US Army Armor Officer with ten years experience. Skilled at leading teams to complete successful deployments to combat training centers, and live fire exercises. Worked for three years at the TRADOC Analysis Center at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Served as a Readiness Group Assister to the New Jersey National Guard.
Created an independent bicycle retail store with service facility and coffee shop. Owned and operated the store for 27 years (to present). Store currently grosses in excess of $750,000 per year. Responsible for training, payroll, and supervision of five personnel. Reliable and upbeat President successful at promoting customer loyalty, satisfaction and purchases with consultative techniques and diligent attention to individual needs. Knowledgeable about product merchandising, payment processing and cleaning. Dedicated and dependable relationship-builder with excellent organizational strengths and superior work ethic.
Developed complete business plan for Santa Fe Trails Bicycle and Coffee Shop. Procured business loan. Opened business according to plan. Turned profit after first year. Attended Barnett Bicycle Institute, and Specialized Bicycle Components University. Attend industry trade shows annually. Train staff on latest technologies in bicycle industry. Created brand for Santa Fe Trails recognized by serious cyclists around world. Promote major cycling events ten times year. Lead three group rides every week. Teach maintenance clinics on monthly basis. Developed Trips for Kids Program in Leavenworth, Kansas. Served on Board at Leavenworth Main Street. Serving now on Leavenworth Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Worked with 102nd Tank Battalion to develop training plan for level one qualification gunnery at Fort Drum New York. Provided on site guidance and support during gunnery. Assisted battalion to successfully qualify 58 tanks on Tank Table VIII. Worked with Battalion Intelligence Officer to develop intelligence products for future exercise at Fort Leavenworth's Simulation Center.
Served as Analyst for Division Design Analysis. Assisted in publishing several studies.
Completed three successful deployments to Combat Maneuver Training Center in Hohenfels, Germany. Completed several level one gunneries at Grafenwoher with 100 percent first run qualifications. Served as Observer Controller for 2/37 Armor's training in Kuwait. Completed two Army Training and Evaluation Programs.
Developed plan to train 1500 Individual Ready Reserve soldiers to become M1A1 Tank and Bradley Crews. Provided Operations Center at Grafenwoehr Germany for Brigade's execution of this mission. Served as Brigade Operations Officer for three Battalion Deployments to Combat Maneuver Training Center in Hohenfels, Germany.
Recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal.
Recipient of the 5 Spoke Community Award
Highest Annual Improvement in Sales for our Region (TREK Bicycles)
Business Commendation from Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce