Experience

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  Threat Tec

  • Hampton, Virginia, United States

  • LREC Program Manager

    • Apr 2022 - Present
    • Hampton, Virginia, United States

    Program Manager for the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) SOF Core Support (SCS) Enterprise Language, Regional Expertise and Culture (LREC) Program. The LREC program supports USSOCOM and all Components Commands. • Responsible for provide foreign language learning through all phases of acquisition, as well as Regional Expertise and Cultural (REC) learning, program management support, culture and foreign language curriculum design and development, component-level analysis, applied linguistics analytical support, data analysis, foreign language and cultural instruction, language testing services, and wide-ranging SME.• Responsible for recruiting, screened, verified qualification, and conduct onboarding on Incumbent and New Hire LREC employees

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  Yorktown Systems Group

  • United States
  • Defense and Space Manufacturing
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • LREC Program Manager

    • Oct 2017 - Apr 2022

    Yorktown Systems Group, Inc. Oct 2017-PresentProgram Manager for the Yorktown Systems Group, INC US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Enterprise Language, Regional Expertise and Culture (LREC) Instructional and Support Program. LREC program supports USSOCOM and all Components Commands. • Responsible for provide language learning through all phases of acquisition, as well as cultural learning professionals delivering program management support, culture and foreign language curriculum design and development, component-level analysis, applied linguistics analytical support, data analysis, foreign language and cultural instruction, language testing services, and wide-ranging SME.• Responsible for recruiting, screened, verified qualification, and conduct onboarding on Incumbent and New Hire LREC employees.

  • Director of Operations / Corporate Recruiter

    • Aug 2016 - Oct 2017

    Reports directly to the Chief Operations Officer (COO) and assists in overseeing the day-to-day operations of existing contract work and the preparation for future opportunities. Duties include supervising employees, attending meetings. motivating employees to improve productivity, formulating strategic plans, communicating with external stakeholders and ensuring that all of the systems in the company are running smoothly.Works closely with the COO to plan, coordinate, develop and administer projects and programs.• Setting schedules and developing solutions for problems that arise during operations.• Assist with hiring and training, and executes the day-to-day tasks of managing operations in the absence of the Chief Operating Officer.• Assists the COO with long term planning, efficiencies, performance management. policies and procedures regarding operations.• Analyze and implement policies and procedures, and oversee short- and long-term initiatives. Interact with internal personnel and respond to and resolve internal grievances.• Assist in the coaching of Project and Program Managers and motivating personnel to meet company goals.• Oversee key projects, present reports to the corporate staff and oversee programs to ensure the company is following relevant regulations and guidelines.• As required, receive reports from all department heads • Provides leadership and direction for recruiting staff setting an effective agenda and ensuring performance goals are set and met.• Supervise various corporate staff and consultants as directed.• Provides guidance, as requested by the COO and other corporate leaders for program activities.

  • Corporate Recruiter

    • Apr 2016 - Aug 2016

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  Yorktown Systems Group, Inc

  • United States
  • Defense and Space Manufacturing
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • Team Lead, Senior Instructor, Manager

    • Nov 2012 - Jan 2016

    Dismounted C-IED Tactics Master Trainer (DCT-MT) Course• Coordinated, planned, resourced, and executed 42 Mobile Training Team (MTT) and 7 Fort Benning resident courses over a 3 years period. • Provided subject matter expert (SME) knowledge for technical design of DCT-MT training curriculum on dismounted C-IED enabler tactics, techniques, procedures, and employment on C-IED hand held devices (HHDs), counter radio controlled IED electronic warfare (CREW) devices and hand held thermals to mitigate IED threats.• Coached, trained, mentored, and provided leadership to over 1156 Soldiers, Marines, Airman, Department of the Army Civilians, and Department of Defense Contractors on C-IED doctrine, principles, and fundamentals. • Provided research and knowledge to facilitate continuous improvement the DCT-MT instructional and training curriculum to meet FORSCOM requirements for Regionally Aligned Forces (RAF) deploying to PACOM and AFRICOM, Global Response Forces (GRF) at Fort Bragg and Italy, and Special Operation Forces (SOF) with worldwide mission requirements. • Reviewed, researched, provided recommendations, designed and updated all instructional content used by the DCT-MT course to include all classes and blocks of instruction, C-IED practical exercises (PEs), and situational training exercises (STXs).• Responsible for the accountability and maintenance of over $1.5 million in government equipment.

