Experience

Army Review Board Agency

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Presiding Officer/Chairman and Board Member

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Pentagon, Washington, DC - Served as a permanent Presiding Officer/Chairman and board member on 10 Secretary of the Army level boards, including Army Discharge Review Board, Army Clemency and Parole Board, Department of the Army Suitability Evaluation Board, Army Special Review Board, Enlisted Special Review Board, Army Grade Determination Review Board, Army AdHoc Board, Department of the Army Conscientious Objector Review Board, Army Active Duty Board, Army Disability Rating Board, and Physical Disability Appeals… Show more - Served as a permanent Presiding Officer/Chairman and board member on 10 Secretary of the Army level boards, including Army Discharge Review Board, Army Clemency and Parole Board, Department of the Army Suitability Evaluation Board, Army Special Review Board, Enlisted Special Review Board, Army Grade Determination Review Board, Army AdHoc Board, Department of the Army Conscientious Objector Review Board, Army Active Duty Board, Army Disability Rating Board, and Physical Disability Appeals Board. - Reviewed, adjudicated, and administratively resolved over 2000 cases presented across various Department of the Army level boards, in accordance with applicable policies, regulations, instructions and directives emanating for the Offices of the Secretary of the Army and Secretary of Defense, and U.S. Government laws. - Served as the Military Branch Training Officer directly responsible for the development and management of the board certification program and annual training requirements for over 30 military personnel. Show less



US Army, G-1, Resilience Directorate

• Deputy Director

  • Oct 2018 - Oct 2021

  Pentagon - Directed daily operations for a Directorate consisting of 150 military, civilian and contractors across locations in two states; and supervised five Division Chiefs (military and civilian) to ensure both routine and high visibility requirements were completed on schedule. High visibility requirements included deliverables to the Secretary of the Army, Secretary of Defense and Congress. - Led, directed, and coordinated organizational efforts in the planning, execution, and… Show more - Directed daily operations for a Directorate consisting of 150 military, civilian and contractors across locations in two states; and supervised five Division Chiefs (military and civilian) to ensure both routine and high visibility requirements were completed on schedule. High visibility requirements included deliverables to the Secretary of the Army, Secretary of Defense and Congress. - Led, directed, and coordinated organizational efforts in the planning, execution, and assessment of five enterprise level programs (Sexual Harassment and Assault Response Program (SHARP), Risk Reduction (R2), Substance Abuse Prevention, Suicide Prevention and Employee Assistance). - Coordinated and reviewed over 500 executive level actions with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs), Army Senior Leaders, the Office of the Congressional Legislation Liaison and 10 Major Army organizations. - Directly supervised the activities of the administrative and human resources, operations, resource management, and science and research branches consisting of 50 personnel across two states that ensured 100% execution of all assigned tasks. - Direct participant in the Department of the Army, Program Objective Memorandum (POM) cycle. Identified, presented, and secured resource requirements for five critical Army programs (SHARP, R2, Substance Abuse Prevention, Suicide Prevention, Employee Assistance) with combined funding requirements more than $300 million. Show less



US Army, Joint Fires Element Resolute Support HQ

• Director

  • Oct 2017 - Sep 2018

  Kabul, Afghanistan - Led, directed, and trained multiple staff elements in three different countries in the planning, preparation, and execution of all the operational and strategic joint targeting effects in support of the Commander Resolute Support desired objectives. - Responsible for the personnel and administrative support of 18 soldiers, airmen, sailors, marines, and civilians. - Oversaw over 1000 deliberate and dynamic collateral damage estimates produced for the execution of lethal… Show more - Led, directed, and trained multiple staff elements in three different countries in the planning, preparation, and execution of all the operational and strategic joint targeting effects in support of the Commander Resolute Support desired objectives. - Responsible for the personnel and administrative support of 18 soldiers, airmen, sailors, marines, and civilians. - Oversaw over 1000 deliberate and dynamic collateral damage estimates produced for the execution of lethal targets in support of the Commander’s joint targeting priorities. - Managed the intelligence collection, target development and execution of over 500 kinetic air strikes to support the strategic air campaign. - Served as the Branch Chief for advisory efforts to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and Afghan Security Forces in all matters of Civilian Casualty Mitigation. Chaired board that reviewed and adjudicated over 75 allegations of civilian casualties caused by Coalition forces. Interacted with Congressional Members, Non-Governmental Organizations, and Coalition countries. Show less



NATO

• Belgium
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Strategic Planner

  • Feb 2015 - Sep 2017

  Brussels, Belgium - Formulated initiatives, developed strategic military policy, and delivered analysis, briefs and presentations concerning NATO defense and force planning and capability development to the International Military Staff (IMS) Director of Plans and Capabilities, the Military Committee, the Defense Policy and Planning Committee, and the North Atlantic Council. - Participated and chaired two staff level working groups involving national delegations, the NATO International Staff, NATO… Show more - Formulated initiatives, developed strategic military policy, and delivered analysis, briefs and presentations concerning NATO defense and force planning and capability development to the International Military Staff (IMS) Director of Plans and Capabilities, the Military Committee, the Defense Policy and Planning Committee, and the North Atlantic Council. - Participated and chaired two staff level working groups involving national delegations, the NATO International Staff, NATO Strategic Commands, and other IMS Divisions. - Direct participant in semi-annual high-level meetings with political and defense leaders of five NATO Member states (Turkey, Spain, Portugal, Greece and Germany) to assess national contributions to NATO. - Provided analysis and recommendations on issues pertaining to the NATO Defense Planning Process which governed the organization’s staff functions, processes and deliverables. - Developed and authored three critical decisional documents (NATO Capability Review, NATO Military Authorities Strategic Plans and Objectives, and NATO Military Suitability and Risk Assessment) for NATO Ministerial Meetings and Summits that were used to guide discussions and decision making. Show less



