Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States
High-performing Special Operations veteran with ten years of team leadership and organizational operations management. Experienced in detailed planning, project management, and executive communications with a track record of getting results. Leverages interpersonal skills, work ethic and leadership abilities to bring out the best in people and teams. Four years building relationships with international military partners to achieve shared multi-national objectives. Seeking a position in account management, customer relationship management, customer success or business operations to utilize strengths to get results for any organization. I’m married with two young children and prioritize being an involved father and committed husband. My days start early with coffee, brain games, reading the news, and exercise, and my kids usually join at some point.
Selected over 60 eligible officers to manage training for American Special Forces deploying to Africa. Assisted with planning, resourcing and executing Special Operations training and operations in support of U.S. foreign policy goals and objectives. Focused on fast and flat communication to create shared understanding across a 5,500-person unit. Rated #1 of 17 staff officers and recommended for immediate promotion to the next grade.
Managed an operations center and staff conducting contingency response and medical evacuation for over 50 partnered combat operations. Established regular meetings with international stakeholders to discuss concerns and identify opportunities for financial and military investment. Prepared daily correspondence for a CEO equivalent to provide detailed updates on the military campaign. Planned, facilitated, and produced executive readouts for over forty key leader engagements to support military operations
Led a team of 12 Special Forces advisors in overseas deployment to train counterparts on Counter Terror operations. Managed $2.5 million in equipment, executed an annual budget over $350,000, and trained Soldiers on fiscal responsibilities. Rated #1 of 18 Detachment Commanders, #2 of 40 officers in a Special Forces Battalion.
CISCO's MISL program drives growth and positive business outcomes by securing and retaining veteran talent through a strong onboarding program designed to accelerate the veteran transition into future sales leaders for Cisco. Key learning objectives: Cisco sales and renewal motions, understanding of Cisco's various products and services, sales processes, Customer Experience metrics, stakeholder interaction and management.
Special Operators Transition Foundation applies a phased approach to help Special Operations Veterans successfully transition into the right career. Assessment. Behavioral testing and working with a coach to learn my strengths, value proposition and developed my anthem: People focused, leads teams, and gets results. Use this information to start searching for career fields and positions while networking through informational interviews. Exploration (current phase). Working with an executive coach to tailor resumes and learn how to utilize tools such as LinkedIn. Virtual and in-person networking events help further refine desired industries/positions and help inform career transition planning. Execution. Connecting with the right people and companies, applying, and interviewing with companies for positions that align with my values, strengths, and preferences.
Worked alongside 40 other transitioning Special Operations service members during this three-month, 120-hour executive-style education. This program applied a three phased approach to prepare each Fellow for transition out of the military. Phase 1: The process started with learning my strengths through the Gallup Strength Assessment – Achiever, Focus, Restorative, Positivity, and Discipline – to help develop my “why” – I focus on people to tackle challenges together. Phase 2: Networking through “cups of coffee” to learn more about different industries and roles. The course instructed on building proper resumes, utilization of this platform, and interview preparation. Phase 3: Continue to have “cups of coffee” to learn, meet with companies, finalize my transition strategy, and graduate into my post military life. The end state: Know my why and use it to find meaningful work that allows me to find a career with opportunity to grow AND be a present father/husband.