Experience

System Studies and Simulation (S3), Inc.

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Organization and Personnel Force Development Analyst

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  Develops Army Aviation organizational requirements, assesses existing force structures, identifies deficiencies and capability gaps and proposes solutions in the form of new or modified organizational designs. OPFD serves as the branch personnel developer responsible for Aviation Officer and Warrant Officer areas of concentration and Career Management Field 15 Enlisted Military Occupational Specialties Develops Army Aviation organizational requirements, assesses existing force structures, identifies deficiencies and capability gaps and proposes solutions in the form of new or modified organizational designs. OPFD serves as the branch personnel developer responsible for Aviation Officer and Warrant Officer areas of concentration and Career Management Field 15 Enlisted Military Occupational Specialties



U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Director-Special Operation Element (USAACE-SOE)

  • Jun 2019 - Dec 2022

  The United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence, Special Operations Element (USAACE SOE) facilitates collaboration, integration, interoperability, and interdependence of Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) at USAACE and FT Rucker in the DOTMLPF-P domain areas with an emphasis on Leader Development, Education, Doctrine, and Training. To do this the USAACE SOE pays close attention to the following Focus Areas: Educate the Force: -Special Operation Force -Conventional Force integration, interoperability, and interdependence (SOF-CF I3) instruction and supplemental education engagements -Support to SOF, CF and aviation specific validation exercises Force Management: -SOE integration in experiments and support to USASOC UFMC -Futures development and modernization -Experimentation and concept development ARSOF Network Expansion: -Link USASOC UAS communities with USAACE SOF Ambassadors: Community Stewardship: -Mogadishu Mile Memorial Event -KLE and VIP visits Recruiting: (Be the Brand) -Support and facilitate the Special Operations Recruiting Battalion (SORB(A)), and 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR(A)) recruiting efforts through out USAACE and Ft. Rucker Show less



United States Army Pacific

• Defense & Space
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Plans Officer

  • Jul 2016 - Jun 2019

  Serves as future operations planner and action officer in the USARPAC Future Operations Division, focused on contingency and crisis action planning while applying fundamentals of the Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP) and Joint Doctrine. Performs as staff action officer and future operations expert and planner, responsible for advising on, coordinating, leading, monitoring and tracking command-level planning activities related to future and ongoing planning activities. Provides advice and guidance to the G3/5/7 Chief on planning and policy issues that involve future operations. Work involves participation with joint forces, combined operations and interagency organizations. Action officer for deliberate/crisis action planning, coordinating within the Headquarters, Service Components and Sub-unified commands, for Mission Analysis, Course of Action (COA) development, and Commander USARPAC Decision Briefings. Develops input into USARPAC Concept Plans, Operational Plans, Campaign Plans, and Operations Orders. Monitors and assists in development of emerging USARPAC concepts, doctrine, and procedures. Supports USARPAC boards, centers, and cells. Attends planning conferences in the AOR. Show less



2nd Infantry Division - Korea

• South Korea
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Airspace Management

  • Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

  Supervises and manages personnel in an Air Traffic Control organization. Develops, revises, and reviews instrument en route and terminal procedures; provides technical expertise pertaining to all aspects of en route and terminal aircraft operations; supervises air traffic control training requirements. Conducts liaison with collateral units and functions as senior advisor for air traffic control operations; coordinates and establishes special-use airspace; develops and monitors standards for instruction of personnel. Show less



101st Airborne Division, U.S. Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Airspace Management / Executive Officer (XO)

  • Jul 2012 - Jul 2015

  Supervises and manages personnel in an Air Traffic Control organization. Develops, revises, and reviews instrument en route and terminal procedures; provides technical expertise pertaining to all aspects of en route and terminal aircraft operations; supervises air traffic control training requirements. Conducts liaison with collateral units and functions as senior advisor for air traffic control operations; coordinates and establishes special-use airspace; develops and monitors standards for instruction of personnel. XO: Responsible for the logistical, administrative, and fiscal management of Operations Company 101st Airborne Division with worldwide contingency missions. Responsible for developing and implementing a logistical support plan, which ensures operational readiness for wartime, contingency, and peacetime missions. Ensures the best quality of life for Soldiers and their family members. Develops subordinate leaders through an active professional development program, emphasizing coaching, counseling, and mentoring. Responsible for maintenance and accountability. Show less



