Experience

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  Us army

  Oct 2016 - Jan 2022

  • Managed 3,000+ U.S. Army funeral honors in Arlington National Cemetery and coordinated all state funerals, ceremonies, and special events within the National Capital Region for a 700-person organization.• Rated by the senior commander as #1 of 12 platoon leaders in the organization.• Coordinated with Secret Service, Capitol Police, and Joint Services to execute the 59th Presidential Inauguration as the assistant Officer-in-Charge.• Served as lead coordinator and subject matter expert for the funerals of former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and former Secretary of State Colin Powell; coached GEN Mark Milley (former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman) and GEN James McConville (former Army Chief of Staff) in the proper rendering of graveside honors. Show less

  • Officer-in-Charge (Memorial Affairs, Ceremonies, and Special Events)

    Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Specialty Platoon Leader

    Sept 2019 - Jan 2021

  • Rifle Platoon Leader

    May 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Military Schools Student

    Oct 2016 - Apr 2018
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  Civviesupply

  Aug 2018 - now

  Owner & co-founder

  • CIVVIESUPPLY is a vintage-inspired military apparel brand selling into all 50 states, numerous foreign countries, and over a dozen premier nationwide retailers.• Co-founded brand in 2018 and then spent 18-months after leaving active duty in early 2022 moving warehouse locations and implementing all-new internal systems for operations, manufacturing, and sales.• Achieved a number of positive business outcomes during this period: - Increased average monthly revenue by 700%. - Drove 470% surge in average monthly website traffic, and grew customer base by 48%. - Elevated average monthly conversion rate by 150% to 2.45% per month (38% higher than the industry standard). - Secured official trademark licenses from the US Army, US Navy, US Air Force, and US Space Force. - Launched a new wholesale program that achieved six-figure revenue growth in under 12 months. Show less

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  South carolina army national guard

  Jan 2022 - now

  Staff officer

  • Joint Force Headquarters staff officer.

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  Heritage brands

  Mar 2022 - Jan 2024

  Chief of staff & partner

  • Maintained daily management rhythms for a team of 4 partners and numerous associates at a content marketing and strategy consultancy serving executives and expert firms. Oversaw initiatives and managed projects across operations, finance, and HR.• Implemented rigorous new cost controls and directed comprehensive financial oversight to include strategic management and precise forecasting, and achieved the following: - 20% increase in productivity and efficiency. - 25% reduction in operational costs through continuous improvement efforts. - 20% reduction in average accounts receivable days. Show less

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  Fti consulting

  May 2024 - now

  Senior consultant