Experience

Word of Life Christian Academy

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal

  • Aug 2017 - Present



Office of Security Cooperation-Iraq

• Baghdad Iraq

• Senior Enlisted Advisor

  • Oct 2012 - Oct 2013

  Senior Advisor to the Chief of Office of Security Cooperation-Iraq; Supports and ensures unity of action and compliance across the organization with Foreign Military Sales Program, Foreign Military Finance, International Military Education and Training, Professional Military Training, and the partnership between the United States and the Government of Iraq. Dedicated and responsible for the safety, security and protection, health and welfare of 6187 Service Members and Civilians. Advised the Chief on policies and plans, training development, safety, Crisis Management Team, site force protection, composite risk assessment, daily intelligence reports, and physical security. Provided expertise, guidance, and consultation on developing exercises, planning, after action reviews, education systems, and training programs in support of US Iraq objectives. Oversaw the planning of multiple sites transitioning phases and rehearsals. Served as senior interagency representative and expert, exercising independence and judgment to develop and maintain relationships with various stakeholders in the US Government, Iraqi Leadership, and contractors in policy and program capabilities. SUPERVISED the operational safety, risk assessment, security, readiness, performance, and morale of 5,200 US military and civilian personnel. Provided direct oversight in Security Assistance and Security Cooperation environment for comprehensive program responsibilities, processes and operations, and implementing effective training programs. Principle advisor to the Chief and Iraqi forces in Quality Assurance of US equipment sold to Iraq, training, education, communications, logistics management, and staff operations. Supervised US unit Directors and staff principles in areas of operations, logistics, communications, training, security operations, and risk assessment. Keen ability to coordinate complex tasks and teams, including partnerships with other entities. Show less



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Enlisted Advisor/Trainer

  • Oct 2012 - Oct 2013

  PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 10/2012-10/2013, Senior Advisor and Trainer, Office Security Cooperation Iraq DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/MISSION: Senior Consultant to the Chief of Office Security Cooperation-Iraq, a Joint Federal Interagency, multi- service organization of over 5,200 military and civilian personnel. Provided expertise on developing exercises, planning, after action reviews, education, and training programs. Advised Iraqi Forces in Quality Assurance equipment purchased, communications, logistics requirements, and staff operations. LIAISON AND OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP: recommended to staff principles; daily operations, logistics, communications, training, security operations, and risk assessment. Supervised the operation of five Forward Operating Site closures by enforcing responsibility and accountability of $103 million of equipment. ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP: monitored the organizations budget and expenditures. ANALYSIS, MONITORING, AND EVALUATION: Conducted site weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual audits/compliance inspections related to, force protection, evacuation plans, contingency plans, safety and physical security compliance. SENSITIVE DATA COORDINATOR: Analyzed sensitive security data shared by federal agencies and intelligence communities to mitigate security threats. Ensured that information systems complied with regulatory requirements for the; development, security and maintenance of the sensitive and timely data that formed the basis of the operations center. EMERGENCY RESPONSE: Inspected and improved site safety and security plans, such as the “Insider Threat,” “Active Shooter Plan,” “Facility Shutdown Contingency Plan,” “Man-Made Disasters Plan,” and “Emergency Evacuation Plan.” TRAINER/ FACILITATOR: Trained site leaders on personnel management, site security, force protection, site safety and infiltration, emergency operations center, crisis management, physical security, risk assessment, and site evacuation. Show less



First Army Division East

• Fort Meade MD

• Division Command Sergeant Major

  • May 2010 - Oct 2012

  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/MISSION Senior Consultant to the unit Commander, a multi-service, inter-agency training organization with over 6,800 service members and civilians and a geography of 27 States and Territories. Advised commanders on training, mission readiness, morale, discipline, security, safety and mobilization policies and plans of all the US based National Guard and Army Reserve units. TRAINING AND SUPERVISION: Established and enforced policies on Soldier fitness, appearance, training, and performance, operational safety, risk management, security, training readiness, medical qualifications, equipment issue, and manning. HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT: Managed the unit’s personnel authorizations and requirements of 6,800 Soldiers to meet the Army’s goals. Solved the organizations authorized shortages and reduced excess personnel. BUDGET OVERSITE & ADMINISTRATION: Completed forms, verified data, computed amounts and prepared reports of activity pertaining to pay, leave, travel and finance records, reconciliation, disbursements, and allowances. ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP: Reviewed and interpreted regulations and policies. Ensured all efficiency reports were 100% validated and timely in accordance with regulations. OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP: Supervised the process of intelligence operations data from collection point to unit. Supervised and analyzed the liaison intelligence activities, reports, collection, distribution, computer information and formal briefings. Inspected and exercised the Emergency Operations Center for security and Standard Operating Procedure compliance. WRITTEN & ORAL COMMUNICATION: Advised the Commander on the state and health of the command, including discipline, efficiency, economy, morale, training, and readiness. Wrote, edited and presented status reports, working papers, briefings, strategic plans and proposals. Reviewed awards recommendations for proper level of recognition and presentation. Show less



1st Cavalry 4th HBCT

• Fort Hood

• Command Sergeant Major

  • Mar 2008 - May 2010

  CONSULTANT/ADVISOR AND TRAINER to a Heavy Brigade Combat Team Commander. Advised the Commander on pre-deployment, deployment and re-deployment operations in: personnel manning, training, medical qualifications, equipment issue, education, health, evaluations, weapons qualification, morale and welfare of 3,800 Soldiers and families. Advised the Commander on unit’s vehicle maintenance and readiness status. Provided expertise, guidance, and consultation on developing exercises, planning, after action reviews, education systems, and training programs. +++ Deployed and re-deployed 5,400 Soldiers to and from Iraq with proper equipment, training immunizations, and required country culture briefings. +++ Trained, prepared, mentored, housed and motivated over 400 Engineer Soldiers to integrate in the unit. SUPERVISOR: Supervised the operational safety, security, training readiness, performance, medical qualifications, equipment issue, manning, and morale of 5,400 Soldiers and Families. Enforced standards in training, maintaining and utilizing equipment, facilities, and eliminating fraud waste and abuse. Managed the Brigades enlisted staffing, ensured all Soldiers were qualified in the duties and were properly assigned and integrated Show less



4th BCT, 4th ID

• 3-67AR CSM and 4th BCT CSM

  • 2004 - 2007

  Battalion Command Sergeant Major responsible for 900 Soldiers, their training and equipment. Battalion Command Sergeant Major responsible for 900 Soldiers, their training and equipment.



4th Infantry Division

• Fort Hood. Texas

• Operations/Management

  • Jun 2001 - Jul 2004

  PROFESSIONAL PROFILE: CONSULTANT/ADVISOR AND TRAINER with over 34 years of Military progressive experience providing analysis, strategic planning, project management in military organizations to solve complex intelligence challenges, operations and training. Technical expert and analyst on complex program and mission-critical issues and deficiencies. Very strong critical thinking, problem solving, research, analytical and liaison skills. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, flexibility, keen political savvy and leadership abilities. AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Expert Ability to Organize and Manage Complex Tasks; Crisis Management in Stressful Environments; Military intelligence; Staff Leadership; Problem Solving; Strategic and Operational Planning; Human Resource Management; Workforce Analysis and Planning; Compliance Auditing, Security and Safety, Risk and Feasibility Assessment; Quality Assurance, Emergency Preparedness; Team and Project Leadership; Technical, Regulatory and Best Practices Research; Policy Analysis, and Excellent Oral and Communications Skills. COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); Ability to Conduct Credible Internet-Based Research. Show less