Strategic People Initiatives Manager

• Oct 2022 - Present

Senior Vice President, Human Resources

• Sep 2017 - Sep 2022

Worked alongside an incredible team that is passionate about the future of aluminum, my primary responsibilities as Senior Vice President included: - All aspects of the Human Resource Enterprise (Policy, Payroll & Benefits, Training, Recruiting and Health & Safety) - Governor Appointed Member of the Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board - Workforce Development Programs at Local Community College and High Schools - Community Outreach Worked alongside an incredible team that is passionate about the future of aluminum, my primary responsibilities as Senior Vice President included: - All aspects of the Human Resource Enterprise (Policy, Payroll & Benefits, Training, Recruiting and Health & Safety) - Governor Appointed Member of the Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board - Workforce Development Programs at Local Community College and High Schools - Community Outreach

Strategic Land Operations Planner

• Sep 2013 - Aug 2017

.• Integrated, advocated and formulated United States plans, policy and strategies with NATO allies and partners through strategic communications with Joint Staff, State Department, Office of the Secretary of Defense, CENTCOM and EUCOM. • Represented the United States at NATO negotiations/working groups with 28 Allies and associated partners. • Managed portfolio focusing on U.S. and NATO Operations in Europe, Afghanistan and Iraq with functional oversight of Counter Terrorism, Counter… Show more .• Integrated, advocated and formulated United States plans, policy and strategies with NATO allies and partners through strategic communications with Joint Staff, State Department, Office of the Secretary of Defense, CENTCOM and EUCOM. • Represented the United States at NATO negotiations/working groups with 28 Allies and associated partners. • Managed portfolio focusing on U.S. and NATO Operations in Europe, Afghanistan and Iraq with functional oversight of Counter Terrorism, Counter ISIS, Counter IED and Building Partner Capacity • Recognized expert on processes and procedures for the North Atlantic Council, Military Committee, U.S. Mission to NATO and U.S. Military Delegation. • Influenced NATO Allies and Partners to meet US interests within NATO actions and operations. • Became a trusted and functional partner with a multitude of nation’s representatives. Show less .• Integrated, advocated and formulated United States plans, policy and strategies with NATO allies and partners through strategic communications with Joint Staff, State Department, Office of the Secretary of Defense, CENTCOM and EUCOM. • Represented the United States at NATO negotiations/working groups with 28 Allies and associated partners. • Managed portfolio focusing on U.S. and NATO Operations in Europe, Afghanistan and Iraq with functional oversight of Counter Terrorism, Counter… Show more .• Integrated, advocated and formulated United States plans, policy and strategies with NATO allies and partners through strategic communications with Joint Staff, State Department, Office of the Secretary of Defense, CENTCOM and EUCOM. • Represented the United States at NATO negotiations/working groups with 28 Allies and associated partners. • Managed portfolio focusing on U.S. and NATO Operations in Europe, Afghanistan and Iraq with functional oversight of Counter Terrorism, Counter ISIS, Counter IED and Building Partner Capacity • Recognized expert on processes and procedures for the North Atlantic Council, Military Committee, U.S. Mission to NATO and U.S. Military Delegation. • Influenced NATO Allies and Partners to meet US interests within NATO actions and operations. • Became a trusted and functional partner with a multitude of nation’s representatives. Show less

Deputy Commander & Chief of Staff

• Jul 2011 - Jun 2013

• Managed the daily operations of the largest United States overseas training command and its subordinate directors and commands. Responsible for the management and welfare of 2,312 Soldiers, Department of the Army Civilians and host nation work force. • Programmed and executed an annual budget of $197 million. • Developed strategic communications and engagements for hundreds of senior level US and multinational leaders. • Significantly increased the worth and visibility of the… Show more • Managed the daily operations of the largest United States overseas training command and its subordinate directors and commands. Responsible for the management and welfare of 2,312 Soldiers, Department of the Army Civilians and host nation work force. • Programmed and executed an annual budget of $197 million. • Developed strategic communications and engagements for hundreds of senior level US and multinational leaders. • Significantly increased the worth and visibility of the command through strategic messaging and communications. Maintained positive and productive relationship with host nation works council. • Achieved 10% reduction of all contracted expenses each year for 3 consecutive years.