  • Military Analyst, Liaison Officer (LNO)

    • Oct 2011 - Nov 2012

    Center for Army Lessons Learned (CALL)• Provided analytical and liaison support for the Center for Army Lessons Learned (CALL) with the Combined Arms Support Command (CASCOM), and the three sustainment branches; Ordnance Corps (OD), Quartermaster Corps (QM), and Transportation Corps (TC). • Provided continual review and analysis of potential issues that affect sustainment units and provide analysis to CALL for Doctrine, Organization, Training, Material, Leader Development and Education, Personnel, and Facilities (DOTMLPF) issue development and resolution.

  • C-IED Consultant/Instructor/Facilitator

    • Jul 2010 - Sep 2011

    Independent Contractor• Mission Lead/Primary Instructor for the C-IED Mobile Advance Tactical Training System (C-MATTS) providing USCENTCOM Counter Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) training for U.S. military units preparing for deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan.• Oversaw training and mentoring of Soldiers and leaders on operating in an IED environment. Provided C-IED training for Soldiers to identify IED components and devices, identify current enemy emplacement TTPs, conduct C-IED battle drills, how to employ escalation of force (EOF) procedures, counter sniper procedures, and how to plan and operate in an IED environment. • Managed, monitored and evaluated tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) utilized during training and culminating training exercise (CTE).

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  USfalcon

  • United States
  • Defense and Space Manufacturing
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Operations Research Analyst/Training, POI Developer

    • Oct 2009 - Jun 2010

    C-IED Mobile Assistance Training Team (C-MATT)• Managed the Joint Center of Excellence (JCOE) C-MATT program instructional material and periods of instruction (POI) development and quarterly updates. Maintained the C-MATT master training POI and standard operating procedures (SOPs). • Provided quarterly POI updates based on changes in the operational environment in Afghanistan and Iraq. Incorporated current doctrine, best practices, and lessons learned into the C-MATT C-IED training module.• Developed and implemented new C-MATT curriculum and training; independently researched, developed, implemented, and supervised recent, relevant, and rapidly changing training developments and techniques.

  • Fixed Site/Tactical Movement/Convoy Protection Trainer/Counter IED Instructor

    • Jan 2009 - Oct 2009

    C-IED Mobile Assistance Training Team (C-MATT)• Trained, coached, and mentored Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs), and Soldiers on Counter-IED tasks to include; fixed site defense operations, checkpoint operations, entry control point (ECP), escalation of force (EOF) procedures, and C-IED battle drills, and counter sniper operations. • Served as Mission Lead for the coordination, planning, and execution of the 27th Engineer Battalion pre-deployment C-IED training. Trained more than 600 Soldiers on C-IED individual and collective tasks, C-IED battle drills, C-IED SOP development, operations policies and procedures, and route clearance patrol (RCP) operations.

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  United States Army

  • Everywhere

  • Retired MSG E-8 11B5VF7B4

    • Sep 1988 - Sep 2008
    • Everywhere

    Senior Military Instructor (SMI) John Carroll University, Army ROTC, 08/04 - 09/08, University Heights, OH. Served as SMI and taught individual and collective tactical training, convoy operations, mounted and dismounted operations, battle drills, C-IED, land navigation training and exercises, basic rifle marksmanship, operational and tactical planning to include Troop Leading Procedures (TLPs) and Military Decision Making Process (MDMP), as well as leadership development.• 1st BDE, 82nd ABN DIV S-3 Air Operations NCO, 01/04 - 07/04, Fort Bragg, NC. Coordinated, planned, and executed air operations for Airborne Infantry Brigade capable of worldwide deployment within 18 hours of notification while deployed in Iraq. • Rifle Platoon Sergeant, Alpha/2-504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 07/01 - 12/03, Fort Bragg, NC. Oversaw training, health, welfare and morale of 39 personnel capable of worldwide deployment within 18 hours of notification to conduct airfield seizure, airborne assault, air assault raid, ambush, and other military operations.• Senior Drill Sergeant, Echo/1-50th Infantry, 06/99 - 06/01, Fort Benning, GA. Provided training, discipline, and physical conditioning; oversaw welfare of more than 1,200 future military personnel.• Trainer/Writer, Infantry Officers Basic Course (IOBC), Bravo/2-11th Infantry, 08/96 - 05/99, Fort Benning, GA. Trained Infantry Officers on Individual and collective task to prepare them to be platoon leaders.• Reconnaissance Squad Leader, HHC/1-21st Infantry, 07/94 - 07/96, Schofield Barracks, HI. Conduct Area, zone, and route reconnaissance for the BN to confirm or deny the BN Commanders Plan. Served as the BN Designated Marksman (DM) Primary Trainer.• Rifle Squad Leader, Charlie/1-21st Infantry, 11/93 - 06/94, Schofield Barracks, HI• Sniper Squad Leader/Sniper Team Leader, HHC/2-504th PIR, 09/88 - 11/92, Fort Bragg, NC