Experience

Washington Headquarters Services

• United States
• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Chief Learning Officer

  • Feb 2021 - Present

• Chief Learning Officer

  • Feb 2021 - Present



Washington Headquarters Services, Human Resource Directorate

• Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Assistant Director, Diversity, Disability and Recruitment (DD&R).

  • Apr 2017 - May 2022

  Assists customers in developing a model EEO program manages and administers the following programs and services for DoD components serviced by WHS: Affirmative Employment/Diversity/Program, Alternative Dispute Resolution Program, Civilian Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint Processing; and Military Equal Opportunity Advisory Services. Provides program oversight and coordinates the execution of core Human Resource processes to ensure the delivery of timely, relevant, and efficient HR. operations Serves as a senior adviser on a wide range of HR issues critical to the achievement of human capital goals to include such areas Special Employment to include Workforce Planning, Pathways, Presidential Management Fellows Program, Department of Defense Expeditionary Civilian Deployments, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans' hiring, Workforce Recruitment Program, Direct Student Hiring, Salaried and Non-salaried Intern and Volunteer Programs. Serves as the Affirmative Employment Program Manager and supervisor of a small staff of EEO civilian employees and oversee contract work effort. Incumbent has the primary responsibility of developing, implementing and issuing WHS's annual MD-715 report and plan to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). In executing this responsibility, the incumbent is also responsible for designing, developing and implementing a comprehensive diversity program. to include Special Emphasis Program awareness and generating monthly, quarterly and annual metrics/reports to WHS leadership. EEOC, and/or Congress. As a secondary responsibility. the incumbent will also be responsible for processing EEO discrimination complaints in accordance with 29 C.F.R. Part I 614 and EEOC's MD·1 10 to ensure timely and quality actions throughout the complaint process. These responsibilities support overall EEOC accountability for affirmative employment programs and complaint processing to improve and reinforce best practices. Show less



Washington Headquarters Services

• United States
• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Assistant Director, OSD Military Personnel

  • Apr 2010 - May 2017

  Leads and manages an office of 25 military and civilian personnel. Provides human capital and personnel support for approximately 2,200 military personnel assigned to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, The White House, and 15 Defense Agencies. Administers pay and leave programs, task management and workflow, performance evaluations, processing Joint and DoD Awards, detailees, reserve component program management, and General and Flag Officer nominations. Leads and manages an office of 25 military and civilian personnel. Provides human capital and personnel support for approximately 2,200 military personnel assigned to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, The White House, and 15 Defense Agencies. Administers pay and leave programs, task management and workflow, performance evaluations, processing Joint and DoD Awards, detailees, reserve component program management, and General and Flag Officer nominations.



Deployed: CENTCOM AOR

• Undisclosed Location

• Director, Civilian Human Resources

  • Jan 2016 - Apr 2017

  Serves as senior advisor to Commander USFOR-A and all levels of command on issues regarding assignment, employment, sustainment and well-being of DOD civilian employees in theater. Develops and implements command civilian HR policies and procedures. Conducts research, interprets laws and regulations; and provides HR advice, guidance and assistance to DOD employees assigned in USFOR-A area of operations. Consults with manpower staff to identify vacant positions and provides input as necessary in the recruitment effort to ensure maximum authorized civilian staffing. Coordinates civilian pay issues with DFAS and/or home station personnel offices. Maintains liaison with CENTCOM and other Force Providers to ensure effective coordination and support for civilians assigned to theater. Monitors trends and makes recommendations on program needs or priorities as appropriate to COMUSFOR-A or other authority. Maintains tracking of DOD civilians in theater and facilities their entry/welcome to theater and their exit/re-deployment process. Show less



Office of the Secretary of Defense

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Senior Policy Advisor, Diversity Management Equal Opportunity

  • Jul 2009 - Apr 2010

  Office of the Secretary of Defense, Personnel and Readiness, Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity, Senior Policy Advisor, June 2009 to April 2010, The Pentagon, Washington DC. Formulated and provided policy guidance to the Department of Defense senior leaders, the Services, Combatant Commands, Defense Agencies and other governmental and corporate offices regarding policies and programs which prescribe, promote, coordinate, and implement diversity as a leadership strategy to improve military readiness and organizational performance. Led the Defense Diversity Working Group (DDWG) in developing department-wide leadership competencies and performance measures for the Defense Human Resources Board (DHRB). Directed a multi-million dollar cutting-edge research program involving RAND, Federally Funded Research and Development Corporations (FFRDCs) and the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) to inform policy decisions. Show less



