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Military Experiences
Jun 2006 - Dec 2007
Readiness NCO
+ Performed with the 122nd Ohio National Guard Band including numerous parades, state ceremonies including Serbian Presidential visit, Red-White and Boom, and more
+ Served as Interim Operations Officer during the summer tour for the Ohio National Guard Band culminating in a state wide tour
+ Negotiated and coordinated with Bus and Hotel Companies for best rates, routes, and plans involving touring schedule
+ Coordinated, and Supervised the transfer of over $50,000 of state owned military equipment including vehicles, weapons, uniforms, and more.
Oct 2002 - Jun 2006
Bandsman
+ Served as Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Defense and Training Officer, passing all inspections, resulting in multiple commendations for preparedness, training, and logistics.
+ Provided Desktop and Adminstrative support for government systems for tactical information management (SIPR/NIPR) in high risk areas. Obtained DoD Information Management Officer and Information Security Officer certifications (Windows Server 2003, Active Directory, Windows 2000/XP)
+Highlights include: 1st Cavalry Division Association Reunion (2003 - 2006) ; University of Baghdad - Re-Opening - Baghdad, Iraq (2004) ; Royal Australian Air Force Central Band Joint Concerts (2004) ; 3rd Army Change of Command - Camp Arifjan, Kuwait (2004) ; U.S. Presidential and Cabinet visits (2001, 2003, 2005)
Nov 2001 - Oct 2002
Section Leader
+ Served as Section Leader for Percussion Section performing as the primary point of contact for support, performance, and training of MOS players.
+ Served as Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Defense and Training Officer, passing all inspections, resulting in multiple commendations for preparedness, training, and logistics.
+ Assisted in development of templates and fielding of 3rd Infantry Division Website Redesign 2002.
+Highlights include: 4th of July Parade and Concert Series, Naples, Florida (2002) ; 1st Battalion 3rd Ranger Regiment Change of Command - Forsyth Park - Savannah, GA (2002) ; Central Command Change of Command - Miami, FL (2002)
Oct 2000 - Oct 2001
Bandsman
+ Served as Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Defense and Training Enlisted Alternate, passing all inspections, resulting in multiple commendations for preparedness, training, and logistics.
+ Featured Marimba soloist during 2000 - 2001 South Korean tour at such events as 50th Anniversary of Korean War Concert at Seocho City Hall, Seoul International School Concert, and Lotte World Concert Series
+ Highlights include Holiday Social - State Department Compound - Seoul, Korea (2000) ; 50th Anniversary Korean War Concert (Nationally Televised) - Sejong Cultural Center - Seoul, Korea (2001) ; Repatriation Ceremony - Knight Field United Nations Command - Seoul, Korea (2001) ; Korean War Celebration - Olympic Stadium - Seoul, Korea (2001)
Deployments
(1 year)Mar 2004 - Feb 2005
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
+Served as Convoy Support and Gunner for 1st Cav Div Band in support of musical mission performing at all bases in CTJF-7 Baghdad
+Served as QRF and Security for Post and Unit. Worked closely with Iraqi Civilians on Medium Scale Engineering Project training locals in American Construction Techniques and Security.
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