adjunct professor, nonresident seminar program, teaching a practitioner’s course which prepares field and mid-grade officers to excel in the operational arena through effective planning and force application to achieve appropriate objectives throughout the range of military operations with an ultimate focus on joint operations from the combatant and joint task force commander levels.The oldest continuing institution of its kind in the world, and the U.S. Navy’s “Home of Thought,” the Naval War College educates and develops leaders, helps define the future Navy and associated roles and missions, supports combat readiness, and strengthens global maritime partnerships.

Manage all phases of a competitive youth club lacrosse program in the Mid-Atlantic region; schedule and arrange all practices and competitions; responsible for coaching, organizing, and planning both game and practice strategies.Supervise all coaches and support staff members and direct team representatives and managers.Prepare and manage the organizational budget in a fiscally responsible manner; procure and maintain all uniforms, clothing, and equipment for teams; organize and carry out effective training programs, camps, and activities.

Manage all phases of a competitive Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) and Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) varsity athletic program.Supervise all assistant coaches; organize and conduct effective training programs; scout and prepare student-athletes for opponents through effective game plans.Advise and direct all squad members, captains, team representatives, and managers.Communicate and cooperate with the training staff regarding athlete medical clearance, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and the status of injured athletes.Demonstrate a high level of leadership, sportsmanship, personal and ethical conduct, becoming a private Catholic high school, the WCAC, the VISAA, and USA Lacrosse.

Manage all phases of a competitive Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) and Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) junior varsity athletic program.Supervise all assistant coaches; organize and conduct effective training programs; scout and prepare student-athletes for opponents through effective game plans.Advise and direct all squad members, captains, team representatives, and managers.Communicate and cooperate with the training staff regarding athlete medical clearance, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and the status of injured athletes.Demonstrate a high level of leadership, sportsmanship, personal and ethical conduct, becoming a private Catholic high school, the WCAC, the VISAA, and USA Lacrosse.

Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) Contractor.Provided Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) data analytics support, enabling U.S., Allied, and Coalition Forces to understand the sUAS operating environment and mitigate security risks posed by sUAS threats to bases, units, and elements globally.Revealed the operating trends, patterns, and anomalies of sUAS activities over time and space, enhancing the friendly forces’ ability to discriminate sUAS activities and enabling the forces to take appropriate force protection and mission assurance measures to counter localized sUAS threats.Developed and refined data analytics support methodologies that allow the forces to identify, understand, and mitigate the risks posed by potentially hostile forces using sUAS to enhance operational effectiveness.

As part of the Advisory and Assistance Support (A&AS) team, provide expertise in strategy and plans development for the CTR Program Integration (CTI) Division.Assist integrated planning and cross-functional teams in the development of ways to counter weapons of mass destruction in support of the Global Campaign to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction and Geographical Combatant Command theater campaign and contingency plans.

Participate in the identification, analysis, evaluation, and monitoring of foreign and domestic defense policies, procedures, and processes.Perform all-source analysis to determine characteristics and impacts of defense policies on various topics.Report changes, trends, and implications regarding policy development or adjustments on current and future defense programs.Solve complex information requirements problems via a combination of analytic judgment and proven analytic practices.Prepare briefings and reports on analysis methodologies and results.

Mapped out and defined dependent projects that needed to be completed to provide the full spectrum of capabilities that enable the Secretary of Defense to orchestrate our nation’s defense through command and control of strategic nuclear forces, ballistic missile defense, Operation Noble Eagle, real-time movement and control of engaged forces, and Presidential succession.Focused on strategy and implementation, and delegation of projects for SDC, which serves as the principal focal point for communications and liaison between the immediate offices of the Secretary of Defense and Deputy Secretary of Defense and all agencies providing communications support for the Secretary of Defense.

Reviewed planning doctrine and policy for coherence with current Joint Staff, Service, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and interagency directives.Designed, developed, organized, and facilitated joint planning groups, tabletop exercises, formal and informal developmental processes; provided inputs to changes in doctrine and policy, and conducted staffing via the Joint Staff Action Processing and Joint Doctrine Developmental Tool systems.Assisted in assessment of Combatant Command campaign and contingency plans; evaluated the Joint Force’s ability to conduct two major regional contingency operations, simultaneously, to include prioritized distribution of resources and assessment of risk associated with overlapping contingencies.

Developed strategic plans and policies for overall joint and combined operations in the Asia-Pacific region, implementing the military element of the U.S. Rebalance Strategy. Translated national and alliance objectives in the Asia-Pacific region into regional military strategy and force and equipment requirements. Reviewed operational plans for the Korean Peninsula and Asia-Pacific area of responsibility for suitability, desirability, feasibility, acceptability, and sustainability against U.S. national strategy.As the Trans-Regional Branch Chief, directly assisted the Chairman’s Action Group in implementing the military’s rebalance to the Asia-Pacific to ensure the strategy and priorities of the regional combatant command and service component commands were properly aligned with U.S. policy and priorities.In support of the Chairman’s critical foreign engagement priorities, led planning, coordination, and execution of bilateral and multilateral meetings with key leaders of the Asia-Pacific region during the 2014 Shangri-La Dialogue. Amidst political tension and strained relations, these meetings became catalysts for the Chairman’s visit of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – the first since the Vietnam War – and for bringing together the Republic of Korea and Japan Chiefs of Defense for the first-ever trilateral defense cooperation meeting.As the Joint Staff planner for maritime capacity building efforts in Southeast Asia, led an interagency working group to enhance the capacity of Southeast Asian partners in a time of growing tension in the region.As the North Korea Country Officer, monitored the actions of the rogue regime and assisted in the development of flexible deterrence and response options to counter acts of provocation targeted against the U.S. and allies.

