Experience

Tennessee Department of Transportation

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Procurement Compliance Inspector

  • Jul 2021 - Present



United States Marine Corps

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• USMC Retired

  • Dec 2019 - Present



State of Tennessee

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Director, Tennessee Department of Veterans Services

  • Jul 2019 - Dec 2019

  Responsible for supervising, guiding and mentoring professional staff located in multiple Field Offices across West Tennessee. Further, serves as a collaborative problem solving partner for County Veteran Service Officers located in all counties in the West Tennessee Region. Interacts with County Veteran Service Officers, veterans, dependents and members of the public as well as State and Federal employees. Responsible for supervising, guiding and mentoring professional staff located in multiple Field Offices across West Tennessee. Further, serves as a collaborative problem solving partner for County Veteran Service Officers located in all counties in the West Tennessee Region. Interacts with County Veteran Service Officers, veterans, dependents and members of the public as well as State and Federal employees.



State of Tennessee Department of Veterans Services

• Greater Nashville Area, TN

• Procurement Officer

  • Dec 2017 - Dec 2019



Marine Corps Recruiting

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Logistics Operations School, Master Sergeant USMC (Retired)

  • Jun 2010 - Apr 2013

  Supervise a diverse civilian and military cadre consisting of 6 Department Managers, 6 Task Leaders and 30 trainers responsible for curriculum development and education of entry and advanced level personnel.

• Gunnery Sergeant (E-7) Equipment Fleet Manager

  • Mar 2007 - Jun 2010

  Supervise 5 Department Managers, 10 Task Leaders, and 60 technicians responsible for supply, logistics management, and maintenance production on 180 equipment assets

• Gunnery Sergeant (E-7) Officer Candidate School Instructor / Equipment Fleet Manager

  • Mar 2004 - Mar 2007

  Led a group of 20 employees responsible for maintenance operations in support of 250 equipment assets encompassing the National Capitol Region.Trained, screened, and evaluated Officer Candidates to serve as future Marine Corps Officers.

• Staff Sergeant (E-6) Drill Instructor

  • Jan 2001 - Mar 2004

  Trained over 800 Marine Corps recruits in the fundamentals of basic combat tasks, discipline, close order drill, small arms, marksmanship, interior guard duty, first aid, military bearing, and care of clothing and equipment.

• Sergeant (E-5) Quality Control / Platoon Sergeant / Non Commissioned Officer Instructor

  • Jun 1997 - Jan 2001

• Corporal (E-4) Quality Control

  • Jun 1996 - Jun 1997

• Pvt-LCpl (E-1/E-3) Vehicle Recovery Technician

  • Jul 1993 - Jun 1996