Experience

Equip, Inc. – Custom Covers & Commercial Furniture

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Government Contract Specialist

  • Sep 2023 - Present

  Colorado, United States Responsible for managing the full cycle contracting process for Equip’s Government and Military projects, including sourcing and qualifying RFPs and Solicitations to determine alignment with Equip’s capabilities, researching and writing bids, ensuring specifications and requirements are met throughout the contracting process including FAR and DFAR and other applicable laws and regulations.



Walden University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Doctoral Student

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States



FiveSe7en Collective

• Chief of Operations - Volunteer

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  United States The Chief of Operations coordinates executive communications, including taking calls, responding to emails and interfacing with clients from across the nation and around the world; Prepares internal and external documents for team members and industry partners; Schedules meetings and appointments and manage travel itineraries when necessary; Upholds a strict level of confidentiality; Develops and sustains a level of professionalism among staff and clientele; Strong organizational, project… Show more The Chief of Operations coordinates executive communications, including taking calls, responding to emails and interfacing with clients from across the nation and around the world; Prepares internal and external documents for team members and industry partners; Schedules meetings and appointments and manage travel itineraries when necessary; Upholds a strict level of confidentiality; Develops and sustains a level of professionalism among staff and clientele; Strong organizational, project management and problem-solving skills with impeccable multi-tasking abilities; Exceptional interpersonal skills; Friendly and professional demeanor. Show less



Capture Collective, Inc.

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Manager

  • Aug 2021 - Oct 2022

  Responsible for organizing and overseeing the daily technical project operations of the company. Ensure the company and business is well-coordinated and productive by safe-guarding the company's daily business, lab management, and customer operations to further facilitate development.



Ernst & Young

• China
• Accounting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Client Serving Contractor Advisory, Risk, Internal Audit

  • Sep 2019 - Aug 2021

  Greater Denver Area Conduct quality assurance reviews to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of your internal audit function and identify opportunities for improvement. Supplement resources and extend reach by co-sourcing with internal audit, on a project by project basis, by geography or critical skills. Provide an outsourced internal audit solution that includes planning, risk assessment, reporting, and the tracking and resolution of issues using state-of-the-art proprietary tools, methodologies and skilled… Show more Conduct quality assurance reviews to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of your internal audit function and identify opportunities for improvement. Supplement resources and extend reach by co-sourcing with internal audit, on a project by project basis, by geography or critical skills. Provide an outsourced internal audit solution that includes planning, risk assessment, reporting, and the tracking and resolution of issues using state-of-the-art proprietary tools, methodologies and skilled dedicated professionals. Delivers a complete internal audit tool box —a cloud-based, end-to-end software–that enables the internal audit team to do more with less and thus increases efficiency and effective across all internal audit activities. Show less



Collective Consultants

• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder

  • Feb 2020 - Apr 2021

  United States



US Army

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fort Irwin G3 Operations and Training Specialist

  • Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

  Fort Irwin Primary planner responsible for coordination with Rotational Training Units, NTC Major Subordinate Commands (MSCs), and all Fort Irwin Installation agencies to design, synchronize, and coordinate 19-day Mission Rehearsal Exercises. Coordinates directly with Rotational Training Units to develop and refine unit training schedules affecting more than 5,000 service members each rotation. Develops doctrinally correct JTF-level plans and orders that integrate Rotational Unit training objectives… Show more Primary planner responsible for coordination with Rotational Training Units, NTC Major Subordinate Commands (MSCs), and all Fort Irwin Installation agencies to design, synchronize, and coordinate 19-day Mission Rehearsal Exercises. Coordinates directly with Rotational Training Units to develop and refine unit training schedules affecting more than 5,000 service members each rotation. Develops doctrinally correct JTF-level plans and orders that integrate Rotational Unit training objectives, Senior Trainer guidance, emerging joint doctrine, and lessons learned from the Iraq and Afghanistan theaters of operation. Develops OPORDs and FRAGOs and disseminates information to rotational units; coordinates the submission and conducts Quality Control on products from more than 20 Active Duty military Subject Matter Experts. Develops spreadsheets, calendars and memorandum for record. Disseminates information to Rotational Training Units and NTCMSCs, updates shared website portals, and answer RFIs from other Unified Action agencies required to maximize integration of assets. Show less