Director of Operations/ G3

• May 2009 - Jun 2011

• Planned, coordinated and sourced all training resources to support United States Army Europe training requirements. • Developed, resourced and executed multitudes of security cooperation based building partner capacity training events utilizing live, virtual and constructive training platforms. • Represented United States Army Europe on matters of training in Europe to include training programs, policy and doctrine review, training ranges, ammunition management, international training… Show more • Planned, coordinated and sourced all training resources to support United States Army Europe training requirements. • Developed, resourced and executed multitudes of security cooperation based building partner capacity training events utilizing live, virtual and constructive training platforms. • Represented United States Army Europe on matters of training in Europe to include training programs, policy and doctrine review, training ranges, ammunition management, international training coordination and associated host nation public relations. • Senior supervisor for the U.S. Army Grafenwohr live fire and maneuver training area. • Directed and supervised 6 subdivisions that comprised of over 600 military and civilian personnel. • Built a multination CIED training program from scratch that trained thousands of NATO allies and partners headed to Afghanistan. • Maintained positive and productive relationships with the German Ministry of Defense, Local Mayors, County Commissioners and also the local media, in a manner that enabled U.S. training throughout Germany and Italy.

Deputy Brigade Commander

• Jun 2007 - May 2009

• Deputy Brigade Commander for a deployed 4,400 person Brigade Combat Team. • Lead Civil Military Operations, Route Clearance, Counter IED and project management working groups. • Served as Detainee Disposition Authority. Reviewed and made decisions on 359 Iraqi and foreign national detainees. • Orchestrated weekly engagements with tribal leaders, local government officials, Iraqi ministries and security forces (military and police) to meet U.S. objectives. • Drastically… Show more • Deputy Brigade Commander for a deployed 4,400 person Brigade Combat Team. • Lead Civil Military Operations, Route Clearance, Counter IED and project management working groups. • Served as Detainee Disposition Authority. Reviewed and made decisions on 359 Iraqi and foreign national detainees. • Orchestrated weekly engagements with tribal leaders, local government officials, Iraqi ministries and security forces (military and police) to meet U.S. objectives. • Drastically improved the provision of essential services (Electricity, Sewage, Water, Trash Removal, Education, Rule of Law) and basic neighborhood governance in North West Baghdad. • Provided oversight and execution of $84.5 million dollars on projects to achieve desired effects Show less • Deputy Brigade Commander for a deployed 4,400 person Brigade Combat Team. • Lead Civil Military Operations, Route Clearance, Counter IED and project management working groups. • Served as Detainee Disposition Authority. Reviewed and made decisions on 359 Iraqi and foreign national detainees. • Orchestrated weekly engagements with tribal leaders, local government officials, Iraqi ministries and security forces (military and police) to meet U.S. objectives. • Drastically… Show more • Deputy Brigade Commander for a deployed 4,400 person Brigade Combat Team. • Lead Civil Military Operations, Route Clearance, Counter IED and project management working groups. • Served as Detainee Disposition Authority. Reviewed and made decisions on 359 Iraqi and foreign national detainees. • Orchestrated weekly engagements with tribal leaders, local government officials, Iraqi ministries and security forces (military and police) to meet U.S. objectives. • Drastically improved the provision of essential services (Electricity, Sewage, Water, Trash Removal, Education, Rule of Law) and basic neighborhood governance in North West Baghdad. • Provided oversight and execution of $84.5 million dollars on projects to achieve desired effects Show less

