Experience

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  Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR)

  • United States
  • Armed Forces
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Program Manager - Texas Committee

    • Sep 2011 - Present

    Leads geographically dispersed staff (Austin, Fort Worth, Houston offices) providing support to State Chairman, Executive Committee, and 250 volunteers. Assists in budget formulation, management, and execution. Plans and executes state-wide employer and military outreach, training, and public relations events. Primary liaison with federal, state, and local governmental organizations.

  • Employer Outreach Director - Texas Committee

    • Jul 2010 - Sep 2011

    Oversaw Texas ESGR initiatives focused on informing, recognizing, motivating, educating and encouraging Texas employers to actively support Guard and Reserve Component members. Developed and led state-wide training events supporting employer outreach efforts.

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  Military Personnel Services Corporation

  • Austin, Texas Area

  • Yellow Ribbon Support Specialist

    • Jan 2011 - Sep 2011
    • Austin, Texas Area

    Program manager for Texas Air National Guard's Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program. Orchestrated all Air Guard reunion, reintegration, and wellbeing requirements and activities state-wide. Planned, coordinated, and executed multi-day training events for Guardsmen and their families throughout Texas.

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  U.S. Air Force

  • Commander, 457th Airlift Squadron

    • Jun 2006 - Oct 2008

    Directed a high-visibility organization of 90 employees and $42.9M in aircraft assets. Managed a $970K annual budget. Provided executive airlift for senior national government leaders throughout North and South America.

  • Commissioned Officer

    • Jun 1988 - Oct 2008

    Held numerous leadership and senior staff positions. Diverse experience set ranging from leading treaty negotiations in Asia to driving cultural change across organizational boundaries.