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• Facilitates the relationships among 18 nations represented within the Directorate• Integrate foreign subject matter experts into Joint Concept Development and Experimentation (JCD&E) projects• Plans and executes the annual JCD&E international conference abroad• Conducts foreign engagement • Enhances information sharing with foreign partners • Manages the Department spend plan and budget

With the exception of supervisory duties, the job is the same as the job I held with Geneal Dynamics from 2005-2009.

• Managed 4 on-site employees providing direct, impact focused support to IEPD • Facilitated the relationships among 18 nations represented within the Directorate• Developed a foreign subject matter expert integration process and handbook for all projects• Increased foreign subject matter expert participation in JCD&E from 25% of projects to 75%• Planned and successfully executed 3 annual CD&E international conferences abroad• Improved processes and procedures resulting in over 400 effective foreign engagements• Enhanced information sharing with foreign partners through portal redesign and expansion • Expanded administrative support to be more customer focused, efficient and effective• Ensured fiscal responsibility - IEPD government spend plan was always at or below budget

On-site Program Manager, Concept Development & Experimentation Cell and Futures and Engagement Branch, Headquarters, Supreme Commander Allied Command Transformation (HQ SACT)• Promoted while at HQ SACT due to creativity, responsibility and production• Managed long-term contracts with NATO and 6 on-site employees at a strategic HQ• Administered 2 international scientific CD&E projects involving 6 to 10 nations in each• Developed a comprehensive marketing plan to advertise CD&E to the Alliance nations• Experimented with multinational information sharing and Effects Based Operations• Planned and successfully executed 4 annual international CD&E conferences abroad• Directly liaised with 4 nations on CD&E benefits, processes and practices

• Planned, coordinated and provided academic training for JWFC joint training events• Developed courseware for Interagency Coordination, Humanitarian Assistance and Peace Operations, and Crisis Action Planning for Combatant Commands and Joint Task Forces • Observed and trained staffs during major theater exercises for European Command• Improved joint staff readiness in preparation for joint and multinational operations • Created Master Scenario Events Lists for exercises involving modeling and simulations

• Improved moral and material readiness as Commanding Officer of a US warship o Evaluated as the number one commander in a squadron of 9 ships o Tested under pressure during combat operations in DESERT STORM o Inspired the crew resulting in highest engineering grade ever for ship type o Managed a property account and budget in excess of $100,000,000• Excelled as an Action Officer and Branch Head at US Central Command Headquarters o Promoted to Branch Head for Operations Support and Command Presentations o Presented command briefs to over 250 visiting senior dignitaries in 18 months o Rewrote Maritime Interception Operations plan increasing effectiveness o Wrote plans that increased number and diversity of Freedom of Navigation Program o Participated as a Watch Officer for major airspace denial & humanitarian operations • Managed a joint training division focused on humanitarian and peace operations o Supervised a staff of 6 officers in development of courseware and training o Exported unique training to nations worldwide in the form of a Mobile Training Team o Conceptualized and implemented training for NATO Partnership for Peace• Knowledgeable in littoral and amphibious operations o Conducted coastal mine hunting and clearance operations o Trained Saudi Arabians in coastal and riverine tactics on a patrol gunboat o Planned and executed amphibious operations in the Western Pacific • Experienced in weapons and ordnance based on several Department Head jobs o Awarded highest grade possible for special weapons handling, security and delivery o Recognized for conventional ordnance safety and handling efficiency plans

Ma, National Security And Strategic Studies

Ba, Sociology