Experience

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  United states marine corps

  Sept 2010 - Apr 2023

  - Planned directing, coordinating, and advising on all matters of protocol involving military/ civilian distinguished visitors (United States and foreign countries).- Advised the Chief of Staff, Assistant Wing Commander and Commanding General on protocol matters pertaining to distinguished visitors, installation social activities and events- Ensured that the Commanding General and Staff are cognizant of proper protocol courtesies and customs for related activities- Planned and coordinated all official social functions hosted by the Commanding General or designated representatives; advises all subordinate unit staff and tenants on all matters of protocol- Planned, coordinated and executed a variety of protocol support services and activities for official functions and events (retirements, promotions, dedications, changes of command, conferences, banquets, balls, etc.).- Assured adequacy and accuracy requirements are met, coordinated of all related responsibilities and resolution of problems encountered in day-to day operations. Show less - Served as the primary representative for the Commanding General of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing to provide command family readiness outreach, support and assistance to military personnel and their families.- Maintained personal contacts and collaborate with key personnel in the Higher Headquarters, principal assistants, and representatives of comparable private sector organizations to coordinate work efforts for the Marine Corps Family Readiness outreach program.- Delivered briefs and presentations as needed (from General Officer to family member level).- Coordinates and attends Family Readiness Command Team meetings. - Assessed family readiness training and education needs of unit Marines and families, and coordinated MCCS support to meet those needs. Established training schedules and coordinated delivery of training.- Established and maintained liaison with, and serves as a mentor to, subordinate unit FROs. - Assisted in the development, implementation, and evaluation of subordinate Unit Family Readiness Programs via the Inspection program.- Conducted periodic assessments of subordinate units' personal and family readiness programs and provides appropriate recommendations for improvements.- Maintained contact and coordinated with MCCS (e.g., Directors of MCFTB and Marine and Family Services) and others regarding the effectiveness of MCCS programs and services. Show less - Supervised the employment of new communications assets totaling over 2 million dollars to reorganize the communications architecture, with SINCGARS AN/PRC-117G Radios over the Adaptive Networking Wideband Waveform (ANW2).- Reorganized doctrine at a Regimental level to become the first of five units to employ the SINCGARS Radios appropriately. - Managed the cutover in the supply system communications equipment and the maintenance cycle of all gear with the proper maintenance procedures, in the Oracle based system Global Combat Service Support (GCSS). - Supervised the accounting, handling, safeguarding, and disposing of the Communications Security (COMSEC) Material through the National Security Agency’s Encrypted Key Management System (EKMS) program.- Led a platoon of 89 Marines, the largest platoon in the regiment, through 13 large-scale exercises.- Increased efficiency of $12 million of communications equipment by maintaining 100% accountability and increasing unit’s readiness by 20%.- Budgeted and prioritized parts orders and missing components for over 700 principle end items, ensuring proper justification with financial constraints. Show less

  • Master Sergeant

    Oct 2015 - Apr 2023

  • Assistant Staff Sec for MajGen Rudder

    May 2014 - Oct 2015

  • 1st MAW Deputy Family Readiness Officer

    Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

  • Communications and Operations Chief

    Sept 2010 - May 2014
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  Macs-4

  Oct 2015 - Jul 2016

  Communications chief

  - Developed and produced operational communications plans and orders for a Squadron of over 300 Marines in several countries in the Pacific. - Developed and presented courses of action and advised senior leadership on operations and the maintenance cycle for all communications equipment.- Liaison between commander and staff members on information technology and all communications related issues to ensure command and control missions met needs of each request.- Budgeted and prioritized parts orders and missing components for over 500 principle end items, ensuring proper justification with financial constraints.- Supervised the accounting, handling, safeguarding, and disposing of the Communications Security (COMSEC) Material through the National Security Agency’s Encrypted Key Management System (EKMS) program. Show less

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  Viasat inc.

  Sept 2017 - now

  • Program Design Manager

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Network Operations Project Manager

    Nov 2021 - Apr 2023

  • Technical Network Operations Analyst

    Sept 2017 - Oct 2021