Compassionate leader with extensive leadership and management experience in Special Operations, staff development, process and productivity improvements, performance management, and curriculum design. Accomplished Training Manager well-versed in selecting trainers and course plans to achieve demanding training objectives. Active TS/SCI Clearance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Training and Education
Naval Training School, U.S. Navy
12.2019 - Current
Led a 108 person military and civilian instructor staff who trained 2000 international military students over a four year span.
In coordination with Geographic Combatant Commands and the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, managed the three-year training schedule and Security Cooperation strategy for engagement with an annual operating budget of $14.5 million.
Spearheaded the procurement and designed the sustainment program for $27.5 million in training aids.
Designed, implemented, and maintained curriculum for 20 courses of instruction programmed for eight weeks in duration supporting Foreign Military Sales and Building Partner Capacity cases.
Created and maintained the organization's training matrix database ensuring all required training is reflected and audited yearly.
Revised the on boarding training program for all new hires, cultivating a culture of core values and excellence in action, while ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
Developed and cultivated personalized career and education paths for 130 personnel, merging professional and personal goals to maximize organizational support and ensuring personal growth.
Assistant Director of Operations
Naval Special Warfare Unit Ten, U.S. Navy
12.2017 - 12.2019
Advised Component and Combatant Commanders on future operations through on-ground assessments of security cooperation partners to determine sourcing solutions in support of global requirements, operational plans, and contingency plans driven by the National Security and National Defense Strategies
Managed the daily operations, logistics, and communications supporting 175 personnel deployed to 24 countries in Africa
Responsible for daily supervision of 45 organizational personnel, supporting special operations objectives, including all training required for U.S forces to live and work in Germany
Researched, selected, and managed all vendors for external training requirements, including two contracts valued at $2.5 million.
Senior Manager, Projects
Special Boat Team Twenty-Two, U.S. Navy
10.2014 - 12.2017
Supervised operations and the daily guidance of 45 personnel, craft, and equipment to support global maritime Special Operations requirements.
Coordinated the training, qualification, and deployment of 15 personnel, two maritime Special Operations craft, and associated equipment valued at $14.5 million, providing strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
While deployed to Colombia, developed a robust intelligence sharing system which enhanced the efficiency of Colombian and U.S tactical elements combating the illicit trafficking of people and drugs from South America into the United States.
Naval Special Warfare Boat Operator (SWCC)
Special Boat Team Twelve, U.S. Navy
05.2002 - 10.2014
Conducted highly detailed maritime planning and operations in austere, high-threat environments in support of the Global War on Terrorism
Led groups between 16-45 personnel during five combat deployments to 18 countries with 100% success rate.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
University of Charleston
Charleston, WV
06.2022
No Degree - Organizational Behavior
Joint Special Operations University
Tampa, FL
06.2021
Certificate - Negotiation
New York University
New York, NY
05.2018
Skills
Performance Evaluations
Training Materials and Documentation
Motivational Leadership
Organizational Development
Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Total Workforce Management System
Work Availability
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Quote
"The dictionary is the only place success comes before work".
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