Founder & CEO

• Oct 2017 - Present

As the CEO and founder of Dynamic Specialties Group, I have been responsible for the company's growth and success from its inception. My role has involved identifying market opportunities and developing strategic plans to expand our service offerings, while also establishing partnerships to accelerate growth. To achieve this, I oversee talent acquisition and people management, ensuring team alignment and a culture of innovation and collaboration. In addition, I lead product development and innovation efforts, working closely with technology and consulting teams to identify opportunities and establish development processes. Marketing and sales strategies are also within my purview, where I develop and implement plans to build brand identity, identify target markets for growth, and ensure financial targets are met. As we continue to grow, I pursue strategic partnerships to enhance our capabilities, expand our reach, and accelerate growth while remaining self-funded. Through my leadership, we have successfully built a thriving business that provides innovative solutions and exceptional service to our clients. Show less

Salesforce Consultant

• Nov 2019 - Jul 2020

Independent Validation & Verification Senior Engineer & QA Lead

• Mar 2019 - Nov 2019

Provided Test Engineer services to a large multi-year Independent Validation and Verification project at the United States Department of Agriculture Farmers.gov project. Working as the customer's advocate and technical experts we worked with multiple consulting firms implementing Salesforce to serve our nation's Farmers. This role involved writing test scripts, manual & automation testing, and working with the development team to resolve bugs. I also individually automated $100,000's in manual tasks across multiple federal and contract teams using Microsoft VBA. Show less

Senior Consultant

• May 2018 - Nov 2019

Salesforce Administrator & Business Analyst

• Sep 2018 - Mar 2019

Provided Salesforce Admin & Business Analyst services to the Food & Drug Administration Office of Combination Products to implement a custom Salesforce solution for the routing and approval of Combination Product applications for new treatment modalities.

Software Testing Specialist

• May 2018 - Sep 2018

Provided quality assurance and manual testing services to a large, multi-year, software development project at the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Working as part of a large, multi-company software development team employing Scaled Agile Framework for Enterprises.

Founding Member

• Jan 2016 - Sep 2017

Founding Partner

• Apr 2015 - Sep 2017

I was one of a three-person team creating a Captive Insurance company from the ground up. I was one of a three-person team creating a Captive Insurance company from the ground up.

Chair of the Member Board

• Oct 2014 - Sep 2017

Founder & CEO

• Oct 2012 - Sep 2017

Recognized as a trailblazer in the industry, I established the first of-its-kind face & retail operation, which was dubbed the "Starbucks" of the industry. As the founder and leader of this company, I successfully drove its growth from inception to profitability, achieving consistent revenue growth over time. To support our expansion, I developed and implemented a multi-channel sales strategy, including an online store, social media marketing, and physical retail location. I also created and executed marketing campaigns that increased brand awareness and engagement with our customers. Central to our success was building a talented and motivated team that contributed to our operations and growth. I also spearheaded the development, testing, and implementation of proprietary business technology solutions that streamlined our operations, improving efficiency, and allowing us to remain competitive. In addition to my leadership responsibilities, I provided my staff with training in Antiterrorism and Counterintelligence skills, working with government agencies and law enforcement to stop a homegrown terrorist attack. Through my efforts, I have established a reputation for excellence in business and leadership. Show less

Quality Assurance Team Lead

• Jul 2013 - Sep 2013

Applied quality assurance testing methodologies and principals to physical security projects to decrease the number of bugs reaching production.

Counterintelligence Agent

• Feb 2012 - Jul 2013

-Provided Counterintelligence support to the tenants of the Pentagon Reservation-Served as liaison with the FBI to bring counterintelligence education resources to DoD assets in the National Capital Region.-Founded the “Pentagon Counterintelligence Breakfast”, an initiative to increase collaboration amongst the multi-service counterintelligence assets in the National Capital Region.-Familiar with SIPR & JWICS based counterintelligence databases, research, and reporting tools.

Special Projects Manager

• Sep 2009 - Feb 2012

As the Special Projects Manager, I was part of a three-person "Fire-team" responsible for responding to challenges that reached the Director of Security Services desk and needed to be dealt with. From Access Control to Mail Screening and Red Team events, we would focus our resources on the largest pain point, rally the necessary resources, solve the immediate problem, and resolve the underlying long-term problem for permanent resolution. While I was unaware at the time, we employed a very Agile-esque approach to these short term projects. The most exciting project I was involved in was...just kidding, I can't tell you that on LinkedIn! Show less

Co-producer

• 2013 - 2013

"The Creature" is a short film for entrance in film festivals dreamt up by a close childhood friend. When he reached out with the idea I had the opportunity to support and couldn't say no. I am so happy that I didn't as it is great to see what he could create. Take a look, it's short and enjoyable. "The Creature" is a short film for entrance in film festivals dreamt up by a close childhood friend. When he reached out with the idea I had the opportunity to support and couldn't say no. I am so happy that I didn't as it is great to see what he could create. Take a look, it's short and enjoyable.

