Deputy, Future Concept Development and Integration

• Jan 2023 - Present

Program Manager / National Defense Strategy Lessons Learned Analyst

• May 2021 - Dec 2022

Senior Operations Manager, Amazon Air

• Jul 2020 - May 2021

Military Corporate Fellow, NA Fulfillment

• Apr 2020 - Jun 2020

Deputy Director and Division Chief, Strategy, Plans, Policy, and Concepts

• Aug 2017 - Apr 2020

• Oversaw the development and execution of planning, policy, strategy, future concepts and experimentation for a large multifaceted governmental organization; expertly monitored the execution of a $28 million budget. • Led the planning team in the development of the global campaign to counter violent extremist organizations (VEO) resulting in a comprehensive joint strategy implemented across the Department of Defense. • Guided the development of a new division focused on the global cross-domain planning of five multi-functional combatant commands resulting in improved coordination and integration of campaign, contingency, and compartmented plans in support of the national military strategy. • Supervised the staff directorate in developing an integrated global strategy that supported current and anticipated policy, capable of driving the resourcing, building and employment of the workforce. • Led the development and implementation of the staff directorate re-organization, significantly improving collaboration while streamlining support and output of products and coordination across the headquarters.

City Manager (Brigade Commander, Area Support Group-Kuwait)

• Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

• Led a 2,000-person multifunctional organization responsible for all daily base operations support and integration for three Army camps and port facilities sustaining over 15,000 permanent residents and over 50,000 U.S. and Coalition personnel transiting through Kuwait annually. • Monitored the execution of a budget in excess of $650 million of contingency and host nation funding. • Developed and participated in a comprehensive leader development program focused on key attributes and skills in support of advancement in the Army and governmental General Schedule (GS) positions. • Supervised the contract execution and oversight of over 7,000 contractors ensuring adherence to contract requirements. • Directed and oversaw the Directorate of Public Works review and improvement of master plans to provide a long-term framework for infrastructure improvements. • Executed the security, force protection, and safety of all U.S. Army facilities in Kuwait, including ports, ground lines of communication, and Army camps in conjunction with Kuwaiti security forces. • Implemented an Emergency Management Program and developed evaluation exercises to assess the Directorate of Emergency Services and Directorate of Public Works response to any emergency response at facilities and hostile attacks on one of the camps. • Led the assessment and review of operations to develop and implement a long-term vision focused on improved readiness, installation support, and protection of the force. • Developed and implemented a range modernization program significantly improving training capabilities required for unit readiness in preparation for forward movement into Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan. • Facilitated the U.S. presence in Kuwait as the Army’s direct representative with the Kuwait Ministry of Defense in support of the U.S. - Kuwait Defense Cooperation Agreement.

Graduate Student

• Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

• Awarded a Master of National Security Strategy through a field of study focused on high-level policy and strategy interpretation and development emphasizing joint and interagency perspectives. • Developed and defended a strategic approach for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. • Awarded a Master of National Security Strategy through a field of study focused on high-level policy and strategy interpretation and development emphasizing joint and interagency perspectives. • Developed and defended a strategic approach for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Military Assistant to the Secretary of the Army

• Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

• Served as the principle Military Assistant to the Secretary of the Army in the areas of current and future operational requirements, personnel policies, and readiness issues. • Supported the Secretary in executing his responsibilities in compliance with federal law, establishing strategic priorities and articulating the vision for the future of the Army. • Conducted research, analysis, and coordination of policies and programs to assist the Secretary in carrying out his responsibilities. • Served as the Secretary’s liaison to the Department of Defense, the Joint Staff, and governmental and non-governmental organizations.• Reviewed all documents and coordinated across the Army Staff and Secretariat to provide military perspective and advice to inform the Secretary of the Army’s decision process.• Developed and coordinated global engagements in support of the Secretary’s strategic priorities.

Senior Vice President (Battalion Commander)

• Jul 2011 - Jul 2013

• Led an 800-person multifunctional organization prepared to operate worldwide in support of national priorities. • Directed the accounting, securing, maintaining, and prioritization of resources in excess of $2 million.• Supervised the development and execution of a maintenance and service program increasing operational readiness from 40% to over 90%.• Orchestrated a comprehensive training path incorporating progressive leader training and team building events resulting in 100% certification for deployment to combat. • Oversaw all human resources functions ensuring personnel received required training, counseling, evaluations, and compensation in accordance with Army regulations.• Implemented programs to increase morale and esprit de corps resulting in the organization achieving at least 150% of retention goals for consecutive years.• Developed and supervised a leadership development program focused on reestablishing counseling, maintenance, command supply discipline programs, and training management systems.• Transformed and trained the organization for a non-standard mission to train and mentor Afghanistan National Security Forces in support of a new U.S. Government strategy.• Expertly synchronized advisor efforts resulting in the Afghanistan National Security Forces’ successful execution of a complex realignment spanning over six months and across three provinces all while in contact with the insurgents daily.

Department Chair / Professor of Military Science

• Jun 2009 - Jun 2011

• Directed the daily operations of the Department of Military Science and all academic programs ensuring compliance with both University and Department of the Army requirements. • Transformed an organization failing to achieve its objectives for five consecutive years to being only one of seven (out of 39) that met requirements with a 200% increase in productivity within two years. • Supervised recruitment, retention, development, inspiration, and commissioning of students who have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed as junior officers in the U.S. Army. • Served as the representative with local and campus communities in areas pertaining to the U.S. Army. • Oversaw all aspects of the internal management control program, student contracts, pay entitlements, and budget.