Award-Winning Author of "When the Beaches Trembled: The Incredible True Story of Stephen Ganzberger and the LCIs in World War II”• Available online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Waterstones Bookstores.• HISTORY Channel: Guest Expert — September 28, 2022• TODAY SHOW with Willie Geist: Research Expert — story aired on June 3, 2018• Silver Medal Award Winner: Military Writers Society of America (MWSA) — August 27, 2022• First Prize: 48-Hour Books Writing Contest — January 31, 2022Podcast Guest Appearances:• "World War 2 Podcast" with Angus Wallace — April 22, 2024• "What's the Scuttlebutt" Podcast (Ep. 176) with Dennis Blocker and Don Abernathy — March 6, 2024• "War Stories" Podcast (Ep. 196) with Preston Stewart and Sayre Paine — May 2, 2022• "American Warrior Radio" with Ben Buehler-Garcia — July 24, 2022• "Veteran's Voice" Podcast with Mike Lewis and Ted Robertson — August 13, 2022

Official quarterly newsletter of the U.S. Landing Ship, Tank (LST) Association., Navy veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam• TODAY SHOW with Willie Geist: Researcher, LST 510/Cape Henlopen story, aired June 3, 2018.• Interview U.S. Navy/Coast Guard veterans from World War II, Korea, & Vietnam and publish their stories.• Converted this newspaper publication into a 24-page quarterly magazine.• Oversee all phases of cover-to-cover publication.• Supervise circulation of drafts and consolidate editorial changes and work closely with publisher, business manager, and graphics designer to facilitate timely flow of proofs.• Spread awareness of publication using social media presence on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and helped build and maintain website – www.uslst.org via JOOMLA platform.EDITOR'S CORNER:https://uslst.org/thescuttlebutt/editors-cornerARTICLE LIST:• "Run For Your Life: The Epic of the USS LST 510" https://www.uslst.org/thescuttlebutt/articles/32-run-for-your-life-the-epic-of-the-uss-lst-510• "D-DAY Plus 80 Years" https://www.uslst.org/thescuttlebutt/articles/44-d-day-plus-80-years-we-remember-the-lst-on-this-80th-anniversary-of-d-daEDITOR'S NOTE: In naval terminology, the word "scuttlebutt" is another name for rumors.

• Awarded the Enterprise Financial Services "Commitment to Excellence" award in the area of Innovation on December 8, 2016. Earned for creating new and innovative MS Excel financial models analyzing quarterly P-Card spend.

"Elsie Item" is the Official Newsletter of the World War II USS Landing Craft, Infantry, National Association, Inc. (Established May 14-18, 1991, Norfolk, VA)• Interview World War II Navy and Coast Guard Veterans, conduct in-depth research, fact-check their stories using official documents, collect materials from multiple sources, and develop a unique narrative re-telling—in order to turn ordinary articles into unforgettably great ones.• Supervise circulation of drafts and consolidate editorial changes and work closely with publisher, business manager, and graphics designer to facilitate timely flow of proofs.• Spread awareness of publication using social media presence on Twitter and Facebook, and helped build and maintain website – www.usslci.org via JOOMLA platform.DETROIT NEWS:"On the Fourth They Fought Back"https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/metro-detroit/2014/12/08/fourth-fought-back-wwii-navy-veterans-southgate-livonia-recount-south-pacific-landing/20106847/ARTICLE LIST:"Red Avalanche South" (pp. 9-11) • http://usslci.org/fathom/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ELSIEITEM-82-May-2013.pdf"We All Went in United" (pp. 9-11) • http://usslci.org/fathom/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ELSIEITEM-83-Jul-2013.pdf"He Was Our Commodore" (pp. 14-19) • http://usslci.org/fathom/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ELSIEITEM-84-Dec-2013.pdf"On the Fourth They Fought Back" (pp. 9-15) • http://usslci.org/fathom/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ELSIEITEM-86-May-2014.pdf"A Forgotten Act of Valor" (pp. 10-13) • http://usslci.org/fathom/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ELSIEITEM-88-Nov-2014.pdf"The LCI Gunboats of Iwo Jima" (pp. 12-20) • http://usslci.org/fathom/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ELSIEITEM-89-Feb-2015.pdf

• Organized, analyzed, and tracked a legacy vendor list, comprised of over tens of thousands of vendors, ensuring adherence and implementation of AIG Vendor Governance policies—driven by internal and federal audit policies. • Collected, reviewed, analyzed, and managed required documents from contract owners.• Provided support on the 2013 and 2014 audit, each a year long project, from start to finish • Developed models using internal and external data to generate insights and analyze scenarios for new initiatives and strategic projects.• Provided support on strategic projects from its inception to its finish. • Extracted, analyzed, and evaluated Life & Retirement vendor data primarily using SQL, MS Excel, and other tools • Oversaw adherence to internal policies and federal regulations for contracts by acting as a liaisonbetween the legal department and contract owners. • Acted as liaison between contract owners and IT to assist in completing IT risk requirements, including creation of test scenarios on SORT (Sourcing Onboarding Risk Tool).• Created ad hoc reports and built Excel summaries to track contract management and reportedresults to Director weekly.• Documented intricately detailed functional & data business requirements, as well as process flowson BAU tracking spreadsheet.• Determined appropriate actions needed to be taken prior to escalation of issues. Contacted contract owner, legal team, or other involved party to resolve identified issues.• Understands the function, systems, and corporate policies with regard to risk and legal liability. • Identified expiring contracts, flagged internal system issues, and spearheaded follow-up.• Possesses extensive knowledge in contractual processes. • Created and up kept training materials/SOPs for Vendor Governance.

• Coordinated LTL and Truckload shipping operations as on-site Echo Representative at Guthy-Renker’s fulfillment center.• Developed operational solutions in order to increase efficiency, productivity, and profit margins.• Created and defined SOPs (Standard Operating Processes) for the managed transportation operations of high revenue enterprise accounts.• Closely monitored all customers’ invoices and bills for a timely and efficient Accounts Payable and Receivable process.

• Inputted and uploaded information from LTL carrier tariffs into operating system via Microsoft Excel, while also working with IT department to problem solve internal system issues.• Analyzed LTL carrier competitiveness using data processing analysis systems extracted from historical data in central databases, playing critical role in Echo’s LTL business.• Tracked and controlled the spreadsheets containing 140 LTL carriers' information, that were utilized company-wide.

• Achieved a personal record of $930.40 in gross profit, booked over 283% of daily Gross Profit goal, and a 44.02% Gross Margin on December 21st, 2011• Managed portfolio of 72 total customer accounts• Directly responsible for logistics, accounts payable/receivable, and financials for all customer accounts• Exceeded gross profit goal for 6 consecutive months• Consistently exceeded expectations in post-sale service to clients.

• Proactively assisted in the procurement/strategic sourcing of the global after-treatment system for the EPA 2010 standard heavy duty engines• Led cost savings projects• Streamlined internal requisition processes

• Supervised sales team at Michigan State University/Western Michigan University• Handled multiple sales-management aspects from existing clientele, generation of new prospects, closing accounts, and post-sales service • Organized recruitment, hiring, and training of sales team consisting of 8 individuals