Experience

Indiana Army National Guard

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Executive Officer(COO)

  • Jul 2023 - Present

• Operations Manager Recruiting and Retention Battalion

  • Nov 2022 - Jul 2023

• Chief Operating Officer Infantry Battalion

  • Jul 2019 - Jun 2023

  Principal staff officer for all matters concerning operations, training, plans, force development, and modernization for the 1-151 Infantry Battalion, comprising over 650 personnel to include Infantry, logisticians, medical, maintenance, and administrative personnel.

• Director Regional Training Institute

  • Jan 2018 - Jul 2019

  The principal responsible for the professional education center for the Indiana Army National Guard. The prime mover in the conversion of Army Training and Doctrine Command’s accreditation and assessment standards into professional training and certification courses spanning the range of basic, transition, advanced, and executive levels.

• Operations Manager Officer Candidate School

  • Jul 2015 - Jan 2018

  Responsible for the planning and conduct of the Indiana National Guard Officer Candidate School. Develops yearly training cycle ensuring all Federal guidelines are met. Coordinate administrative, logistical and training support. Interview and hire qualified staff. Maintain student and instructor records. Complete quarterly evaluations. Recommend officer candidates who meet all graduation requirements for commissioning as an Officer in the Indiana Army National Guard.



GEODIS

• France
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Operations Manager

  • Jul 2013 - Jul 2015

  • Establishes operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current • Ensures the physical condition of warehouse and equipment are properly maintained • Ensures work orders for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment are submitted to the appropriate persons • Confers with others to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with activities of other functional areas such as customer service and sales • Ensures a high level of customer satisfaction by communicating frequently with customers and following up on customer concerns and requests • Ensures safe operation of the warehouse including meeting company standards for sanitation, maintenance, security and housekeeping • Ensures the profitability of the warehouse • Ensures adequate staffing, training, coaching and counseling for employees • Reports employees' hours worked to Payroll on a weekly basis • Ensures ISO compliance, where applicable • Manages subordinates, such as Supervisors, Lead Operators, Operations Coordinators and CSRs by: interviewing, hiring, and training; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining • Directs, coordinates, and evaluates assigned unit(s) by carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws • Addresses complaints and resolves problems Show less



Indiana Army National Guard

• Plans Officer

  • Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

  Advises, plans, coordinates and supervises combined arms operations, planning, and training for a 350 personnel unit. Responsible for developing and executing unit operations, training, plans and programs.Army expert in the “How to” of training, as well as development and management of training functions. Plans and eval­uates military operations. Prepares and reviews operations and concept plans to include war games. Participates in the Joint Operations Planning System. Establishes and monitors policy and standards for unit readiness. In staff positions in support command, or at installation or community level, is concerned with the execution of operations, plans and training in support of assigned missions. Show less

• Brigade Battle Captain

  • Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Responsible for managing the Tactical Operations Center (TOC) for a combined military force of over 2000 personnel from the United States, Australia, and Slovakia.Assisted in planning, coordinating, supervising, and maintaining communication flow throughout all stations and ensured that all messages and reports were routed and logged.Analyzed issues and made timely decisions in the absence of the commander; ensured the smooth functioning of the TOC facility and its staff elements, by conducting battle drills and enforcing Standard Operating Procedures.Assisted with processing essential data, providing security, and ensuring the mobility of the TOC including configuration, equipment, and training to facilitate rapid movement. Show less



Army National Guard

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Commander

  • Jan 2011 - May 2012

  Responsible for the overall readiness of a Cavalry Troop. The Troop mission is to conduct reconnaissance and surveillance operations to enable the Squadron commander to accurately report timely information on the battlefield to the Brigade commander. Overall responsibility for recruiting and training the unit in order to prepare it to conduct an overseas deployment into a combat theatre of operations. Responsible for the coaching, teaching and mentoring of junior leaders. Responsible for all the Troop does or does not do.Maintained 100% accountibility of all Troop equipment. Show less



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Community Engagement Officer

  • Jun 2010 - Jan 2012

  Expand community outreach in areas surrounding Camp Atterbury and Muscatacuck, creating good will for individuals, groups and organizations. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships between the military and community representatives to further public relations objectives while at the same time maintaining necessary confidentiality. Plan, coordinate and disseminate information relating to the strategic plan, serving as the official spokesperson and media relations expert. Collect and analyze data to respond to requests for information from government, media, community and public interest groups. Conduct group tours of Camp Atterbury. 2010 conducted tours for appx. 2500 people. Show less

• Deployments

  • Jan 2003 - Jan 2012

  Sinai,Egypt Infantry Squad Leader 12/2002-07/2003Herat,Afghanistan Embedded Trainer Afghan National Army Brigade Headquarters 05/2004-06/2005Al Asad,Iraq Scout Platoon Leader 03/2008-11/2008Tarin Kowt,Afghanistan Brigade Battle Captain 01/2012-12/2012



IN National Guard

• HR Manager

  • Apr 2009 - Jun 2010

  HR manager for a 323 person organization. Planned, supervised and executed all levels of human resources activities. Managed personnel levels, promotions, demotions and managed vacation policies. Developed systems for tracking medical conditions of all 323 soldiers. Developed procedures for updating current operations. Managed and accounted for two checking accounts covering two different functions for the unit. Planned, supervised and executed multiple ceremonies for the unit to include new building dedications and change of leadership ceremonies. Managed and tracked all evaluations for all personnel. Show less

• Scout Platoon Leader

  • Feb 2008 - Apr 2009

  Responsible for a Convoy Security Platoon consisting of thirty vehicles and sixty-four soldiers. Platoon's mission was to provide Convoy Security for logistical convoys throughout Western Iraq. Responsibilities included planning, training, maintenance schedules, physical fitness, weapons proficiency and soldier well being for all sixty four soldiers in my platoon. Maintained 100 percent accountability for over thirty million dollars of equipment with zero losses.



Cort Furniture Rental

• Warehouse Manager

  • Dec 2005 - Apr 2009

  Supervise and train a staff of twenty three employees, to include shipping, receiving, and daily truck traffic. Route trucks for daily deliveries and pickups. Ship furniture using both LTL and full truck load carriers. Ensure all orders are pulled and prepared for the next day, averaging 500 pieces daily. Track employee hours and submit hours for pay. Manage supply and tool inventory. Monitor employee performance and counsel for both positive and negative issues. Work closely with sales staff to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction. Achieved second in national distribution for the country in 2006. Show less



Melton Truck Lines

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Load Planner/Customer Service Representative

  • Jan 1998 - Jan 2001

  Responsible for identifying available and suitable flatbed loads throughout the Western U.S. and planning said loads on all company trucks in the area. Worked with established customers and brokers to obtain profitable rates while keeping all trucks loaded. Main goals were to keep trucks moving and maintain the highest rate possible per mile.

• Fleet Manager

  • Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

  Supervised and assisted fifty drivers to ensure on time pick-up and delivery of loads. Answered questions and addressed concerns of drivers in reference to company policies, vacations, pay, etc. Used organizational and interpersonal skills to build this fleet from 35 to 60 drivers within six months. Obtained the best retention rate, mileage rate, and on time performance score in a company of six fleets. Used AS/400 system daily.