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Student
U.S. Army Command and General Staff CollegeStudent
Jul. 2024Fort Leavenworth, KS
Executive Officer to the Director, Public Affairs
National Guard BureauExecutive Officer to the Director, Public Affairs
Feb. 2024Arlington, Virginia, United States
Public Affairs Officer
U.S. Army North (5th Army)Public Affairs Officer
Apr. 2023 - Jan. 2024Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TXChief, Media Operations
Major - Public Affairs Officer - Joint Force Headquarters, Indiana
Army National GuardMajor - Public Affairs Officer - Joint Force Headquarters, Indiana
Feb. 2023Indiana, United States
DCG-ARNG Officer Education Liaison
Maneuver Center of ExcellenceDCG-ARNG Officer Education Liaison
Oct. 2022 - Apr. 2023Fort Benning, Georgia, United StatesServes as the Officer Education Liaison at the Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE), Fort Benning, GA for the Deputy Commanding General – Army National Guard. Counsels and mentors over 1500 Army National Guard officers and soldiers on matters pertaining to discipline, motivation, reclassification, academics, medical issues, career planning, pay and benefits, and training opportunities. Serves as primary national guard advisor for the leadership and cadre of officer and airborne schools. Provides direct support, communication, and advice to state and unit level leadership in all 54 States and Territories. Facilitates, monitors and reports the actions and communication between MCoE schools, ARNG and US Army Directorates, States and Units, and impacted Soldiers and families.
Captain - Public Affairs Officer - 76 IN BDE
Army National GuardCaptain - Public Affairs Officer - 76 IN BDE
Aug. 2022 - Feb. 2023Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Captain - Company Commander
Army National GuardCaptain - Company Commander
Oct. 2021 - Aug. 2022Indianapolis, Indiana, United StatesCommander, Charlie Co, 1-151 Infantry Battalion April 2022 - October 2022 Commander, Alpha Co, 2-152 Infantry Battalion October 2021 - March 2022 Commands an Infantry Rifle Company of 131 Soldiers, consisting of 3 Rifle Platoons, a Mortar Section, and a Headquarters Section. Responsible for the training, readiness, and strength of the company. Responsible for the continued development of the company into a cohesive, combat-ready unit capable of unified land operations, decisive action missions, and state support missions. Ensures policies, orders, and directives for resource utilization are effective, and appropriate, and provide necessary guidance. Directs the planning and coordination of all personnel and logistics programs. Responsible for education and adherence to all policies, regulations, programs, morale and welfare of all soldiers (and families), and recruiting and retention efforts across the company. Provided leadership and facilitated the merging of two companies during the INNG Rebalance initiative, assuming command 182 Soldiers focused on readiness and deployability. Provided leadership and support to significantly improve unit personnel and logistics readiness. Fostered a culture of fitness, wellness, Soldier care, leadership development, and proactive planning. Positioned company to be fit, capable, adaptive, and combat-ready, able to deploy as needed. Demonstrated adaptability and competence in leadership for the unit within dynamic a operating environment. Completed ALDP and Pre-Command Course. Served as OIC for Hospital Response Support Team (HRST) South under District 5 BN C2 on the 502f Federal Active Duty COVID-19 Response Task Force.
Learning Area Manager
AmazonLearning Area Manager
Jun. 2021 - Nov. 2021Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan AreaLearning Area Manager supporting AMZL Delivery Stations in Columbus, Ohio area.
Captain - Operational Deployment
U.S. Army CentralCaptain - Operational Deployment
Jul. 2019 - May. 2021Middle EastCaptain, Operations Officer for National Guard Affairs, United States Army Central Command Serves as operations officer for National Guard Affairs (NGA) Operations Officer within CENTCOM and USFOR-A areas of operation. Facilitates operations of NGA forward deployed elements. Supports NG Soldiers mobilized to theater from all 54 states and territories through liaison, direct interaction, and staff assistance to ensure mission success and full integration. Responsible for operations of forward-deployed engagement cell throughout a defined area of operations to include personnel, logistics, travel, training, and planning for up to 10 personnel. Provide direct operational support to over 30,000 Soldiers and Airmen, multiple states and territories, and various units while deployed to throughout the Middle East. Served as acting Team Chief to provide leadership, guidance, and planning in coordination with senior military leaders and command groups to address and support issues that impacted operations in a wartime environment and public health emergency. Captain, Plans Officer in Future Operations (FUOPS) for 38th Infantry Division, Task Force Spartan Serves as mid-range plans officer for division in deployed theater in the Future Operations Cell (FUOPS). Synchronizes subordinate brigades and Division Staff across multiple distributed command posts by planning operations. Determines mission requirements to prepare, mobilize, deploy, and sustain divisional forces. Primary facilitator for Division organizational inspection program with responsibilities to coordinate unit preparedness and implementation; inspector communication, training, travel and execution; and overall assessment and documentation. Assists in the planning, forecasting, facilitation and coordination assigned projects and exercises. Coordinate support for staff planning efforts through higher and lower headquarters, external stakeholders, and other agencies for resources, RFIs, timelines and deadlines.