NATO Defense College

• Italy
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student

  • Sep 2014 - Feb 2015



1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery, 1st Armor Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division

• Director/ Battalion Commander

  • Jul 2012 - Jun 2014

  Fort Hood, Texas - Directed daily operations of 600+ personnel consisting of five subordinate organizations. Established organizational leadership and guidance to ensure proficiency, certification, and achievement of objectives. - Provided leadership and guidance to six staff directorates that covered human resource/administrative, intelligence, operational, logistics, maintenance, and communication functions. - Developed and managed the execution of short and long-range training plans… Show more - Directed daily operations of 600+ personnel consisting of five subordinate organizations. Established organizational leadership and guidance to ensure proficiency, certification, and achievement of objectives. - Provided leadership and guidance to six staff directorates that covered human resource/administrative, intelligence, operational, logistics, maintenance, and communication functions. - Developed and managed the execution of short and long-range training plans and programs to ensure training and logistic readiness with an annual budget of $1.5 million. - Trained and mentored 57 officers and 190 non-commissioned officers to be tactically and technically proficient, balanced, resilient, and committed. - Developed and supervised the execution of the organization’s logistics program to ensure the accountability and readiness of all assigned and attached equipment valued at more than $90 million. Show less



Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs

• Military Aide

  • Jun 2010 - May 2012

  Pentagon, Washington, DC - Provided administrative, operational, and logistical support, as well as guidance and counsel to the Assistant Secretary of the Army (ASA) for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA). - Developed, planned, and executed over 100 executive level travel engagements for the ASA M&RA and his immediate staff. This included budgeting, logistical support, information operations, coordination, and execution. - Developed and managed the strategic engagement program for the ASA M&RA… Show more - Provided administrative, operational, and logistical support, as well as guidance and counsel to the Assistant Secretary of the Army (ASA) for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA). - Developed, planned, and executed over 100 executive level travel engagements for the ASA M&RA and his immediate staff. This included budgeting, logistical support, information operations, coordination, and execution. - Developed and managed the strategic engagement program for the ASA M&RA which included more than 50 speaking engagements to facilitate the Assistant Secretary’s ability to stay connected with over 1.3 million soldiers. - Liaised on behalf of the ASA M&RA with the White House, Congress, US Embassies, other elements of the Army Secretariat, the Army Staff, the Offices of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Staff, sister services, major Army commands, and other external agencies. Show less



US Army Human Resources Command

• Personnel Assignment Officer

  • Sep 2009 - Jun 2010

  Alexandria, VA - Provided professional counsel for over 1500 personnel. Delivered daily guidance and career advice to this population via telephone, email, and personal interviews. - Forecasted and prioritized personnel requirements for positions world-wide. Identified personnel within population to fill positions so the Army could perform its mission. Placed over 750 personnel on assignment to continue career progression. - Addressed assignment actions, maintenance of all personnel… Show more - Provided professional counsel for over 1500 personnel. Delivered daily guidance and career advice to this population via telephone, email, and personal interviews. - Forecasted and prioritized personnel requirements for positions world-wide. Identified personnel within population to fill positions so the Army could perform its mission. Placed over 750 personnel on assignment to continue career progression. - Addressed assignment actions, maintenance of all personnel files and the individual preparation of each file for promotion, continuing education, and other special selection boards. - Prepared statistical analysis for promotion, selection, and other special selection boards for senior executives and personnel population. Show less



US Army Headquarters 214th Fires Brigade

• Chief Operations Officer

  • May 2007 - Jul 2008

  Fort Sill, Oklahoma, United States - Operations Officer for an organization consisting of eight subordinate agencies with a combined strength of over 2500 personnel. - Developed all operations plans, training plans and schedules, and deployments within the organization. Managed the execution of an annual operational budget of $5 million. - Resourced all subordinate elements to accomplish their training and assigned missions. - Prepared, implemented, and monitored the execution of commander's… Show more - Operations Officer for an organization consisting of eight subordinate agencies with a combined strength of over 2500 personnel. - Developed all operations plans, training plans and schedules, and deployments within the organization. Managed the execution of an annual operational budget of $5 million. - Resourced all subordinate elements to accomplish their training and assigned missions. - Prepared, implemented, and monitored the execution of commander's training guidance. - Developed a certification and evaluation programs to ensure the operations section was trained and ready to execute all essential tasks in a wartime environment. Show less



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Battalion S3 (Operations Officer)

  • Jun 2005 - May 2007

  2nd Battalion, 5th Field Artillery (Fort Sill, OK)

• Battery Commander

  • Jun 2004 - Jun 2005

  Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 290th Training Support (Fort Sill, OK)

• Battery Commander

  • Feb 2002 - Jun 2004

  Bravo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 5th Field Artillery (Fort Sill, OK)

• Assistant S3 (Operations Officer)

  • Nov 2000 - Feb 2002

  2nd Battalion, 5th Field Artillery (Fort Sill, OK)

• Gunnery Instructor

  • Apr 1999 - Nov 2000

  1st Battalion, 30th Field Artillery (Fort Sill, OK)



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant S3 (Operations Officer)

  • Apr 1998 - Oct 1998

  1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery (Fort Hood, TX)

• Battalion Ammunition Officer/ Executive Officer

  • Oct 1997 - Apr 1998

  1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery (Fort Hood, TX)

• Company Fire Support Officer

  • Dec 1996 - Sep 1997

  1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery (Fort Hood, TX)

• Battalion Fire Support Targeting Officer

  • Aug 1996 - Nov 1996

  1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery (Fort Hood, TX)

• Platoon Leader

  • Jan 1995 - Jul 1996

  8th Battalion, 8th Field Artillery (Camp Hovey, Korea)