Experience

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  USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture

  • Administrative Officer

    • Feb 2022 - Present

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  US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States

  • Administrative Officer

    • May 2023 - Present
    • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States

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  USDA-NRCS

  • Temple, Texas

  • Administrative Assistant

    • Jun 2019 - Feb 2022
    • Temple, Texas

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  American Red Cross

  • Fort Hood

  • Regional SAF Specialist

    • Jul 2018 - Apr 2019
    • Fort Hood

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  1st Cavalry Division

  • Killeen/Temple, Texas Area

  • Family Readiness Program Coordinator

    • May 2014 - Mar 2016
    • Killeen/Temple, Texas Area

    Perform administrative and analytical duties in support of the Army Family Readiness Support Assistant (FRSA) program. Serve as liaison with key military leaders for the Family Readiness Support Assistant (FRSA) program. Advise the Division Command on Family Readiness Support Assistant (FRSA) program effectiveness. Evaluate Family Readiness Support Assistant (FRSA) program briefs and courses to train community agencies. Consolidate resources on virtual Family Readiness or AKO Family Readiness Group web pages. Process time and attendance records for Family Readiness Support Assistant (FRSA) staff. Work closely with the Senior Spouses of the Division to schedule briefs and presenters. Process all volunteer awards within the Division to include: Volunteer of the Month, Volunteer of the Quarter, and Volunteer of the Year, Trooper Lady/Gentleman, Mary E. Walker Awards, and installation awards.

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  US Army

  • Warrior Transition Battalion- Europe

  • Family Readiness Support Assistant

    • Sep 2012 - Oct 2013
    • Warrior Transition Battalion- Europe

    Scheduled and coordinated briefings, orientations and workshops on Soldier and Family readiness issues. Maintained regular telephonic/electronic contact with FRG leaders, Rear Detachment Commanders (RDC) and Army Community Service (ACS)/Family Programs staff for up to date information on Family Readiness activities and issues for all of Germany, Belgium, and Italy. Worked with spouses and wounded warriors to ensure a smooth transition into civilian life or into another MOS within the Army. Provided information for spouses who need to reach out for assistance with coping with stresses of a wounded warrior. The only FRSA for 12 locations in Germany, Belgium, and Italy was able to go TDY to each location to meet all soldiers, spouses, and cadre of the Battalion. Made all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for a functioning Family Readiness Group.

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  US Army

  • Kaiserslautern, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

  • Army Recruiting Headquarters Europe

    • Aug 2010 - Oct 2011
    • Kaiserslautern, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

    U.S. Army Recruiting Headquarters of Europe; Sorted, prioritized, and disseminated incoming correspondence, staff actions, events, and activities. Timely distribution of correspondence and accurate designation of priorities. Used technology to schedule meetings, conference calls, and Web-based meetings and resolve conflicts.

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  US Army

  • Intelligence Analyst

    • May 2006 - Sep 2008

    Intelligence Collection Team for Border Patrol Field Intelligence Center (BORFIC) in El Paso, TX. Collect open source intelligence and other correspondence to support a high priority and highly visible Department of Homeland Security (DHS) mission. Guided BORFIC leadership in identifying, developing, and writing Intelligence Collection Requirements (ICRs), Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs), and Request for Information (RFIs). Collaborated and shared information with all Border Patrol Sectors, the El Paso Intelligence Center (EPIC), Joint Task Force-North (JTF-N), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), United States Coast Guard (USCG) and other intelligence and law enforcement agencies to develop and fulfill collection requirements and amplify a synchronized analytical picture.

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  US Navy

  • Imagery Analyst/ Intelligence specialist

    • Aug 2001 - May 2005

    Provided support in the development and analysis of all-source information and finished intelligence products addressing trans-national and internal terrorism and terrorism-related activities. Prepared and presented current intelligence, situation, staff, and deployment briefings to support contingencies and pilot training. Developed and administered pilot intelligence, theater indoctrination, internal intelligence, and debriefing/reporting training. Has understanding of the different national and theater-level intelligence agencies and organizations, both foreign and domestic, with Counter-Terrorism responsibilities. Disseminated, evaluated, and displayed tactical information for shipboard intelligence officers.