Operational Research and Analysis: Employ advanced research techniques, formulate, and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information to shape product development investments and business strategy efforts
Modeling and Simulation: Perform simulations using visualization tools, threat, weapons and command and control models to forecast operational outcomes and mission effectiveness calculations
Communication & Presentation: Conduct customer engagement to address specific client needs and present findings to large audiences
Product Support: Provide critical support to business development efforts across multiple line of businesses
Business Capture: Extensive capture team support ranging from country studies, competitive intelligence, customer value proposition and proposal shaping across multiple business pursuits
Decision Support: Conduct traceable data collection and analytics to define alternative courses of action to determine which plans could offer best outcome.
SIMULATION OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGIST
ADVENT HEALTH/ FLORIDA HOSPITAL
FL
01.2016 - 04.2017
Strategic Guidance: Developed Medical Simulation and Training (MST) Strategic Concept of Operations; proposed plan ensured department current operations and long-term plans meet (and exceed) the Florida Hospital Strategic Brief annual goals
Requirements Generation: Developed Simulation Operations Specialist Professional Development Plan; conceptualized a "cradle to grave" career requirements to ensure interoperability and quality control of MST simulation professionals
Program Management: Established benchmark program management practices; developed procedures to assess progress on programs; created processes to ensure operational capability met validated requirements and lifecycle costs
Training and Coaching Skills: Performed immersive medical simulation training across 4 hospitals and multiple departments; ensured 400+ personnel met mandated education and training requirements
Logistics Management: Identified and resolved equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers and field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts
Facility Construction: Supervised installation and operation of electronic equipment and systems
SENIOR TRAINING SYSTEMS ANALYST
JACOBS TECHNOLOGY
01.2011 - 01.2016
Program Oversight: Provided program management and Strategic guidance support to Special Operations Forces (SOF) programs, projects, and processes in support of US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
Data Analysis: Formulated and delivered comprehensive analyses and reports to Commander, USSOCOM and key executive on operational effectiveness, critical gaps and offered recommendations for immediate implementation
Program Management: Formulated procedures to assess progress in training projects and programs; created processes to ensure operational capability met validated requirements and lifecycle costs across the SOF enterprise
Requirements Generation: Developed capability production documents for SOF training systems; ensured system production requirements & lifecycle management execution was delivered on schedule
Communications & Presentations: Co-authored, coordinated and staffed the US and coalition nation training memorandum of agreements; combined training/certification standards were established for US and International SOF critical skills
PROGRAM MANAGER
9 LINE LLC
Tampa
01.2010 - 01.2011
Program Management: Managed the SOF Wounded Warrior Athletic Program; responsible for developing, promoting, and placing members into adaptive sports programs and events
Requirements Generation: Developed program support requirements to ensure participant's needs to equip, train, and compete in local, regional, national & Paralympic games were met
Program Support: Organized financial support drives from multiple organizations to sponsor wounded personnel; coordinated to procure equipment, transportation and logistical support for participating athletes located across the nation
Communications and Presentations: Performed multiple presentations and training sessions to large (200+) audiences; organized global public relation efforts in news, radio, journals and internet social media events for promotion and event coverage
TACTICAL AIR CONTROL PARTY MANAGER
US AIR FORCE
05.1998 - 12.2009
Operations Management: Senior Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) and Fire Support employment manager to 17-nation SOF joint task force; responsible for operational coverage 56 special operations teams across active combat zone
Awarded 2 Bronze Stars for service
Performance under pressure: Engaged hostile forces with direct fire weapons and advanced targeting technologies to direct joint firepower and effects in close proximity to friendly forces
Awarded Combat Action Medal, Bronze Star for Valor, and Purple Heart
Leadership: 10 years of first line supervisory experience; managed combat unit's physical, equipment, weapons, training, and mobility programs; ensured personnel readiness for global mission tasking
Awarded 3 Commendation medals, and twice NCO of the Quarter for unit and installation
On/Off-site Virtual Management: Flawless management of 50+ personnel, and multi-million dollars in equipment and training readiness facilities at different 7 geographical locations
Awarded Meritorious Service Medal
Attention to detail: Performed surveillance and used target acquisition equipment to predict enemy movements while minimizing risk to non-combatants or friendly forces
Communications Skills: Assigned, distributed, and monitored assigned tasks; mentored and monitored workers performance for professional development
<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC