Experience

U. S. Central Command (USCENTCOM)

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Joint Logistics Operation Center (JLOC) Chief, J4 Logistic and Engineering Directorate

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Integrated logistics planning and coordination of activities within the Directorate, CENTCOM, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Staff, adjacent Combat Command staffs, subordinate commands and other inter-agency organizations to enable effective execution of logistics support to ongoing military operations.

• Logistics Planner, CCJ45-VEO, J4 Logistic and Engineering Directorate

  • Jul 2021 - Jul 2022

  -Integrated, synchronized, and prioritized joint logistics capabilities toward achieving the CENTCOM commander's objectives. -Developed, coordinated, and synchronized the logistics inputs to the counter-VEO family of plans. -Lead and coordinated CENTCOM logistics efforts and equities with all divisions within the CENTCOM J-4 and with the Service Component Logistics Planners. -Conducted planning for the mobilization, deployment, employment, sustainment, redeployment, and… Show more -Integrated, synchronized, and prioritized joint logistics capabilities toward achieving the CENTCOM commander's objectives. -Developed, coordinated, and synchronized the logistics inputs to the counter-VEO family of plans. -Lead and coordinated CENTCOM logistics efforts and equities with all divisions within the CENTCOM J-4 and with the Service Component Logistics Planners. -Conducted planning for the mobilization, deployment, employment, sustainment, redeployment, and demobilization of joint forces and supporting contractors. -Created, reviewed, and updated logistics annexes, appendices, and equities specific to OPLANs, EXORDs, CONPLANs, OPORDs, and Campaign Plans. -Participated in the post OPERATION INHERENT RESOLVE (OIR) planning session representing the CENTCOM J-4 directorate as lead action officer for CENTCOM J-5 joint planning process efforts. -Conducted planning meetings with Joint Forces Command Naples on the transition from CJTF-OIR to NATO Mission Iraq (NMI) -Was the lead representing the CENTCOM J-4 directorate on the wargame and rewrite of the bi-lateral CONPLAN with the country of Jordan. -Participated in Ops/Log Synch (OLS) developing paragraph 4 of the base plan and Annexes D, L and W to the OPLAN with Israel. -Member of the Israel Unified Campaign Plan (UCP) transitioning Israel from EUCOM to CENTCOM



Project Transition USA

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Member of "Project Transition USA" Group on LinkedIn

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  As a Veteran, I understand making that transition can be difficult. As part of this group, I provide training and assist transitioning military personnel on their journey to find civilian jobs. My goal is to help a fellow Veteran make the right connection which to me can make all the difference in the world. Project Transition USA is an organization dedicated to helping transitioning military veterans & their families find meaningful and rewarding civilian careers. All members of… Show more As a Veteran, I understand making that transition can be difficult. As part of this group, I provide training and assist transitioning military personnel on their journey to find civilian jobs. My goal is to help a fellow Veteran make the right connection which to me can make all the difference in the world. Project Transition USA is an organization dedicated to helping transitioning military veterans & their families find meaningful and rewarding civilian careers. All members of our LinkedIN group work together to utilize the powerful networking & job search technology of LinkedIN in support of this goal. In addition to managing this group, Project Transition USA was the first to conduct a LinkedIN Job Search Workshop on a U.S. military base (MacDill Air Force Base, Home of U.S. Central Command -- Nov. 16, 2012). They have been conducting free monthly workshops on MacDill ever since, and plan to expand these trainings to every military base in the country. We invite you to show your support by participating in our group and hiring U.S. veterans at every opportunity! Join our group here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/Project-Transition-USA-4842096/about To learn more about Project Transition USA, visit: www.ProjectTransitionUSA.org Show less As a Veteran, I understand making that transition can be difficult. As part of this group, I provide training and assist transitioning military personnel on their journey to find civilian jobs. My goal is to help a fellow Veteran make the right connection which to me can make all the difference in the world. Project Transition USA is an organization dedicated to helping transitioning military veterans & their families find meaningful and rewarding civilian careers. All members of… Show more As a Veteran, I understand making that transition can be difficult. As part of this group, I provide training and assist transitioning military personnel on their journey to find civilian jobs. My goal is to help a fellow Veteran make the right connection which to me can make all the difference in the world. Project Transition USA is an organization dedicated to helping transitioning military veterans & their families find meaningful and rewarding civilian careers. All members of our LinkedIN group work together to utilize the powerful networking & job search technology of LinkedIN in support of this goal. In addition to managing this group, Project Transition USA was the first to conduct a LinkedIN Job Search Workshop on a U.S. military base (MacDill Air Force Base, Home of U.S. Central Command -- Nov. 16, 2012). They have been conducting free monthly workshops on MacDill ever since, and plan to expand these trainings to every military base in the country. We invite you to show your support by participating in our group and hiring U.S. veterans at every opportunity! Join our group here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/Project-Transition-USA-4842096/about To learn more about Project Transition USA, visit: www.ProjectTransitionUSA.org Show less



