Army Instructor

• Aug 2023 - Present

I teach LET 1 (Freshman) and LET 2 (Sophomore) Cadets at Summerlin Academy. Summerlin Academy is a Polk County Public School of Choice, where rigorous academics are taught in a military-structured environment. The mission of Summerlin Academy is to motivate young people to be better citizens by teaching leadership skills that are designed to help students excel in school, career, community, and life. Summerlin cadets are expected to exceed core academic requirements, maintain high academic… Show more I teach LET 1 (Freshman) and LET 2 (Sophomore) Cadets at Summerlin Academy. Summerlin Academy is a Polk County Public School of Choice, where rigorous academics are taught in a military-structured environment. The mission of Summerlin Academy is to motivate young people to be better citizens by teaching leadership skills that are designed to help students excel in school, career, community, and life. Summerlin cadets are expected to exceed core academic requirements, maintain high academic standards, and to consistently display exemplary behavior both on campus and in their community. Additionally, our cadets must have a mastery in a critical foreign language, have demonstrated self-discipline through fitness standards, integrity, commitment to learn, lead, and serve. Show less I teach LET 1 (Freshman) and LET 2 (Sophomore) Cadets at Summerlin Academy. Summerlin Academy is a Polk County Public School of Choice, where rigorous academics are taught in a military-structured environment. The mission of Summerlin Academy is to motivate young people to be better citizens by teaching leadership skills that are designed to help students excel in school, career, community, and life. Summerlin cadets are expected to exceed core academic requirements, maintain high academic… Show more I teach LET 1 (Freshman) and LET 2 (Sophomore) Cadets at Summerlin Academy. Summerlin Academy is a Polk County Public School of Choice, where rigorous academics are taught in a military-structured environment. The mission of Summerlin Academy is to motivate young people to be better citizens by teaching leadership skills that are designed to help students excel in school, career, community, and life. Summerlin cadets are expected to exceed core academic requirements, maintain high academic standards, and to consistently display exemplary behavior both on campus and in their community. Additionally, our cadets must have a mastery in a critical foreign language, have demonstrated self-discipline through fitness standards, integrity, commitment to learn, lead, and serve. Show less

Command Sergeant Major

• Sep 1994 - Sep 2023

Senior Executive Leader (U.S. Army Engineer School and Regiment Command Sergeant Major)

• Jul 2020 - Jan 2023

Principal Advisor to the U.S. Army Engineer School Commandant on the training, education, and materiel/non-materiel solutions for the Engineer Regiment composed of 89,800 personnel representing all three components of the Total Army. • Consistently engaged with the total Army Engineer community ensuring that the Commandants vision, key requirements, and priorities are clearly communicated and understood • Managed the career progression document that provides the road map to success for 18… Show more Principal Advisor to the U.S. Army Engineer School Commandant on the training, education, and materiel/non-materiel solutions for the Engineer Regiment composed of 89,800 personnel representing all three components of the Total Army. • Consistently engaged with the total Army Engineer community ensuring that the Commandants vision, key requirements, and priorities are clearly communicated and understood • Managed the career progression document that provides the road map to success for 18 occupational specialties used to guide personnel from initial entry to executive level • Provided oversight to the programs of instruction for the training and developmental needs of 54,000 personnel for functional training, middle management professional development training, and advanced individual entry level training • Influenced the talent management process for the preponderance of the engineer enterprise ensuring that talent aligns with position, organization, and individual career progression needs • Represented the engineer enterprise equities throughout the processes used to determine materiel and non-materiel solutions for future capabilities with a focus on Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy Show less Principal Advisor to the U.S. Army Engineer School Commandant on the training, education, and materiel/non-materiel solutions for the Engineer Regiment composed of 89,800 personnel representing all three components of the Total Army. • Consistently engaged with the total Army Engineer community ensuring that the Commandants vision, key requirements, and priorities are clearly communicated and understood • Managed the career progression document that provides the road map to success for 18… Show more Principal Advisor to the U.S. Army Engineer School Commandant on the training, education, and materiel/non-materiel solutions for the Engineer Regiment composed of 89,800 personnel representing all three components of the Total Army. • Consistently engaged with the total Army Engineer community ensuring that the Commandants vision, key requirements, and priorities are clearly communicated and understood • Managed the career progression document that provides the road map to success for 18 occupational specialties used to guide personnel from initial entry to executive level • Provided oversight to the programs of instruction for the training and developmental needs of 54,000 personnel for functional training, middle management professional development training, and advanced individual entry level training • Influenced the talent management process for the preponderance of the engineer enterprise ensuring that talent aligns with position, organization, and individual career progression needs • Represented the engineer enterprise equities throughout the processes used to determine materiel and non-materiel solutions for future capabilities with a focus on Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy Show less

Senior Advisor and Senior Trainer (Brigade Command Sergeant Major)

