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Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska

Silicon Valley, California, United States

San Francisco Bay Area

Beaverton, Oregon

Columbia, South Carolina Area

Managed the planning and training for the organization consisting of 1,400 personnel, responsible for producing over 6,000 well-trained soldiers per year. • Selected 10 years ahead of standard career timing to lead operations and plan strategy for the organization due to decisiveness and ability to communicate risk to senior decision makers• Ranked number 1 out of 127 as the battalion Non-Commissioned Officer of the year in 2015, 2016 and 2017• Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for goal planning and training development, streamlining operations and saving the organization over 100 hours per year• Optimized the operations processes resulting in zero missed tasks; added a DTS (Digital Training System) which coordinated 2,500+ military orders for 8 cross-functional teams

El Paso, Texas Area

Optimized the platoon Machine Gun and Infantry maneuver tactics by developing training plans for 50 soldiers, increasing the platoon’s knowledge and combat efficacy.• Led a team of 4 soldiers on 30 patrols in a high-pressure environment throughout 2 National Training Center rotations and across multiple qualification platforms• Managed the organizational asset maintenance and inspection program to ensure safe and effective stewardship of high tech company combat vehicles valued in access of $20M• Guided team members to achieve complete mission success globally, operating in 5 countries and spanning 3 continents

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration, Management And Operations

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General