United States Marine Corps Forces Central Command

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Officer in Charge MARCENT Coordination Element - Kuwait

  • Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

  Serve as senior Marine representative for the Commander, Marine Forces Central Command (COMUSMARCENT) in order to facilitate and coordinate USMC activities in Kuwait. -Conduct liaison with the Host Nation Government and the Office of Military Cooperation, Kuwait (OMC-K), ARCENT FWD and other joint US Military forces/commands in order to advocate and facilitate Marine Corps interests and activities in Kuwait. -Provide COMUSMARCENT with timely and detailed information on operations… Show more Serve as senior Marine representative for the Commander, Marine Forces Central Command (COMUSMARCENT) in order to facilitate and coordinate USMC activities in Kuwait. -Conduct liaison with the Host Nation Government and the Office of Military Cooperation, Kuwait (OMC-K), ARCENT FWD and other joint US Military forces/commands in order to advocate and facilitate Marine Corps interests and activities in Kuwait. -Provide COMUSMARCENT with timely and detailed information on operations and atmospherics in Kuwait and the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR). -Support Reception, Staging, Onward-Movement & Integration (RSO&I), administration and redeployment for U.S. Marine Corps units/personnel moving in or through Kuwait. Show less Serve as senior Marine representative for the Commander, Marine Forces Central Command (COMUSMARCENT) in order to facilitate and coordinate USMC activities in Kuwait. -Conduct liaison with the Host Nation Government and the Office of Military Cooperation, Kuwait (OMC-K), ARCENT FWD and other joint US Military forces/commands in order to advocate and facilitate Marine Corps interests and activities in Kuwait. -Provide COMUSMARCENT with timely and detailed information on operations… Show more Serve as senior Marine representative for the Commander, Marine Forces Central Command (COMUSMARCENT) in order to facilitate and coordinate USMC activities in Kuwait. -Conduct liaison with the Host Nation Government and the Office of Military Cooperation, Kuwait (OMC-K), ARCENT FWD and other joint US Military forces/commands in order to advocate and facilitate Marine Corps interests and activities in Kuwait. -Provide COMUSMARCENT with timely and detailed information on operations and atmospherics in Kuwait and the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR). -Support Reception, Staging, Onward-Movement & Integration (RSO&I), administration and redeployment for U.S. Marine Corps units/personnel moving in or through Kuwait. Show less



Defense Logistics Agency

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Joint Logistic Operation Chief - DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM

  • Jul 2017 - Jul 2020

  -Coordinated and synchronized support across DLA's six major supply chains in support of CENTCOM, SOCOM, and the Service Components. -Worked with the Service Components, DLA's supply chains and DLA Support Teams (DST) to improve operational readiness of major weapon systems in the CENTCOM AOR. -Ensures unity of effort for all strategic and operational focus and goals with Combatant Commmands, Service Components, DLA, JLEnt partners and other government agencies to… Show more -Coordinated and synchronized support across DLA's six major supply chains in support of CENTCOM, SOCOM, and the Service Components. -Worked with the Service Components, DLA's supply chains and DLA Support Teams (DST) to improve operational readiness of major weapon systems in the CENTCOM AOR. -Ensures unity of effort for all strategic and operational focus and goals with Combatant Commmands, Service Components, DLA, JLEnt partners and other government agencies to synchronize logistics support to the service members. -Coordinates the weekly Commander Update Brief (CUB) with forward DLA units in the CENTCOM AOR to ensure the Commander is informed of all operational issues. Show less -Coordinated and synchronized support across DLA's six major supply chains in support of CENTCOM, SOCOM, and the Service Components. -Worked with the Service Components, DLA's supply chains and DLA Support Teams (DST) to improve operational readiness of major weapon systems in the CENTCOM AOR. -Ensures unity of effort for all strategic and operational focus and goals with Combatant Commmands, Service Components, DLA, JLEnt partners and other government agencies to… Show more -Coordinated and synchronized support across DLA's six major supply chains in support of CENTCOM, SOCOM, and the Service Components. -Worked with the Service Components, DLA's supply chains and DLA Support Teams (DST) to improve operational readiness of major weapon systems in the CENTCOM AOR. -Ensures unity of effort for all strategic and operational focus and goals with Combatant Commmands, Service Components, DLA, JLEnt partners and other government agencies to synchronize logistics support to the service members. -Coordinates the weekly Commander Update Brief (CUB) with forward DLA units in the CENTCOM AOR to ensure the Commander is informed of all operational issues. Show less



