Robotics and Engineering Design Teacher

• Aug 2023 - Present

Senior Capability Advisor

• Jul 2022 - Jul 2023

Coordinated across the US Army connecting the technology developers with users for capability implementation focusing on artillery modernization, aimed at achieving technology overmatch by 2030. Chosen for the position due to demonstrated technical expertise, operational expertise, and communication clarity.● Developed the executive position for programmatic communication with the Pentagon and Army senior leaders resulting in organizational equities being represented and translated into actionable plans.● Formulated organizational design, equipment, and manpower requirements aimed at achieving Armymodernization resulting in the artillery force meeting operational requirements.● Spearhead interagency planning with a cross-functional team for technology experimentation that resulted in the testing of 200 developing technologies which provided feedback to the Department of Defense and industry partners that led to the continued development of integrating capability.● Spearhead inter-agency planning for Army modernization experimentation incorporating over 200 developing technologies that provide lessons learned that guided rapid technology development across the Department of Defense and other government agencies; Identified key senior executive stakeholders and established the communication plan to inform and solicit feedback. Show less

Chief Operations Officer

• Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

Planned, coordinated, and synchronized facilities, equipment, and manpower employment to support the organization’s mission and 530 personnel. Brought to the organization due to demonstrated ability to orchestrate organizational transformation and the ability to identify and mitigate risk during a period of high turnover.● Led 12 direct reports in the development of a yearlong campaign plan to grow the organization by 40% while maintaining organizational capacity resulting in readiness ratings that exceeded Army Requirements.● Built relationships and influence across all levels in and out of the organization resulting in increased capability and readiness opportunities through leveraged relationships.● Developed and delivered safety and risk management programs resulting in zero safety infractions and risks avoided or mitigated preserving the organization's mission.● Oversaw and evaluated day-to-day operations resulting in projecting the need to pivot the organization to rapidly change mission focus to support operations in the face of Eastern Europe instability.● Developed and implemented the organization's approach, strategy, and performance metrics resulting in measurable (20%) tracked performance improvement and efficiency. Show less

Executive Officer/Chief of Staff

• Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

Second in command of 830 personnel charged with oversight of human resource, budget, logistics, intelligence, and communication functions. Chosen for the position based on performance in previous challenging positions.● Implemented strategy and short-term plans that integrated all aspects of the organization’s work including communications, development, finance, maintenance, and operations resulting in a 40% increase in readiness.● Formulated and implemented EEO and sexual assault prevention policies resulting in 100% regulatorycompliance, responsiveness, and action in the event of a complaint.● Developed the execution plan for a $19M budget, met monthly and quarterly budget goals reviewed the financial performance, and improved program budgeting resulting in a spending strategy that saved $440,000.● Provided leadership, mentoring, and coaching in collaboration with the executive team resulting in increased workplace satisfaction measured through an 80% increase in retention from previous years. Show less

Deputy Chief of Operations

• Jun 2018 - Jun 2020

Primary advisor to the Chief of Operations for current operational activities, integrated and synchronized personnel across 11 states in response to natural disasters and emergency deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, advised the Commander on organizational readiness of over 90,000 personnel. Chosen for the position due to demonstrated success in peer management in large organizations across multiple states.● Coordinated near-term (within 7 days) activity including the mobilization of 104 separate subordinateorganizations for natural disaster support to FEMA resulting in 450 individual missions that evacuated 6,000 personnel in affected locations.● Analyzed internal and external reports and extracted critical data for executive leadership information briefings to inform decisions through written or briefing formats that resulted in policy and program improvement.● Developed the internal reporting protocol that indicated the priority of information and how and when it was communicated, reducing by 40% unnecessary distractions at the executive level. Show less

Graduate Student Researcher

• Jul 2017 - Jun 2018

Senior Training Manager (Company Commander)

• Nov 2016 - Jul 2017

Developed, standardized, and implemented a Program of Instruction (POI) for all US Army helicopter support operations supervising a direct report staff of 26 and training 1500 individuals annually.● Maximized a $1.4M operating budget gaining 15% efficiency without an increase in spending.● Recruited the most capable talent to fill instructor vacancies resulting in their certification six weeks ahead of schedule.● Built a team sought after as the experts in all helicopter support operations resulting in recognition from a 2 Star commander for supporting Quality Assurance for equipment supporting over 20,000 personnel.● Facilitated the development of innovative and safe ways to transport and employ new equipment through external helicopter loads.● Assessed and mitigated personnel and organizational risks with zero safety infractions or delays to theorganization's mission. Show less

Senior Manager (Battery Commander)

• Mar 2015 - Nov 2016

Operated an artillery organization with 12 direct reports and 97 personnel with an enduring mission in Jordan, Iraq, Syria, and UAE maintaining rapid deployment capability for contingency operations throughout the region.● Launched a collaborative plan that achieved operational excellence and readiness resulting in the organization being chosen over three others for the complex mission spanning four geographically separate countries.● Maximized organizational efficiency in training and structure resulting in doubling capacity.● Built a comprehensive equal opportunity program through trust and discipline that allowed all personnel to excel and contribute to the team.● Maximized the implementation of $163M of equipment and $134M of deliverable to support the customer. Show less

Field Artillery Officer

• Mar 2008 - Mar 2015

● Led teams with increasing capacity and responsibility. Regularly recognized for excellence and chosen for positions of greater responsibility ahead of my peers. Constantly challenged to develop efficiencies in systems and processes to do more with less.● Managed the marketing and messaging for a large Army installation, closely worked with community relations and congresional relations.

Licensed Practical Nurse

• Nov 2002 - Mar 2008

Managed a staff of 30 nurses in a Medical ICU, Managed the Emergency Care section of an Army Forward Surgical Team, and provided total care of patients in Emergency Room and Intensive Care Unit setting in a combat zone and in a stateside hospital.