Captain - Division Plans Officer
Army National GuardCaptain - Division Plans Officer
Oct. 2018 - Oct. 2021Indianapolis, Indiana, United StatesCaptain, Plans Officer in Future Operations (FUOPS) for 38th Infantry Division Serves as Division Maneuver Plans Officer with primary responsibility to plan and assess operations for the mid-range time horizon in the Future Operations Cell (FUOPS). As Maneuver subject matter expert (SME), advises planning staff on operations and capabilities for training events, exercises and missions. Writes maneuver paragraph for plans and provides staff estimates. Assists in preparing plans for the command operations and contingencies. Assists in the planning, forecasting, facilitation and coordination assigned projects and exercises. Coordinate support for staff planning efforts through higher and lower headquarters, external stakeholders, and other agencies for resources, RFIs, timelines and deadlines. Plan, organize and facilitate resources for boards, working groups and syncs.
Learning Manager
AmazonLearning Manager
Jun. 2018 - Jun. 2021Cleveland/Akron, Ohio AreaPrimary Functions: • Responsible for leading, managing, coaching, and motivating a team of trainers to ensure onboarding, training, development, and support of Amazon Leaders and Associates. • Communicate policies; support safety programs; develop performance goals and objectives; partner with other managers and support groups to drive process improvement, creativity, and frugality. • Obsess over customers in order to meet their expectations and ensure accuracy and quality. Key Roles: Leadership, Training, Coaching, Communication, Analytics, Project Management, Communication & Public Speaking
Area Manager
AmazonArea Manager
Mar. 2017 - May. 2018Kenosha, WisconsinPrimary Functions: • Responsible for leading, managing, coaching and motivating a team of [approximately] 75 Amazon Associates to ensure productivity and efficiency in assigned path. • Communicate policies; support safety programs; develop performance goals and objectives; partner with other managers and support groups to drive process improvement, creativity and frugality. • Obsess over customers in order to meet their expectations and ensure accuracy and quality. Key Roles: Leadership, Training, Coaching, Communication, Analytics, Project Management, Communication & Public Speaking
Executive Director
Boys & Girls Club of MuncieExecutive Director
Jul. 2013 - Dec. 2016Muncie, Indiana AreaPrimary Function: Responsible for overseeing strategic planning and operation of the organization in support of organizational mission and goals. Provide leadership, direction and support to the Board of Directors in developing organizational goals, attaining/allocating resources, and establishing policies. Provide leadership and direction to staff management in carrying out the key roles assigned to them. Key Roles: Leadership, Strategic Planning, Board Development, Resource Development, Resource Management, Technology, Partnership Development, & Marketing and Public Relations.
1st Lieutenant - Battalion Logistics Officer
Army National Guard1st Lieutenant - Battalion Logistics Officer
Mar. 2013 - Sep. 2018Fort Wayne, Indiana AreaS-4 (Battalion Logistics Officer), 1-293 IN BN, Indiana Army National Guard Served as S4 (Battalion Logistics Officer) of a 768 Soldier Infantry Rifle Battalion, consisting of3 Infantry Rifle Co, 1 Weapons Co, FSC and HHC capable of world-wide deployment, and of conducting combat and COIN operations upon arrival. Responsible for conducting detailed logistical planning, coordination, and support necessary for the execution of operations within the command.Responsible for the combat readiness of all organic personnel and equipment providing support for the battalion. Monitors and reports equipment status, and provides direct input to USR process regarding maintenance and equipment readiness. Manages the battalion maintenance program. Operates the combat Trains Command Post in tactical operations. Anticipates and supports the training resource needs of the command. Executive Officer, HHC CO, 1-293 IN BN, Indiana Army National Guard Served as the Executive Officer of a 217 Soldier Headquarters Company, consisting of a Scout, Mortarand Medical Platoon, a Command, Staff, Fire Support, Communications, and Headquarters Section, and a Sniper Squad capable of world-wide deployment, and of conducting combat and COIN operations upon arrival. Responsible for assisting the Commander in supporting an 815 Infantry Battalion in full spectrum and COIN operations with a focus on urban and limited visibility operations. Responsible for the combat readiness, retention, welfare, morale, conduct, and force protection of the company and the well-being of their families. Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating of training designed to develop leadership, cohesion, and tactical and technical proficiency within the company. Supervises and oversees the commander's maintenance, supply and logistical programs and ensures a high state of readiness.
