Experience

Milagro Foundation, Inc. (Milagro Center)

• United States
• Philanthropy
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Jr. Teen Leadership Program Director

  • Aug 2019 - Present



Phoenix is Rising Inc

• United States
• Mental Health Care

• Veteran Liason

  • Apr 2016 - Present

  • Responsible for the facilitation of groups to assist veterans dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress• Ensure that all veterans are treated fairly, with respect, and offered any and all resources available to them during and after the completion of retreats • Accountable to the Director to alert her in the event of a crisis such as interpersonal conflict, withdrawal symptoms or any issue that may arise with one of the veterans • Responsible for the facilitation of groups to assist veterans dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress• Ensure that all veterans are treated fairly, with respect, and offered any and all resources available to them during and after the completion of retreats • Accountable to the Director to alert her in the event of a crisis such as interpersonal conflict, withdrawal symptoms or any issue that may arise with one of the veterans



Inspire To Hire

• Program Manager

  • Feb 2018 - Feb 2019

  • Responsible for the development of the after school and summer programming for at risk youth and their families• Led a team of life coaches to facilitate a program inclusive of essential basic life skills, entrepreneurship, and college/scholarship prep, in addition to physical and mental health. • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was used to reinforce the empowerment, teamwork, discipline, and critical thinking skills that were developed during our youth’s tenure with Inspire to Hire. • Responsible for the development of the after school and summer programming for at risk youth and their families• Led a team of life coaches to facilitate a program inclusive of essential basic life skills, entrepreneurship, and college/scholarship prep, in addition to physical and mental health. • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was used to reinforce the empowerment, teamwork, discipline, and critical thinking skills that were developed during our youth’s tenure with Inspire to Hire.



Combat Hippies, LLC

• Co-Founder / Performer

  • Apr 2015 - Feb 2018

  • Co-Founded a group of military veteran performing artists to shed light on veteran social issues and promote post-traumatic growth. • Developed, performed, and toured an original show entitled “Conscience Under Fire” that highlighted our personal experiences at war, the struggles of coming back home, and how our performing arts aided in our growth. • Received state recognition and won the $150,000 James L. Knight Foundation Creative Arts Grant. • Co-Founded a group of military veteran performing artists to shed light on veteran social issues and promote post-traumatic growth. • Developed, performed, and toured an original show entitled “Conscience Under Fire” that highlighted our personal experiences at war, the struggles of coming back home, and how our performing arts aided in our growth. • Received state recognition and won the $150,000 James L. Knight Foundation Creative Arts Grant.



Crave Fitness

• Manager / Youth Instructor

  • Jan 2010 - Apr 2016

  • Responsible for conducting classes for fitness, wellness, and youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programs• Developed a tailored program for at-risk youth that involved an emphasis on discipline, respect, and self-love. • Conducted or supervised training sessions for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and fitness staff. • Responsible for conducting classes for fitness, wellness, and youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programs• Developed a tailored program for at-risk youth that involved an emphasis on discipline, respect, and self-love. • Conducted or supervised training sessions for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and fitness staff.



United States Marine Corps

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sergeant

  • Jun 2004 - Oct 2009

  • Directly responsible for the training, discipline, and accountability of all Marines in a platoon of equal or lesser grade.• Completed one successful deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom• Successfully Completed a 3 year special duty assignment that included the safe guard of classified material, internal and personnel security for American Embassies in West Africa and China. • Directly responsible for the training, discipline, and accountability of all Marines in a platoon of equal or lesser grade.• Completed one successful deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom• Successfully Completed a 3 year special duty assignment that included the safe guard of classified material, internal and personnel security for American Embassies in West Africa and China.