Cubic Global Defense

• Denmark
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Computer Analyst

  • Apr 2018 - Jan 2019

  Fort Irwin, CA As a member of the Training Analysis Facility (TAF), the TAF Specialist assists Observer Controllers and other assigned subject matter experts in the training and preparation of the Warfighter. The TAF Specialist also provides analysis and feedback through observation in real time and from stored exercise data on the events that occur during simulated combat operations. The TAF Specialist operates computer systems to create, consolidate, edit, print and present products, as well as executes… Show more As a member of the Training Analysis Facility (TAF), the TAF Specialist assists Observer Controllers and other assigned subject matter experts in the training and preparation of the Warfighter. The TAF Specialist also provides analysis and feedback through observation in real time and from stored exercise data on the events that occur during simulated combat operations. The TAF Specialist operates computer systems to create, consolidate, edit, print and present products, as well as executes developed procedures for the collection, analysis and display of rotational training data at the National Training Center (NTC). Job Details: • Providing feedback and analysis on the adequacy and soundness of tactical command and control, maneuver, logistics, aviation and or intelligence. • Additionally, the TAF Specialist may be required to act as a member of the Army Airspace Control (AC2) cell. • TAF Specialists occasionally simulate the senior headquarters for the maneuver Battalion or Brigade. • This position requires that one remains current in contemporary doctrine in all TAF functional areas and the Warfighting Functions (movement and maneuver, intelligence, fires, sustainment, command and control and protection). • TAF Specialists also provide technical assistance for the Multi-Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) and instrumentation checks and installation, produce Take Home Package (THP) products and use radio systems to communicate with units and OC/T’s. Show less

• Retired

  • Jan 1997 - May 2018

  Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States



Regimental Support Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment

• NTC/ Fort Irwin G3 Security Noncommissioned Officer

  • Apr 2017 - Apr 2018

  Fort Irwin, CA Operations and Security Noncommissioned Officer. Serves as the Security NCO of a garrisoned division with an assigned strength of over 5,400 Soldiers; responsible for the overall protection and security of the installation headquarters and associated buildings and facilities that have a daily average of 10,000 patrons; mitigates related risks and weaknesses within the installation's area of responsibility

• Emergency Operations Center - Emergency Manager

  • Jul 2016 - Mar 2017

  Fort Irwin, CA An emergency operations center (EOC) is a central command and control facility responsible for carrying out the principles of emergency preparedness and emergency management, or disaster management functions at a strategic level during an emergency, and ensuring the continuity of operation of a company, political subdivision or other organization. An EOC is responsible for the strategic overview, or "big picture", of the disaster, and does not normally directly control field assets… Show more An emergency operations center (EOC) is a central command and control facility responsible for carrying out the principles of emergency preparedness and emergency management, or disaster management functions at a strategic level during an emergency, and ensuring the continuity of operation of a company, political subdivision or other organization. An EOC is responsible for the strategic overview, or "big picture", of the disaster, and does not normally directly control field assets, instead making operational decisions and leaving tactical decisions to lower commands. The common functions of all EOC's is to collect, gather and analyze data; make decisions that protect life and property, maintain continuity of the organization, within the scope of applicable laws; and disseminate those decisions to all concerned agencies and individuals. In most EOC's there is one individual in charge, and that is the Emergency Manager.



Regimental Headquarters and Headquarters Troop

• 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Sexual Assault Response Coordinator

  • Jun 2015 - Jul 2016

  Fort Irwin, CA Responsible for managing the Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) program for the Regiment; communicates directly with the Regimental Commander in reference to sexual harassment/assault cases and provides information and updates on victims to the Commanding General on a monthly basis; provides policy, guidance, and other information for victims of sexual harassment/assault, subordinate unit commanders, first responders, and those who seek to prevent or respond to sexual… Show more Responsible for managing the Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) program for the Regiment; communicates directly with the Regimental Commander in reference to sexual harassment/assault cases and provides information and updates on victims to the Commanding General on a monthly basis; provides policy, guidance, and other information for victims of sexual harassment/assault, subordinate unit commanders, first responders, and those who seek to prevent or respond to sexual harassment/assault; emphasizes the commitment to foster an environment that rejects sexual harassment/sexual assault and attitudes that promote such behaviors. Show less



HHT 2/11 ACR

• Squadron Operations NCOIC

  • Oct 2014 - Jun 2015

  Fort Irwin, California Overall responsible for managing the command taskings, Requests for Information (RFI) and reclamas. Analyzes taskers and RFIs issued from higher headquarters and provides guidance to the Battalion S-3 on the development and publishing of the command taskers to the HQs staff, and Squadron. Reviews the Tasking Tracker Database to ensure taskings are properly logged and tracked until completion. Reviews the reclamas written by the Companies/ Troops or submitted by Squadron Staff and Companies/… Show more Overall responsible for managing the command taskings, Requests for Information (RFI) and reclamas. Analyzes taskers and RFIs issued from higher headquarters and provides guidance to the Battalion S-3 on the development and publishing of the command taskers to the HQs staff, and Squadron. Reviews the Tasking Tracker Database to ensure taskings are properly logged and tracked until completion. Reviews the reclamas written by the Companies/ Troops or submitted by Squadron Staff and Companies/ Troops for correct format, grammar, punctuation and Army writing style prior to approving release to the Squadron S-3 for approval. Forwards command reclamas to higher headquarters and maintains direct coordinates with higher headquarters staff until the reclama is approved or denied. Ensures final statuses of reclamas are recorded in the Tasker Tracker Database. Ensures the Squadron S-3 is prepared and rehearsed to brief the status of taskers during the Brigade (BDE) meetings, the BDE S3 teleconferences, the Chief of Staff meetings and Command and Staff meetings as required. Establishes Tasking SOPs and protocols and ensures the Branch Chief adheres to these standards. Provides Military Decision Making Process(MDMP) and tasking training to assigned personnel, Directors and their staff to ensure consistency and adherence to tasking Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), protocols and procedures. Coordinates directly with primary staff directors or their deputies to clarify tasking, RFI or reclama requirements. Advises the S3 on short-suspense taskings or late taskings that have the propensity to bring controversy to the command, staff, brigades or battalions and provides a preferred course of action to execute. Provides Command and Control during movements to the training area, overall supervising 10+ vehicles and over 30 personnel. Establishes the Tactical Operations Center in a field or combat environment. Show less



