Experience

AUSA Arsenal of Democracy Chapter

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Vice President

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Michigan, United States Assists the chapter president of the Arsenal of Democracy Chapter of AUSA, consisting of over 1000 individual members and 47 industry and community partners, with overall management of the chapter. • Attends events representing the president and the chapter in their absence; presides in the absence of the chapter president in the event they no longer able to serve, assumes the duties of president for the remainder of the term in accordance with the chapter by-laws. • Plans &… Show more Assists the chapter president of the Arsenal of Democracy Chapter of AUSA, consisting of over 1000 individual members and 47 industry and community partners, with overall management of the chapter. • Attends events representing the president and the chapter in their absence; presides in the absence of the chapter president in the event they no longer able to serve, assumes the duties of president for the remainder of the term in accordance with the chapter by-laws. • Plans & coordinates the collaboration/development of the annual strategic plan for conducting chapter events. • Liaison with the Chiefs of Staff from the Michigan Army National Guard and TACOM assist with coordination, synchronization and execution of chapter events.

• Director of Recruiting & Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Outreach Programs

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Michigan, United States Plans, coordinates, and executes outreach programs for the Arsenal of Democracy Chapter of AUSA involving over 37 different programs across the state of Michigan; senior representative for all ROTC and recruiting matters. • Coordinates resource contributions to recruiting and ROTC (both Jr. & Sr.) programs to enhance readiness and training. • Supervises the selection and awarding of the Sr. ROTC Cadet of the Year from seven different programs. • Develops relations between ROTC and… Show more Plans, coordinates, and executes outreach programs for the Arsenal of Democracy Chapter of AUSA involving over 37 different programs across the state of Michigan; senior representative for all ROTC and recruiting matters. • Coordinates resource contributions to recruiting and ROTC (both Jr. & Sr.) programs to enhance readiness and training. • Supervises the selection and awarding of the Sr. ROTC Cadet of the Year from seven different programs. • Develops relations between ROTC and Recruiting agencies across the state of Michigan enhancing readiness.



Amazon Web Services (AWS)

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Manager

  • Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

  Lansing, Michigan, United States Led and managed 35 security specialists, with TS/SCI level clearances, that supported infrastructure builds, expansions, and renovations across seven AWS data centers housing government and military cloud computing. • Supervised and coordinated security specialists through a highly fluid, resource constrained environment to meet project manager construction goals for physical space expansions, renovations, and new builds. • Onboarded new hire security specialists through customer… Show more Led and managed 35 security specialists, with TS/SCI level clearances, that supported infrastructure builds, expansions, and renovations across seven AWS data centers housing government and military cloud computing. • Supervised and coordinated security specialists through a highly fluid, resource constrained environment to meet project manager construction goals for physical space expansions, renovations, and new builds. • Onboarded new hire security specialists through customer verification process and on through customer, safety, and operational on-site training; manages recruitment through three security vendors for resourcing. • Managed and developed site operations to effectively and efficiently conduct infrastructure builds; consolidates monthly metrics and analyzes them into key performance indicators to improve operations. Show less



Amazon

• Bangladesh
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chapter President, DET1 Warriors at Amazon

  • Oct 2021 - Jun 2022

  Livonia, Michigan, United States

• Manager - Outbound Operations

  • Dec 2020 - Jun 2022

  Livonia, Michigan, United States Lead and managed 60 associates and two supervisors across a multi-purpose shipping dock and pack area for a traditional, non-sortable customer fulfillment center that delivers over 30,000 products per day to customers across the upper mid-west region. • Optimized outbound operations processes to meet productivity and quality metrics that achieved customer promised delivery dates and reduced delivery errors; delivered orders to the right place at the right time. • Coached and developed… Show more Lead and managed 60 associates and two supervisors across a multi-purpose shipping dock and pack area for a traditional, non-sortable customer fulfillment center that delivers over 30,000 products per day to customers across the upper mid-west region. • Optimized outbound operations processes to meet productivity and quality metrics that achieved customer promised delivery dates and reduced delivery errors; delivered orders to the right place at the right time. • Coached and developed outbound leaders and associates on safe, effective, and efficient operations through constant process improvement and robust safety programs. • Refined pack process path station as a capstone project, which streamlined associate movements; cut packing times roughly 5 seconds resulting in an overall 16.7% savings on processing time.

