- Spending time with family (youth sports, hunting, fishing, and traveling)
- Cooking and participating in barbeque competitions that raise money for veterans charities
- Scuba diving & spearfishing
- Participating in archaeological endeavors
- Reading
I am a highly adaptable professional with decades of international cultural immersion across four continents. Over 25 years, I have cultivated a profound appreciation for diverse societies by temporarily assimilating into local customs and communicating in indigenous languages. My passion for anthropology stems from a drive to gain deeper perspectives and develop genuine empathy for different cultures. I possess vast experience working collaboratively in high-stress environments and thriving in austere field conditions, often without basic amenities for months. I am eager to learn and enhance anthropological skills through respectful, ethically grounded research and positive, genuine interactions. I have extensive experience locating, preserving, and recovering human remains and material from both terrestrial and maritime domains. I am motivated to apply a unique blend of field-tested methodologies and gain knowledge through the expertise of others so I can contribute to archaeological exploration.
Highly analytical and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in strategic policy evaluation, data analysis, and long-range forecasting, effectively translating complex regulations and directives into actionable plans for future resource management. Proven ability to lead and collaborate with diverse teams to manage complex programs and achieve critical mission objectives. Eager to apply skills in historical research, project management, and inter-agency collaboration to support archaeological research and cultural resource management initiatives.
Employed strategic communication and cultural assessment skills to navigate complex social and historical environments. Developed influential reports and operational protocols by analyzing diverse cultural landscapes. Leveraged expertise in advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and geospatial analysis to conduct technical surveying and detailed site mapping. Applied geographic intelligence to inform strategic planning for field operations and site assessments. Advised on technical operations and coordinated specialized surveillance to collect and analyze information. Performed forensic analysis and conducted extensive research to identify high-value targets. Completed advanced training in operational planning, focusing on specialized technical approaches to problem-solving and project management.
As a senior-level, all-source intelligence technician (350F) in joint special operations, I was a highly experienced technical and tactical expert. Through the fusion of sensitive, highly-classified data from various intelligence disciplines such as human intelligence (HUMINT), signals intelligence (SIGINT), geospatial intelligence (GEOINT), I created a complete analytical picture to advise and influence commanders on high-risk and combat-related decisions. Through the intelligence cycle, which is comprised of planning, collection, analysis, production, and dissemination of products, I was a subject matter expert on intelligence systems and analytical techniques. I trained, counseled, and mentored over 200 junior officers and enlisted service members. Managed the accountability and integrity of over $20 million in sensitive equipment throughout a 21-year career, ensuring a flawless record of inventory control, achieving a 100% success rate in equipment tracking and security.