Experience

Apollo Strategy Group, Inc.

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Dec 2016 - Present

  Strategy and Planning We work collaboratively with our clients through the planning process to develop living plans that guide organizations to a prosperous future. Change Management Understanding the forces that block and drive change in individuals and organizations is the key to successful transformations. Change often feels tumultuous and, at times, futile. We provide a clear path to implementing change - big or small. Process Improvement Even the most sound strategy can be derailed by ineffective, inefficient, or unnecessary practices. We help our clients develop and implement practices that support strategic goals and push the company towards a prosperous future. Performance Appraisal Knowing where you are is key to getting where you want to go. We help our clients take inventory of the skills, strengths, and weakness of their teams to best understand how harness the power of the individual for the good of the organization. Leadership Development Leadership can make or break an organization. We provide guidance and training for leaders at every level of an organization, from entry level to the seasoned executive. Organizations with competent leadership are best prepared to meet challenges and push organizations to a prosperous future. Show less



Army National Guard

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Special Forces - Green Beret

  • Jan 2010 - Mar 2022

  Responsible for more than 300 foreign military and police professionals in operations planning and combat and self-defense measures. Responsible for planning communications and continuity of real-world military operations across a variety settings. Special skills in contingency planning. Engaged in other forms of special forces badassery.

• Intelligence Analyst

  • Dec 2001 - Jan 2010

  Awarded Army Commendation Medal while deployed for conducting intelligence analysis and briefing a special project which resulted in the disruption of an insurgent cell responsible for killing AmericansResponsible for developing systems and practices practices for streamlining and organizing collected intelligence information Coordinated 50+ intelligence collection missions using drones and other collection resources, conducted analysis on the resulting intelligence, and produced written and oral communication Show less



2020 Achievements Inc.

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jan 2013 - 2017

  Successfully built a profitable operation in the income tax preparation industry and grew from one franchise location to seven locations over the course of 3 years. We won the award for 2nd highest performing new location in the franchise system during our rookie year in 2014. Responsibly managed the marketing, sales, compliance, delivery and human resources divisions of the company. Successfully set budgets and managed P&Ls to ensure performance and efficiency of each department. Created a culture of mentorship where team members felt valued and looked forward to coming to work. Successfully created a succession plan and leadership pipeline to ensure opportunities for advancement among high performers and continuity of operations in the event of new vacancies. Developed a process to ensure legal and regulatory compliance in a highly regulated industry. Each member of our team responsible for service delivery promoted compliance and worked with our internal compliance department to ensure the highest standards in accuracy and integrity in the highly regulated income tax preparation industry. Show less



Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intelligence Analyst

  • Jun 2009 - Nov 2014

  As an experienced Intelligence Analyst, I leveraged my analytical and critical thinking skills to produce intelligence in various forms that helped operational leaders make well-informed decisions to mitigate threats and seize opportunities. My background in intelligence analysis has equipped me with a unique ability to identify and communicate key insights that drive informed decision-making. I transferred these skills to the business world. Key skills and experience: Intelligence analysis reports: Authored comprehensive, clear, and concise intelligence analysis reports that distill complex information into actionable insights for effective strategic planning and decision-making. Strategic analysis and planning: Utilizing my extensive experience in intelligence analysis, I successfully facilitated strategic working sessions with hundreds of local, state, and federal law enforcement officers, focusing on identifying threats, mitigating risks, and developing actionable plans to neutralize them. Engaging and impactful presentations: Drawing on my background in intelligence and threat analysis, I craft captivating and informative presentations that resonate with corporate audiences, providing valuable insights that inform and inspire. Collaboration and relationship building: My experience working with a wide range of stakeholders in the intelligence and law enforcement communities has honed my ability to foster connections, manage networks, and facilitate productive information-sharing, skills that translate well to corporate environments. Key Stakeholder Presentations: I distilled complex information into clear, concise, and compelling messages, ensuring that my presentations were both informative and engaging so operational decision-makers could allocate resources. Show less