Shady Cliff Resort is located on Lake Malone in western Kentucky, north of Nashville TN. Here you’ll find a large marina, 24 room hotel, restaurant, and events center where families can make memories for generations.

As the team lead of the Events Management workstream for the FIP IV WIS support contract, orchestrated the planning, production, and facilitation of two virtual training events and two off site seminar events. Collaborated with the client and adjacent subject matter experts to develop comprehensive content, delivering training and seminar sessions from inception to completion. Provided meticulous attendance metrics and feedback analysis. Additionally, spearheaded the planning, production, and facilitation of three in-person seminars, overseeing speech production and detailed agenda creation. Led a diverse team of experts in supporting audience training and engagement, accommodating 150 to 10k attendees per event. Aligned efforts with client mission, vision, and goals.Financial Management SME (March 2023 - June 2023) FIP IV Contract in support of LOGCOMAs Subject Matter Expert (SME) collaborating with the Prime Contractor, contributed to training and support initiatives for LOGCOM, focusing on the development and implementation of audit and readiness policies and procedures. Provided expert guidance and assistance in navigating complex audit requirements, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards. Facilitated training sessions to enhance organizational preparedness and compliance, equipping personnel with the necessary tools and knowledge to navigate audit processes effectively.Strategic Communications Team Lead (March 2022- March 2023) NSWC DAI Transition TeamAs team lead of the strategic communications team for the NSWC DAI transition produced themes and messages supporting the training and implementation of the new DoD financial management system.

The Miracle WRanch sits on our 40 acre ranch meant to be a get away from everything and get in touch with yourself, your family, and the great outdoors. Find everything and nothing if that’s what you need. This is a faith based venture meant to serve and not meant to make riches. A family friendly retreat where you can swim in the pool or pond, fish for one our huge catfish, explore, walk, archery, enjoy a movie in the theatre, kayak at the lake, look at the stars; etc. We will be growing and expanding with time to include animals, produce, and eventually hosting seasonal events. God has placed this vision is the hearts of my wife and I. We will continue to work and develop a place for families to frequent and enjoy in a safe welcoming environment.

As an Entry-Level Auditor with the state, performed internal audit reviews of financial records at the county courthouse to ensure compliance and accuracy. Led the audit of Muhlenberg County court financial records, culminating in the issuance of an executive-level opinion on compliance. Provided recommendations for enhancing operations and financial management practices for a $39 million account.

As second shift supervisor of 30 personnel, conducted policy assessments and audits to determine policy compliance, then develop recommendations for improvement and implement corrective action plans resulting in numerous improvements which led to exceeding corporate productivity requirements and increasing profitabilityPrepared and presented daily briefings on productivity metrics to executive leadership on fuel economy, weight and cube optimization, damages, and employee costSuperbly estimated and tracked more than 200k pounds of incoming freight daily, coordinating follow on transit to the next logistics hub, maximizing cost effectiveness and weight requirements in compliance with state and Federal DOT regulations, while reducing maintenance out of service levels maximizing trucks on the road and pounds of freight in transit

Transition from active duty internship.

Directed enterprise planning and supervised numerous logistical support responsibilities to include Personnel management, Human Resources, budget formulation, contracting, and supply managementResponsible for COVID-19 mitigation, transportation operations, facilities, and security supporting 500+ military and civilian personnelKey Accomplishments:Within very short time frame, built a team to provide direction and numerous options to support the onboarding of 300 personnel reporting from locations across the countryCoordinate, plan and lead the acquisition and occupation of facilities. Thorough knowledge of Government and military agency operating procedures overseeing daily operationsDirect logistics planning and operations for administrative support to numerous Joint TeamsDeveloped a Plan of Action and Milestones program to facilitate operations resulting in more than 23 agencies readily operational in less than 30 days Developed a Microsoft Teams Channel to provide quick access to critical information and mass communication in a COVID restrictive environmentEstablished an easy method of communication between agencies that were not able to meet traditionally in an office spaceDirected inspections program to ensure compliance with safety and interagency regulations as well as provided requires training and education

Directed the planning, policy, and reporting of compliance for enterprise objectives to support large scale operations for 60 days in remote locationsCoordinated and liaised with government agencies, military services, and contracted support experts to plan and support the War Reserve and Prepositioning programOver saw daily Operations and provided guidance and direction on War Reserve requirements calculation, life cycle, shortfall/excess forecasting, data analytics to develop readiness metrics; revised outdated policyKey Accomplishments:Developed and implemented assessment tools to evaluate the ability of War Reserve Program to meet the needs of future requirementsDirected and managed a $3M software engineering contract to modernize demand planning methodsProduced significant results and improvements in automated efficiencies, cost savings, risk analysis tools, advocacy for the program, and training and education