4th Infantry Division, U.S. Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Airspace Management

  • Oct 2011 - Jul 2012

  Supervises and manages personnel in an Air Traffic Control organization. Develops, revises, and reviews instrument en route and terminal procedures; provides technical expertise pertaining to all aspects of en route and terminal aircraft operations; supervises air traffic control training requirements. Conducts liaison with collateral units and functions as senior advisor for air traffic control operations; coordinates and establishes special-use airspace; develops and monitors standards for instruction of personnel. Show less

• Air Traffic Services (ATS), Platoon Leader

  • Nov 2007 - Oct 2011

  Supervises employment of platoon personnel and equipment. Manages and supervises enlisted ATC personnel. Is thoroughly knowledgeable of procedures and standards for separation and control of manned and unmanned systems, airports, and airspace. Provides standardized training and quality assurance of certification programs. Reviews and revises TERPS packets. Assists in development and revision of controlled and special use airspace. Provides technical expertise on installation and operation of ATC equipment. Applies procedures for cancellation, suspension or reissuance, and withdrawal of certificate and facility ratings. Provides ATS input for the development and revision of APGs. Monitors air traffic training development, proficiency, and facility assignments. Provides recommendations on ATS reclassifications, medical suspensions, and flight fitness actions to the commander. Participates in airspace working groups to ensure integration and synchronization is accomplished. Ensures that the airspace control order and air tasking order is received, displayed, and understood. Provides recommendations in the development of the unit airspace plan (UAP). Assists the commander with the development of DD Form 2977 (Company Deliberate Risk Assessment Worksheet). Show less



12th Combat Aviation Brigade, U.S. Army

• Germany
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Air Traffic Controller Facility Chief

  • Jun 2004 - Nov 2007

  Responsible for coordinating the development of specific terminal airspace procedures unique to the airfield. Coordinating with military/civilian agencies to ensure tower ATC services are synchronized within the airspace control plan. Managing training of all controllers assigned to the tower. Understanding and implementing the aeronautical information publication and the APG. Resolving airspace conflicts within the terminal control area. Developing courses of action for the primary and alternate emplacement site for team equipment. Providing recommendations during the development of standard ingress/egress procedures for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations. Ensuring appropriate air traffic measures are established in the airspace control order for tower operations. Ensuring the airspace control order and air tasking order is received, displayed, and understood. Show less

• Tactical Aviation Control Team Leader

  • Jun 1999 - Jun 2004

  Responsible for supervising LZ/PZ marking according to FM 3-21.38. Assisting in LZ/PZ/drop zone certification process. Participating in mission planning process with supported aviation unit. Coordinating with other military/civilian agencies to ensure tower ATC services are synchronized with the airspace control plan. Participating in unit airspace control working groups to ensure air traffic control measures are understood. Providing recommendations during the development of standard ingress/egress procedures for UAS operations. Developing courses of action for the primary and alternate emplacement site for team equipment. Ensuring appropriate air traffic measures are established in the airspace control order for LZ, PZ, FARP, and tactical assembly area operations. Ensuring the airspace control order and air tasking order is received, displayed, and understood. Ensuring appropriate airspace coordinating measures are established in the airspace control order for TACT operations. Preparing deliberate risk assessment worksheet and providing it to the platoon sergeant. Show less



United States Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Infantry Soldier

  • Nov 1994 - Jun 1999

  Operates both mounted and dismounted to close with and destroy the enemy. Employs, operates, and maintains assigned weapons and equipment. Employs proper dismounted movement techniques, cover, concealment, and camouflage as part of dismount team. Performs basic communication functions and operates platoon communications equipment. Constructs individual fighting positions. Collects and reports tactical information as member of combat or reconnaissance patrol. Assists in target detection, identification, and round sensing. Assist in the breaching of minefields and obstacles. Show less