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Norfolk Naval Operating Base, Norfolk, VA

• 05/15 – present, Senior Analyst Expeditionary Warfare Collaborative Team, Marine Corps Futures DirectorateJL Marshall and Associates, Inc., Norfolk Naval Operating Base, Norfolk, VA
• Determine strategic landscape by assessing plausible future security environments; developing and evaluating Marine Corps Service Concepts and integrating Marine Corps concepts with Naval, Joint and other service.
• Analyze: 1) future security environments, 2) emerging warfighting opportunities and challenges, 3) naval warfare and joint/coalition integration and capabilities to develop Marine Corps Service concepts to promote.
• Coordinate Marine Corps support to / participation in Naval, Joint and other service force development activities to shape Joint Force 2020; support service visions, strategies, and concepts

Fort Story / Little Creek, Norfolk, VA

• 09/14 – present, Doctrine Developer, Joint Training and Maritime SolutionsSAIC, Joint Expeditionary Base, Fort Story-Little Creek, Virginia Beach, VA
• Develop and update Navy and Marine Corps doctrine publications addressing upgrades to surface ships involving new weapons technology and tactical employment; incorporate doctrine into training curriculum
• Review and revise Navy tactics, techniques and procedures manuals relevant to Joint Command and Control organizations, Joint Fires Officers and Combat Information Center (CIC) teams, and Surface Warfare/Tactical Action.

Virginia Beach, VA

Student / Training – Program Management and Defense Industry CoursesConstruction & Remodeling - Private Project

Fayetteville, NC (work location: Oconus - Afghanistan)

• 03/12 – 03/13, Coordinator of Logistic, Integration & Planning (CLIPR) SME LINC Government Services, Fayetteville, NC (Afghanistan)
• Manage logistics support / programs to support the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) through NATO Training Mission Afghanistan/Combined Security Transition Command – Afghanistan (NTM-A/CSTC-A) Headquarters and.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports/briefings to Commander RSC-E and weekly briefings to Deputy Commander for Support Operations (Flag/General Officer)
• Develop and support staff functions of 17 staff members, including Operations, Logistics, Administration, Communications, Budget, Contracting, Engineering, Security, and Training
• Conducted Logistics Support events and logistic meetings and seminars (for sub-contractors: Alpha-Omega, MPRI, and DynCorp)
• Subject Matter Expert for coordination of the Support Operations branch, including cross-support with Ministry of Interior/Afghan National Police (MoI/ANP)

Hampton, VA

• 05/10 – 03/12, Capture Manager, Business DevelopmentGlobal Mission Solutions, BAE Systems Solutions, Hampton, VA
• Responsible for acquisition of new Training and Support-oriented business in the greater Hampton Roads / DC Metro area of Virginia
• Target opportunities included contracts with US Navy and Coast Guard covering Warfare and Training Support activities, including Program and Project Management, Analytical Support, IT Support, Advisory and Consulting.

Suffolk, VA

• 12/06 – 05/10, Business Development Analyst, Senior StaffLockheed Martin Corporation, Suffolk, VA
• Lead Liaison for Advanced Concepts Protection Organizations’ (ACPO) business development for Homeland Defense and Security Laboratory at Lockheed Martin’s Center for Innovation
• Responsibilities included managing laboratory content valued at $3-5M
• Managed daily operations including: Flag Officer Briefings, visiting NATO officials, corporate partners, potential customers; assisting in Joint Experimentation process; Team Leader support for Joint and service branch.
• Conducted weekly tours and demonstrations and customer shaped events for Homeland Security and Missile Defense Stakeholders
• Corporate lead for the Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response (DP/ER) Strategic Mission thread focused on investigating new business opportunities for future growth with the Department of Homeland Security and.

Al Kasik Military Training Base, Iraq

• 09/04 – 03/05, Colonel, Military Advisor to Iraqi ArmyUS Marine Corps, Al Kasik Military Training Base, Iraq
• Managed logistics and infrastructure, base defense, construction management, training, and sustainment of approximately 4,000-5,000 multi-national, multi-cultural base population of South Africans, Britons, Americans.
• Devised/implemented a successful fuel conservation program which saved 32,000 gallons weekly; implemented water conservation program, prioritizing usage, allowing for maintenance of critical services while reducing.

