Experience

United States Army Human Resources Command

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Field Artillery Branch Career Manager

  • Mar 2021 - Present



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Battery Commander

  • Aug 2019 - Oct 2020

• Battalion Fire Support Officer

  • May 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Responsible for planning, integrating and coordinating joint fires in support of a 300 Soldier mechanized infantry battalion. • Responsible for four fire support teams, 17 Soldiers and equipment worth in excess of $40,000,000.• Created and implemented a training plan during the fielding of new armored vehicles to ensure the increased capabilities of the organization and personnel.

• Lead Fire Support Planner for 3rd Infantry Division

  • Nov 2016 - May 2018

  • Managed the 15,000-Soldier division with the deconfliction, synchronization, and integration of air support and artillery, enabling the three 5,000-Soldier brigades to accomplish organizational goals.• Deployed to Afghanistan as an advisor to the Afghan National Army in Laghman Province and successfully overcame language and cultural barriers to develop sustainable Afghan solutions and increase lethality.• As an artillery officer, advised and oversaw operations at the local power plant and waste water treatment plant, coordinating for vital repairs to local infrastructure using Afghan assets and funds.

• Student at Captain's Career Course

  • Apr 2016 - Nov 2016

• Battery Executive Officer

  • Apr 2015 - Apr 2016

  • Selected over 30 peers to serve as second in command of a 97-Soldier unit; selected as the top Executive Officer out of four after completion of a 12 month rating period.• Received and assigned responsibility of equipment in excess of $63,000,000 upon arriving to Kuwait; implemented an aggressive maintenance program to get six non-operational howitzers combat ready in three months. • Created an effective sustainment program to maintain operational capabilities of equipment and 63 Soldiers conducting combat operations in an austere environment in Al-Taqaddum, Iraq.• Routinely coordinated with cross service representatives in the Air Force and Marines in order to create a solution for receiving vital repair parts into an environment without an existing supply chain.

• Platoon Leader

  • Aug 2014 - Apr 2015

  • Responsible for the training and development of a 42 man organization into an effective and cohesive unit while maintaining accountability, maintenance and readiness of equipment valued at $10,757,803.• Utilizing a hands-on leadership style, trained and prepared 42 Soldiers for future combat operations in Iraq, directly leading to the accomplishment of the organization’s goals and responsibilities.• Constantly demonstrated an ability to identify and solve for operational variables by efficiently applying a flexible problem solving mindset while maintaining an opened mind to continue to learn.• Selected as the Distinguished Leader of the Quarter for the 1st Infantry Division in November 2014.

• Battalion Adjutant

  • Apr 2014 - Aug 2014

  Advises, assists, and counsels the Commander, NCOs, and Soldiers on personnel matters; reviews and consolidates reports, statistics, and personnel actions submitted to higher headquarters; manages unit's Military Personnel Record Jackets (DA 201 Files), medical, and dental records; advises the commander on personnel strength, shortages, and overages; responsible for unit's financial transactions on RLAS; provides technical guidance and training section of 6 Soldiers; responsible for over $75,000 worth of equipment; coordinate quality of life program and promote esprit-de-corps.

• Troop Fire Support Officer/Mortar Platoon Leader -- Field Artillery

  • Jan 2013 - Apr 2014

  Fire Support Officer in an Armored Reconnaissance Troop. Responsible for planning and coordinating the employment of all fire support assets available to the Troop including cannon, rocket, close air support, mortars and naval gun fire in support of reconnaissance operations during a wide range of missions in both Unified Land Operations and Reconnaissance and Security Operations. Responsible for the welfare, training, discipline, and professional development of the Troop Fire Support Team, and the care and well-being of their families. Responsible for the maintenance and accountability of 1x M3A3 BFIST, 2x M1064 120mm Mortar Carriers, 1x M113 and ancillary equipment worth in excess of $10,000,000. Joint Fires Observer and Joint Firepower Controller certified. Served additionally as the Platoon Leader for the Troop's 120mm Mortar Platoon and responsible for the welfare, training, discipline and professional development of 12 additional Soldiers.

• Student at Basic Officer Leaders Course

  • Jul 2012 - Jan 2013



Best Buy

• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• PC-HO Salesman

  • Apr 2006 - May 2007

  Computer Specialist Computer Specialist