Experience

World Gym International

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Operations Manager of a 22,000 square-foot fitness facility servicing the entirety of Johnson County, TX (DFW). Provides full-spectrum leadership and mentoring for the entire operations department and staff; responsible for all ongoing training and scheduling, overseeing timesheets and payroll, as well as new hires, promotions, employee status changes, and terminations. Initiates and analyses daily reports; advises franchise owners of strategic indicators leading to potential issues or opportunities, and maintains immaculate records of all financial transactions concerning retail sales and memberships, classes, and organic childcare facility. Primary point-of-contact for all internal tenant organizations (Medical Clinic, Physical Therapist, Barber Shop, and Tanning Salon). Provides security and control to the entire facility, initiates and conducts conflict resolution, enforces facility policies and standards, checks every member into the gym, and identifies and resolves delinquent accounts. Primary trainer and facilitator of all retail sales within the facility including equipment, apparel, and food & beverages. Conducts daily inspections and as-needed services of all equipment, training areas, common areas, and locker rooms for serviceability and cleanliness. Conducts public speaking tours of the facility, addresses questions or concerns of all members and prospects. Coordinates and executes community outreach programs and represents the company during all public speaking engagements, local appearances, and military/first responder recruitment events.



Catalyst Game Labs (InMediaRes Productions, LLC)

• Indianapolis, IN; Columbus, OH; Lake Stevens, WA

• LOGISTICS PLANNING, SUPPORT, & SALES

  • Jul 2011 - Present

  Provides comprehensive long timeline logistics planning as well as on-site support for build and operations to present Catalyst Game Labs products at ~85K attendee, annual 4-day GenCon gaming conventions. Provides asset management (inventory stocking, storage, and sales); facility design, construction and teardown; coordinates and performs product transport logistics to and from convention site; manages on site operations. Facilitates sales, marketing, and customer relations; holds the record for highest sales revenue, 10 years running.



Georgetown University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Student (Full-Time): Master's in Applied Strategic Intelligence

  • Aug 2019 - May 2021



General Dynamics Information Technology

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• International Logistics Analyst; Cyber Operations Defense Division at General Dynamics (GDIT)

  • Sep 2016 - Aug 2019

  Performed duties as an International Logistics Analyst for General Dynamics Federal Government programs focused on locations in East Asia while liaising with other NES departments to ensure that quality parts are procured in a compliant, efficient manner at a reasonable price. Successfully negotiated pricing, assisted in optimizing the supplier base, built foundations for future supplier relationships, and performed effective market research and sourcing. Led the efforts of supporting projects and managed the procurement of commercial off-the-shelf materials, rental equipment, commercial construction services and other firm fixed price (FFP) items at fair and reasonable prices and in accordance with both Federal and company policies and procedures. Created purchase award summary reports for GDIT approval prior to issuance of any purchase orders exceeding the micro-purchase threshold, and managed the PO implementation of maintenance issues and changes. Generated, distributed, and processed purchase orders; coordinated closely with GDIT Accounting and GDIT Project Control to process invoices, and resolved vendor inquiries regarding outstanding payments. Sent out request for quotes (RFQs) in accordance with GDIT policies and procedures; negotiated terms and conditions, price, lead times, and issues purchase orders; maintained accurate records of all correspondence, agreements, and/or commitments between GDIT/NES and suppliers and ensured procurement files contained all documentation required by GDIT policy and FAR/DCMA guidance. Mentored junior Logistics Analysts and assisted in reviewing their work; received, reviewed, and processed technology-related purchase requests for the entire company. Recognized and escalated requests and issues to the appropriate departments and personnel across the globe, and kept detailed records of purchases and corresponding issues within the Procurement Repository in SharePoint and Federal Government portals.



