SUMMARY

Direct and cross-functional leader of people and processes, successfully planned and supervised the execution of large-scale projects from inception to completion, managing million-dollar budgets and tight timelines amidst dynamic and uncertain circumstances worldwide.

EDUCATION

Thomas Edison State University

Bachelor of Arts in Communications

concentrations in management and business

Hawaii Pacific University

Associate of Science

Program Manager 2017 – 2019

Civil Logistics

-Client Liaison and Account Manager, Supporting FEMA’s Public Assistance Critical Infrastructure Disaster Recovery program.

-Successful in utilizing FEMA’s Grants Manager New Model to mitigate or restore multiple municipalities, water districts, school districts and Private Non-Profits to pre-disaster conditions.

-Deployed to Doral, Florida after Hurricane Irma and Lincoln, Nebraska after flooding.

Director of Operations 2016 – Present

ExtremeCo, LLC

Coordinates and executes realistic specialized training services and support solutions, tailored to military, state agencies and civilian first responders including mass casualty scenarios and hazardous material containment solutions training.

Focused on providing services to build customized real-world training venues nationwide.

1099 contractor, as needed.

Senior Recruiter, Military & University 2012-2015

C & J Energy

Created and implemented a nationwide award-winning military recruiting program. Developed an employee veteran mentorship program, utilized an Applicant Tracking System, conducted new-hire orientations and onboarding.

Recruiting Marketing Manager responsible for materials, radio ads, print ads, social media and billboards.

Job Fair Coordinator and Hiring Event Planner, including scheduling, budgeting and marketing.

University Relations Liaison and Internship program coordinator.

Supported the efforts of the sales and marketing departments.

Successfully recruited qualified employees nationwide including subsidiaries and across product lines during the company’s 400% manpower growth in just two years.

2014 Texas Employer Support of Guard and Reserve Seven Seals Award for meritorious leadership and initiative.

United States Marine Corps 1989-2012

Position:

Description:

Airfield Manager

-Technical advisor and division supervisor. Expeditionary Airfield planning, design and construction including runways, taxiways, aprons and lighting.

-Lead over 50 team members in multiple locations.

-Managed budget and assets valued over 90 million dollars.

-Deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan conducting multiple airfield operations missions in 2006, 2009, 2011-2012.

-Range Safety Officer

2005-2012

Recruiter and Manager

-Proficiently and successfully recruited qualified applicants at high schools, colleges, trade schools and events.

-Exceeded goals and boosted office productivity metrics

2002-2005

Runway Supervisor

- Field Operations Project Manager, Installed, operated, inspected, and repaired Expeditionary Airfield systems (EAF).

-Deployed to Operation Desert Storm 1990-91

1989-2002

AWARDS

2020 FEMA Certificate of Excellence

2012 Meritorious Service Medal for sound leadership and technical expertise.

1997 & 2005 Achievement Medals for outstanding performance and conduct.

TRAINING

Project Management Professional Training

FEMA’s Public Assistance Program Delivery Mgmt. & Site Inspector

Advanced Incident Command System

Disaster Recovery for Senior Officials

Marine Corps Recruiters School

Expeditionary Airfield School

Air Traffic Control School

Equal Opportunity for Managers

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Operational Risk Management

OSHA 30-hour course

Naval Aviation Quality Assurance

Achieve Global Professional Selling School

TWIC card

Energy Training Council-SafeLandUSA HSE Oilfield Safety Orientation

Worldwide Deployable

Disaster Procurement and Logistics

Eagle Scout

VOLUNTEERING

Medical Mission Trips: Fiji, Mexico, Cambodia, Honduras and Philippines.

Volunteer for Team Rubicon and Samaritans Purse participating in Disaster Relief operations in Bandera, Whitney, Victoria, and Rockport, Texas.

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