Responsible for the planning of exercises and operations in Korea, the Philippines, and JapanAccountable for managing personnel and facilities that supported operations in the PacificDeveloped logistics exercises and operational plans for international, bilateral exercises in Japan and the Philippines Created and monitored reports, performance metrics, and updated senior executives concerning current logistics operationsAchieved acquisition and cross-servicing agreements; implemented food service planning, quality of life/support, and housing and transportation solutionsOversaw a $2M+ budget while leading a team of 21 and supporting 1K+ personnelKey Accomplishments:Conducted logistical planning with Japanese, Philippine, and South Korean military leaders to mobilize 1K+ personnelPlanned and led networking engagements between U.S. and foreign military agenciesFacilitated and coordinated future planning efforts, creating bonds and establishing frequent communication with stakeholders spread throughout the Pacific islandsExpert on logistics resources and networks for Japan, the Philippines, and South Korea.Served as the Logistics planning team representative for four large scale planning teams directed logistical support to more than 4k+ personnelProvided Human Resource Management and implemented a coaching, counseling, and mentoring program for the professional development and personal growth to subordinates

Director for Supply Chain Management educational coursesDeveloped and managed the curriculum for relevance, delivery methods using the Systems Approach to Training, management and development of course instructorOverall management of personnel (student and staff) while delivering the best instruction to students from entry level to senior leaderKey Accomplishments:Redesigned and lead the course scheduling program ensuring classrooms met max occupancy and students wait time was reducedOrganized and maximized resources to efficiently afford time for class preparation and reduced instructor hours Conducted inspections and evaluations of course material for updates to two different entry level courses that were 30+ days in duration eachIntroduced instructors to new emerging technological teaching aids resulting in increased student involvement as well as grade and graduation improvement ratesIntroduced an instructor development program resulting in 9 Master Instructor certifications in 1 yearUsed innovative approaches to redesign career level courses to better accommodate adult learnersRedesigned the Officer course to ensure material and performance activities were closely aligned with examples of real life experienceServed as lead instructor and mentor for 25 instructors directly supervising, counseling, and mentoring team members improving skills, education, and versatility to the organization

2d Marine Raider Battalion, Marine Corps Special Operations Command, USSOCOM, Directed purchasing, storage, and distribution, facilities, and asset accountability in support of Special Operations Directed supply chain management; ensured all ground and aircraft transportation, supplies, engineering, equipment, and fuel support was provided in efficient and timely mannerLead and mentor 10 junior logistics personnel while providing and guidance and direction to additional personnel stationed in remote areas Key Accomplishments:Successfully provided operational logistical support to six Special Operations Companies spread out in multiple countriesWorked with American and foreign support operations, enabling deployments around the worldDirected the management and accountability of a $173M+ material account to include an annual budget of $2M+All personnel managed achieved 100% Professional Military Education completion annually, and two Honor Graduates from formal schoolsRecognized for several commendable “Mission capable” inspections

Directed purchasing, storage, and distribution, facilities, and asset accountability in support of 4K+ personnel in AfghanistanDirected supply chain management while meeting and keeping within budget all ground and aircraft transportation, engineering, supplies, equipment, and fuels requirementsLead, mentor, train, and managed 25 junior logistics personnel in dispersed locations, while providing guidance and direction to additional support personnelKey Accomplishments:Provided expert guidance and direction in the operational planning for a year-long deployment (2010) in Afghanistan; provided support to 4K+ U.S. and foreign personnelManaged a $100M+ budget, comprised of U.S. and foreign budgetsProduced technical requirements and facilitated projects to build a modernized city in AfghanistanContracted Afghan companies as well international companies and agencies to provide quality of life supportProvided Human Resource Management and developed a coaching, counseling, and mentoring program based on the Lejeune Leadership Institute training for the professional development and personal growth of subordinates.Developed and implemented process improvements that resulted in locating $51M+ of lost and misplaced equipment

Performed purchasing and facilitated purchased Government contracts, storage and distribution of supplies and logistical support, managed 54 GSA leased facilities and 90 leased vehicles, as well as asset accountability in support of teams spread out over three different states.Performed supply chain management; ensured all ground transportation, supplies, engineering, equipment, and fuel support was provided in efficient and timely manner

Conducted supply chain management, Fiscal, and Budget formylation and execution for $250K+Managed orders received and distributed and asset accountability for more than $90 Million.Directly supervised, counseled, and mentored 12 team members improving skills, education, and versatility to the organization

Transported cash to three Automated Teller Machines on a weekly and as needed basis, transporting hundreds of thousands of dollars. I also processed checks, and cash receiveing and distributing money from the customers hands, to their accounts.

Collected cash, checks, and electronic payment receipts from the registers, then filed the receipts, counted and processed the cash for deposit.