Experience

Jacksonville Public Library
• United States
• Libraries
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Library Associate

  • Nov 2020 - Present

Shoreside Logistics
• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Operations Manager

  • Mar 2020 - Nov 2020


US Marine Corps

• Military
• 300 - 400 Employee

• • Jun 2018 - Mar 2020

  Lieutenant Colonel Deputy Director to a civilian GS-15 Director. Manages the daily task assignments and oversight for a combined workforce consisting of government civilians, contractors, and uniformed military members. Keen ability to brief senior and executive leaders with real-time updates on demand. Experienced communicator with supervisory and bargaining unit employees. Agile problem solver with the ability to effectively prioritize limited resources as operational necessities evolve.

• • Apr 2017 - Jun 2018

  One of a small group of leaders with hands-on tactical knowledge of US Marine Corps prepositioning operations, a program with a value of $4.5 billion. Senior Operations Officer for the US Marine Corps' prepositioning equipment operations at Blount Island Command, Kuwait, and Norway. Directly worked with Headquarters Marine Corps and supervised civilian and military employees. Managed global operations by coordinating support with all of the US military services, US Federal Agencies, and foreign military and industry personnel. Played a key role in directing the efforts of Blount Island Command's diversified, 1,500-plus personnel. Consistently organized teams to effectively forecast problems and proactively produce solutions. Show less

• • Aug 2015 - Apr 2017

  Coordinated and verified the execution of a $4.5 billion contract and supervised the direction for the 1,500-plus civilian and government employees. Provided US Government oversight and Quality Assurance. Flourished in a dynamic and constantly changing environment. Organized and supported dozens of support teams that deployed globally in support of Maritime Prepositioning Operations.



Marine Aircraft Group 39 - America's MAG

• United States
• Military
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Group Logistics Officer, S-4 (Director)

  • Oct 2011 - Jul 2015

  Senior Logistics Officer at MAG-39. Responsible for all ground logistics support requirements. Sole Field Grade Ground Logistics Officer (Director Equivalent) for the 1,000-plus person organization. Responsible for the fulfillment of all ground logistics support requirements. Planned and executed the intermodal embarkation and movement of helicopters and associated equipment as well as all military personnel deploying to contingency operations and training events. Senior Logistics Officer at MAG-39. Responsible for all ground logistics support requirements. Sole Field Grade Ground Logistics Officer (Director Equivalent) for the 1,000-plus person organization. Responsible for the fulfillment of all ground logistics support requirements. Planned and executed the intermodal embarkation and movement of helicopters and associated equipment as well as all military personnel deploying to contingency operations and training events.



USCENTCOM

• Armed Forces
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Joint Exercises and Training Officer (Director)

  • Jun 2009 - Oct 2011

  Joint Exercises and Training Officer for the USCENTCOM Office of Military Cooperation, US Embassy, Manama, Bahrain. Coordinated bilateral and multinational training and contingency planning with multiple foreign militaries and government agencies. Effectively managed host nation employees and established relationships with military counterparts throughout the Middle East. Worked with US Military counterparts to conduct Foreign Military Sales (FMS). Experienced traveler who easily adapts to new cultural norms. Effective organizer who is able to bridge communication gaps and ensure that operational necessities are understood and completed as designed. Show less



Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group

• Regimental Operations Officer, S-3 (Director)

  • Aug 2008 - Jun 2009

  Successfully met all mission requirements. Aggressively approached challenges and provided leadership, solid guidance, and drive for all training, exercises, and deployment/redeployment operations for Combat Logistics Regiment 17 (CLR-17). Consistently solved challenges with a mature, steady approach. Successfully led the Regimental Operations section with a true barebones staff during a challenging post-deployment period. Comfortable presenting innovative methods and new ideas to senior leaders. • Recognized by leadership as a technically and tactically proficient logistician. • Coordinated regimental operations to include Aerial Delivery (AD), Helicopter Support Teams (HST), and Arrival and Departure Airfield Control Group (A/DACG) operations in support of I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF). Directly coordinate with 1st Marine Logistics Group (1st MLG) G-3/Operations Section. • Validated all CLR-17 personnel and equipment requirements in support of regimental training, exercises, and operations. • Ensured that all Marine Corps, higher headquarters' and regimental orders and regulations, pertaining to operations and training, were adhered to. • Advised the senior leaders regarding all aspects of mission analysis, planning, training, and readiness. • Supervised the creation, maintenance, and execution of the regimental training plan. • Coordinated with 1st Landing Support Company and G-3 Air Section for the safe execution of over 135 helicopter support teams, 2 vertical replenishments, and one port operation group. • Oversaw the planning and execution of Enhanced Company Operations (ECO) Limited Objective Experiment (LOE). Show less

• Container Management Officer (Manager)

