Experience

Stafford County Sheriff's Office
• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Deputy

  • Jul 2022 - Present


United States Marine Corps

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Officer

  • Jun 2021 - Mar 2022

  Managed a staff of 350 personnel and ensured expectations and intent for various operations and tasks were successfully met. Mentored junior Officers and Staff Non-Commissioned Officers while providing counsel, assistance, and direction in order to assist with completing tasks. Additional responsibilities include unit security manager, legal officer, and fiscal officer managing the unit’s various financial accounts.

• Operations Officer

  • Jun 2019 - Jun 2021

  Managed and maintained unit proficiency and readiness for over 350 personnel. Provided organizational and detailed planning to build a complex, multi layered long range training plan for Marines in 65 different occupational fields tailored to: maintain operational proficiency and readiness at all times; increase knowledge base and tactical proficiency; meet additional annual training requirements; and be flexible to adapt to a changing operational environment.

• Expeditionary Warfare School

  • Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

  41-week school to prepare selected officers for the conduct of Marine-Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) operations at the Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB)/Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) levels in a joint and combined context. The schooling focused on the Operational Planning Process.

• Officer Selection Officer

  • Jun 2015 - Jun 2018

  Conducted sales and marketing for the Marine Corps; Responsible for recruiting eligible men and women who want to serve as Marine Corps Officers. Duties include but are not limited to attaining the assigned Officer Procurement mission, supervising all members and operational actions of the Officer Selection Team, providing leadership and guidance to all applicants, and mentally and physically developing applicants for Officer Candidates School (OCS).

• Company Commander

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

  Responsible for the supervision, management, health, safety, welfare, and professional development of over 150 Marines in six different career fields. Responsible for accountability and proper maintenance of equipment valued at over $50 million dollars. Primary duties focused on command and control of combined arms breaching and route reconnaissance and clearance; responsible for the detailed planning and execution of large scale training events that integrated our capability into the higher… Show more Responsible for the supervision, management, health, safety, welfare, and professional development of over 150 Marines in six different career fields. Responsible for accountability and proper maintenance of equipment valued at over $50 million dollars. Primary duties focused on command and control of combined arms breaching and route reconnaissance and clearance; responsible for the detailed planning and execution of large scale training events that integrated our capability into the higher headquarters sphere of tactics; thereby increasing overall efficiency and effectiveness.

• Executive Officer, Mobility Assault Company

  • Jun 2013 - May 2014

  Responsible for directing and supervising all company operations and activities, and ensuring timely and efficient execution of the company’s mission; advising and mentoring platoon commanders in the discharge of their duties; ensuring the accountability and readiness of company personnel, weapons, and equipment; and running and operating the combat operations center.

• 1st Marine Division Assistant Engineer Officer

  • Mar 2013 - May 2013

  Provided the Commanding General with timely information and sound recommendations concerning employment of available engineer assets across the division; managed multiple lines of effort across the spectrum of combat engineering during training and operations; liaised and coordination with higher, adjacent, and subordinate commands on engineer issues and operations; planned and coordinated engineer reconnaissance, field surveys, terrain studies, and mapping operations with the G-2 on… Show more Provided the Commanding General with timely information and sound recommendations concerning employment of available engineer assets across the division; managed multiple lines of effort across the spectrum of combat engineering during training and operations; liaised and coordination with higher, adjacent, and subordinate commands on engineer issues and operations; planned and coordinated engineer reconnaissance, field surveys, terrain studies, and mapping operations with the G-2 on collections, data processing, and dissemination; and monitored engineer training, conducted reviews, and ensured training met requirements of Division's Missions.

• Platoon Commander, Combat Assault Battalion

  • Apr 2011 - Mar 2013

  Effectively led 46 Marines through the pre-deployment training, preparation, and execution of a Combat Deployment to Afghanistan, ensuring their health, safety, welfare, and professional development Throughout the 12 months prior to deployment, developed a comprehensive training plan designed to improve overall proficiency, knowledge, fitness, and character of my Marines. Served as a Contracting Officer Representative for my unit while deployed; submitted contracts with bill of… Show more Effectively led 46 Marines through the pre-deployment training, preparation, and execution of a Combat Deployment to Afghanistan, ensuring their health, safety, welfare, and professional development Throughout the 12 months prior to deployment, developed a comprehensive training plan designed to improve overall proficiency, knowledge, fitness, and character of my Marines. Served as a Contracting Officer Representative for my unit while deployed; submitted contracts with bill of materials for required engineering projects work $3 million. Coordinated and provided engineer support in mobility, counter mobility, force protection, and general engineering to include power and HVAC to six companies across 3500 square kilometers of battle space. Served a collateral duty as Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (ATFP) officer; created a comprehensive ATFP plan ensuring 11 positions throughout Afghanistan were in compliance with force protection and Green on Blue threat mitigation and were correctly postured for the current intel threats.