Mental Health High School

Leadership Philosophy

I encourage, support, and mentor associates to achieve goals within the community, family, personal and professional environments by expanding their experience as well as education to lead public, private, and governmental entities by demonstrating achievement and accomplishment.

The leadership positions that have impacted my life personally and professionally are Head Start Director, Domestic Violence Coordinator, and Instructor for the Field Artillery Captains Career Course. Each of these positions has allowed me to serve as a mentor, leader, and influence opinion and perception. These positions have served as culminating events during different points of my career and prepared me for the next phase.

After years of experience and education, three core values have emerged. The values are cooperation, collaboration, and communication. The theme of the three Cs gives substance and responsibility to individuals, teams, and groups. The theme also provides empowerment to associates when developing strategies and conducting planning. An unrestricted operational setting presents the team with the capability to share and expand knowledge, skills, and experience.

Associates and colleagues like to be appreciated and recognized for accomplishments as well as achievements. A compliment or thank you can continue to build confidence and continue to build mutual trust.

“Leadership is solving problems. The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them. They have either lost confidence that you can help or concluded you do not care. Either case is a failure of leadership.” Colin Powell

Colin Powell’s quote holds true to every belief and value that I have ever held. The essence of the statement supports my philosophy, core values, and mentoring skills. We are all leaders; however, we must define what type of leader we are and the leader we aspire to be.

Education

Masters of Science in Behavioral Science (Licensed Professional Counselor)

Media Psychology

Created an educational program for military units to educate soldiers on the dangers of social networking called the Virtual Terrorist

Creative innovation for use of cotton in a 3D printer and reviewed by the National Council on Cotton

Masters of Education, concentration in Early Childhood Development, and endorsed for American Indian Leadership

Graduated with Honors

American Indian Teachers Training Program scholar

Certified in Family Intergenerational Literacy Model as presented by the Family Intergenerational Literacy Institute

Oklahoma Teaching Certificate and license (current )

Developed alternate testing for native American children to demonstrate cognitive processes

"The Heart of a Child" a discussion paper about domestic violence and the child in the classroom was published by the National Institute of Indian Justice and received remarks and accolades from US Attorney General Janet Reno

Attended the National Conference for Abused Children provided by the National Institute of Indian Justice

Biology Major and Chemistry Minor

Conducted ecological surveys in local streams, ponds, and lakes in the Pontotoc County Area

Participated in an Ornithological study at the Tishomingo Wildlife Refuge, Tishomingo, OK

Professional Experience

High School Science Instructor

Instructs Science Classes grades 8 to 12 by integrating technology into the classroom and daily lesson plans. Created a teaching strategy and philosophy that includes the Steps of the Scientific Method. Introduced various science and laboratory tools such as scientific notebooks, the ability to research a topic, write cohesive documents and present information to peers.

Academic Bowl Team Coach placed second in District and sixth in Regionals. Developed a good game strategy with students and developed drills to improve knowledge

Robotics Team Coach continually apply for grants to support the efforts of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) inspired program. Encourage critical and creative thinking when designing, building, and displaying robots. Prepare high school team for spring competition.

Surveillance Operator

Proper use of cameras in the casino

Communicate with floor personnel

Verify information through the use of video evidence

Write reports

Know and understand gamming laws, rules and regulations

Created incident check sheet

Brigade Health Promotion Team Officer

Advises the Brigade Commander on high risk behavior that can have a negative impact on the unit

Provides updated information on the Ready and Resilience Campaign (R2C), oversees Battalion and Battery implementation of the Master Resilience Training (MRT) requirements

Established the 428th Field Artillery Brigade Health Promotion Team (BHPT), developed the BHPT discussions, and incorporated the R2C campaign into the 428th Field Artillery Brigade

Produces Operations Orders, charters, updates data information, and other required documentation

Collaborated and authored The Relationship by Design curriculum

Additional duties included Brigade MRT, Casualty Notification Officer, Casualty Assistance Officer, and assigned as a 15-6 Investigation Officer