Battalion Commander / School Commandant

• Jul 2005 - Jun 2007

• Commanded the United States Army Officer Candidate School consisting of 6 subordinate companies and an annual student capacity of 1800 soldiers. • Lead the execution of planning, training, housing and administrative actions of a 14 week gender integrated commissioning program. Maintained and adjusted the Program of Instruction. • Executed a $800,000 annual budget, maintained a dining facility, barracks complex and vehicle fleet • Commissioned 2,660 officers into our Army at War.… Show more • Commanded the United States Army Officer Candidate School consisting of 6 subordinate companies and an annual student capacity of 1800 soldiers. • Lead the execution of planning, training, housing and administrative actions of a 14 week gender integrated commissioning program. Maintained and adjusted the Program of Instruction. • Executed a $800,000 annual budget, maintained a dining facility, barracks complex and vehicle fleet • Commissioned 2,660 officers into our Army at War. • Transitioned how we treat and train Officer Candidates by adjusting artificial control measures and activities over to tasks and responsibilities consistent with how the Army does daily business, resulting in a better climate for both the cadre and the candidates. Show less • Commanded the United States Army Officer Candidate School consisting of 6 subordinate companies and an annual student capacity of 1800 soldiers. • Lead the execution of planning, training, housing and administrative actions of a 14 week gender integrated commissioning program. Maintained and adjusted the Program of Instruction. • Executed a $800,000 annual budget, maintained a dining facility, barracks complex and vehicle fleet • Commissioned 2,660 officers into our Army at War.… Show more • Commanded the United States Army Officer Candidate School consisting of 6 subordinate companies and an annual student capacity of 1800 soldiers. • Lead the execution of planning, training, housing and administrative actions of a 14 week gender integrated commissioning program. Maintained and adjusted the Program of Instruction. • Executed a $800,000 annual budget, maintained a dining facility, barracks complex and vehicle fleet • Commissioned 2,660 officers into our Army at War. • Transitioned how we treat and train Officer Candidates by adjusting artificial control measures and activities over to tasks and responsibilities consistent with how the Army does daily business, resulting in a better climate for both the cadre and the candidates. Show less

Joint Plans Officer

• Jun 2002 - May 2005

• Joint Plans Officer that conducted security planning in the Combined Forces Command and United States Forces Korea area of operations during armistice and war. • Planned, coordinated and validated plans and operations with Republic of Korea and United States Air, Naval, Marine, Special Operating and Army forces maintaining a stable Korean Peninsula. • Rewrote and published the Korean Theater Non Combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) Plan for all eligible US personnel. •… Show more • Joint Plans Officer that conducted security planning in the Combined Forces Command and United States Forces Korea area of operations during armistice and war. • Planned, coordinated and validated plans and operations with Republic of Korea and United States Air, Naval, Marine, Special Operating and Army forces maintaining a stable Korean Peninsula. • Rewrote and published the Korean Theater Non Combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) Plan for all eligible US personnel. • Developed a theatre wide planning tool for tracking all force flow being sourced to Korea in the event of hostilities. • Maintained very positive relationship with Republic of Korean counterparts to maximize success in the workplace. Show less • Joint Plans Officer that conducted security planning in the Combined Forces Command and United States Forces Korea area of operations during armistice and war. • Planned, coordinated and validated plans and operations with Republic of Korea and United States Air, Naval, Marine, Special Operating and Army forces maintaining a stable Korean Peninsula. • Rewrote and published the Korean Theater Non Combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) Plan for all eligible US personnel. •… Show more • Joint Plans Officer that conducted security planning in the Combined Forces Command and United States Forces Korea area of operations during armistice and war. • Planned, coordinated and validated plans and operations with Republic of Korea and United States Air, Naval, Marine, Special Operating and Army forces maintaining a stable Korean Peninsula. • Rewrote and published the Korean Theater Non Combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) Plan for all eligible US personnel. • Developed a theatre wide planning tool for tracking all force flow being sourced to Korea in the event of hostilities. • Maintained very positive relationship with Republic of Korean counterparts to maximize success in the workplace. Show less

