Currently a Major with thirteen years in the United States Marine Corps as an Infantry Officer. Two company command tours, and two tours at Marine Corps Systems Command where I led a top Commandant of the Marine Corps Force Design program. I led the Organic Precision Fires-Mounted (OPF-M) Middle Tier Acquisition Rapid Prototyping Program and the preparation for the OPF-Dismounted and OPF-Light.
Led diverse team of Government and contract personnel preparing the program for Early Operational Assessment of OPF-M and supported the execution of $15 million in funding.
Appointed Contracting Officer Representative on the Middle Tier Acquisition pathway, Other Transaction Authority (OTA) contract vehicle with a non-traditional DoD vendor with a FYDP budge value of over $250 million.
Developed OPF-Dismounted contract strategy, task organized a new team, and provided planning guidance and schedule for a new start program of record.
Managed the program closeout of OPF-M and supported the successful program designation of OPF-Light and the successful award of three contracts valued over $16M in total.
Infantry Company Commander (Captain)
2nd Battalion, 1st Marines
Camp Pendleton, CA
10.2018 - 08.2021
Developed one of the strongest and healthiest command climates within the battalion.
Expertly incorporated Amphibious Assault Vehicle Platoon into a tight-knit company and deployed with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) as the Mechanized Infantry Company.
Conducted four amphibious assaults throughout the Pacific Theater in support of the MEU Commanders Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations plan.
Deployed as the Headquarters and Service Company Commander in support of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) – Central Command and was responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of all functional areas of the battalion.
Managed the cold weather and mountain equipment procurement portfolio valued over $23 million.
Executed over $4 million in FY2018 to increase the over-the-snow mobility and cold weather capabilities of the MAGTF.
Acquired a contract for 1,500 military ski systems worth $1.7 million to provide a much-needed upgraded capability to the MAGTF.
Successfully completed the Mountain Warfare Training Center Summer Mountain Leader Course in an effort to better understand the equipment portfolio and led to the improved readiness of over $300 thousand in equipment upgrades at the schoolhouse.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Norwich University
05.2011
Skills
Leader
Communication
Adaptable
Negotiation
Market Research
Strategic Planning
Data Analysis
Project Management
Business Intelligence
Certification
Program Management Practitioner, Defense Acquisition University, 2022
Lead Logistician and Program Manager, Logistics Integrated Information Solutions at U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC)Lead Logistician and Program Manager, Logistics Integrated Information Solutions at U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC)