Experience

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  U.s. coast guard

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Represented the U. S. Coast Guard in all matters of interest to the Chief, Naval Operations. Action Officer responsible for coordinating staff actions related to maritime security, homeland defense, maritime law enforcement, and Coast Guard missions. Supervisor CAPT P. S. O’Brien, USN, Ret, (703) 978-8772. 50 hours / wk., salary $79.4K.Accomplishments:• Coordinated the Flag-level inter-service Navy-Coast Guard Board. Developed agendas and senior briefings to facilitate high-level discussions of issues critical to both services.• Revised the National Fleet Policy Statement signed by CNO/Commandant, adding Coastal Sea Control Operations to the designated CG national defense missions.• Represented Coast Guard policy positions and concerns in the early DoD discussions focused on Homeland Security / Homeland Defense in the immediate aftermath of 9/11 Show less

  • Liaison to the Chief of Naval Operations (N3/N5), Commander (O-5)

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  • Task Force on Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2001
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  U. s. coast guard

  Jan 2002 - Sept 2007

  Action Officer responsible for Joint Staff coordination and approval of U. S. Northern Command and U. S. Southern Command contingency plans. Continuity of Operations Coordinator for J-7. Represented Coast Guard interest in all matters related to DoD plans, exercises, and lessons learned. Accomplishments:• Coordinated with and resolved conflicts among the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Staff, Service Staffs and the U. S. Northern Command Staff in order to facilitate the approval of contingency plans.• Made essential connections to improve contingency planning coordination between the Department of Homeland Security and the Joint Staff. Fostered coordination between DoD J-7 and DHS Operations Planning Division.• Significantly improved capacity in the DoD alternate command site to ensure J-7 capability to effectively continue operations during contingencies Show less

  • Conventional War Planner, Joint Staff J-7

    Jan 2006 - Sept 2007

  • Chief, Contingency Plans and Exercises

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2006
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  U.s. coast guard, force readiness command

  Aug 2007 - Feb 2021

  Led an exciting Division focused on Credentialing, Civilian Career Management and Voluntary Education. Provided CG members a means to be reimbursed for professional credentials. Empowered civilian employees to take charge of their careers and provided a quality path for service members to pursue voluntary education. Managed an annual budget of approximately $11M.Key Accomplishments:- Established the Career Investments Division. - Developed CG policy for the Voluntary Credentialing Program. Launched the VCP and began reimbursing enlisted members for credentials.- Initiated CG participation in the U. S. Naval Community College Show less Led exercise support teams providing design, development, execution, and evaluation support to national, regional, and local contingency exercises spanning all hazards / all threats. Exercises focused on maritime response and incident management in accordance with Area Maritime Security Plans, Area Contingency Plans, Continuity of Operations Plans, Mass Rescue Plans, and the National Contingency Plan. Responsible for a staff of 35 military and civilian personnel with an annual budget of $1.5M. Accomplishments:• Key contributor to DHS Joint Duty Winter Study and Implementation Work Group. Developed Implementation Plan and contributed to policy for launch of Department Joint Duty Program.• Led the reorganization of Coast Guard exercise support capability as part of the most sweeping modernization effort for the Coast Guard since World War II.• Developed and implemented a training and qualification program that produced world-class contingency exercise planners.• Developed the first ever standard operating procedures for Coast Guard exercise support.• Developed a command-wide Emergency Notification and Personnel Accountability policy. Created a collaborative website for emergency coordination that provided secure storage of recall data and a means to communicate between FORCECOM senior leaders during contingency situations.• Improved Coast Guard preparedness through the development and support of three National Level Exercises, one Spill of National Significance exercise, and over 73 District / Sector level exercises.• Developed and implemented new management procedures enabling entire Division to Telework. In only five months, Division averted more than 1,500 hours of commuting, saved over $39,000 dollars in commuting expenses, and spared the environment over 54,000 pounds of pollutants with no negative impact on mission performance. Cited as significant factor in improved job satisfaction in recent command climate survey. Show less

  • Chief, Exercise Support Division

    Apr 2020 - Feb 2021

  • Chief, Education and Professional Development

    Jun 2019 - Mar 2020

  • Chief, Exercise Support Division

    Aug 2007 - Jun 2019
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  U. s. southern command

  Feb 2021 - now

  Deputy director strategy, policy and plans

  Advise the Director in formulating strategy, policy, planning and security cooperation guidance for USSOUTHCOM, subordinate commands and Security Cooperation Offices in Central and South America and the Caribbean.