Selected as one of 23 naval officers to attend the National War College, the nation's premier senior service college for educating future leaders in the field of defense, security, and foreign affairs for high-level policy, command, and staff responsibilities. Completed senior-level course of study in national security policy and strategy, earning a Master of Science degree in national security strategy.Completed study in Northeast Asia regional security with a multiple-day visit with key leaders, foreign affairs officials, and senior military commanders to study first-hand regional security concerns, military capabilities, and perceptions of U.S. policy.

Commanded an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer of the operating forces of the U.S. Navy equipped with the ScanEagle unmanned aerial system; directed its employment, planned and executed operations in support of ballistic missile defense, counter-piracy, counter-terrorism, and maritime security operations; and oversaw the training of 300+ personnel, achieving the highest level of readiness and earning numerous excellence awards in various naval warfare mission areas.The first Korean American graduate of the United States Naval Academy to command at sea.

Administered the organization, performance of duty and good order and discipline of an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer of the operating forces of the U.S. Navy. Acted as direct representative of commanding officer, enforcing command orders and policies, assisting in command operations, and commanding in his absence.

Residential in-depth study in the politics of key countries and regions outside Western Europe and North America; and global examination of broader political questions at the leading graduate college at Oxford University, dedicated to international affairs. Focus of study in political transformation in the contemporary Middle East; comparative study of the increasing role and influence of Islamist groups and movements in the political systems of Syria, Iran and Egypt.

Selected as the U.S. Navy Federal Executive Fellow to one of the world’s top think tanks; conducted research and analysis of key issues shaping security policy and critical questions emerging in defense, cybersecurity, arms control and intelligence in an all-encompassing manner, seeking not just to explore important new policy challenges, but also how they cross traditional fields and domains.Completed comprehensive research and analysis for the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) of enablers for implementation of a sustainable global maritime security cooperation strategy.

Administered the organization, performance of duty and good order and discipline of an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer of the operating forces of the United States Navy. Acted as direct representative of commanding officer, enforcing command orders and policies, assisting in command operations, and commanding in his absence.The first ballistic missile defense destroyer to successfully intercept a medium-range ballistic missile test target with the Standard Missile 3 (SM-3) equipped with the exo-atmospheric kinetic warhead. Participated in Operation Burnt Frost, the successful destruction in low Earth orbit of a failed reconnaissance satellite with a full toxic fuel tank which posed high risk to population after re-entry.

Directed or assisted in the direction of activities concerned with the preparation, review and implementation of strategic and operational logistics plans. Planned for support of joint and combined forces and sustainment of military operations. Established policies governing implementation of plans, providing general guidance for material control and for base, fleet, and force maintenance. Coordinated efforts and reviewed and evaluated progress in fulfilling requirements. Determined priorities and controls allocation of critical items.

Administered the organization, performance of duty and good order and discipline of a Safeguard-class deep sea diving, rescue and salvage ship of the operating forces of the United States Navy. Acted as direct representative of commanding officer, enforcing command orders and policies, assisting in command operations, and commanding in his absence.

Directed the activities of an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate's operations department. Advised commanding officer on the ship's operations, capabilities and problems. Oversaw operation of all weapons and combat systems control equipment. Coordinated the conduct of shipboard combat system's test and evaluation matters. Supervised care, handling, stowage and use of explosives and C4ISR systems.

Conducted procurement of civilian personnel for appointment to officer candidate or commissioned rank or enlistment into the naval service. Planned promotional programs to obtain required personnel. Applied procedures for enlistment and reenlistment, dependency benefits, travel allowances, and transportation of household effects. Provided tests and interviews. Arranged for investigation of officer candidate applicants. Recommended acceptance or rejection of officer candidate applicants and applicants for enlisted programs. As required, participated in casualty assistance call and decedent affairs programs.

Assisted Weapons and Combat Systems officers by directing employment, operation, upkeep and maintenance of missiles, systems and equipment. Directed operation and maintenance of all shipboard missile armament including designation and fire control equipment, associated navigational equipment, attack aids, test equipment, telemetering equipment used in firing and controlling missiles, launchers, loading systems, and loading and launching control systems. Directed operability tests, inspected missiles, supervised repairs and alterations.

Supervised ship's exterior communications and internal systems pertaining thereto. Ensured proper routing of messages and secured acknowledgments and replies. Maintained message files, safeguarded physical security of communications. Furnished recognition and emergency identification signals. Provided for procurement, safeguarding and reporting of registered publications. Directed cryptoboard training.

Prepares prospective Surface Warfare Officers to perform with confidence in their first fleet assignments. Provides fundamental instruction in basic fleet operations and the proper administration of a working division. Training emphasizes the knowledge and skills required to assume duties as a division officer, an officer of the deck (in port), combat information center watch officer, and junior officer of the deck. Further, the course provides a foundation of knowledge in combat systems, propulsion engineering, and damage control, which prepares motivated junior officers to rapidly assimilate the practical aspects of their first shipboard assignments while facilitating the effort to achieve the full qualification and subsequent designation as a surface warfare officer.

Served as an extension of the President and the First Lady in their roles as official host and hostess of the United States. Helped to ensure guests have an enjoyable experience at the White House by assisting with introductions to the President and the First Lady during receiving lines, the guests’ seating, and the overall flow of events.