Project Manager (DoD Skillbridge Fellow)

• Oct 2022 - Present

Spathe Program Management internship is a tailored development program around business functions and operations to take the service member through the full life cycle of processes that occur to develop, support and maintain contracted services for Defense industry customers. Areas of focus include:C5ISR SUPPORT- Secure, reliable, 24x7x365 global Command, Control, Computer,Cyber, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR)Environment. Includes Application Development, Cloud Computing, DevSecOps, andCybersecurity.MISSION SUPPORT - Understanding the importance of a strong and unified fightingforce comprised of a multinational partnerships.WORKFORCE MODERNIZATION- Modernizing DoD infrastructure and applicationworkforce to keep up with the fast-paced and quickly changing IT landscape.

Division Operations Manager of IT, Intelligence, & Logistics | Program Manager | Senior Advisor

• Jul 2020 - Jul 2022

Directly responsible for and managed the execution and supervision of all programs designed to ensure the training, health & welfare, and human resource management was maintained for 300+ employees. Managed the readiness of Soldiers deploying worldwide in support of missions mandated by the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Department of the Army. · Hand-selected by the Chief Executive to advise and accompany him on a no-notice deployment to Afghanistan and Poland· Briefed high level dignitaries including the Secretary of Defense· Advised the Chief Executive on the retrograde of over $20M in equipment. Protected against threats from terrorism, espionage, sabotage, and subversion while in transit from Afghanistan to Qatar

Deputy Director of Operations | Project Manager

• Jun 2019 - Jun 2020

Served as the Deputy Director of Operations for a regional headquarters consisting of 41 college and university ROTC programs and 119 high school JROTC programs, geographically dispersed over 10 states and over 1.5 million square miles; assisted in the development, coordination, implementation, and inspection of organization-wide training and operations; responsible for the training management of over 2800 Cadets and 865 employees. I reviewed risk assessments, inspected safety implementation and ensures training synchronization to support 10 major training events· Drafted and published training guidance for all 41 ROTC programs· Lead Project Manager for major training event involving 109 cadets and 87 staff members across 10 states· Expertly balanced the manpower for 205 key leadership positions in the Army’s largest training event at Fort Knox, KY

Senior Proponent Advisor | Project Manager

• May 2018 - May 2019

Personally selected by the Office Chief of Signal, Enlisted Division Chief for this prestigious and illustrious high level position in the Army Signal Corps. Applied knowledge of personnel life cycle management for human resources to the execution of job classification, human resource requirements and management, occupational structures, and job placement for six job areas that encompass more than 24,000 personnel positions within the United States Army Cyber Center of Excellence. Developed, maintained, and analyzed force integration updates, plans, analytical reports, and briefings for Senior Army and various Department of Defense staff. Analyzed organizational requirements that are derived from continuous assessments to identify what new or modified processes are necessary for tomorrow’s operational environment. Reviewed and analyzed enlisted Army authorizations to ensure compatibility between organizational needs and workforce requirements. Monitored, analyzed, and proposed solutions which maintained the balance and integrity job areas. · Instrumental in the development of new proposed Army occupational specialty merging 14,000 positions· Led the re-balancing effort for the Army, largest initiative in 25 years · Authored article in Army Communicator Magazine on Signal MOS convergence strategy

Deputy Chief of IT | Information Technology Project Manager | Senior IT Security Officer

• Jul 2015 - Dec 2017

Served as the Deputy Chief of IT for a headquarters consisting of 850 employee’s. Principle advisor to the Executive and staff for IT systems. Managed over 3400 automation systems and peripherals including the service and life-cycle of 138 cellular devices. I planned, supervised, and coordinated IT projects. Directly responsible for the health, welfare, training for the entire IT staff.· Provided sound counsel and knowledge of cyber operations to the Chief Executive of Army Special Operations during Cyber training exercise at John Hopkins Applied Physics Lab creating a valued solution for cyber-related capability gaps · Supervised over 3,500 automations systems in six facilities and guided the IT staff to remediate 200 help desk tickets increasing resolution time by 50%· Identified $19K in overpayments to our cellular carrier and coordinated with the Resource department and AT&T for refund

Deputy Chief of Operations | Force Modernization Project Manager

• Oct 2013 - Jul 2015

· Modernized the IT employee structure for Army Special Operations· Advised the Deputy Chief Executive of Special Operations Command, in turn he approved growth of IT personnel for the enterprise· Received four commendable ratings during inspections and audits from higher headquarters on processes and procedures · Modernized the IT employee structure for Army Special Operations· Advised the Deputy Chief Executive of Special Operations Command, in turn he approved growth of IT personnel for the enterprise· Received four commendable ratings during inspections and audits from higher headquarters on processes and procedures

Enterprise Watch Officer

• Aug 2012 - Aug 2013

Watch Officer for the Southwest Asia Cyber Center (SWACC); directed the monitoring, maintenance, and Computer Network Defense (CND) for the strategic network supporting Army Central Command (ARCENT), Office of Security Cooperation Iraq (OSC-I), International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), and US Forces Afghanistan (USFOR-A), informs and advises the Watch Officer of all network actions performed in the CENTCOM theater of operations; responsible for reporting circuit outages and authorized service interruptions that would have a significant impact on both the Afghanistan and Iraq communications networks.

Senior Instructor and Evaluator

• Jun 2010 - Jul 2012

Drill Sergeant responsible for coaching, counseling, and mentoring of thousands of recruits as they are transformed from civilian to Soldier. Drill Sergeant responsible for coaching, counseling, and mentoring of thousands of recruits as they are transformed from civilian to Soldier.

Information Technology Manager

• May 2008 - May 2010