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Hiring our Heroes Military Fellow

  • Aug 2020 - Nov 2020

  Livonia, Michigan, United States



US Army

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lieutenant Colonel - Commissioned Officer

  • Jan 1998 - Jan 2021

• Sr. Military Principal Advisor (Sr. Observer, Coach, & Trainer), Mission Command Training Program

  • Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

  Fort Leavenworth, KS Led and managed 17 associates across six functional teams; implemented a led worldwide deployable training capability that provides full spectrum organizational assessments for senior executives and their staff to enable success for any mission in any operational environment. Reduced operational fire processing times from 24 minutes down to 6 minutes across three executive level organizations achieving 75% reduction in time thus increasing overall efficiency. Identified and improved logistical… Show more Led and managed 17 associates across six functional teams; implemented a led worldwide deployable training capability that provides full spectrum organizational assessments for senior executives and their staff to enable success for any mission in any operational environment. Reduced operational fire processing times from 24 minutes down to 6 minutes across three executive level organizations achieving 75% reduction in time thus increasing overall efficiency. Identified and improved logistical planning up to 96 hours to meet just in time requirements; effective and efficient logistics. Analyzed over 100 pieces of information daily during COVID-19 Response to provide strategic reports to senior executive leaders building medical capability and capacity across the United States complete with long term logistics.

• Sr. Military Principal Advisor (Sr. Advisor/Detachment Commander) U.S. Military Training Mission

  • Jul 2018 - Aug 2019

  Tabuk Governorate, Saudi Arabia Managed advise/assist operations of a military advise/assist training detachment for Land Forces Division, U.S. Military Training Mission, Tabuk, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Supervised a team of 14 U.S. senior Soldiers and 11 interpreters advising the Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF) 8th Mechanized Brigade Commander, Staff and Battalion Commanders; Northwest Area Command (NWAC); and the RSLF Tabuk Tactical Training Center (TTC). Advised commanders at all levels on planning, preparation, execution… Show more Managed advise/assist operations of a military advise/assist training detachment for Land Forces Division, U.S. Military Training Mission, Tabuk, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Supervised a team of 14 U.S. senior Soldiers and 11 interpreters advising the Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF) 8th Mechanized Brigade Commander, Staff and Battalion Commanders; Northwest Area Command (NWAC); and the RSLF Tabuk Tactical Training Center (TTC). Advised commanders at all levels on planning, preparation, execution and assessment of combined arms training to include training management, maintenance, admin and personnel management, and physical fitness. Provided consultation, training, and capability/capacity development for the TTC to prepare for its first battalion level training rotation; focus areas include rotation scenario development, training a professional operations group consisting of over 80 observer/coach/trainers, development of a lethal opposing enemy training force, instrumentation development and implementation, and building capacity of facilities and resources. Supervised advisors partnered with the Armor & Special Forces Institutes for training, professional development, military education that successfully trained RSLF forces for large scale combat operations. Maintained the morale, welfare, training, and safety of all U.S. military personnel assigned, attached or in transit in Tabuk; Safeguarded over $2 million in equipment, facilities, and resources.

