Highly regarded, accomplished, sought after leader with 27 years of uncompromising focus on high quality standards. Known for savvy technical problem-solving ability, accountable for delivering IT strategies, major technology initiatives and capabilities across organizations by effectively articulating ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences. Well-versed at motivating and directing action within the scope of duties through resiliency leadership; possess exceptional interpersonal communication that balances mission focus promoting a positive operating environment. Encourages candor by building trust within organizations, strategic relationships with supported warfighting function commands, and higher headquarters as well as subordinate team members.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Human Resources Operations
470th Military Intelligence Brigade
Fort Sam Houston, Texas
06.2020 - Current
And an advisor to the Fort Leavenworth Network Enterprise Center (NEC) Director regarding information technology (IT), information management (IM), Cybersecurity (CS) and information assurance (IA) matters necessary for the accomplishment of the organization’s core functions and missions
Established a network operations and liaison team with Network Command’s (NETCOM) local and regional NECs which vastly improved the Command's overall level of network readiness and Cybersecurity ensuring healthy performance and availability of the network
Directed, planned and coordinated appropriate strategies and actions of Network Engineering team to meet moderate to high-risk deliverables through various hardware and software installs of over 8,000 systems
Continuously drove operational excellence through leveraging IT Service Management functions (Incident, Change, Problem, Service Configuration (CMDB), Service Level Management, etc.)
Ensured systems availability, functionality, integrity, and efficiency; ensures the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of systems administration services
Responsible for the counseling, professional development, health and welfare, and morale of a non-commissioned officer and their Family members
Researched and assessed business goals and needs to align information technology solutions with business initiatives.
Oversaw HR needs for 800-employee operation across nine dispersed locations.
Deputy Director
Human Capital
06.2022 - Current
Function as, SME to maintain force capability assets, talent management, and authorizations
Staff proponent responsible for all strategic human resource requirements, priorities, and unique personnel capabilities
Conceptualize and policy and procedures for management of active-duty personnel to deliver operational support
Suggest selections for various positions, including work/group leaders and project director positions by coordinating with senior team members
Oversaw and guided supervisors, leaders, team chiefs, group coordinators, committee chairs, and comparable personnel to streamline internal operations
Addressed and resolved daily problems by making effective decisions in liaison with supervisors and team leaders
Recognized ways to reduce significant bottlenecks and barriers to production by promoting a collaborative agile environment.
Delivered data outcomes to internal and external staff to drive continuous improvement and client engagement.
Contributed to short- and long-term strategic planning and identified potential new markets, lines of business and funding opportunities.
Analyzed impacts of regulatory changes on operations and developed mitigation plans.
Provided strategic analysis for manufacturing life cycles, technologies, process validations and robustness.
Liaised between organization and affiliates and managed networking relationships with funders, partners and vendors.
Developed thought leadership around specific topics and emerging practice areas in support of budget, financial and operational goals.
Liaised with legal counsel to address legal issues, contract review and governing instruments.
Fostered improved collection and use of client and industry data for strategic business decisions and reporting.
Lead teams of up to 50 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
Senior Executive Officer
US Army
01.2011 - 08.2014
As the Senior Executive Officer developed quarterly business plans to evaluate cost projections which allowed the company to meet required milestones to accomplish mission objectives.
Refined organizational structure to consolidate, streamline and delineate necessary functions.
Established positive and inclusive policies to promote learning and growing company culture and vision.
Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in recruitment in marketplaces and industries.
Interviewed, supervised and motivated 100 staff members to achieve optimal productivity every quarter.
Director of Information Technology Governance
01.2020 - 01.2022
Maintain governance and oversight for the Cybersecurity Program for the organization’s IT architecture, systems, networks, security controls, and data storage ensuring 95% compliance in accordance with policies and directives
Ensure the rigorous application of cyber security policies, principles, processes and best business practices in the delivery of all IT Services
Maintain, update, and validate system security information contained in Army Portfolio Management System (APMS), Information Systems Security Program (ISSP), and eMASS (Risk Management Framework (RMF) registration database) for the 470th MI Brigade, maintaining a 95% compliance rate
Maintain authorizations as granted through the RMF process, implementing continuous monitoring processes to maintain oversight of the security posture of the organization
Establish, monitor, evaluate and report security metrics to provide management with accurate information regarding the effectiveness of the Information Assurance (IA) Cybersecurity program in support of the emerging mission requirements
Identify IA Cybersecurity requirements; Processes; Architecture / Infrastructure requirements; and maintain the organization assets
Provide Command, Control, Communications and Computers/Information Technology (IT) Support and Services
Ensure that mission requirements are validated, coordinated, integrated and aligned with the organizational vision, core missions, goals and priorities
Develop and execute the department’s Budget and Spend Plan
Provide management oversight, assistance, and execution of IT Acquisitions according to policy and guidance
Maintain management oversight for the Capital Equipment Replacement Program (CERP) through validation, reallocation, upgrade and/or retirement of IT assets, architectures, and communication circuits.
Deputy Director
25th Signal Battalion
, Afghanistan
01.2018 - 01.2020
The only forward-deployed Strategic Signal Battalion to provide operational base communications support to enable combat and support operations in Afghanistan, Jordan, Bahrain, UAE, Egypt, and Qatar.
Served as an executive assistant to senior Army officials to ensure awareness of objectives and finer project points via engagement coordination and correspondence were executed.
Delivered data outcomes to internal and external staff to drive continuous improvement and client engagement.
Developed meeting and engagement preparation materials, calendar invites, and travel by clarifying purpose and aims and creating agenda
Organized events by defining goals and objectives and coordinating related tasks while conducting staff management concerning daily operations
Oversaw the staff and Senior officials to provide Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance systems (C5ISR) support to U.S
Provided On and Off-boarding procedures to all members within the area of operations.
Directed the planning, resourcing, and execution of maintenance, personnel administration, religious, and logistics to sustain strategic voice and data networks to support customers located in Afghanistan, Jordan, Egypt, Bahrain, UAE, and Qatar
Provided mission command and support to of over 450 Soldiers, Defense Agency (DA) civilians, and 250 Contractors.
Contributed to short- and long-term strategic planning and identified potential new markets, lines of business and funding opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Lexington University
Organizational Leadership
Command General And Staff College
Communications Technologies
Advanced Signal Course
Human Resources Management
Personnel Administration
Skills
Strategic Leadership Process Improvement Initiatives System Integration Performance Evaluation Change Management Risk Management Framework Operational Leadership Development Policy Formulation & Execution Operational Systems Integration and Interoperable Optimization Optimize Operational Efficiency Champions Innovative Solutions
KEY SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
Leadership, Management, & Training
Strategic Business Development
Operational Leadership
Team Management
Networking and Partnership Development
Policy Interpretation
Policy and Procedure Writing
[Type] operations backgroundh
Affiliations
CCSP | CISA | CISM | Space Operations Course | Resilience Builder Leadership Program Trainer | Information Assurance Security Officer Certified
Brigade Command Sergeant Major at 58 Expeditionary Military Intelligence BrigadeBrigade Command Sergeant Major at 58 Expeditionary Military Intelligence Brigade