Seasoned and resourceful professional offering two decades of operational and management experience with a cross functional background in training design and facilitation, operational planning, and project implementation. Documented success in supporting US and International governments and NGOs with experience developing programs and leading productive teams, as well as generating detailed and accurate reports. Track record of supporting and implementing global training and operations initiatives in fluid, unpredictable, and complex environments. Strong communication & presentation skills with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
● Served as part of a Program Management team supervising all operational, training, and logistics aspects of a multi-country US Department of State security cooperation program
● Lead training effort by approving and implementing all developed curriculum and materials for both staff and client audiences
● Directed team of analysts and engagement specialists deployed to high-risk areas conducting information-gathering on emerging threats and security risks
● Provided technical advice and support to staff from the Ministry for Reintegration, the State Emergency Services of Ukraine, and international NGOs
● Managed travel and sustainment budget costs of a constantly fluctuating mobile support team while reviewing staffing requirements and preparing deploying teams with risk assessments and pre-deployment training
● Identified operational needs in specific areas by conducting thorough analysis and collaborating with local and international stakeholders
• Led training and sustainment activities in support of US Department of security cooperation programs
• Conducted training and equipment-needs analysis across East Africa
• Collaborated with host nation and US military leadership, as well as international stakeholders, to advise on organizational capabilities while adhering to
international standards
• Reviewed training opportunities and identified manpower and equipment budget requirements
• Designed and implemented individual and group trainings for personnel from US Army Europe (USAREUR) and US Africa Command (AFRICOM)
• Coordinated with US and NATO leaders to enhance effectiveness of annual training procedures across the Global Threat Mitigation Program
• Delivered training on Pre-deployment threat awareness
• Integrated current threat trends, enemy TTPs, and other assessments into virtual and live threat mitigation trainings across Europe
• Advised US Department of State's ACOTA (African Contingency Operations Training & Assistance) program on training management and integration
• Managed day-to-day operations of dynamic training centers including all scheduling, staffing, and budgeting decisions
• Reviewed and implemented policies and ensured compliance across entire training portfolio
• Regulated annual training budget
• Integrated lessons-learned from United Nations missions to improve relevancy of training courses
• Mobilized team of 8 staff members in evaluation of security risks across Somalia
• Developed briefings and reports for donor-funded analysis programs
• Conducted capacity and training assessments to formalize structure of local and international security partners
• Conducted MEAL activities and assessed feasibility of training and support operations across country alongside government and nonprofit stakeholders
• Managed training sites in Kunduz and Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, coordinated over $10 million in received training aids and equipment, and oversaw team of 25 trainers and field
support representatives
• Facilitated training to new-to-country US military personnel and civilian contractors
• Redesigned, customized, and standardized multiple training procedures throughout Afghanistan, improving practicality, relevancy, and effectiveness
• Briefed high-ranking military and government officials on training goals and challenges
• Provided extensive training support to US Military Training Center by way of curriculum design and facilitation of required pre-deployment training
• Participated in course development workshops in order to refine training programs
• Implemented strategies and standards for maintaining effectiveness and relevance of training center and associated equipment through real world lessons-learned and training aids reflective of current risk mitigation techniques, maximizing student learning experiences.
• Conducted quarterly equipment needs assessments for purchase recommendations
• Managed day-to-day operations of $20 million training center included scheduling, staffing, and training
• Contributed to the development of multi-day training program aimed to prepare US military personnel for deployment around the world
• Led joint working group with focus on curriculum design and review, ensuring relevant training is delivered
• Supervised 11 soldiers and served as a member of a Combat Engineer Squad, conducting counter insurgency operations in deployed environments
• Maintained specialized equipment and vehicles while deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan
• Instructed US Army personnel on basic to advanced soldier skills, first aid, communications, and tactical driving
Training Management
Certified Instructor
Project Implementation
First Aid Qualification
Curriculum Development
Budget Management
Safety Specialist
Team Building & Leadership