Second Lieutenant
Army National GuardSecond Lieutenant
Sep. 2011 - Mar. 2013Fort Wayne, Indiana AreaExecutive Officer, Bravo Co, 1-293 IN BN, Indiana Army National Guard Platoon Leader - 1st Platoon, Bravo Co., 1-293 IN BN, Indiana Army National Guard
Infantry Soldier
Army National GuardInfantry Soldier
Jan. 2009 - Sep. 2011Fort Wayne, Indiana AreaPFC - Driver, 203 Gunner, Delta Company, 1-293rd Infantry Battalion
Minority Outreach - Deputy Political Director
Gubernatorial CampaignMinority Outreach - Deputy Political Director
May. 2008 - Nov. 2008Indianapolis, Indiana AreaJoined a gubernatorial re-election campaign to effectively increase minority participation by grass-roots organizing and coalition-building throughout the state of Indiana. Key Results: - Drafted and implemented a master outreach plan to reach the targeted population to increase voter participation. - Established and nurtured coalitions and relationships to develop a network for engaging meaningful communication with the Governor's office. - Effectively increased minority voter participation by 300%.
Coach/Consultant
DiamondCrest International, LLCCoach/Consultant
Jan. 2008Indiana, United StatesI help generations of leaders discover their purpose, direct their passion, and develop a plan to impact and improve the world around them. I created the firm in 2008 to provide consulting and training due to the increased demand for these services. I have partnered with non-profit and corporate organizations to identify, plan, and successfully facilitate strategic development needs through consultation and training. Key Results: - Partnered with Fortune 500 Financial Management Company to facilitate first ever leadership retreat for executive team. - Provided strategic planning, organizational development plans and leadership training for various not-for-profit organizations. - Effectively planned and executed numerous large-scale events for partner organizations.
Principal
DiamondCrest International, LLCPrincipal
Jan. 2008 - Jun. 2013Indiana, United StatesCreated firm to provide consulting and training due to an increased demand for services. Partnered with non-for-profit and corporate organizations to identify, plan, and successfully facilitate strategic development needs through consultation and training. Key Results: - Partnered with Fortune 500 Financial Management Company to facilitate first ever leadership retreat for executive team. - Provided strategic planning, organizational development plans and leadership training for various not-for-profit organizations. - Effectively planned and executed numerous large-scale events for partner organizations.
Central Field Representative
Indiana Youth InstituteCentral Field Representative
Jan. 2005 - Dec. 2008Indianapolis, Indiana AreaRecruited specifically to establish a new region of outreach for a state-wide not-for-profit organization existing solely to meet the needs of youth-workers and professionals. Served as a liaison and direct consultant in connecting leaders, staff and volunteers of youth-serving organizations to vital resources, planning and training throughout Central Indiana. Key Results - Developed a network of youth-workers across Central Indiana to regularly communicate, share calendars and best practices to more effectively meet the needs of youth and families. - Partnered with key organizations to implement the Circle City Fatherhood Initiative through federal funding to increase involvement of fathers in their families and communities. - Hosted and facilitated critical trainings for youth workers in fund development, program evaluation, and capacity building.
Executive Director
Roy C. Buley Community CenterExecutive Director
Feb. 2004 - Nov. 2005Muncie, INJoined organization with specific directive to change the way the organization operated from ground the ground up. - Implemented aggressive fund development program resulting in significant increased donor and grant participation - Developed and implemented extensive management and administrative policies and practices in partnership with board of directors, staff and volunteers to improve overall operations, community impact and executive of mission - Launched public relations and media plan; developed and nurtured strategic partnerships and hosted community events to share organization’s impact with the community
Coordinator
Youth Empowerment InitiativeCoordinator
Jul. 2002 - Feb. 2004Responsibilities include overall staff supervision and support, marketing, fundraising, for the community-wide asset building initiative. Duties also include coordination of all committees, programs, and all events, including the Annual Youth Summit.
Program Coordinator/Teen Educator
Muncie Children's MuseumProgram Coordinator/Teen Educator
Oct. 2001 - Feb. 2004Responsibilities include working with the Youth Academy for Community Leadership and other teen programs and initiatives in Muncie and Delaware County, with job duties of planning, fundraising, securing speakers and facilitators, planning events, recruiting and working with youth and overall administration of the programs. Duties also include advisor and coordinator for the Muncie Mayor’s Youth Council. This included initial planning, development and implementation of the program.
Assistant Director
South Madison Community CenterAssistant Director
May. 1997 - Oct. 2002Muncie, Indiana AreaResponsible for day-to-day operations of the Community Center. Including programs, volunteers, staff, public relations and facilities.

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