Lead Carpenter

• Apr 2009 - Sep 2009

-Provided project management services for a small residential construction company decreasing waste and increasing profitability. -Implemented a metrics tracking system to increase the accuracy of job bidding ensuring the projects came in on time and under budget. -Leveraged 15 years of carpentry experience as a finish grade carpenter specializing in trim carpentry and design-build. -Provided project management services for a small residential construction company decreasing waste and increasing profitability. -Implemented a metrics tracking system to increase the accuracy of job bidding ensuring the projects came in on time and under budget. -Leveraged 15 years of carpentry experience as a finish grade carpenter specializing in trim carpentry and design-build.

Founder & Program Coordinator, Veterans Education Team Support

• Sep 2007 - Apr 2009

Implemented peer mentoring program for military veterans on a college campus historically resistant to military efforts and personnel. Created networks of campus-based and external resources to assist veterans during their university studies. Worked to ensure the financial, health and psychological well-being of veteran students. Highlighted Accomplishments •Actively sought by faculty and staff for "outside the box" approaches to problem solving in an austere budget environment •Raised $120,000 in program funding through grants, student funds and private donations Show less

Founder & President

• Sep 2007 - Apr 2009

Created a student veteran run organization to offer a campus community of like experience and support while attending the University of California, Santa Cruz. The organization remains in existence to this day overcoming the challenges experienced by returning veterans in their transition to academia. Created a student veteran run organization to offer a campus community of like experience and support while attending the University of California, Santa Cruz. The organization remains in existence to this day overcoming the challenges experienced by returning veterans in their transition to academia.

Paramedic

• Aug 2007 - Apr 2009

Employed innovative problem solving skills, an extensive background, and exhaustive training to treat and resolve a myriad of critical medical conditions and traumatic injuries in often austere and chaotic prehospital environments. Employed innovative problem solving skills, an extensive background, and exhaustive training to treat and resolve a myriad of critical medical conditions and traumatic injuries in often austere and chaotic prehospital environments.

Paramedic

• Jan 2007 - Aug 2007

Employed innovative problem solving skills, an extensive background, and exhaustive training to treat and resolve a myriad of critical medical conditions and traumatic injuries in often austere and chaotic prehospital environments. Employed innovative problem solving skills, an extensive background, and exhaustive training to treat and resolve a myriad of critical medical conditions and traumatic injuries in often austere and chaotic prehospital environments.

Senior Corpsman - Urgent Care Clinic

• Aug 2006 - Jan 2007

Advised Leading Petty Officer on personnel and supply issues and assisted in the treatment and prevention of injury and disease to Navy sailors and their families. Trained 15 medical staff in providing superior patient care during clinic duties and emergency situations.Honorably Discharged following completion of obligation of service.

Leading Petty Officer - Troop Medical Clinic Camp Victory Kuwait

• Feb 2006 - Aug 2006

Supervised 7 junior Hospital Corpsman and participated in daily clinic duties, 24-hour clinic watch, mass casualty responses, and routine patient care for an independent medical facility during a period of intense transition to permanent closure. Inventoried, allocated, and re-deployed supply inventory to alternate theaters.•Developed and implemented a cervical spine injury first aid training program for non-medical personnel•Redeployed $200K worth of supply inventory to OEF/OID theaters of operation Show less

Wellness Center Leading Petty Officer

• Jul 2004 - Feb 2006

Provided positive direction for day-to-day operations of a small wellness center providing health information to sailors. Supervised a staff of three in providing health and wellness education programs to walk-ins and referrals. Assist sailors in dealing with issues that impair military readiness and personal well-being, especially psychological issues and PTSD.•Developed and implemented a holistic treatment program for PTSD victims

NREMT-B Program Administrator & Lead Instructor

• Jul 2003 - Jul 2004

Was the course administrator and lead instructor. Instructor certified in BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS, EVOC, and PHTLS.•Administered and instructed trauma courses to doctors, nurses and Hospital Corpsmen•Increased the pass rate for Emergency Medical Technician Basic course from 70% to 92%

Hospital Corpsman

• Jan 2002 - Jul 2003

Provided routine, urgent, and emergent medical care at Naval Hospital Lemoore's Urgent Care Clinic. During this time I worked closely with physicians further developing my assessment, diagnostic, and treatment skills in an apprenticeship like situation.•Often sought for expertise in prehospital emergency medicine

Paramedic

• Mar 2003 - Jan 2006

Employed innovative problem solving skills, an extensive background, and exhaustive training to treat and resolve a myriad of critical medical conditions and traumatic injuries in often austere and chaotic prehospital environments. While with this company I delivered a baby for the first time! Employed innovative problem solving skills, an extensive background, and exhaustive training to treat and resolve a myriad of critical medical conditions and traumatic injuries in often austere and chaotic prehospital environments. While with this company I delivered a baby for the first time!

Paramedic

• Aug 1999 - Jan 2002

Employed innovative problem solving skills, an extensive background, and exhaustive training to treat and resolve a myriad of critical medical conditions and traumatic injuries in often austere and chaotic prehospital environments. Employed innovative problem solving skills, an extensive background, and exhaustive training to treat and resolve a myriad of critical medical conditions and traumatic injuries in often austere and chaotic prehospital environments.