Experience

U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center (USAASC)

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Army Acquisitions Proponency Officer, U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center

  • Aug 2022 - Present



PEO Soldier

• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Production Manager, Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) Program

  • Sep 2021 - Jun 2022

  Supported NGSW team in the planning, management, and execution of an innovative Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) program to a successful transition from Rapid Prototyping into Rapid Fielding in fiscal year (FY) 2022 to being production efforts utilizing the new Department of Defense (DoD) 5000.80 policies and subsequent statues. Coordinated with the Department of the Army Systems Coordinator (DASC), Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology (ASA/ALT) staff, and Department of the Army (DA) staff to ensure timely submission of required MTA documentation. Facilitated and participated in Army Overarching Integrated Product Teams (AOIPTs) to ensure successful coordination with external stakeholders leading up to the successful decisions for the weapon system that will replace the M4 and M249 for the Close Combat Force. Show less



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Product Manager, Precision Strike Missile Program

  • Jun 2020 - Apr 2021

  Led PrSM team in the planning, management, and execution of PrSM Development Request for Proposal Decision Point (DRFPDP) and Milestone B in FY21 following DoD 5000.01 policy and subsequent statutes. Coordinated with the DASC, ASA/ALT staff, and DA staff to ensure timely submission of milestone documentation. Facilitated and participated in AOIPTs to ensure successful coordination with external stakeholders leading up to the milestone events.

• Assistant Product Manager, PATRIOT Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) Program

  • Sep 2019 - May 2020

  Provided cost, schedule, and performance oversight to the Product Office, Test and Evaluation, and Production Divisions. Was responsible for planning and managing Integrated Master Schedules for the Lower Tier Future Missile (LTFM) effort during the concept development phase. Manages major obsolescence redesigns across multiple lines of effort. Engages with Industry, Services, TRADOC, Air and Missiles Defense (AMD) Cross Functional Team, Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA), and Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) to ensure consistent messaging and a coordinated efforts amongst all Lower Tier stakeholders to meet the needs of the Warfighter while judiciously managing PAC-3 resources. Show less



First Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Secretary of the General Staff (SGS), First Army Headquarters

  • Jan 2018 - Jun 2019

  Synergized information sharing across a three-star command with over 3,500 Soldiers and Department of the Army Civilians spanning the 54 United States and territories. Served as executive officer to the Chief of Staff; assisted in administration of operations, plans, programs, and policies supporting two divisions, ten brigades, one Army reserve Support Command, and 54 Senior Advisors to the Adjutant's General nation-wide. Planned, coordinated, and executed command events, including Congressional Delegations, senior government official visits, conferences, seminars and staff meetings. Reviewed command level correspondence for accuracy and disseminates upon approval. Supervised multi-component staff of four Soldiers and one Department of the Army Civilian. Show less

• Strategic Planner, First Army Headquarters

  • Jun 2017 - Jan 2018

  Served as a Strategic Plans Officer within the Force Requirements Branch of the First Army G-3/5/7 Plans Division, with responsibility for preparing plans for the command's operations and contingencies. Led as a principal Action Officer and point of contact (POC) for operational and mobilization plans. As such, was directly responsible for the organization, coordination and direction of all assigned projects and staff personnel in preparing operational plans for First Army's mission. Led planning efforts and processes for which First Army was responsible as the Supported Command for mobilization and demobilization of CONUS-based, Reserve Component Forces. Planned and synchronized the mobilization and training of all Army Reserve and Army National Guard units deploying in support of Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) and in response to Combatant Commander requirements. Show less



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Battery Commander, 108th Air Defense Artillery Brigade

  • Sep 2015 - Apr 2017

  Led as Battery Commander of a Patriot Air Defense Battery within 108th ADA Brigade consisting of three Air and Missile Defense Crews, a support platoon, and tactical vehicles and equipment. Was responsible for the overall combat readiness of the Battery, the planning implementation and supervision of all Battery training and maintenance, accountability of Battery equipment and caring for 71 Soldiers and their families. Provided policy and intent on training, operations, logistics, administration, military justice, fiscal responsibility, safety and overall combat readiness of the unit. Created and sustained a comprehensive climate of dignity and respect, free of harassment and sexual assault. Integrated commander's intent at the tactical, operational and strategic levels. Deployed forward as Commander to ADAB and redeployed unit in September 2015 to January 2016. Show less

