Memphis Metropolitan Area
Corporate executive and program leader with 20+ years of experience directing large-scale workforce, operations, and enterprise programs within highly regulated, mission-critical environments. Currently responsible for overseeing multiple end-to-end talent production and development programs supporting a national organization, with accountability for performance, efficiency, and outcomes across complex stakeholder networks. I bring a rare combination of operational leadership, strategic program management, and data-driven decision-making. With an MBA, an MS in Information Systems, and extensive aviation and procurement credentials, I approach challenges through a systems and risk-management lens—designing scalable processes, optimizing resources, and translating complex data into actionable insights that drive measurable results. Throughout my career, I have built and led cross-functional teams, launched programs from concept through execution, and modernized processes to improve speed, quality, and organizational readiness. I am particularly effective in environments undergoing transformation, where clarity, governance, and execution discipline are essential. Motivated by service, collaboration, and continuous improvement, I thrive in fast-paced organizations that value strategic thinking, accountability, and sustainable performance. I am seeking executive or senior program management roles where I can apply my leadership, analytical rigor, and operational expertise to deliver enterprise-level impact.
Manage a global, end-to-end workforce production pipeline that sources, develops, and delivers qualified talent to operational teams at scale. Align recruiting, training, and deployment capacity with enterprise demand while driving efficiency, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across a complex, multi-site organization. Key Accomplishments: Strategic Transformation & Crisis Resolution: Pioneered the Navy's first integrated analytics dashboard that unified myriad data sources to resolve a critical berthing crisis, boosting pipeline throughput 43%, cutting cycle times 18%, and slashing projected demand from 160% to under 100% capacity. AI & Technology Innovation Leadership: Hand-selected by senior leadership to spearhead AI adoption; trained all NETC supply chain personnel on generative AI to modernize operations and drive significant efficiency gains. High-Stakes Talent Acquisition: Directed a pivotal cross-functional initiative to remedy critical aviation accession shortages, catapulting production-to-target from 30% to over 96% in just four months. Backlog Elimination & Throughput Acceleration: Identified and removed barriers that were causing a rolling 10% mission backlog (~4,500 students) by developing new performance metrics, hiring temporary instructors, and implementing data-driven scheduling reforms. Global Operations & P&L Leadership: Provided executive oversight for global training operations across two major learning centers and dozens of globally dispersed training sites. Managed the annual instruction of over 100,000 students, ensuring mission alignment and driving significant operational cost reductions. Data-Driven Executive Advisory: Utilized advanced analytics and visualization tools to deliver actionable intelligence and strategic recommendations to C-Suite-level leadership. Led globally dispersed teams to execute data-driven initiatives that enhanced Navy-wide workforce supply chain and personnel operations.
Dynamic program leader with extensive experience overseeing personnel advancement programs, eligibility verification, and policy compliance for a large, complex organization. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage high-stakes processes, and deliver operational excellence while ensuring organizational standards and regulatory compliance. I specialize in transforming complex operations, leveraging data for strategic advantage, and leading high-impact enterprise initiatives. My work is focused on driving efficiency, optimizing talent, and ensuring robust governance. Strategic Workforce Analytics & Planning: Directed large-scale data analysis for a 400,000-employee organization, delivering critical insights on workforce trends, succession planning, and talent gaps. Regularly presented findings and strategic recommendations to C-suite executives and board-level committees to inform high-stakes policy and investment decisions. Governance & Regulatory Compliance: Analyzed the impact of evolving industry regulations and corporate directives on business operations. Led the redesign and implementation of departmental policies and procedures to ensure 100% compliance, mitigate risk, and align all activities with enterprise-level strategic goals. Process Re-engineering & Scalable Training: Authored and deployed new Standard Operating Procedures for critical business functions, focusing on clarity, user-friendly language, and standardized processes. This initiative accelerated employee onboarding, reduced training time, and embedded continuous learning directly into the workflow, boosting team productivity and efficiency. Executive Communication & Stakeholder Management: Mastered the art of translating complex data and processes into clear, compelling presentations. Routinely delivered high-impact briefings to senior executive leadership and key stakeholders to drive consensus, secure buy-in for major initiatives, and guide strategic decision-making.
Provided advanced multi-engine jet flight training to USAF officers. Trained Air Force pilots to be world-class aviators.
Led end-to-end training programs within a high-risk, regulated aviation environment, supporting initial qualification and recurrent training pipelines. Provided strategic guidance on curriculum design, instructional quality, and standardization, working in close partnership with senior Navy leadership. Enabled and supervised instructor teams ensured compliance with operational and safety standards and served as the enterprise subject matter expert for aviation operations and P-3C Orion systems, procedures, techniques, and tactics. Served as training standardization authority; routinely consulted on proficiency, readiness, and pass/fail determinations across the fleet. Recruited, selected, trained, certified, and evaluated instructors. Designed, assessed, and continuously adapted end-to-end training pipelines to meet evolving operational needs, address performance trends, and improve readiness outcomes. Led train-the-trainer programs for contract instructors and actively participated in instructor development programs for active-duty personnel, ensuring instructional quality and consistency. Exercised de facto ownership of curriculum governance, leading significant redesign of simulator scenarios, exams, and lecture guides to improve learning effectiveness and standardization. Served as principal advisor on training effectiveness and downstream performance, aligning learning objectives with how new aviators performed in operational units. Mentored and developed future instructors, department heads, and executive-level leaders, contributing to leadership pipeline strength and succession readiness. Partnered closely with senior leadership to translate enterprise needs into scalable learning and leadership development solutions. Balanced learning excellence with operational rigor, ensuring training systems supported safety, compliance, and mission readiness.
Designed, developed, and optimized comprehensive training programs and curriculum for complex technical systems, ensuring operational readiness and performance excellence. Managed all phases of program development using ADDIE and instructional design frameworks, applying principles from Bloom’s Taxonomy, Merrill’s Principles of Instruction, and Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction to create efficient, standardized, and scalable learning solutions. Collaborated across cross-functional teams to align training initiatives with organizational objectives, producing workforce-ready professionals capable of excelling in high-stakes, mission-critical environments.