United States Marine Corps

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Military Construction Progect Officer - Marine Corps Installations Command

  • Jul 2014 - Jul 2017

  -Supported the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of over $400 million of new construction for each fiscal year: (1) supporting the introduction of new aviation platforms (2) more efficient unit operations (3) supporting force relocations (4) improving quality of life for Marines -Coordinated and organized a working group with Range and Training Area Management (RTAM) producing a guideline for procedures to coordinate construction on Marine Corps ranges in order to… Show more -Supported the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of over $400 million of new construction for each fiscal year: (1) supporting the introduction of new aviation platforms (2) more efficient unit operations (3) supporting force relocations (4) improving quality of life for Marines -Coordinated and organized a working group with Range and Training Area Management (RTAM) producing a guideline for procedures to coordinate construction on Marine Corps ranges in order to clearly delineate equipment installation and construction activities.

• HQBN 2D MARDIV HQ Company Commander

  • Jan 2013 - Jul 2014

• 1ST MARDIV (FWD) 2-215TH Brigade Advisor Team, Logistics Advisor

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2012

  -Advise the logistics officer for the 2nd Brigade of the 215 CORPS for the Afghan National Army in planning logistical coordination, and support for operations, how establishing the personnel, equipment, and infrastructure to support maintenance operation, and how to determining maintenance and logistic status to support current/future operations. -Leader in charge for the two simultaneous events of transferring a regimental sized camp at Delaram to Afghan control while also building an… Show more -Advise the logistics officer for the 2nd Brigade of the 215 CORPS for the Afghan National Army in planning logistical coordination, and support for operations, how establishing the personnel, equipment, and infrastructure to support maintenance operation, and how to determining maintenance and logistic status to support current/future operations. -Leader in charge for the two simultaneous events of transferring a regimental sized camp at Delaram to Afghan control while also building an independent Afghan brigade headquarters at FOB Nolay in Sangin district. In charge of the re-engineering the camps at Delaram and Sangin to include contracting life-support, water, generated power and trash pick-up, coordinated food deliveries and perimeter design.



Marine Corps Recruiting

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Officer Seletion officer

  • Oct 2007 - Jul 2011

  -Establish and maintain effective communications with college-level educational authorities, Marine reserve units, and civilian local and state agencies. - Canvass and prospect identified college populations for prospective applicants. - Effectively use systematic recruiting to accomplish the officer accession mission. - Screen individual applicants to determine eligibility IAW standards of age, citizenship, prior service, physical, moral, and educational standards. - Schedule… Show more -Establish and maintain effective communications with college-level educational authorities, Marine reserve units, and civilian local and state agencies. - Canvass and prospect identified college populations for prospective applicants. - Effectively use systematic recruiting to accomplish the officer accession mission. - Screen individual applicants to determine eligibility IAW standards of age, citizenship, prior service, physical, moral, and educational standards. - Schedule working applicants for processing at MEPS for physical and mental qualification screening. - Prepared candidates physically and mentally for Officer Candidate School. Show less -Establish and maintain effective communications with college-level educational authorities, Marine reserve units, and civilian local and state agencies. - Canvass and prospect identified college populations for prospective applicants. - Effectively use systematic recruiting to accomplish the officer accession mission. - Screen individual applicants to determine eligibility IAW standards of age, citizenship, prior service, physical, moral, and educational standards. - Schedule… Show more -Establish and maintain effective communications with college-level educational authorities, Marine reserve units, and civilian local and state agencies. - Canvass and prospect identified college populations for prospective applicants. - Effectively use systematic recruiting to accomplish the officer accession mission. - Screen individual applicants to determine eligibility IAW standards of age, citizenship, prior service, physical, moral, and educational standards. - Schedule working applicants for processing at MEPS for physical and mental qualification screening. - Prepared candidates physically and mentally for Officer Candidate School. Show less



