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University of South Carolina SumterAdjunct Lecturer
Aug. 2024Sumter, South Carolina, United StatesAs an Instructor of Principles of Management at USC-Sumter, I guide students through the core concepts of leadership, organizational behavior, and business strategy. My focus is on equipping students with the critical thinking and management skills necessary to thrive in today’s fast-paced business environments. I leverage my professional experiences in the military and nonprofit sectors to bring real-world applications to the classroom, ensuring students can bridge theory with practice. My goal is to inspire the next generation of business leaders by fostering innovation, ethical decision-making, and strategic problem-solving.
The ASCEND CollectiveExecutive Director
Jun. 2024As Executive Director of The ASCEND Collective, I lead a nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking employment barriers for veterans, individuals with diverse-abilities, and justice-impacted individuals. I oversee the strategic direction and growth of our three core programs—Veterans ASCEND, Ability ASCEND, and Mission2 ASCEND—which use innovative personal branding and AI-powered matching systems to connect people with meaningful employment opportunities. By forging partnerships with businesses and advocacy groups, I drive our mission to create a more inclusive workforce, while continuously expanding the reach and impact of our programs.
US ArmyDirector of Analysis
Jun. 2020 - Jun. 2024Throughout my career as an Army Military Intelligence Officer, I led teams responsible for critical intelligence analysis and production across multiple commands. I served in various leadership roles, culminating as the Director of Analysis and Production for US Army Central, where I oversaw intelligence efforts supporting operations in the Middle East. My expertise in intelligence operations, team leadership, and strategic decision-making was shaped through experiences with the XVIII Airborne Corps, the 525th Expeditionary Military Intelligence Brigade, and the 82nd Airborne Division. These roles equipped me with the ability to analyze complex problems, develop actionable insights, and lead high-performing teams in high-pressure environments.
US ArmySenior Intelligence Officer
Mar. 2017 - Jun. 2020
US ArmyCommander
Mar. 2016 - Mar. 2017
US ArmyMilitary Intelligence Officer
Apr. 2003 - Mar. 2016
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