The Joint Staff

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief, Personnel Services Division

  • Jun 2006 - Jun 2009

  The Joint Staff, J-1, Personnel Services Division Chief, USAF Element Commander, June 2006 to June 2009, The Pentagon, Washington DC. Led Joint Staff’s largest division of multi-Service military and civilian personnel providing all personnel and administrative support to over 1300 members of the Joint Staff. Managed all Joint Staff and civilian personnel requirements and PPBE budget inputs, directly liaising with senior manpower and personnel officials in Office of the Secretary of Defense, Combatant Commands and military Services. Managed all military and civilian awards policies, Joint Staff training programs, intern and other Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff directed programs. Provided strategic, consultative and transactional guidance on all human capital management and resource matters to Joint Staff leadership. Developed guidance on core Human Capital Management solutions model to align, build, equip and enable Joint Staff organizations to critically align their workforce strategically with their missions producing a results driven workforce. As Air Force Commander, oversaw and managed all actions for USAF personnel assigned to the Joint Staff. Show less



Air Force Reserve Personnel

• Military Force Shaping and Integration Branch Chief

  • Jun 2005 - Jun 2006

  The Pentagon, Washington DC. Developed policies, programs, concepts and methodologies for all Air Force Reserve accession, retention, assignment, promotion, evaluation, separation, discharge, retirement and Congressionally-mandated programs. Authored personnel utilization related legislative proposals for submission to Congress that shaped strategic force and development of the Air Force Reserve. Managed $61 million plus program elements. The Pentagon, Washington DC. Developed policies, programs, concepts and methodologies for all Air Force Reserve accession, retention, assignment, promotion, evaluation, separation, discharge, retirement and Congressionally-mandated programs. Authored personnel utilization related legislative proposals for submission to Congress that shaped strategic force and development of the Air Force Reserve. Managed $61 million plus program elements.



RAND Corporation

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 700 & Above Employee

• Fellow, Air Force-National Security

  • Aug 2004 - Jun 2005

  The RAND Corporation, National Security Air Force Fellow, August 2004 to June 2005, Santa Monica, CA. Hand-picked by USAF as a fellow for senior leader developmental education program. Key investigator in numerous research and policy studies impacting the strategic, national security, force development, senior officer development, and leadership issues. Completed studies in National Security Policy, Counter-Terrorism, Global Leadership and decision dynamics, attended seminars and graduate courses at the RAND Pardee Graduate School for Public Policy. Co-authored and published reports and book on workforce planning. Show less



Secretary of the Air Force

• Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, Manpower and Reserve Affairs

• Military Assistant and Chief, Diversity Policy and Strategic Leadership

  • Jun 2002 - Jul 2004

  Developed strategic diversity and cultural integration policies, leadership strategies, organizational change management and consultation/coaching to senior Air Force leaders in developing human resources, succession planning and policies to enhance organizational and combat capabilities. Authored new operational and organizational constructs. Responsible for strategic cultural and diversity integration policies, leadership strategies, organizational change management and consultation/coaching to senior Air Force leaders in developing human resources and policies to enhance organizational and combat capabilities. Played a major role in advising senior Air Force leaders that forceful intervention and organizational change in the structure and culture of the U.S. Air Force Academy was required in the wake of repeated allegations of sexual assaults and rapes, some of these allegations decades-old. Worked closely with the Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff and their representatives to develop an intervention strategy that would effectively address the culture of “hear no evil, see no evil” at the Academy, particularly at the upper level of its leadership structure. Assisted in the development of a proactive and comprehensive strategy, titled “The Agenda for Change.” Developed 4-Star Commander’s Toolkit for better mentoring and human resource utilization. Identified 21st Century Leadership Skills for the Chief of Staff. Led national outreach campaign, author strategic outreach plan, expanded minority aviation programs and garnered national award. Show less



United States Air Force

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief, Air Force Equal Opportunity Programs