Brigade Operations Officer

• May 2001 - Jun 2002

• Operations Officer for 4,200 Soldier Air Assault Infantry Brigade Task Force. • Planned for and resourced training that ensured the Brigade Combat Team could deploy within 36 hours and execute required missions. • Lead assigned staff to publish and subsequently execute all operational plans and orders to accomplish missions within the commander’s intent. • Planned and executed multiple complex training events that articulated all assigned forces including 7 battalions and 5… Show more • Operations Officer for 4,200 Soldier Air Assault Infantry Brigade Task Force. • Planned for and resourced training that ensured the Brigade Combat Team could deploy within 36 hours and execute required missions. • Lead assigned staff to publish and subsequently execute all operational plans and orders to accomplish missions within the commander’s intent. • Planned and executed multiple complex training events that articulated all assigned forces including 7 battalions and 5 separate companies including 2 aviation battalions of attack and lift helicopters and 1 logistics support battalion. Show less • Operations Officer for 4,200 Soldier Air Assault Infantry Brigade Task Force. • Planned for and resourced training that ensured the Brigade Combat Team could deploy within 36 hours and execute required missions. • Lead assigned staff to publish and subsequently execute all operational plans and orders to accomplish missions within the commander’s intent. • Planned and executed multiple complex training events that articulated all assigned forces including 7 battalions and 5… Show more • Operations Officer for 4,200 Soldier Air Assault Infantry Brigade Task Force. • Planned for and resourced training that ensured the Brigade Combat Team could deploy within 36 hours and execute required missions. • Lead assigned staff to publish and subsequently execute all operational plans and orders to accomplish missions within the commander’s intent. • Planned and executed multiple complex training events that articulated all assigned forces including 7 battalions and 5 separate companies including 2 aviation battalions of attack and lift helicopters and 1 logistics support battalion. Show less

Battalion Operations Officer

• May 2000 - May 2001

• Operations Officer for 750 person Air Assault Infantry Battalion Task Force comprised of infantry, anti-armor, air defense, engineer and artillery elements. • Responsible to plan and resource training that ensures the Battalion Task Force can deploy within 36 hours and execute required combat missions. Responsible for publishing all operational plans and orders to accomplish missions and commanders intent. • Coordinated and successfully executed a battalion level Opposing Force… Show more • Operations Officer for 750 person Air Assault Infantry Battalion Task Force comprised of infantry, anti-armor, air defense, engineer and artillery elements. • Responsible to plan and resource training that ensures the Battalion Task Force can deploy within 36 hours and execute required combat missions. Responsible for publishing all operational plans and orders to accomplish missions and commanders intent. • Coordinated and successfully executed a battalion level Opposing Force rotation to the National Training Center, two battalion level off post training events at Fort Knox, several battalion level night seats out air assaults and numerous combined arms live fire maneuver exercises. Show less • Operations Officer for 750 person Air Assault Infantry Battalion Task Force comprised of infantry, anti-armor, air defense, engineer and artillery elements. • Responsible to plan and resource training that ensures the Battalion Task Force can deploy within 36 hours and execute required combat missions. Responsible for publishing all operational plans and orders to accomplish missions and commanders intent. • Coordinated and successfully executed a battalion level Opposing Force… Show more • Operations Officer for 750 person Air Assault Infantry Battalion Task Force comprised of infantry, anti-armor, air defense, engineer and artillery elements. • Responsible to plan and resource training that ensures the Battalion Task Force can deploy within 36 hours and execute required combat missions. Responsible for publishing all operational plans and orders to accomplish missions and commanders intent. • Coordinated and successfully executed a battalion level Opposing Force rotation to the National Training Center, two battalion level off post training events at Fort Knox, several battalion level night seats out air assaults and numerous combined arms live fire maneuver exercises. Show less

