Experience

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  U.s. army

  Jul 2009 - May 2017

  Served as Assistant Senior Executive Commander of a Training and Doctrine NCO Academy; responsible for training over 1, 300 Basic Leader Course students annually; assisted the Commandant in planning, coordinating, and supervising all administrative, logistical, and training activities required to support daily NCO Academy operations; teaches, coaches, and mentors 37 assigned military and civilian personnel; managed NCO Academy equipment and facilities valued more than $3.3M.• Oversaw spending of the operating budget, government purchase card accounts, and unfunded requirements for more than $140K• Worked extensively with Department of Public Works and Department of Labor to enhance the living conditions and the training facilities at the Non-Commissioned Officers Academy• Approved and directed a budget valued at more than $169K in addition to $3.3M in facilities and training equipment• Improved the Non-Commissioned Officers Academy by allowing cadre to have the flexibility to make their own decisions without repercussions• Meticulously tracked the academy's budget, ensuring funds were always available to provide what the Academy needs Show less Served as a Senior Adviser in a Headquarters Organization with a worldwide contingency mission; responsible for the supervision, administration, training, discipline, personnel readiness, and the welfare of 194 personnel; managed performance, and professional development of 157 personnel, 25 Officers and 12 Warrant Officers; performed the duties of the Senior Non-Commissioned Officer in the unit; coordinated the maintenance and care of 134 vehicles and equipment worth in excess of $56M.• Took initiative managing the unit manning report to ensure all 194 personnel were correctly and accurately assigned IAW their duty descriptions; led to organization being able to forecast shortages• Worked directly with Single Personnel Housing to become the first unit on Fort Drum to manage own barracks population• Mentored three junior personnel to successfully fill Non-Commissioned Officer positions with no degradation of mission accomplishment Show less Served as the Operations Manager in a Field Artillery Battalion with a worldwide contingency mission; supervised and ensured the professional development of 19 personnel and 13 Officers; assisted the Operations Officer and Battalion Commander by providing technical and doctrinal advice during the military decision making process; coordinated mission requirements from higher headquarters down to the Battery level by distributing fragmentary orders.• Coordinated and shared information with five adjacent 700 personnel headquarters; prepared the employment of the Headquarters’ tactical operations center; responsible for equipment in excess of $2M• Commanded 130 rear detachment personnel on two separate occasions during multiple field exercises resulting in zero incidents during that time• Managed and organized three weapons qualification ranges which enabled 220 Soldiers to qualify on their individually assigned weapons in preparation for National Training Center mission• Coordinated the movement of vital equipment to multiple training areas during the 5,000-personnel field training exercise which resulted in no loss of training time Show less Served as the Senior Advisor in a Headquarters Organization deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom 11-12; responsible for advising the Commander on the tactical and administrative responsibilities of the Battery; responsible for the supervision, training readiness and welfare of 94 personnel; responsible for the conduct, performance and professional development of all personnel; responsible for the command supply discipline of all 94 personnel; performed duties as the Senior Non-Commissioned Officer in the unit.• Excelled while acting independently from the Senior Executive during split operations in Afghanistan.• Flawlessly planned and coordinated the execution of three daily combat missions while utilizing only two 30 personnel groups for the last 60 days of the deployment.• Provided career guidance and encouragement to several undecided personnel resulting in the 94 person unit leading the 500 personnel unit with a 97% retention rate for FY14.• Expertly provided for the health and welfare of 98 personnel during and after the deployment by directing reintegration, organizing resources, and caring for families. Show less Supervised and led operations, coordinated, planned, and executed all operation support requirements while developing and enforcing Standard Operating Procedures, providing tactical and technical guidance to subordinates, and professional support to the Fire Support Cell and subordinate Fire Support elements in the accomplishment of their duties; managed over 100 personnel and the combat readiness of tactical and automated equipment valued at over of $25M.• Maintained and coordinated the staffing for over 130 personnel and across four different 700 personnel headquarters• Developed and implemented the Brigade Joint Fires Observer pre-training program which consisted of ensuring that 30 personnel were trained and met the prerequisites to attend training• Developed an intensive Brigade Fire Support certification program to ensure all fire support assets within the Brigade were trained to standard in their job• Constantly engaged in his leadership duties and spent countless hours counseling towards professional and personal growth• Supported the Army Sexual Harassment and Equal Opportunity programs that established a workplace and climate that fostered dignity and respect for all in the organization Show less

  • Assistant Senior Executive Commander (Deputy Commandant for 10th Mountain Division NCO Academy)

    Mar 2016 - May 2017

  • Senior Manager (Battery First Sergeant)

    Oct 2013 - Mar 2016

  • Senior Operations Manager

    Feb 2013 - Oct 2013

  • Senior Advisor/Manager (Battery First Sergeant)

    Feb 2012 - Feb 2013

  • Training and Operations Manager

    Jul 2009 - Feb 2012
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  U. s. army

  Jun 2017 - Oct 2017

  Senior advisor (operations)

  Served as a Senior Adviser for a Training and Doctrine NCO Academy; advised the Commandant in planning, coordinating, and supervising all administrative activities to support Academy Accreditation.• Developed an academy accreditation plan to ensure all personnel understood the accreditation standards and could correctly evaluate those standards allowing for honest feedback on the academy self-assessment• Managed the Defense Travel System budget for all 37 NCO Academy personnel

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  Uso pathfinder program (formerly rp/6)

  Nov 2017 - Mar 2019

  Pathfinder scout

  Served as facilitator between transitioning personnel and their families and federal, state, and local agencies’ program elements and services; providing a tailored, personal and effective experience. Assisted in the support of new and existing working relationships with U.S. military and local community leadership in order to maximize service awareness and delivery. Utilizing a concierge approach work one-on-one with service members and their families to help them achieve their personal and professional transition goals by building an individualized action plan. Assisted with designing and the distribution of marketing materials across multiple channels in order to raise awareness of local USO Transition Program and Services. Assisted with conducting needs assessments and compiling performance metrics related to the delivery and quality of USO Transition Services. Show less

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  Institute for veterans and military families - ivmf

  Mar 2019 - now

  • User Experience Manager

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Academic Advisor

    Mar 2019 - Sept 2023