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MAY 10 – Present: Senior Analyst for ASM Research, Inc.: Fairfax, VA 22031
Serve as a program analyst and main tester for the Army's Sexual Harrasment / Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) system.

FEB 08 – MAY 10: Senior Analyst for ASM Research, Inc.: Fairfax, VA 22031
Serve as a liaison between ASM and The Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management (ACSIM) in implementing the RBuilder II PEG System to streamline the Department of the Army’s budgeting validation process for every Army installation.

JUL 05 – FEB 08: Senior Analyst for ASM Research, Inc.: Fairfax, VA 22031
Senior Analyst for ASM Research, Inc., working the Worldwide Individual Augmentation System, contracted to the Current Operations Division, Headquarters, Department of the Army: Task the Army’s major commands to fill key positions throughout several theaters of operation.                                                                                                                          ·   The point of contact, manager, and analyst for the Department of the Army for all Individual Augmentee positions in Central and South America, Guantanimo Bay, the Caribbean, Multinational Corps – Iraq (MNC-I) and Multinational Forces – Iraq (MNF-I) Headquarters, Central Command’s (CENTCOM) Special Operations in the Horn of Africa, Afghanistan, and the Arabian Peninsula, and Headquarters
·   Represented the Army at joint level boards and forums to determine the number of soldiers the Army can allocate towards missions and operations

AUG 04 – APR 05: Deputy Chief, Training Division, AcofS, G3: Ft Polk, LA
Works directly for the Chief, Training Division, AcofS, G3 in the planning, development, and execution of the programs, policies, and procedures involved in managing the Training Division. Duties are performed to support field and garrison training for the Joint Readiness Training Center, Ft Polk tenant units, 256th Infantry Brigade, 155th Armor Brigade, Reserve components, and several federal agencies. Supervise 1 First Lieutenant, 2 GS-12s, 1 GS-09, 1 GS-06, and 4 E-7s.
·   Oversaw the first phase and designed the Combined Arms Collective Training Facility (CACTF) for the Joint Readiness Training Center, which is in excess of $29 million.
·   Facilitated the requirements for the Commanding General of Ft Polk and JRTC during the design and implementation phases of the Combined Arms Collective Training Facility and the Digital Multi-Purpose Battle Area Course
·   Represented Ft Polk and JRTC at the Headquarters, Department of the Army conference at FORSCOM headquarters on fielding synchronization for 4th Brigade, 10th Mountain (Infantry) Division
·   Revised the 1SG/Commanders course for all incoming company level commanders and First Sergeants at Ft Polk
·   Supervised the revision of Ft Polk Regulations 350-10 and 350-1.
·   Earned Army Commendation Medal

JUL 03 – AUG 04: Squadron Principle Civil Military Officer: Baghdad and Al Kut, Iraq
Provided liaison between 5 forward deployed direct support Civil Affairs detachments to the Squadron during combat and stability and support operations in Baghdad and Al Kut, Iraq. Fostered better relations between the local populace and Coalition Forces to ensure mission success. Duties included: coordinating with numerous civilian and military agencies to assist in the rebuilding of Baghdad and Al Kut’s civil administration, public education and utility systems, and provided liaison with the Coalition Provisional Authority and the United Nations. Supervise 1 Captain, 2 First Lieutenants, 2 E-7s, 1 E-5, and 1 E-1.
·   The Military Liaison Officer to Wasit Province, Iraq: April – July 2004
·   Created, advised, and mentored a district council and 10 neighborhood councils within the district, which are responsible for implementing government services for nearly 1.25 million citizens of Tisa Nissan, Baghdad, Iraq
·   Revamped Tisa Nissan’s municipality and trained its municipal leaders in their new procedures and redefined roles
·   Facilitated improvement projects in excess of $2 million
·   Created and supervised the squadron’s Operation Reach Out America program: received and distributed over 2,000 pounds of donated school supplies to underprivileged schools in Tisa Nissan and Al Kut.
·   Supervised the recruitment, placement, and financing of over 400 Iraqi citizens as security guards and facilitated their transfer of authority to the Iraqi ministries
·   Facilitated a successful transition of power between the Coalition Provisional Authority and the new Iraqi government
·   Oversaw the first phase of recruiting the Iraqi National Guard, Army, and Police
·   Officer-in-Charge of Front Gate operations
·   Earned the Army Commendation Medal and the Presidential Unit Citation

JUN 03 – JUL 03: Assistant Operations Officer: Baghdad, Iraq
Responsible for operations at the front and exit gates of Camp War Eagle, Baghdad, Iraq. Created a positive relationship with the local population by facilitating their needs to the Squadron commander. Dispatched the Quick Reactionary Force to defuse enemy actions within the Tisa Nissan District of Baghdad. Supervise 2 E-7s and 1 E-4.
·   Implemented the front gate standard operating procedures for the Squadron in dealing with the local populace
·   Received information from Iraqi informants that was essential in achieving mission success
·   Hired and supervised 72 Iraqi interpreters, 25 gate guards, and 7 citizens who operate the cantina and barbershop

JUL 02 – JUN 03: Platoon Leader: Ft Polk, LA and Baghdad, Iraq
Ensured that safe practices were observed, position improvements were continuously conducted, and each section chief knows the location of his alternate and supplementary positions. Supervised the technical operations of the Fire Direction Center. Responsible for the accountability and maintenance of 3 M198 Howitzers and 9 pieces of rolling stock and associated equipment valued in excess of $4 million. Responsible for the training, discipline, health, welfare, and family support of 39 soldiers, 6 Non-commissioned officers, and 1 First Lieutenant. Performed the duty of battery Nuclear Biological Chemical Officer.
·   Flawlessly led platoon on 3 day road march to Baghdad and during the first month of operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom I (May 2003)
·   Created the new reporting standard for annual squadron services for all vehicles, equipment, and sensitive items
·   Officer in Charge of railhead operations for a brigade’s worth of equipment for the Joint Readiness Training Center rotation 02-10 (August of 2002): Recognized for platoon’s efficiency by the Regimental commander

JUL 01 – JUL 02: Fire Direction Officer: Ft Polk, LA
Platoon Fire Direction Officer in a 155mm Direct Support M198 howitzer battery in a Cavalry Squadron. Supervise the operations of the platoon fire direction center in technical and tactical gunnery. Responsible for the continuous delivery of safe, accurate, and timely artillery fires. Decides how to attack targets and issue fire orders in support of combat operations. Responsible for training, morale, and the health and welfare of 1 E-6, 2 E-5s, 3 E-4s, and 1 E-3 and their families. Responsible for accountability and maintenance of equipment valued at over $1 million. Served as the Officer in Charge of Battery Administration, Nuclear Biological Chemical, Arms Room, Voting, Crime Prevention, and Battery Operating Center.
·   Made it possible for the FDC and the Kiowas to speak digitally with one another, thus allowing the pilots to call for indirect fires
·   FDO and Battery Operating Center OIC during National Training Center rotation, January of 2002.

EDUCATION                                                                                                                       
            BS Systems Engineering, 2000
            United States Military Academy
            West Point, New York

            Political Leader’s Program, 2007
            Political Candidate Training, 2008
            The Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership
            The University of Virginia
            Charlottesville, VA

            Specialty Schools
            ·   US Army Air Assault School, 1999
            ·   US Army Field Artillery Officer’s Basic Course, 2001
            ·   Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Defense Course, 2002

Highly proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

Top Secret Level security clearance: 2007 – Present