Coordinates with internal and external subject matter experts (SME) for trends, best practices, information, lessons learned, as well as education and training

Collaborates with installation SMEs to identify redundancies, program gaps, and suggestion to improve Fire Center of Excellence (FCoE) Health Promotions Operations

Set the conditions for leaders to assist families with stress, finances, and personal relationships

Field Artillery Captains Career Course Instructor

Instructed the mid-grade Learning Continuum 2015 Common Core to Captains enrolled in the Field Artillery Captains Career Course (FACCC)

Executed education and training for a total of 60 U.S. Army and 10 International Officers

Lead, mentored, instructed, and evaluated students during the eight week Common Core section

Provided subject matter expertise in the areas of leadership, culture, Mission Command, Unified Land Operations, and the Operations Process to include the Military Decision Making Process, Troop Leading Procedures and the Army Design Methodology

Coached and counseled every student individually to ensure the best professional and personal advice was provided to each individual

Additional duties included Test administrator, Faculty Development Phase 2 Train the Trainer, Master Resiliency Trainer, and Staff Ride organizer/facilitator

G2 Operations Officer

Coordinated operations for planning and training requirements

Collaborated with G3 Ops and Future Planning Officers to create a common operating and training schedule for Military Intelligence service members assigned to I Corps G2 section

Maintained oversight and synchronization of the G2 calendar and the operations calendar/schedule

Supported I Corp during the Pacific Command (PACOM) realignment process

CJ2 Current Operations Officer

Supported Current Operations and planning for I Corps, the International Security Assistance Force and CJ2 Operations

Provided highly classified intelligence analysis for General Officers, Regional

Commands, and the Intelligence community to determine threat intentions across Afghanistan and the region

Coordinated with Special Forces Operations and national agencies for targetable intelligence

Coordinated the training effort and ensured intelligence analysts are trained and tactically and technically proficient with combat equipment as well as intelligence software programs used by an international force

Produced information on the primary insurgent threats and networks affecting the Kabul area, the six regional command, and IJC senior leaders

Supports the CJ2 Current Operations analysts to meet the COMIJC and COMISAF sensitive information requirements and reinforced analytical support to CJ2 Current Operations Regional Command analytical efforts

Facilitated Fusion Cell analytical efforts on insurgent threats and identified key changes in the threat environment

Produced a series of papers simplifying the complex insurgent threat operational impact

Supported and provided information during the planning for operations during the 2011 Loya Jirga and Parliamentary Opening Ceremonies

Deputy Branch Chief, Targets

Provided intelligence support to Target Development for the African Continent

Subject Matter Expert on the Horn of Africa, East Africa, and West Africa

Oversaw the work of four enlisted service members, one officer, and two contract civilians

Maintained targeting requirements and responsible for producing finished all source Target Materials and Target Intelligence

Synchronized efforts with various intelligence agencies and the intelligence community

Supported the a special mission in the Trans-Sahel Intelligence Mission Operations Center (IMOC)

Assisted and coordinated with regional Target Systems Analysis for the IMOC and the Joint Warfare Analysis Center, JS/J26, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, and the IKD-M Theater Intelligence Group

Coordinated with Congressmen Dan Boren's Office, the National Security Education Program, and SGM Hector Godoy in bringing the Intensive African languages program to US Africa Command

Ground Military Intelligence Analyst

Produced political military intelligence documents for publication for nine of fifteen West African countries

Managed and focused resources to capture and portray military and political capabilities

Coordinated and oversaw the work of 4 service members and two civilians

Produced in-depth papers on Guinea and Nigeria to be used by CDR, US Africa Command

Primary editor for six all-source analysts covering West Africa

Performed as the primary analyst covering Guinea, Liberia, and Cote D'Ivoire

Lead the initiative during the Dec 2008 coup in Guinea by collaborating with CIA, DIA, DOD, and FBI to provide vital information to decision makers

Army Element Commander

Directly and administratively responsible for over 50 soldiers

Developed procedures for facilitating the processing of administrative, legal, and financial action

