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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

• 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, 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Ma, National Security And Strategic Studies

Ba, Sociology