• Director of Talent Acquisition (Battalion Commander) U.S. Army Great Lakes Recruiting Battalion

  • Jun 2016 - Jun 2018

  Lansing, Michigan Area Managed recruiting operations for U.S. Army Active and Reserves consisting of, seven companies and 26 recruiting stations covering more than 44,000 square miles across the state of Michigan. Lead the organization to recruit over 2800 active duty and 700 reserve new recruits, to include special missions that included enlisting the highest quality young men and women for Army service. Supervised the planning, resourcing, and execution of recruiting operations (by means of CRM), training, health… Show more Managed recruiting operations for U.S. Army Active and Reserves consisting of, seven companies and 26 recruiting stations covering more than 44,000 square miles across the state of Michigan. Lead the organization to recruit over 2800 active duty and 700 reserve new recruits, to include special missions that included enlisting the highest quality young men and women for Army service. Supervised the planning, resourcing, and execution of recruiting operations (by means of CRM), training, health, welfare, discipline and morale of more than 260 Soldiers and 25 Department of Army Civilians assigned within the organization. Supervised the execution of an annual budget of $3 million. Managed a fleet of more than 175 vehicles, 38 separated facilities, and all logistical functions associated with equipping the recruiting force. Promoted a positive image of the Army with the community through community partnerships, social media, and public relations while ensuring exceptional family and soldier readiness.

• Deputy Director of Operations (Deputy Asst. Chief of Staff G3/5/7) Joint Readiness Training Center

  • Mar 2015 - Jun 2016

  Fort Polk, LA Deputy to the Director of Plans and Operations for the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk consisting of a garrison command and four major subordinate commands consisting of over 10,000 soldiers and civilians. Assisted the director in the integration and synchronization of the operations process for the Commanding General across the three planning horizons; current operations (CUOPS), future operations (FUOPS), and plans. Managed and coordinated staff responsibility over CUOPS… Show more Deputy to the Director of Plans and Operations for the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk consisting of a garrison command and four major subordinate commands consisting of over 10,000 soldiers and civilians. Assisted the director in the integration and synchronization of the operations process for the Commanding General across the three planning horizons; current operations (CUOPS), future operations (FUOPS), and plans. Managed and coordinated staff responsibility over CUOPS, FUOPS, Plans, Training, and Force Integration cells to achieve effects in support of the commander's intent. Ensured the timely generation of staff estimates and reports to the commander, higher, and adjacent headquarters. Assisted in the integration of other staff functions into plans and operations through direct coordination with their respective staff proponents. Managed the moral, welfare, and professional development of 33 soldiers and 14 civilians.

• Military Advisor (Observer, Coach, Trainer-Field Artillery Operations Officer) Fire Support Division

  • Jun 2014 - Mar 2015

  Fort Polk, LA Supervised the planning, resourcing, and execution of advanced level training in field artillery operations for forces in contingency operations at the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC). Mentored, coached, and taught all aspects of operations for mission rehearsal exercises (MREs) for airborne, air assault, mechanized, and Stryker brigade combat teams prior to combat deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Developed and coached battalion commanders, operations officers, and… Show more Supervised the planning, resourcing, and execution of advanced level training in field artillery operations for forces in contingency operations at the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC). Mentored, coached, and taught all aspects of operations for mission rehearsal exercises (MREs) for airborne, air assault, mechanized, and Stryker brigade combat teams prior to combat deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Developed and coached battalion commanders, operations officers, and staff for planning, synchronization, and support for artillery battalions during joint and combined operations on the training center's replicated battlefield. Analyzed unit and individual performance and provided immediate feedback; lead field artillery battalion after action reviews. Lead and supervised 20 senior enlisted soldiers and officers while serving as the organization’s operations officer.

• Chief of Staff (Brigade Executive Officer) 18th Fires Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division

  • May 2013 - Jun 2014

  Fort Bragg, North Carolina Chief of Staff to the 18th Fires Brigade (Airborne), with a mission of no-notice worldwide deployment to provide reinforcing and general support fires in support of the 82nd Airborne Division and XVIII Airborne Corps. Provided guidance and set priorities for brigade primary, special, and civilian staff. Managed responsibilities compromising of logistical, administrative, fiscal budget management ($5 million), and overall readiness of the brigade to include the maintenance management and… Show more Chief of Staff to the 18th Fires Brigade (Airborne), with a mission of no-notice worldwide deployment to provide reinforcing and general support fires in support of the 82nd Airborne Division and XVIII Airborne Corps. Provided guidance and set priorities for brigade primary, special, and civilian staff. Managed responsibilities compromising of logistical, administrative, fiscal budget management ($5 million), and overall readiness of the brigade to include the maintenance management and oversight of 16 HIMARS Rocket Launchers, 36 M777A2 Howitzers, two Q-37 Target Acquisition Radars and its associated communications equipment. Developed subordinate leaders through an active professional development program, emphasizing coaching, counseling, and mentoring. Ensured the best quality of life and personnel readiness for 1600 soldiers, civilians, and their family members.

