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Dedicated leader committed to obtaining optimal results while assisting with the development and growth of the organization. Experienced team builder, training developer, emergency response coordinator, contingency planner, project manager, and interagency operator. Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to new situations with a proven record of consistent success.
Military Experiences
Jan 2010 - Jun 2014
Brigade S-3
Chief of Operations & Training for a Mission Command training brigade. Planned, developed and evaluated Command Post exercises and Mission Command training for active component, USAR/ARNG, joint and multi-national client units conducting worldwide contingency missions, Homeland Security and emergency preparedness training. Senior planner/training developer and evaluator for three consecutive Red Dragon exercises, an annual CONUS multi-state, multi-agency CBRNE/WMD mass casualty/emergency response exercise utilizing criteria based on NIMS, ICS, and HSEEP principles and guidelines as well as applicable agency-specific doctrine.
Jun 2007 - Dec 2009
Chief Project Officer
Chief Project Officer for the Reserve Components Knowledge Management (KM) Community of Interest. Built and led a team which successfully took an idea from concept to launch for a multi-service internet-based GNEC-synchronized KM portal which enabled real-world real-time exchange of best practices and ideas globally throughout the reserve system.
Apr 2006 - May 2007
Deputy Program Manager
Managed day-to-day operations for four-phase $500-million project to man, base, train, and equip 24,500-member Iraqi National Police Force. Planned and conducted frequent inspection and staff assistance visits to National Police units throughout central and southern Iraq. Additional duty as Force Protection Officer: planned and executed frequent convoy and air operations, PSD, VIP escort/tours and briefings for senior military, DOS, USAID and Congressional delegations. Responded to complaints, determined appropriate actions and conducted numerous investigations related to regulatory compliance and contracting issues.
May 2004 - Mar 2006
Assistant Professor of Military Science
Trained and mentored ROTC cadets in preparation for commissioning as officers in the active and reserve components of the Army. Training developer, evaluator, performance and career counselor. Platform instructor at all levels of the Military Science curriculum in the areas of Army and unified land operations, military history, and leadership.
Deployments
(1 year, 2 months)Apr 2006 - May 2007
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Deputy Program Manager, National Police Enhancement Program
Force Protection Officer, Police Forces Group, MOI Transition Team
Based out of FOB Shield in Baghdad
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools
2009
Knowledge Management Basic Course
2009
Tactical Information Operations Course (Skill Identifier P4)
Security Clearance
Secret
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
2018 - 2019
FEMA Emergency Management Institute
Job/Skill Training, National Emergency Management Advanced Academy
2016 - 2017
FEMA Emergency Management Institute
Job/Skill Training, Master Exercise Practitioner Program
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