Brigade Logistics Officer

• Jul 1999 - May 2000

• Conducted all logistics, planning, estimates, and execution for the Task Force's 4,200 soldiers in 7 battalions and 5 separate companies. • Prepared command budget estimate, developed proposed allocations, and executed expenditures and contracting for a $1.4 million dollar annual budget. • Supervised the brigade consolidated dining facility supporting 2,800 soldiers on a daily basis. • Deployed the Brigade Task Force and its 900(+) pieces of rolling stock via multi modal; line… Show more • Conducted all logistics, planning, estimates, and execution for the Task Force's 4,200 soldiers in 7 battalions and 5 separate companies. • Prepared command budget estimate, developed proposed allocations, and executed expenditures and contracting for a $1.4 million dollar annual budget. • Supervised the brigade consolidated dining facility supporting 2,800 soldiers on a daily basis. • Deployed the Brigade Task Force and its 900(+) pieces of rolling stock via multi modal; line haul, rail, air and barge operations from Ft. Campbell, KY to Ft. Polk, LA without incident or loss of equipment. • Did specifications review, signed for and opened a newly constructed brigade dining facility. • Planned and executed a barracks upgrade program that renovated the brigade’s barracks and also the brigade fitness center greatly improving living conditions for soldiers. Show less • Conducted all logistics, planning, estimates, and execution for the Task Force's 4,200 soldiers in 7 battalions and 5 separate companies. • Prepared command budget estimate, developed proposed allocations, and executed expenditures and contracting for a $1.4 million dollar annual budget. • Supervised the brigade consolidated dining facility supporting 2,800 soldiers on a daily basis. • Deployed the Brigade Task Force and its 900(+) pieces of rolling stock via multi modal; line… Show more • Conducted all logistics, planning, estimates, and execution for the Task Force's 4,200 soldiers in 7 battalions and 5 separate companies. • Prepared command budget estimate, developed proposed allocations, and executed expenditures and contracting for a $1.4 million dollar annual budget. • Supervised the brigade consolidated dining facility supporting 2,800 soldiers on a daily basis. • Deployed the Brigade Task Force and its 900(+) pieces of rolling stock via multi modal; line haul, rail, air and barge operations from Ft. Campbell, KY to Ft. Polk, LA without incident or loss of equipment. • Did specifications review, signed for and opened a newly constructed brigade dining facility. • Planned and executed a barracks upgrade program that renovated the brigade’s barracks and also the brigade fitness center greatly improving living conditions for soldiers. Show less

Assignment Officer, Infantry Branch

• Jul 1996 - Jul 1998

• Provided expert Human Resources skills assigning and professionally developing an assigned population of over 1,700 U.S. Army Infantry Captains stationed worldwide in multiple time zones. • Nominated officers for advanced civil schooling, scholarships, fellowships and internships. • Conducted personal and telephonic interviews. Prepared populations files for promotion and selection boards. Provided timely development information to assigned population through articles in the… Show more • Provided expert Human Resources skills assigning and professionally developing an assigned population of over 1,700 U.S. Army Infantry Captains stationed worldwide in multiple time zones. • Nominated officers for advanced civil schooling, scholarships, fellowships and internships. • Conducted personal and telephonic interviews. Prepared populations files for promotion and selection boards. Provided timely development information to assigned population through articles in the Infantry branch newsletter. • Ensured that assigned population received more than their share of advanced education opportunities. • Coordinated and executed the hiring of excellent civilian technicians for the branch. Show less • Provided expert Human Resources skills assigning and professionally developing an assigned population of over 1,700 U.S. Army Infantry Captains stationed worldwide in multiple time zones. • Nominated officers for advanced civil schooling, scholarships, fellowships and internships. • Conducted personal and telephonic interviews. Prepared populations files for promotion and selection boards. Provided timely development information to assigned population through articles in the… Show more • Provided expert Human Resources skills assigning and professionally developing an assigned population of over 1,700 U.S. Army Infantry Captains stationed worldwide in multiple time zones. • Nominated officers for advanced civil schooling, scholarships, fellowships and internships. • Conducted personal and telephonic interviews. Prepared populations files for promotion and selection boards. Provided timely development information to assigned population through articles in the Infantry branch newsletter. • Ensured that assigned population received more than their share of advanced education opportunities. • Coordinated and executed the hiring of excellent civilian technicians for the branch. Show less