United States Marine Corps

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regimental Operations Officer, Combat Logistics Regiment-2

  • Mar 2007 - Aug 2007

• Company Commander, Transportation Support Company, Combat Logistic Battalion-5

  • Aug 2006 - Mar 2007

  -Ensure that the Company is properly trained in accordance with Individual Training Standards (ITS), Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) criteria, and required monthly sustainment training requirements. -Mentor and provide guidance to four Platoon Commanders in the conduct of their duties and fostering their professional development in preparation for future command and staff responsibilities -Supervise the safe and efficient planning and conduct of all Company combat operations… Show more -Ensure that the Company is properly trained in accordance with Individual Training Standards (ITS), Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) criteria, and required monthly sustainment training requirements. -Mentor and provide guidance to four Platoon Commanders in the conduct of their duties and fostering their professional development in preparation for future command and staff responsibilities -Supervise the safe and efficient planning and conduct of all Company combat operations ensuring each convoy is properly prepared to execute any and all logistical support mission tasked -Commanded a 178 Marine company formed 60 days prior to deployment from over 30 separate battalions and ensured that all Marines met pre-deployment training standards. -Acted as the Responsible Officer for an equipment account worth over $25 million dollars keeping accurate and complete records of all transactions. -Oversaw operations and coordination of over 500 combat logistics patrols and 1,200 rapid requests delivering over 1,592 ISO containers; 409,470 gallons of bulk water; 473,380 gallons of JP-8; 43,040 gallons of MOGAS; 91,430 gallons of DF-2; 6,000 pallets of food, construction material, and spare parts; executed 640 heavy equipment rapid requests requiring 3,506 operating hours and moving over 2,500 barriers supporting Regimental Combat Team-5 in Iraq.

• Regimental Operation Officer, Combat Logistic Regiment - 2

  • Apr 2006 - Aug 2006

• Company Commander, Security Company, Combat Logistic Battalion-2

  • Jun 2005 - Apr 2006

  -Commanding Officer for a task organized, 130 Marine Security Company. -Organized & trained a task organized Co. made from Marines with 10 different logistics MOS' to accomplish the above missions. -Responsible for providing security for all CLB-2 combat logistics patrols (CLPs or convoys). -Responsible for conducting route clearance missions to clear mines and improvised explosive devices on routes in AO Denver, Iraq. -Responsible for providing third country national (TCN) convoy… Show more -Commanding Officer for a task organized, 130 Marine Security Company. -Organized & trained a task organized Co. made from Marines with 10 different logistics MOS' to accomplish the above missions. -Responsible for providing security for all CLB-2 combat logistics patrols (CLPs or convoys). -Responsible for conducting route clearance missions to clear mines and improvised explosive devices on routes in AO Denver, Iraq. -Responsible for providing third country national (TCN) convoy security in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. -Responsible for establishing point security and outposts to secure CLB-2 units operating in AO Denver, Iraq. -Responsible for the tactical employment, training, administration, health & welfare of the Marines in his Company. -CLB-2 Force Protection / Anti-Terrorism Officer. -Responsible for the accountability and operator maintenance of equipment in his Company. -Successfully completed over 400 security missions in support of CLB-2 operations providing direct combat logistics support to all US forces in western Iraq.

• Assist Battalion Logistic Officer, Motor Tranport Platoon Commander, 2d Amphibious Assult Battalion

  • Mar 2002 - Jun 2005

• Student, Logists Officer School

  • Nov 2001 - Mar 2002

• Student, The Basic School

  • Apr 2001 - Oct 2001

• Candidate, Officer Candidate School

  • Jan 2001 - Apr 2001