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, CA

• 06/01 – 07/03, Colonel, Commanding Officer Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit DepotUS Marine Corps, San Diego, CA
• Managed and provided sustainment training, leadership, and guidance to 525 drill instructors, 86 Company and Field Grade Officers, and 63 other ranks
• Responsible for education, training, logistics, and health requirements of 20,000+ Marine Recruits annually
• Improved effort to standardize SMART (Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Therapy) Clinic policy and treatment of entry level training injuries at the Marine Corps’ west coast boot camp

NATO Headquarters, Brussels, Belgium

• 06/99 – 05/01, Colonel, Operations Staff OfficerUS Marine Corps, NATO Headquarters, Brussels, Belgium
• Team-member of NATO Military Chairmen’s speech writing cell during 1999 Kosovo Crisis entailing the composition of daily speeches during the six month period
• Presented briefings to the NATO Military Committee, NATO military officers (including Generals and Admirals) from respective member nations, focusing on multi-national and combined operations using NATO forces
• Conflict resolution concerning troop numbers, assets to theatre, rules of engagement and political issues of distinctive national and international concerns among member nations was routine

2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, NC

• 12/95 – 06/97, Lieutenant Colonel, Commanding Officer, Tank BattalionUS Marine Corps, 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, NC
• Commanded one of two Tank Battalions in the Marine Corps with inventory valued at $200M / 800 men
• Leadership challenges included multiple deployments for internal units for duty in the Caribbean, the Middle-East, and Far East
• Commanded Tank Battalion in Joint and Combined Operations involving British, Canadian, and other foreign forces (Partnership For Peace members including emerging democracies from former Warsaw Pact nations: Poland.

Quantico, VA

• 12/95 – 06/97, Lieutenant Colonel, Commanding Officer, Tank BattalionUS Marine Corps, 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, NC
• Commanded one of two Tank Battalions in the Marine Corps with an inventory valued at $200M, and 800 men
• Leadership challenges included multiple deployments for internal units for duty in the Caribbean, the Middle-East, and Far East
• Commanded Tank Battalion in Joint and Combined Operations involving British, Canadian, and other foreign forces (Partnership For Peace members including emerging democracies from former Warsaw Pact nations: Poland.

Newport, RI

1992 - 1993, Major (student & Academic Committee Chairman)Naval College of Command and Staff, Naval War College (NWC), Newport, RI

Twenty-Nine Palms, CA

• 1988 - 1992, Major, Project Officer, M1A1 Main Battle TankUnited States Marine Corps, Air Ground Combat Center, Twenty-nine Palms, CA
• Responsible for material fielding and new equipment training for the M1A1 Main Battle Tank; a $500M, 4-year acquisition and fielding strategy to replace the entire tank fleet
• Project Officer for program involved substantial inventory distribution and control, as well as manufacturing quality assurance commensurate with large acquisition objective
• Created the Curriculum Development and Training of all crews for five tank battalions
• Coordinated and implemented “Train the Trainer” courses for 33-man USMC New Equipment Training Team; Team received Meritorious Unit Commendation for efforts in preparing tank crews for Operation Desert Storm

Okinawa, Japan

• 1987 - 1988, Captain, DeputyG-2, S-3A, CSSD-33, LNO 19th SUPCOM, 3rd Force Service Support GroupUnited States Marine Corps, Okinawa, Japan
• Supported the Operations Officer of Combat Service Support Detachment providing Logistics Support to Marine Regiment during major deployment exercise to Korean peninsula (6 months)
• Conducted 24/7 resupply missions to Marine maneuver elements under the austere conditions of a Korean winter
• Assigned as only Marine Corps Officer on an all Army Staff (19th Support Command) to coordinate logistics for Marine units from Okinawa, Hawaii, and California training on the Korean peninsula

Twenty-Nine Palms, CA

• 1985 – 1987, Captain, Tank Company CommanderS-3A, 27th Marines, 1st Marine DivisionUnited States Marine Corps, MCAGCC, Twenty-nine Palms, CA
• Responsible for effective training, employment, maintenance, and logistical supply of 17 M60A1 Main Battle Tanks and crews, including bi-annual gunnery qualification

Fort Knox, KY

• 1981 – 1984, Captain, InstructorUnited States Army Armor School, Fort Knox, KY
• Only Marine officer on the Gunnery Division faculty at an Army school
• Implemented a new study regimen resulting in an 80% first time passing rate for 2nd Lieutenants on Tank Crew Gunnery Skills Test, in the Armor School
• Revamped/perfected Special Gunnery Examination in Armor Officer Advanced Course

Okinawa, Japan

• 1980 – 1981, 1st Lieutenant, Platoon Leader, XO3rd Marine Division, United States Marine Corps, Okinawa, Japan
• Executive Officer of a Headquarters and Service Company for 400+/- men handling all commodity areas organic to a tracked vehicle unit
• Led a Tank Platoon and an Assault Amphibian Platoon to conduct Pre-Deployment Training on Mainland Japan; responsible for Gunnery and Tactical training

Twenty-Nine Palms, CA

• 1976 – 1981, 2nd Lieutenant, Platoon Leader, Executive Officer (XO), and Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) Company CommanderUnited States Marine Corps, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, San Diego, CAMarine Corps.
• Responsible for 10 AAVP-7 Assault Amphibians (AMTRACS) and crews
• Managed training, logistical support, and deployment readiness

Master, National Security And Strategic Studies

Master, Public Administration

Bachelor Of Art, Political Science

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