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Grew up in Washington State, retired from the Army, moved to Montana.
Military Experiences
Jul 2011 - Sep 2015
BDE NETOPS NCOIC
Integrated mission information applications with information systems and communications and computer operations of the war-fighting information network. Supports the aggregating, correlating, publishing, accessing, and delivering of information via a variety of means. Provides integrated/web-based capabilities for awareness, access, delivery, and management of information across the full spectrum of operations. Supports US Army Pacific (UASRPAC) in development and enforcement of organizational policy and procedures for enabling Cyber Security (CS). Documents, evaluates, and validates procedures and processes for cross-functional IT programs in conjunction with USARPAC policy, and participates in all aspects and stages of Battalion level project management.
Mar 2009 - Jul 2011
NCOIC/Platoon Sergeant
Responsibility for managing, implementing and providing the operation and integration of all IT enterprise and Network Operations (NETOPS) systems in support of a Garrison and it's tenant activities. Responsible for management, development, coordination, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive Information Technology (IT) program encompassing automation, telecommunications, Dial Central Offices, NETOPS, Installation campus Area Network (ICAN), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and Tier II Desktop Support for the Community. Responsible for attendance at routine and regular classified Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) video teleconferences (VTCs), meetings, or working groups, which require access to TS/SCI materials, equipment, programs, facilities, or systems.
Sep 2005 - Jul 2007
Platoon Sergeant
Manages the training, health and welfare of personnel and their families during deployments; teaches, coaches and mentors junior managers to be successful in management, training and physical fitness; advises the First Sergeant on planning and execution of all training and operational readiness; advises the Command Sergeant Major on planning and execution of operations during deployment; manages 6 million dollars worth of equipment during deployment operations and in garrison; helps personnel to perform to standard while complying with safety constraints.
Jul 2001 - Sep 2005
Recruiter
Provide prospective candidates with the appropriate information and assistance prior to and throughout the military enlistment process. They are responsible for interviewing, orienting, and screening potential candidates, and they participate in recruiting actions by attending promotional events and maintaining liaison with high schools and college officials. They plan and implement interviews with military personnel, and they provide unit leaders with feedback and guidance for improving and enhancing retention.
Deployments
(2 years, 5 months)Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Ended in 2001
Recruiting Management
Certifications
Basic Installer Course
Sexual Harassment/Assault Response & Prevention (SHARP) Representative
Security Clearance
Secret
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
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