  • Jun 2000 - May 2002

  Developed diversity and equal opportunity policy, programs and resources for 555,000 Air Force Military, Civilian Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Employment Program, Diversity and Human Relations Education Program that impacted personnel and family members. Created web-based organizational climate assessment and data collection infrastructure for the Air Force. Responsible for an annual budget of $20 million dollars and oversight of over 600 technicians world-wide. Deployed military equal opportunity deployment plan and automated tools to provide real-time organizational climate and complaint data. Combined military and civilian equal opportunity functions to streamline functions save vital manpower. Deployed Equal Employment Opportunity Network throughout the Air Force—trained hundreds of counselors and automated Congressionally required reports. Show less



5th Bomb Wing, Air Combat Command, USAF

• Minot AFB, North Dakota

• Commander, 5th Mission Support Squadron

  • Jun 1998 - May 2000

  Commanded over 100 personnel in over 25 diverse work centers, First Term Airmen Center, Civilian and Military Personnel, Airman Leadership School, Education Center and Family Support and Readiness Center. Responsible for the all personnel functions and readiness to support peacetime and conventional/nuclear wartime taskings for the 5th Bomb Wing (B-52) and 91st Space Wing (ICBM). Provided base level support to over 10,000 military and civilian personnel. Administered and managed the largest Nuclear Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) in the Department of Defense. Show less



United States Air Force Academy

• Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

• Chief, Human Relations Division and Diversity Integration

  • Jun 1995 - May 1998

  Responsible for the execution of USAFA Cadet Human Relations and Diversity Education, Faculty and Air Officer Commanding training, facilitation, mediation services low level conflict resolution, equal opportunity complaints, diversity and organizational climate assessment and analysis for the 4000 member Cadet Wing. Adjunct Instructor for upper level Behavioral Science Leadership Course. Directed Adventure Based Learning and Experiential Leadership and Communication Programs. Provided developmental counseling to 20 cadets weekly. Consultant to the commandant and his staff on leadership development and diversity programs. Program coordinator and facilitator trainer for leadership seminars. Directed intensive training and supervision of 80 cadet peer educators as an integral part of Basic Cadet Training (BCT). Advised 36 Air Officers Commanding on leadership development issues. Instructor for 65 cadets in upper-division psychology course. Show less



United States Air Force

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Director of Faculty Development, AFROTC NW Region

  • Jun 1994 - Jun 1995

  Supervised, trained and evaluated the education, training, diversity and admissions programs involving 220 staff members at 37 universities throughout the Northwestern United States. Supervised, trained and evaluated the education, training, diversity and admissions programs involving 220 staff members at 37 universities throughout the Northwestern United States.



University of Nebraska-Lincoln

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Professor of Management, AFROTC

  • Jun 1992 - Jun 1994

  Instructor for Air Force Management Course and Leadership Laboratory. Performed all functions of educational administration, classroom instruction, recruitment and preparation for field training, commissioning, and graduation for over 250 students. Instructor for Air Force Management Course and Leadership Laboratory. Performed all functions of educational administration, classroom instruction, recruitment and preparation for field training, commissioning, and graduation for over 250 students.



United States Air Force

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Nuclear Command and Control

  • Jun 1989 - Jun 1992

  Led staff of 14 command post and 15 communications technicians to maintain positive control, nuclear surety and accountability of priority “A” nuclear assets in support of the host nation Tornado fighter wing and US National Command Authorities. Directly worked with host nation fighter wing to jointly develop and implement operational plans that support the wing’s NATO mission. Led staff of 14 command post and 15 communications technicians to maintain positive control, nuclear surety and accountability of priority “A” nuclear assets in support of the host nation Tornado fighter wing and US National Command Authorities. Directly worked with host nation fighter wing to jointly develop and implement operational plans that support the wing’s NATO mission.



44th Strategic Missile Wing

• Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota

• Missile Combat Crew Commander, Flight Commander/ACP/SCP

  • Dec 1984 - Jun 1989

  Commanded a Minuteman II strategic missile combat crew. Supervised the work force of up to 30 security and maintenance personnel to ensure the security, safety and positive control of 50 nuclear Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles. Exercised direct management and command control of over $1 billion worth of equipment and weapons. Ensured positive control and nuclear surety for Minuteman II Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles. Provided precise launch and enabling coding for 44th Missile Wing launch facilities and launch control centers. Show less