Infantry Rifle Company Commander and Division Headquarters Company Commander

• Apr 1992 - Jul 1996

• Commanded a 127 person Light Infantry company. Provided all leadership, discipline, training, and resources to enable the success of unit. • Prepared for and deployed Infantry Company to the Sinai Desert, Egypt as part of the Multinationl Force Observer (MFO) peace keeping Mission, ensuring peaceful existence between Israel and Egypt along their shared international border. • Selected from amongst all other commanders in the 25th Infantry division to take a second command of the… Show more • Commanded a 127 person Light Infantry company. Provided all leadership, discipline, training, and resources to enable the success of unit. • Prepared for and deployed Infantry Company to the Sinai Desert, Egypt as part of the Multinationl Force Observer (MFO) peace keeping Mission, ensuring peaceful existence between Israel and Egypt along their shared international border. • Selected from amongst all other commanders in the 25th Infantry division to take a second command of the Division Headquarters Company. Show less • Commanded a 127 person Light Infantry company. Provided all leadership, discipline, training, and resources to enable the success of unit. • Prepared for and deployed Infantry Company to the Sinai Desert, Egypt as part of the Multinationl Force Observer (MFO) peace keeping Mission, ensuring peaceful existence between Israel and Egypt along their shared international border. • Selected from amongst all other commanders in the 25th Infantry division to take a second command of the… Show more • Commanded a 127 person Light Infantry company. Provided all leadership, discipline, training, and resources to enable the success of unit. • Prepared for and deployed Infantry Company to the Sinai Desert, Egypt as part of the Multinationl Force Observer (MFO) peace keeping Mission, ensuring peaceful existence between Israel and Egypt along their shared international border. • Selected from amongst all other commanders in the 25th Infantry division to take a second command of the Division Headquarters Company. Show less

Platoon Leader, Executive Officer & US Army Drill Team Commander

• Apr 1988 - Aug 1991

• Led soldiers at the Platoon and Company levels in the conduct of operations in and around the National Capital Region, primarily at Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon and the White House. • Trained and articulated soldiers to execute state level ceremonies for International heads of state and militaries, in a no fail environment. • Commanded the United States Army Drill Team and lead deployments executing hundreds of performances throughout the United States and Puerto Rico… Show more • Led soldiers at the Platoon and Company levels in the conduct of operations in and around the National Capital Region, primarily at Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon and the White House. • Trained and articulated soldiers to execute state level ceremonies for International heads of state and militaries, in a no fail environment. • Commanded the United States Army Drill Team and lead deployments executing hundreds of performances throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. • Executed all support requirements to enable the 24 hour a day, 365 days a year, Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers watch in Arlington National Cemetery. Show less • Led soldiers at the Platoon and Company levels in the conduct of operations in and around the National Capital Region, primarily at Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon and the White House. • Trained and articulated soldiers to execute state level ceremonies for International heads of state and militaries, in a no fail environment. • Commanded the United States Army Drill Team and lead deployments executing hundreds of performances throughout the United States and Puerto Rico… Show more • Led soldiers at the Platoon and Company levels in the conduct of operations in and around the National Capital Region, primarily at Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon and the White House. • Trained and articulated soldiers to execute state level ceremonies for International heads of state and militaries, in a no fail environment. • Commanded the United States Army Drill Team and lead deployments executing hundreds of performances throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. • Executed all support requirements to enable the 24 hour a day, 365 days a year, Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers watch in Arlington National Cemetery. Show less