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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Leadership, management, and strategy consultant for mid-market, privately held firms across the United States working with business owners and human resources professionals to deliver content, recommend solutions to complex problems, and provide performance coaching

Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Lead future operations planner and senior executive advisor for a 5,000-person global organization designed to provide specially trained personnel to build strategic relationships in support of US national security objectives.• Led the design of Organizational Campaign Plan across multiple staff functions to unify security cooperation stakeholders and build influential relationships.• Coordinated the global positioning and operations of six 800+ person organizations reducing employment costs by 80%.• Developed employment concept nested with larger Army priorities that enabled the modernization of five geographically separated organizations.• Managed relationships with senior stakeholders in the Department of Defense, enabling senior leaders to best employ the members of the command.

Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

Specially selected as one of 100 Army Officers to lead diverse operational planning teams consisting of joint service and interagency partners thru design, military decision-making, risk management, operational art, and complex problem solving in time constrained environments.• Annual appraisal #1 of 16 officers for project management, written, and oral communication.• Developed tools for the Federal Emergency Management Agency to reduce risk to agriculture industry during COVID -19.• Developed detailed historical analysis of leading organizational change supported by leadership and behavioral theory to update United States Army doctrinal concepts.• Specially selected to represent the organization for joint planning with officers from the United Kingdom.

Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

Led a team of 16 civilians working under a contract worth over $3,000,000 and equipment worth over $5,000,000. Supervised and managed Digital Systems Integration Course consisting of twelve classes per year training over 650 students from across the Army.• Personally advised 60 executives and senior leaders on integration of digital tools for data analysis.• Instituted faculty development program resulting in a modernized curriculum and improved deliverables.• Supervised the instruction of 30 officers from 3rd United Kingdom Army Division on digital decision tools to integrate into US planning processes.

Fort Campbell North, Kentucky, United States

Led 254-person organization responsible for developing, preparing and maintaining a cohesive combat ready unit prepared to deploy world-wide within 36-hours of notification to conduct combat operations. • Relied upon to lead 600-person higher headquarters in the absence of the Chief Executive for 90-days.• Annual appraisal #1 of 57 commanders, praised for maturity, judgement, and sound decision-making.• Nominated for GEN Douglas A. MacArthur leadership Award by Senior Executives• Chosen to represent the 101st Airborne Division as guest speaker to United States Military Academy Class for Modern War Institute initiative to discuss leadership competencies.

Kandahar, Afghanistan

Planned, resourced, trained, and deployed 750- person organization responsible for the security of 9,000 tenants on Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan.• Led diverse operations center of multinational, multi-service, and contracted partners while empowered by the senior executive to make decisions on his behalf.• Sound decision making and transition management over 6 months reduced risk to headquarters mission and personnel, built strong working relationships, and enabled execution of national strategy. • Synchronized daily operations for a combined task force comprised of 9 US Army Companies and 2 Romanian companies consisting of over 1,000 personnel. • Planned, executed, synchronized, and resourced over 400 combat operations to ensure security of Kandahar Airfield.

Dahlonega, Georgia, United States

Led a 63-man Ranger training platoon consisting of 50 Ranger students and 15 Ranger instructors during the 21-day physically and mentally demanding mountain phase of Ranger School. Evaluated instructor performance and ensured quality and standards for over 2,000 students per year.• Planned, resourced, and synchronized events to expand outreach to over 3,000 from the local community.• Coordinated with local law enforcement, forest service, and coast guard reducing risk to personnel by 80%.• Coordinated for print media and radio engagements to provide expanded influence and gain support beyond the local community.• Led human resources cell to improve administrative capacity by 50%.

Kirkūk, Iraq / Fort Bliss, Texas

Led a 35-man platoon consisting of Armor and Infantry Soldiers though over 250 combat patrols during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Additionally, served as specialty platoon leader transitioning from a Bradley Fighting Vehicle unit to a Stryker formation after deployment. Led Headquarters Company of 254 personnel as executive officer during new equipment fielding and training.• Selected to plan and oversee Pre-Ranger training for BDE of 4,000 personnel.• Selected to plan and prepare team for Army marksmanship competition in Australia.• Received Order of Saint Maurice for contribution to the Infantry.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Military Operations, 4.0

Master Of Science - Ms, Adult Learning And Leadership, 4.0