Experience

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  18th personnel services battalion

  Apr 2004 - Oct 2006

  o Directed training, supply, administration, and personnel and equipment accountability for up to fifty personnel assigned to the detachmento Developed a unit mission and vision which prepared soldiers and families for future deployments to any location worldwide o Provided direct postal support for over 10,000 service members and civilians assigned to three military bases in Baghdad, Iraqo Supervised the distribution of over 2,500 tons of mail and the sale of postage and money orders in excess of $1 million.

  • Company Commander

    Jan 2006 - Oct 2006

  • Postal Platoon Leader

    Apr 2004 - Dec 2005
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  82nd airborne division, u.s. army

  Oct 2006 - Jul 2008

  o Provided personnel services for a 4,200-person unit at home station and during combat operationso Recommended effective personnel moves within the organization to an O6 commanding officer based on research and analysiso Supervised a six-person team; ensuring accuracy in reporting and the timely processing of all personnel actions o Built a personnel strength report used to maintain accountability of personnel assignedo Provided weekly assessments of the Division's personnel posture and critical shortages in support of forward deployed units in Iraq and Afghanistan

  • Human Resources Manager

    Jul 2007 - Jul 2008

  • Rear Detachment Division Strength Manager

    Oct 2006 - Jul 2007
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  82nd airborne division, u.s. army

  Mar 2009 - Aug 2010

  Division public affairs plans officer

  o Served as the public affairs planner on a joint, multinational staff supporting combat operations in eastern Afghanistano Developed over 20 communications plans that incorporated media engagements, social media marketing, and command information products designed to increase awareness among internal and external audiences of the organization's capabilities and progress while supporting world-wide operationso Facilitated news media coverage of the integration of U.S. and Afghan National Security Forces in eastern Afghanistan including Dan Rather Reports, CBS, and hometown news outlets Show less

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  3rd special forces group (airborne) - us army

  Aug 2010 - Dec 2012

  Special forces group public affairs officer

  o Served as the sole public affairs officer and advisor to the Special Forces Group Commander both in garrison and during combat operations in Afghanistano Facilitated local and national media interest in the first Special Forces Soldier to receive the Medal of Honor while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistano Coordinated for Foreign Affairs author Linda Robinson’s coverage of Special Operations in southern and eastern Afghanistan as part of her book “One Hundred Victories”o Provided media training for over 500 Special Forces soldiers and their families to prepare them for media interest during unit rotations and training exercises Show less

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  2nd infantry division - korea

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

  Division deputy public affairs officer

  o Supervised current and future operations for the public affairs section ensuring the professional growth of subordinates while supporting a robust communication strategy in a strategically significant regiono Created multi-faceted communication plans to inform and educate key audiences on the progress of the 2nd Infantry Division's transformation initiatives, the most significant change in the Division's 100-year historyo Developed systems to measure the effectiveness and provide constructive insights on the “Think Twice” campaign designed to encourage positive behavior and professional development for over 11,000 Soldiers and family members assigned to the unit. Show less

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  Fleishmanhillard

  Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

  U.s. army public affairs training with industry fellow

  o Integrated with professional communicators from a Fortune 500 company to expand knowledge and experience with the most recent public relations practices used to create award-winning communication programso Spearheaded the communications planning and execution of three fundraising events for a pro-bono client that generated over $60,000 in donor support for the organization’s programs and serviceso Leveraged current research and evaluation tools to provide advantageous insights for clients enabling them to tailor content and messaging to effectively reach key audiences Show less

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  Defense information school

  Jul 2016 - Jul 2019

  o Served as the Chief Training Advisor to the Director of Training and mentor for department heads, academic directors and instructorso Oversees manpower, supplies and equipment procurement for four departments to execute 32 resident and distance learning courseso Develops policy guidance to support training over 2,600 students annuallyo Acts as the executive agent for student action packages for the Directorate of Trainingo Carries out duties as a Master Instructor by mentoring and evaluating junior instructors Show less o Trained and mentored over 340 new Public Affairs leaders within the U.S. government and select foreign nations o Led a team of five primary instructors in more than 1,370 hours of instruction in areas of communication theory, law, doctrine, communication planning, and internal and external communication and engagementso Introduced innovative learning strategies and connected lessons with current Public Relations practices resulting in capable and competent professionals supporting the Department of Defense communication efforts Show less

  • Deputy Director of Training

    Oct 2017 - Jul 2019

  • Primary Instructor and Team Leader, Public Affairs Leadership Department

    Jul 2016 - Oct 2017
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  Ussocom

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2021

  Public affairs plans and media operations officer

  o Served as a plans and media operations officer for the U.S. Special Operations Command.o Conducted research and coordination both across the staff and with lower echelons to respond to respond to public interest in Special Operations Forces. o Synthesized international and National news and social media coverage and National strategy documents to advise the command team on current events in the Information Environment and appropriate responses to protect and further the Special Operations brand. Show less

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  1st cavalry division, u.s. army

  Sept 2021 - Jun 2023

  Director of public affairs

  o Served as the Public Affairs Director for America’s largest and only Cavalry Division consisting of six brigades and one regiment, over 23K Soldiers. o Led a diverse 14-person team in the execution of a robust multi-faceted public communications program.o Advised commanders and staff members on the integration of strategic communication to support training, operations and reputation management.o Built effective relationships with community leaders and local news media representatives to inform and educate stakeholders on our mission, people and activities. Show less

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  America's first corps (i corps)

  Jul 2023 - now

  Director of public affairs