  • Feb 2008 - Aug 2008

  Successfully served as senior Marine Corps representative to the CENTCOM Deployment and Distribution Operations Center (CDDOC) Current Ops Surface Cell. Directly supported Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) operations. Continually recognized as a dedicated and disciplined leader with motivation and initiative to take on more responsibility. Skillfully led cost reduction projects that saved over $1 million in container storage fees. Advice on issues from personnel to operations was consistently sought by peers, subordinates, and superiors. Well-rounded leader who was recognized by joint force leadership as intelligent, decisive, educated, and enthusiastic. • Successfully served within a joint command with USA, USN, USAF, and foreign military. • Created complete and accurate reports, giving national partners precise information on which senior leaders based decisions. • CDDOC representative who tracked the movement of containers throughout Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Jordan, mitigating the negative impacts of stalled container movement. • Successfully coordinated with US Army Central (ARCENT) G-4/Logistics to track and distribute over 2,000 pieces of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) equipment. • Coordinate with liaison officers in Iraq and Afghanistan to ensure that supplies and information were gathered and distributed effectively. • Coordinate with, planned, and executed the movement of distinguished visitors throughout the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR). • Led accountability efforts for over 21,000 containers, flat-racks, and reefers through Shuwaikh, Qasim, Shuwaibah, Karachi, Aqaba, and Umm Qasr ports, saving $1 million dollars in detention fees. • Served the sole CENTCOM DDOC subject matter expert regarding the Iraqi Republic Railway (IRR) • Worked directly with Multi-National Forces-Iraq and the Marine Corps DDOC to implement container repair and re-stenciling facilities throughout the OIF and OEF areas of responsibility. Show less



1st Landing Support Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group

• Commanding Officer (CEO)

  • Feb 2007 - Feb 2008

  As Company Commander, led the most operationally committed unit in the Combat Logistics Regiment 17 (CLR-17). Organized and directed personnel spread throughout Southern California in support of operations with every element of the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). Emphasized mission preparation and integration of operational risk management into all assignments to safely accomplish demanding goals. Met all requirements while leading a unit staffed with less than half of its supervisory personnel. Developed and conducted training and pre-deployment work-ups of 70 Marines to deploy in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom (OIF) 08.01. Supported all I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) landing support missions, to include numerous helicopter support team missions and port and airfield operations. Maintained all 1st Landing Support Company equipment valued at over $3 million. Consistently proven to be technically and tactically proficient. Successfully planned operations with personnel from the 1st Marine Logistics Group (1st MLG) staffs, other Combat Logistics Regiments, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing (3d MAW), and US Navy staffs. Successfully planned and met requirements for a variety of support missions, to include: • 45 helicopter support teams with a total of (805) individual lifts. • Processing of 181 flights through the March Air Force Base Arrival/Departure Airfield Control Group for a total of 28,377 personnel and 514.1 tons of cargo. • Aerial delivery support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 1-08 and Exercise DESERT TALON 1-08. • Provided material handling equipment support to units aboard Camp Pendleton as well as on/offload support to the 11th and 15th Marine Expeditionary Units. Show less



I Marine Expeditionary Force

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Transition Team Logistics Officer, S-4 (Director)

  • Feb 2006 - Feb 2007

  Volunteered to serve as a foreign military advisor, embedded with a small team into an Iraqi National Police Regiment located in a high threat sector of Baghdad, Iraq. As the sole logistician on the team, responsible for the team’s supply acquisition, budget, vehicle modifications and maintenance, facilities projects, contracts development and execution, and stewardship of US funds earmarked to enhance partnered Iraqi units. Flexible, able to adapt as a Marine Corps advisor assigned to an Army command in Baghdad, Iraq. Had a positive impact on the Iraqi National Police through countless hours of mentorship and training on the finer points of the logistics field. Highly resourceful; quickly adapted to the US Army supply system ensuring the team's requirements were met. Keen ability to assess situations and quickly develop support solutions to meet operational needs. • Developed an acquisition plan and received funding to purchase (3) generators worth $33,100 through contingency contracting and negotiation with multiple Iraqi national vendors. This efforts ensured that electrical power could be sustained at multiple Iraqi Police stations in austere locations. • Developed a detailed working knowledge of the US Army's supply system that was critical for the team's ability to maintain a high state of readiness. The team would not have been able to conduct 200 combat missions without resources gained from this network. • Mentored and advised the Iraqi National Police logistics personnel and leadership on tactical logistics operations, garrison logistics operations, proper vehicle maintenance, and military supply system accountability and procedures. • Coordinated with the coalition forces on forward operating bases Justice, Iskandaria, Falcon, and Polliwoda to obtain over 40,000 gallons of fuel and 15,000 liters of potable water for coalition operations. Show less


1st Marine Logistics Group
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Assistant Future Operations Officer (Manager)

  • May 2005 - Feb 2006

US Marine Corps Training Command
• Officer in Charge (OIC), Motor Vehicle Operator Course (Director)

  • Aug 2003 - May 2005

Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force
• Logistics Officer, S-4/MMO/Platoon Commander (Director)

  • Oct 2000 - Aug 2003