• Jul 2018 - Jul 2020

Principal advisor and senior trainer for a 3,300-person organization geographically dispersed across 8 installations. Guided operations for a group headquarters and worked resource administration, budget administration, supervision of internal/external support, and individual/collective training progression. •Prepared and moved 620 personnel into position for strategic military action and received an additional 1,000 attached personnel in a highly hazardous environment to conduct troop… Show more Principal advisor and senior trainer for a 3,300-person organization geographically dispersed across 8 installations. Guided operations for a group headquarters and worked resource administration, budget administration, supervision of internal/external support, and individual/collective training progression. •Prepared and moved 620 personnel into position for strategic military action and received an additional 1,000 attached personnel in a highly hazardous environment to conduct troop construction projects and route clearance operations during conflict and crisis across eight countries and 32 locations. Conducted quality assurance on 220 construction projects, engaged with customers and stakeholders ensuring projects were completed on time and budget. •Resourced and facilitated the transitioning of 8 subordinate organizations in and out of the area of conflict seamlessly with zero degradation to operations. Developed onboarding procedures for those new to the environment with a focus on task requirements, country specific training, available resources, safety and risk mitigation, security, and employee morale related resources. •Developed and implemented a leader development program that enhanced the performance of middle management supervisors in caring for and developing their subordinate employees and their families. Cultivated a positive and inclusive climate that generated promising results in the performance of employees and efficiencies in the unit. Show less Principal advisor and senior trainer for a 3,300-person organization geographically dispersed across 8 installations. Guided operations for a group headquarters and worked resource administration, budget administration, supervision of internal/external support, and individual/collective training progression. •Prepared and moved 620 personnel into position for strategic military action and received an additional 1,000 attached personnel in a highly hazardous environment to conduct troop… Show more Principal advisor and senior trainer for a 3,300-person organization geographically dispersed across 8 installations. Guided operations for a group headquarters and worked resource administration, budget administration, supervision of internal/external support, and individual/collective training progression. •Prepared and moved 620 personnel into position for strategic military action and received an additional 1,000 attached personnel in a highly hazardous environment to conduct troop construction projects and route clearance operations during conflict and crisis across eight countries and 32 locations. Conducted quality assurance on 220 construction projects, engaged with customers and stakeholders ensuring projects were completed on time and budget. •Resourced and facilitated the transitioning of 8 subordinate organizations in and out of the area of conflict seamlessly with zero degradation to operations. Developed onboarding procedures for those new to the environment with a focus on task requirements, country specific training, available resources, safety and risk mitigation, security, and employee morale related resources. •Developed and implemented a leader development program that enhanced the performance of middle management supervisors in caring for and developing their subordinate employees and their families. Cultivated a positive and inclusive climate that generated promising results in the performance of employees and efficiencies in the unit. Show less

Senior Advisor and Personnel Manager (Squadron Command Sergeant Major)

• Dec 2015 - Apr 2018

Oversaw the operations for a 670-person organization comprised of 38 different career specialties required to provide support to a large diverse organization operating across the European continent. Initiated several programs that increased individual and unit readiness and created efficiencies. Positioned units in multiple countries to build partner nation capacity and assure allies through collective training activities. •Interfaced with foreign partners from 9 different European… Show more Oversaw the operations for a 670-person organization comprised of 38 different career specialties required to provide support to a large diverse organization operating across the European continent. Initiated several programs that increased individual and unit readiness and created efficiencies. Positioned units in multiple countries to build partner nation capacity and assure allies through collective training activities. •Interfaced with foreign partners from 9 different European countries coordinating training opportunities and partnership activities to build and maintain enduring relationships. •Spearheaded employee developmental programs that promoted inclusion and equity throughout the workforce; conducted classes on leadership for production workers that were identified for promotion to leadership positions and indoctrinated them into those roles and created a woman in uniform mentorship program. Show less Oversaw the operations for a 670-person organization comprised of 38 different career specialties required to provide support to a large diverse organization operating across the European continent. Initiated several programs that increased individual and unit readiness and created efficiencies. Positioned units in multiple countries to build partner nation capacity and assure allies through collective training activities. •Interfaced with foreign partners from 9 different European… Show more Oversaw the operations for a 670-person organization comprised of 38 different career specialties required to provide support to a large diverse organization operating across the European continent. Initiated several programs that increased individual and unit readiness and created efficiencies. Positioned units in multiple countries to build partner nation capacity and assure allies through collective training activities. •Interfaced with foreign partners from 9 different European countries coordinating training opportunities and partnership activities to build and maintain enduring relationships. •Spearheaded employee developmental programs that promoted inclusion and equity throughout the workforce; conducted classes on leadership for production workers that were identified for promotion to leadership positions and indoctrinated them into those roles and created a woman in uniform mentorship program. Show less

SGM-A Student Class 65

• Jul 2014 - Jul 2015