Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Department Chair, Weber State University | Led and managed the Weber State University ROTC program, including the Utah State University detachment, overseeing a diverse team of 21 cadre members and 160 students and cadets. Responsible for all aspects of the program, including training, education, commissioning, recruiting, and resource management. • Mentored and guided students, fostering their leadership development and academic success, resulting in a 90% graduation rate (compared to a university rate of 50%) • Developed and delivered engaging curriculum in leadership, military science, and physical fitness to 160+ college students, fostering a challenging and supportive learning environment that resulted in a 20% increase in course enrollments • Fostered a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the ROTC program, leading to a 10% increase in student satisfaction ratings • Managed a program budget of $150K, optimizing resource allocation to achieve a 10% reduction in operating costs while maintaining program quality and exceeding student enrollment targets
Executive Assistant, U.S. Army Center of Military History | Led and managed a diverse workforce of 170+ civilian, contractor, and military personnel across three locations. Served as chief of staff, providing guidance and supervision to 10 direct reports. Represented the director and center in Army staff and local garrison venues. • Developed and implemented internal policies and procedures, ensuring agency compliance and improved organizational efficiency through business process improvement initiatives, resulting in $12 million in additional funding for critical projects • Transformed a command group and HQ staff with fluctuating requirements into a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence, and implementing 12 new policies and procedures, resulting in a 10% increase in operational efficiency • Provided insightful analysis and recommendations to senior GO/SES leaders, enabling informed decision-making on critical issues
Interagency Coordinator, National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) | Led interagency efforts to coordinate counterterrorism strategies in East Africa, collaborating with the DOJ, CIA, Department of State, USAID, the Joint Staff, SOCOM, OSD, and U.S. Embassies in Somalia, Kenya, and Ethiopia. • Led interagency efforts to coordinate counterterrorism strategies in East Africa and Central Asia, collaborating with various U.S. government agencies and embassies • Successfully influenced and developed interagency partnerships, serving as a key arbitrator for the National Security Council and the interagency community • Synthesized complex information and developed prioritized options for senior decision-makers to achieve counterterrorism objectives
I enlisted in the 39th Infantry Brigade, Arkansas National Guard where I served and attended college until December 2000, when I was commissioned into active duty as a Second Lieutenant (2LT). As the program's distinguished military graduate, I was selected for Military Intelligence with a branch detail in Armor.
Provided instruction to local community and business on CPR, First Aid, and Life Guarding.