Rachel L.

Seoul, South Korea

About

A graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago with a Bachelor's degree in Educational Psychology, currently serving as Executive Assistant to the United Nations Command Deputy Chief of Staff at the U.S. Army. Core competencies include operations management, staff coordination, and special events planning. Certified as an Emergency Medical Technician and in CPR/AED/First Aid, bringing well-rounded skills to support organizational objectives. At the U.S. Army, contributed to the effective management of daily operations and coordination of staff actions within a multinational command. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, manage operating budgets, and optimize resource allocation. Committed to fostering organizational success through meticulous planning, teamwork, and adaptability in high-stakes environments.

Experience

  • Executive Assistant at U.S. Army - United Nations Command
    Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

    Served as the principal executive assistant to the UNC Deputy Chief of Staff, managing daily operations and coordinating staff actions supporting a multinational command.

  • Military Officer at US Army
    Nov 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

  • Deputy Director at U.S. Army - United Nations Command Honor Guard
    Apr 2024 - Mar 2025 · 1 yr

    Assisted the Commander in leading and managing a highly visible ceremonial unit responsible for representing the United Nations.

  • U.S. Army - 94th Military Police Battalion (2 yrs 3 mos)
    • Team Lead
      Mar 2023 - Apr 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Responsible for tactical employment, training, administration, personnel management, and logistics of 57 U.S. Soldiers and Korean Augmentees to the U.S. Army (KATUSA) Soldiers.

    • Logistics Manager
      Feb 2022 - Mar 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Directed all logistical functions for a 1000+ personnel battalion, including supply, maintenance, transportation, and facilities management. Managed a budget of $4.1M, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring cost-effective operations. Led a team of 20 logistics specialists, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback. Developed and implemented logistics plans to support training exercises, deployments, and contingency operations.

  • Emergency Medical Technician at ATI ambulance
    Jan 2021 - Aug 2021 · 8 mos