Headquarters and Headquarters Troop

• Mortar Platoon Sergeant

  • Jan 2014 - Sep 2014

  Fort Irwin, California Responsible for the morale, health, and training of a 32 man Mortar Platoon; responsible for the maintenance, accountability, and effective utilization of all platoon-assigned weapons, night observation devices, communications equipment, and individual equipment worth over $2,500,000 including 3 HMMWVs and 6 Mortar Weapon Systems; counsels, disciplines, and develops soldiers and NCOs into competent leaders; maintains the highest state of combat readiness regardless of conditions and personnel… Show more Responsible for the morale, health, and training of a 32 man Mortar Platoon; responsible for the maintenance, accountability, and effective utilization of all platoon-assigned weapons, night observation devices, communications equipment, and individual equipment worth over $2,500,000 including 3 HMMWVs and 6 Mortar Weapon Systems; counsels, disciplines, and develops soldiers and NCOs into competent leaders; maintains the highest state of combat readiness regardless of conditions and personnel changes; advises the Mortar Platoon Leader, the Operations Officer, and the Battalion Commander on the tactical and technical employment of Mortars. Show less



7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry

• Mortar Platoon Sergeant

  • Apr 2009 - Dec 2013

  Fort Carson, CO Leads a mortar section. Provides tactical and technical guidance to subordinates and professional support to both subordinates and superiors in the accomplishment of their duties. Receives and issues orders. Coordinates indirect fire support for the mortar. Ensures collection and proper reporting of intelligence data to unit. Supervises a firing section and various work details. Analyzes terrain. Conducts tactical operations for a squad and NBC operations. Maintains operational security… Show more Leads a mortar section. Provides tactical and technical guidance to subordinates and professional support to both subordinates and superiors in the accomplishment of their duties. Receives and issues orders. Coordinates indirect fire support for the mortar. Ensures collection and proper reporting of intelligence data to unit. Supervises a firing section and various work details. Analyzes terrain. Conducts tactical operations for a squad and NBC operations. Maintains operational security. Prepares, operates, and maintains secure communications equipment. Reciprocally lay mortars. Consolidates and reorganizes a mortar squad. Supervises fire direction center personnel.

• Mortar Platoon Section Leader

  • Jul 2002 - Mar 2009

  Fort Hood, TX Served as a Section Sergeant responsible for the daily duties of 24 Soldiers in a rapid deployment unit; receives and processes fire missions for the squadron for accurate and timely fire support; advises and assists the Platoon Sergeant and Platoon Leader on the combat employment of mortars; responsible for over $2 million worth of equipment for maintenance and accountability; mitigates risk through risk management procedures.



1-18 CAV

• Mortar Squad Leader

  • Jan 2001 - Jun 2002

  Pomona, CA Squad leader of a mortar section with the wartime mission to deploy anywhere in the world as part of a Brigade Combat Team (BCT); responsibile for the welfare, discipline, training, morale and professional development of eight Soldiers; maintains technical proficiency on the plotting board, lightweight handheld mortar ballistic computer (LHMBC) and Mortar firing computer system (MFCS); maintains proficiency in all aspects of the Fire Direction Center (FDC) procedures as well as tactical… Show more Squad leader of a mortar section with the wartime mission to deploy anywhere in the world as part of a Brigade Combat Team (BCT); responsibile for the welfare, discipline, training, morale and professional development of eight Soldiers; maintains technical proficiency on the plotting board, lightweight handheld mortar ballistic computer (LHMBC) and Mortar firing computer system (MFCS); maintains proficiency in all aspects of the Fire Direction Center (FDC) procedures as well as tactical proficiency in the employment of the section as a Company Asset; responsibile for the maintenance and accountability of all Squad equipment valued at over $4,000,000. Show less



1st Battalion 14th Infantry

• Mortar Gunner

  • May 1997 - Jan 2001

  Schofield Barracks, HI Gunners are responsible for the tactical employment of the 60mm light mortar and the 81mm medium mortar in order to provide indirect fire in support of the rifle squads/platoons/companies and the infantry in general including support for battalions.