Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Sergeant
27D, Paralegal Specialist AIT
Fort Gregg-Adams, VA
10.2022 - 06.2024
Led an Advanced Individual Training Company of 18 Cadre and trained around 450 Initial Entry Training Soldiers every year as their First Sergeant.
Facilitated the enforcement and execution of TRADOC program of instruction and training support while offering mentorship to individuals regarding Army Values and Warrior Ethos.
Led the development of six drill sergeants, seven instructors, and two NCOs.
Advised Commander on processes, sustainment, safety, and morale of all personnel and families
Senior Military Justice Operations NCO
OSJA, 3d Infantry Division
Fort Stewart, GA
07.2021 - 10.2022
Successfully led several investigations, court-martial proceedings, and legal reviews ensuring compliance with military laws and regulations
Oversaw the review and processing of all military justice actions needing attention from the general court-martial convening authority
Provided direct supervision to five paralegal NCOs and three paralegal specialists.
Maximized efficiency in processing military justice actions within Fort Stewart court-martial jurisdiction and overseeing 11 subordinate Special Courts-Martial Convening Authority
Managed the production of court-martial records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards for transcription.
National Security Law Observer/Coach
Operations Group, National Training Center
Fort Irwin, CA
10.2018 - 06.2021
Served as Senior Paralegal NCO for Commander, Operations Group, assisting senior legal advisor across all legal disciplines.
Facilitated the success of Brigade Combat Teams by serving as a coach, teacher and mentor to Judge Advocates and Paralegals
Developed realistic training scenarios based on counterinsurgency and major combat operations.
Conducted pre-deployment training covering various legal operations such as Operational Law, Rules of Engagement, Detention Operations, Military Justice, AR 15-6 investigations and fiscal BCT legal sections
Evaluated outcomes and implemented necessary adjustments based on review findings
Senior Paralegal NCO
3d Brigade Combat Team, 25th ID
Schofield Barracks , HI
03.2016 - 06.2018
Served as the 3d Brigade Combat Team's (BCT) Senior Paralegal NCO.
Managed legal operations and disciplines as the Senior Paralegal for the office
Delivered comprehensive legal services and regulatory advice to an extensive military cohort of 3400 Soldiers.
Collaborated closely with three attorneys by undertaking responsibility for the efficient management of multiple case files relating to court martial proceedings, administrative separations and other disciplinary actions while also offering legal guidance.
Managed the coordination of military justice training for enlisted personnel in 3BCT.
Managed workflow for the legal office to maintain efficiency.
Supervised and trained a group of five paralegal specialists while attending to their overall well-being
Paralegal NCO
25th Division Artillery
Schofield Barracks, HI
06.2016 - 11.2016
Acted as the Paralegal NCO for both 25th Division Artillery (DIVARTY) and Headquarters, managing diverse legal tasks on a daily basis.
Served as the NCOIC of the legal office, ensuring smooth functionality by delivering expert legal services and regulatory guidance to a group consisting of around 2400 Soldiers.
Assist two attorneys in managing court-martial cases, office memorandums, nonjudicial punishments, administrative separations, and legal assistance.
Manage legal office functions and operations while providing guidance to three subordinate paralegal specialists in their training, health, and welfare.
Paralegal NCO
1st ID Sustainment Brigade
Fort Riley, KS
06.2015 - 06.2016
Assumed role of Paralegal NCO at 1st Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade.
Took on direct accountability for managing all facets of legal operations and maintaining discipline as the senior paralegal within the brigade's legal office.
Provided legal services and regulatory guidance to almost 3000 1IDSB soldiers in both deployed and Garrison environments
Contributed to the processing, tracking, and reporting of various legal cases including courts-martial and administrative separations under the guidance of two attorneys.
Facilitates professional development for senior leaders by organizing training sessions on military law and administrative regulations
Responsible for overseeing office operations and maintaining the training and welfare of four subordinate paralegals.
Drill Sergeant
1-19 Field Artillery Battalion
Fort Sill, OK
03.2013 - 06.2015
Served as Drill Sergeant leading a Basic Combat Training (BCT) platoon
Trained, inspected, and developed 120 Initial Entry Training soldiers to Army standards for all 15 Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills.
Provided counseling to new recruits for a seamless transition into military life
Facilitated the growth of soldier's self-discipline, motivation, confidence along with high physical fitness levels
Trained, developed and held accountable a Drill Sergeant
Education
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV
08-2024
Skills
Cross-Cultural Understanding
Strong Interpersonal Connections
Problem-Solving Skills
Effective Leadership
Self-Directed
Certification
National Federation of Paralegals Association, Certified Registered Paralegal Credentialing, September 2020