Amerika Outlaw
Stafford,Va
Summary
Strategic engagement leader who prepares teams for high-stakes moments. Experienced in shaping complex ideas with subject-matter experts into clear, compelling presentations and experiences for senior leaders and diverse audiences. Combines Marine Corps leadership, large-scale creative direction, and program leadership to align teams and deliver impactful outcomes in highly regulated and complex operating environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Lead, Wargaming Program & Tech Integration
MANTECH International Corporation
Quantico, Va
07.2022 - Current
- Lead cross-functional teams of analysts, designers, engineers, developers, and IT professionals supporting Marine Corps wargaming and technical experimentation initiatives across complex planning cycles, and engagements while maintaining compliance within federally regulated, multi-classification environments.
- Architect briefing narratives and presentation materials and coach technical teams and presenters for high-visibility planning conferences, in-progress reviews, confirmation briefs, and wargame execution events, translating complex operational and technical concepts into clear, compelling content for senior military leaders.
- Identified a pivotal customer decision point during a hosted wargaming engagement and aligned team messaging, presentations, and event execution to address operational pain points, helping position ManTech as the preferred partner and contributing to expansion of the program from 12 FTEs to 60+ FTEs and ~$20M annually with additional growth projected through 2030.
- Direct planning and execution of large-scale live and virtual wargaming events, aligning operational objectives, participant roles, and narrative flow to maximize decision-making impact, ensuring all security, and IT related requirements are identified, rehearsed and operational for execution.
- Manage program operations including POA&M development and tracking, contractor oversight, hiring, monthly reporting, and coordination with government representatives to ensure contract performance, funding alignment, and mission success.
Marine Corps Officer
United States Marine Corps
Global Assignments
01.2019 - 2026
- Reengineered high-stakes embassy engagement briefings during multinational operations globally, diagnosing credibility gaps in presentation delivery and redesigning narrative structure, materials, and rehearsal practices to strengthen diplomatic partnerships and enable follow-on training engagements.
- Directed high-stakes briefings for senior officials; coached presenters on delivery, timing, and question handling to ensure cohesive messaging and confident engagement with executive audiences.
- Introduced structured preparation practices, including professional briefing materials, contingency planning for technical failures, and coordinated presenter transitions which elevated the organization’s professionalism and effectiveness in external engagements.
- Managed $25M+ in operational assets and served as lead logistics planner for 26 multinational exercises and 22 deployments across Europe and Africa, ensuring full accountability of equipment, adhering to multi-national federally regulated requirements, maintaining compliance, and executing seamless operational support for complex training missions.
- Led cross-functional teams of up to 80 personnel and coordinated planning conferences across multiple commands and agencies, aligning logistics, operational timelines, and training objectives to achieve mission success.
Divisional Creative Arts Director
The Salvation Army
Washington, D.C.
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Led storytelling and creative strategy across 30+ regional offices, equipping local leaders with tools, scripts, and training to communicate mission narratives through high-visibility events and productions.
- Directed 160+ large-scale productions including theatrical experiences, branded concerts, and regional events, designing narrative arcs, blocking stage movement, and coordinating technical elements to create immersive experiences that strengthened community engagement.
- Coached presenters and performers ranging from at-risk youth to senior organizational leaders, to deliver confident, compelling presentations through targeted storytelling development, stage-presence training, and individualized rehearsal support, navigating regulated environments.
- Architected event scripts and narrative flow to ensure each contributor’s role aligned with the broader mission message, orchestrating rehearsals that unified diverse performers, speakers, musicians, and technical teams into cohesive productions.
- Directed cross-functional creative teams of multimedia specialists, photographers, lighting technicians, musicians, and choreographers to deliver high-impact productions in resource-constrained environments.
- Trained performers and regional teams to design presentations and performances aligned with formal judging criteria, enabling participants to consistently achieve top competition scores by mastering required elements before expanding creative content.
- Guided inexperienced presenters through structured rehearsal and feedback processes, enabling individuals with little or no stage experience to deliver confident, high-impact performances during large public events.
Creative Arts Consultant
The Salvation Army
Global Locations
01.2006 - 01.2014
- Designed and directed large-scale productions, campaigns, and branded events at corps, divisional, and territorial levels to communicate organizational mission through immersive storytelling experiences.
- Served as a creative instructor, teaching at music and arts conservatories across the United States and training emerging artists and leaders in storytelling, performance design, and stage communication.
- Pioneered creative engagement strategies that translated mission messaging into compelling live experiences, strengthening donor engagement, expanding audience reach, and increasing community participation.
- Founded and developed the first Creative Arts Conservatory program in the Florida Division, designing curriculum and instructional frameworks that became a model for creative arts education and training.
Education
M.S. - Logistics Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
B.A. - Psychology
University of South Florida
Skills
- Integrated Storytelling
- Experience Design
- Proposal Support & Past Performance Development
- Strategic Pursuit Engagements
- High-Stakes Briefing Preparation
- Live & Virtual Event Direction
- Public Speaking Coaching
- Cross-Functional Team Management
- Active TS/SCI Clearance
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Performance Recognition Award - 2024, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals - 2 Awards - 2022/2024, Creative Arts Director of the Year - 2019, Creative Artist Award - 2013
Timeline
Program Lead, Wargaming Program & Tech Integration
MANTECH International Corporation
07.2022 - Current
Marine Corps Officer
United States Marine Corps
01.2019 - 2026
Divisional Creative Arts Director
The Salvation Army
01.2014 - 01.2019
Creative Arts Consultant
The Salvation Army
01.2006 - 01.2014
M.S. - Logistics Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
B.A. - Psychology
University of South Florida