• Chief of Staff (Battalion Executive Officer) 2-321 FAR (ABN), 4th BCT, 82nd Airborne Division

  • Apr 2012 - May 2013

  Fort Bragg, NC Chief of Staff to an Airborne 105mm Towed Field Artillery Battalion, assigned to an Airborne Infantry Brigade Combat Team, comprised of four battery/company sized units with 396 Soldiers. Lead, directed, and issued planning and execution guidance to the battalion staff. Managed oversaw the accountability of the logistical, administrative, maintenance, and fiscal budget management ($1 million) of the battalion. Supervised and facilitated battalion staff planning cycle and staff actions… Show more Chief of Staff to an Airborne 105mm Towed Field Artillery Battalion, assigned to an Airborne Infantry Brigade Combat Team, comprised of four battery/company sized units with 396 Soldiers. Lead, directed, and issued planning and execution guidance to the battalion staff. Managed oversaw the accountability of the logistical, administrative, maintenance, and fiscal budget management ($1 million) of the battalion. Supervised and facilitated battalion staff planning cycle and staff actions. Developed subordinate leaders through an active professional development program, emphasizing coaching, counseling, and mentoring. Provided the best quality of life for Soldiers and their family members. Managed the morale, training, and welfare of a battalion staff that consists of 17 officers, 20 senior enlisted soldiers, and 21 junior enlisted soldiers.

• Brigade Fire Support Officer 4th BCT, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division

  • Dec 2011 - Apr 2012

  Fort Bragg, North Carolina Coordinate, integrate, and synchronize joint fires, to include both lethal and non-lethal effects, for a Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT).

• Assistant Fire Support Coordinator, Joint Fires Cell, 82nd Airborne Divsion

  • Jun 2011 - Dec 2011

  Fort Bragg, North Carolina Plan, coordinate, and synchronize operational joint fires in a forward deployed Division Headquarters in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Integrate lethal and non-lethal effects.

• Military Advisor (Field Artillery) Office of the Program Manager - Saudi Arabian National Guard

  • Jun 2009 - Jun 2010

  Al-Riyadh Governorate, Saudi Arabia Train, advise, and assist in the development and readiness of fire support and field artillery assets within two mechanized infantry brigades of the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG)

• Senior Manager (Battery Commander) Bravo Battery, 4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment

  • Jun 2005 - Mar 2007

  Baumholder, Germany and Baghdad, Iraq Supervised the overall performance a forward deployed, direct support, 155mm self-propelled Paladin Howitzer Battery in the Republic of Germany converted to a Motorized Rifle Company deployed to Iraq. Lead, trained, and cared for 115 soldiers which consisted of two firing platoons and one headquarters platoon. Managed the planning, preparation, and execution of training plans to ensure the unit is capable of execution a full range of military operations from major combat operations to… Show more Supervised the overall performance a forward deployed, direct support, 155mm self-propelled Paladin Howitzer Battery in the Republic of Germany converted to a Motorized Rifle Company deployed to Iraq. Lead, trained, and cared for 115 soldiers which consisted of two firing platoons and one headquarters platoon. Managed the planning, preparation, and execution of training plans to ensure the unit is capable of execution a full range of military operations from major combat operations to stability and support operations. Managed the maintenance and accountability of six M109A6 Paladin howitzers, 15 M1152 up armored HMMWVs, 12 other tracked and wheeled vehicles, and associated equipment valued in excess of $25 million. Show less