Assistance Exercise Coordinator

Accepted applications and reviewed for grant funding

Wrote contract announcements and reviewed contract applications

Assisted with State and National Objectives and Strategies

Coordinated for the state Cyber and Mutual Aid Security exercises

Collaborated the Five Civilized Tribes to provide and collaborate mutual aid efforts during times of emergency

BN S2 Military Intelligence Officer

Provided the commander with predictive analysis for the enemy’s intent/operations, impact on the Battalion and RT Tampa as well as the Corps mission

Developed the enemy portrait based on intelligence that includes analysis at the operational and tactical levels

Supervised a section of 6 soldiers and collaborated with 3 Divisions, 5 Brigades, 12 Corps Separate elements, 2 Corps Task Forces to synchronize Intelligence planning, and development

Brigade S2, Military Intelligence Officer

Provided the commander with information for timely and effective Field Artillery Fires in support of close, rear, and deep strikes

Interfaced higher, lower, adjacent, lateral J2/G2/S2 elements for target development

Provided physical security for classified information, key control access, security clearances for personnel, and other assigned security tasks

Networked intelligence and fires automated systems

Provided supporting during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in New Orleans to Task Force Red Leg during evacuation of citizens from the Super Dome and conference center

Coordinated and collaborated with Naval Intelligence personnel on the Iwa Jima

Attended the morning briefs with the Ground, Air, and Sea Admirals on the Iwa Jima

Documented locations of citizens in need of assistance, evacuated citizens, locations of deceased persons, monitored water levels, and weather

S2 Operations/ACE Chief/S2X

Developed Intelligence Preparation of the Battle Field products, intelligence estimates, summaries, Annex B (and attachments) and other intelligence products

Fused intelligence battlefield operations systems and other intelligence assets to develop a comprehensive intelligence picture of the battlefield

Networked enemy attack forces to locations, time, and type of attack

Created target packets for nomination and execution

Legal Non Commissioned Officer

Provided legal and administrative support to unit commanders

Supported courts-martial, non-judicial punishment, administrative separations, General Officer Letters of Reprimand, medical evaluation review board proceedings, and other administrative legal issues

Legal assistance services such at notary, powers of attorney, claims processing and various investigations

Monitored and reviewed actions to ensure accuracy and timely disposition of legal actions

Served as a post victim/witness advocate

Maintained a base camp legal office at Camp McGovern Bosnia and Herzegovina

Prepared and processed legal documents in Camp McGovern, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Served as a Native American subject matter expert to the Administrative Law Director and the Staff Judge Advocate, Fort Lewis, Washington

Domestic Violence Coordinator

Oversaw the communications system between the tribal, local, county, and state law enforcement agencies as well as court systems in support of new federal law

Provided training to law enforcement, courts staff, and the community

Developed additional grant programs to support families within Sac and Fox Nation as well as Indian Country

Served as a liaison between the courts, law enforcement, social services, and the victims (the entire family)

Assisted the families with reintegration process and development into a healthy life style

Referred families to tribal and local resources

Program Director

Assure that all Head Start Program mandates and standards for excellence are met on a daily basis

Develops program structure, systems and procedures

Responsible for fiscal, legal, and programmatic issues

Strategically positioned the program for future expansion

Responsible for curriculum development and implementation

Disabilities Coordinator

Early identification of children with impairments or disabilities

Assured appropriate services and educational goals for children and families coping with disabilities or impairments are met

Managed, implemented, and provided evaluation programs for all children and families participating in Head Start

Interpret complex laws and regulations for children with disabilities

Collaborated with local school systems to provide Individual Education Plans and services

Provided mental health screenings and referred for services

Included Mental Health professionals as a part of the comprehensive screening and education planning process

Provided mental health training and services for staff, parents, children, and the community

Awards and Organizations

Awards

Bronze Star Medal

Joint Service Commendation Medal

Iraq Campaign Medal

Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Award

Combat Action Badge

Armed Forces Expeditionary Award

Order of Saint Barbara

Association of High School Coaches

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