Desiree Williams
Thorsby,AL
Summary
Educator - Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) senior instructor. Over 25 years experience as a military officer and Lawyer, civilian educator and lawyer licensed in Washington and Alabama. with demonstrated leadership and problem solving skills in fast-paced work environments. Keenly aware of the interpersonal, cultural and teamwork elements of developing highly effective organizations. Professional educator equipped to excel in delivering high-quality instruction and fostering student success. Adept at curriculum development, classroom management, and leveraging innovative teaching methods. Strong focus on collaboration, adapting to diverse needs, and driving academic achievement. Recognized for reliability, effective communication, and leadership in educational settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Army JROTC Senior Instructor
US Army Cadet Command
01.2016 - Current
- Manage all aspects of JROTC programs for Orange County PSS with 690+ student contacts, to include staff training, curriculum, academics, logistics program oversight, and extra curricular activities.
- Established Higher Ed resourcing programs to enable to students to manage college/trade school financial requirements, scholarships and grant searches.
- Established comprehensive community service and public affairs outreach program for veterans organizations, civic groups and local/state government.
- Serves as member of Orange County High School Career and Technical Education team as subject expert in government and national security career preparation and counseling.
- Volunteers free periods to teach College Writing Seminar and served as director of choral music for Rota High School, Commonwealth of Northern Marianas Islands in 2017-2019.
Chief, Litigation Support
Office of Military Commissions Prosecution
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Supervised a joint, interagency organization, including FBI, and other law enforcement, intelligence and security agencies.
- Supervised attorneys, paralegals and others as they reviewed, processed and drafted highly classified materials for complex litigation of accused unlawful enemy combatants.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Acquisition Law Attorney
Space Missile Defense Command
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Served as program attorney for USASMDC's flagship $4.6B Design, Development, Demonstration and Litigation contract; Environmental Planning, Compliance and Remediation Technical Services contract; and $1.25B Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance Contract. Advised source selection boards/authorities; supported the Command on special projects; and provided International law and FMS support on various international agreements to customer program executive offices.
- Performed legal reviews and provided acquisition/fiscal law advice on all matters of contract formation and administration, including bid protests and claims litigation, complex research and development of contracts vital to national security.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
- Managed complex caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and keeping organized records of case materials.
Chief, Administrative Law Division
Headquarters, US Forces Korea
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Responsible for ensuring timely, accurate legal advice on all aspects of administrative law, including standards of conduct, fiscal and contract law, personnel law, and law of military installations.
- Oversaw annual financial disclosure reports and support 13 general officer/senior executive service filers.
- Managed an office of one civilian attorney, one civilian legal assistant, and one KATUSA.
Served as ethics counselor, preliminary hearing officer, and Status of Forces Agreement trial observer. - Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Education
Master of Laws - Criminal Law
The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center & School
Charlottesvile, VA05-2013
J.D. - Law
Seattle University School of Law
Seattle, WA06-2000
Associate of Arts - International Affairs
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA06-1997
Skills
- Team building and mentoring
- Leadership Development
- Legal Expertise
- Superior written/oral communication
- Tech savvy; Microsoft, Adobe, Canvas, etc
- Teaching strategies
- Student engagement
- Training delivery
Accomplishments
- Talladega High School Army JROTC Senior Instructor
- Member, Washington State Bar, Alabama State Bar, Birmingham City Bar Association.
- Pentagon, Office of Military Commission - 2021- 2023 Lead the Litigation Support Division in the prosecution of accused unlawful enemy combatants..
- Recognized by the U.S. Armed Forces with the Defense Meritorious Service medal for exceptionally meritorious service over a 23 year military career.
Timeline
Chief, Litigation Support
Office of Military Commissions Prosecution
08.2021 - 04.2023
Acquisition Law Attorney
Space Missile Defense Command
07.2018 - 07.2021
Chief, Administrative Law Division
Headquarters, US Forces Korea
07.2017 - 07.2018
Army JROTC Senior Instructor
US Army Cadet Command
01.2016 - Current
Master of Laws - Criminal Law
The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center & School
J.D. - Law
Seattle University School of Law
Associate of Arts - International Affairs
Eastern Washington University
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