George Mason University - College of Humanities and Social Sciences

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student: BA, History

  • Jan 2014 - May 2016

  Minor in Intelligence Analysis Magna Cum Laude Minor in Intelligence Analysis Magna Cum Laude



Texas A&M University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Military Science Instructor, Engility Corporation

  • Jul 2012 - Jul 2013

  Planned, organized and executed academic curriculum, testing, hands-on training, physical fitness training, military drills, and risk management for 250 MS II sophomores in the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M University in both classroom and field environments. Utilized remarkable knowledge of Army organizational structure, mission objectives, procedures, regulations, and policy, diverse military training exercises and assessment of military training. Actively involved in the daily instruction, mentoring, counseling and leadership development of future Army Officers as the subject matter expert on a variety of diverse topics including military history, leadership theory, transactional/transformational strategic leadership, interpersonal communication, principles and processes of effective professional writing, values and ethics, terrorism, and the entire width and breadth of small unit tactics and techniques. Provided direct and extensive counseling to cadets of all levels regarding both academic and training performance. Performed risk assessment and management of 12 training sites and live-fire activities with no injuries or accidents. Prepared and maintained electronic student records, student-enrollment and other academic reports. Exceptional ability to maintain accuracy and confidentiality of important records. Highly proficient with Microsoft Office software and graphics programs.



Connected Logistics / PM P2E

• Fort Belvoir, VA

• Operations Analyst

  • Jun 2011 - Jun 2012

  Performed critical duties in the Support Operations Cell (SOC) function to receive, coordinate, report, escalate, and disseminate information on the status of deployed PM personnel and capabilities; ensured personnel accountability/visibility and supported deployed equipment accountability/visibility in order to maintain maximum situational awareness of the organization's assets (personnel and equipment). Investigated any incidences that may have resulted in asset loss or delay, and compiled findings in reports for further review; ensured successful communications above, below and across the organization and facilitated relationships between customers, stakeholders, vendors and the PM to facilitate the delivery of information and situational awareness; provided interface with in theater NOSC, Higher and Lower Commands, and Theater FSE/FSRs as well as a direct line of communication to the PM and reporting of Action Items and outside issues to PM Office (SACO support). Monitored the Commander’s Critical Information Requirements (CCIRs), Other Reportable Incidents and critical issues and provided alerts to PM and program staff to ensure awareness of issues, planned actions, and customer concerns. Routinely anticipated issues and challenges; maintained PM-specific theater/country threat assessments, monitored and analyzed current force operations and the impact on PM P2E capabilities, and maintained an operations profile by theater/country, including a visual representation (COP); performed initial analysis on customer issues and situations in order to inform PM P2E decisions and guidance, and coordinated with ISLD and APMs to provide information for additional analysis.



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• First Sergeant, Infantry (E-8)

  • Jul 1988 - May 2011

  Served as the First Sergeant of the Regimental Headquarters and Headquarters Company; Senior supervisor of 230 assigned Soldiers in sections including human resources, intelligence, operations and memorial affairs, logistics and acquisitions, public affairs, IT/communications, Regimental Indoctrination Program (instructors), Joint Service Pentagon Tour Guides, and the Office of the Chief Legislative Liaison (OCLL); Principle assistant and advisor to the Commander and led the company in his absence; Directly responsible for the discipline, training, professional development, health, and welfare of all Soldiers, Noncommissioned Officers, and junior Officers and the well-being of their families; Designed, resourced, implemented, and supervised all individual and collective training (tactical and administrative). Served as the First Sergeant of Echo Company, the Joint Service/White House Honor Guard; Senior supervisor of 160 Infantrymen in four platoons: The First Presidential Marching Escort platoon, Joint Service Casket platoon, Presidential Firing Party platoon, and the nation’s foremost color team- the Continental Color Guard; Directly responsible for organizing, resourcing, training, and execution of all Joint Service ceremonies of national and international significance at the White House, Pentagon, Capitol Building, and other locations throughout the National Capitol Region as well as funerals in Arlington National Cemetery. Served as the First Sergeant of Alpha Company, the Commander-in-Chief’s Guard, the only unit of its kind in the entire Department of Defense; Senior supervisor of 120 Infantrymen in three platoons patterned after General George Washington’s personal guard of the late 1700’s; Responsible for the maintenance and accountability of all company equipment including over 200 historical weapons from every war from the American Revolution to modern weapons valued in excess of 30 million dollars.