• Assistant Operations Officer, 1-7 Air Defense Artillery Battalion

  • Jul 2014 - Sep 2015

  Led as an Assistant Operations Officer a Patriot Air Defense Battalion within 108th ADA Brigade consisting of four Patriot Batteries, a support company, and headquarters company. Was responsible for the staff’s coordination and synchronization that enabled overall combat readiness of the Battalion by maintaining visibility of unit readiness in preparation for forward deployment of battalion. Led and scripted Mission Readiness Rehearsal prior to deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Inherent Resolve. Planned rear detachment’s short and long-range training calendar in support of higher headquarters directives and commander’s intent. Show less



3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) - US Army

• Armed Forces
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Cultural Support Team (CST) Team Leader

  • Jun 2013 - Dec 2013

  Executed as the team leader of U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) Cultural Support Team 54 during Operations Enduring Freedom. Provided Special Operations Forces (SOF) a culturally attuned, regionally oriented, objective capability to access the relevant female population in Afghanistan. Assisted in conducting Key Leader Engagements, search and seizure operations, tactical questioning, support to medical outreach programs, and increased support for Village Stability Operations (VSO) and Afghan Local Police (ALP). Mitigated adverse effects of tactical operations on communicating information operations and themes to Afghan females and children. Was responsible and accountable for the operational readiness of equipment Show less



U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery School

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Aide-de-Camp (General's Aide)

  • Oct 2012 - Jun 2013

  Served as the Aide-de-Camp to the Commandant, United States Army Air Defense Artillery School (USAADASCH). Was responsible for the accomplishment of all implied and stated tasks to assist the Commandant in fulfilling his duties and responsibilities as the Commandant of USAADASCH and Chief of the Air Defense Artillery. Developed and maintained daily and long-range calendars. Scheduled and coordinated visits to Army agencies and units. Prepared and assisted with correspondence, speeches, presentations, and evaluations with the utmost efficiency and accuracy. Maintained the receipt, review, and distribution of correspondence. Supervised the professional development of the Commandant’s staff. Synchronized across the staff and various installation agencies. Show less



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Officer

  • Jul 2011 - Oct 2012

  Served as the Executive Officer for the first Forces Command JLENS Battery with a developmental and operation testing mission. Was primarily responsible for the logistic support, planning an operations involving elevated, persistent, over the horizon surveillance and fire control data on Army and joint networks. Support ensured the protection of U.S. and coalition forces, as well as geo-political assets form attacks by cruise missiles, aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, tactical ballistic missiles, large caliber rockets, and surface moving targets. Maintained accountability of all maintenance operations, property accountability of equipment. Additionally, was responsible for the combat readiness, training, discipline, morale, welfare, and safety of the unit’s 123 Soldiers and families. Show less

• Platoon Leader

  • Sep 2010 - Jul 2011

  Served as the Fire Control Radar (FCR) Elevated Sensor Platoon Leader and Mission Director for the first Forces Command JLENS Battery with a developmental and operation testing mission. Was responsible for the combat readiness, training, discipline, morale, welfare, and safety of the unit’s 17 Soldiers and families Additionally responsible for the maintenance of the FCR section of JLENS associated equipment. Maintained primary responsibility for the elevated, persistent, over the horizon surveillance and fire control data on Army and joint networks. Leadership ensured the protection of U.S. and coalition forces, as well as geo-political assets form attacks by cruise missiles, aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, tactical ballistic missiles, large caliber rockets, and surface moving targets. Show less



Victims Resource Center

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Victim Advocate

  • Oct 2008 - Feb 2010

  Employed as a Comprehensive Victims Court Advocate and Counselor providing crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, psychoeducational groups, and legal/medical advocacy and accompaniment for victims of crimes (sexual assault, domestic violence, robbery, identity theft/fraud, and survivors of homicide victims). Employed as a Comprehensive Victims Court Advocate and Counselor providing crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, psychoeducational groups, and legal/medical advocacy and accompaniment for victims of crimes (sexual assault, domestic violence, robbery, identity theft/fraud, and survivors of homicide victims).



Army National Guard

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Motor Transport Operator

  • Oct 2004 - Feb 2010