Experience Summary

Army Officer, UH-** Blackhawk Pilot, UH-60 Aeronautics/Flight Instructor (A/L/M Models), Tactical Operations and Intelligence Officer, Air Mission Commander, Personnel, Logistics, Program, Property, and Equipment Manager, and multiple deployments in contested environments.

Qualifications

DoD Community (23 yrs)

MEDEVAC SME (10 yrs)

Aviation SME (16 yrs)

B.S. Psychology

Technical Documents Development (16 yrs)

Cross-functional Leadership (16 yrs)

Personnel Management (16 yrs)

Logistical Operations (16 yrs)

Skills + Experience

Command and Control Personal Computer (C2PC)

Aviation Mission Planning software (AMPS)

Captain, U.S. Army, September 2020-Current

Fort Hood, TX

Served as the Battalion Adjutant, maintaining current, proficient, and complete understanding of policies and procedures in accordance with U.S. Army governing policies and regulations.

Managed and coordinated administrative matters for the battalion staff sections and external agencies at the battalion and brigade level.

Facilitated the conduct of awards ceremonies, traditional ceremonial functions, casual events, evaluation reports, and management of official correspondence.

Served as an Instructor Pilot, mentoring and instructing junior aviators in the conduct of airfield operations, aircraft systems knowledge and operations, flight proficiency evaluations, mission flight planning, and readiness level progression (day, night, NVG tactical operations).

Provided experience and counseling to commanders throughout the battalion on tactical employment, training scenarios, and pilot in command selection boards.

Coordinated, planned, and briefed the integration of Aviation Mission Command and Control systems upgrades for the battalion and brigade.

Coordinated multi-unit training plans to incorporate elements from 1st Cavalry Division into Large Scale Combat Operations with aviation-integrated support packages.

Captain, US Army, August 2017-September 2020

Fort Bragg, NC

As Assistant Operations Officer, I was the primary officer for current planning and operations as well as large scale future operations such as CTC rotations, HAATS/HAMETS, Deployment Readiness Exercises, and disaster response operations (Hurricane Matthew).

Lead Battle Captain for multiple aviation gunnery ranges and exercises, incorporating elements from Air Force and Army Special Operations as well as fixed wing CAS assets to enhance training value to the battalion and brigade.

Served as the Division Air Officer in support of Network Systems Integration 18.2, providing the crucial link between all air assets and ground forces.

Selected above peers to represent the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade for the Future Vertical Lift program’s assessment of the Bell V280 in Dallas, TX, providing functional combat insight and future design concept input to the research and development team.

Area Support MEDEVAC Platoon Leader, in charge of 21 Soldiers, three HH60M Blackhawk Helicopters, and supporting equipment valued in excess of 90 million dollars.

Lead and deployed the Platoon in support of the 82nd Airborne Division and the Immediate Response Force.

Coordinated with Special Operations air and ground forces for combined MEDEVAC complex training operations, resulting in over 250 Special Operations Soldiers trained.

Continued self-development by completing three classes towards my Master’s Degree in Executive Leadership, even during the restricted Covid environment.

Awarded ‘Dustoff Aviator of the Year’ from the Dustoff Association, in recognition for valorous action during the Battle of Marjah, 2010 Helmand Province Afghanistan.

Conducted three real world urgent MEDEVAC operations, resulting in multiple lives saved, and earning three Sikorsky Rescue awards.

Captain, U.S. Army, May 2015-August 2017

Fort Benning, GA

Platoon Leader and Pilot in charge of 33 Soldiers, six UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopters, and support equipment valued at over 80 million dollars.

Managed the execution of the unit’s 800 flying hour program, valued at three million dollars annually.

Planned and resourced over 100 air missions, tasked by the Maneuver Center of Excellence and Ranger Training Brigade, training over 1,800 Soldiers.

Coordinated and supervised the rehabilitation and refurbishment of the MEDEVAC hangar and administrative support buildings; a two year, multi-agency project with a budget of over eight million dollars.

Established the unit’s ability to conduct over-the-horizon maintenance package downloads through the repair, testing, and implementation of the VSAT/CAISI Bridge system.

Established the detachment’s MEDEVAC coverage of both Ft. Benning, and Dahlonega, GA, carefully managing the schedules of over 40 Soldiers to provide continuous coverage to Army Ranger School.

Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for profound impacts up to the Division level.

1st Lieutenant, US Army, May 2013-May 2015

Ansbach, Germany

Platoon Leader for a Forward Support MEDEVAC Platoon, a position above the rank of 1st Lieutenant, totaling 32 Soldiers, all support equipment, and three UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopters totaling over 50 million dollars.

Developed a logistical plan to successfully deploy the FSMP with all personnel, equipment, and aircraft to four separate locations in Afghanistan over a seven-month period, with no loss to equipment or aircraft.

Air Mission Commander for numerous urgent MEDEVAC missions and mass casualty operations in Afghanistan, resulting in the safe return of all aircraft and crews, saving the lives of 15 American service members.

Awarded the Air Medal for actions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.Awarded the Sikorsky Rescue Award for MEDEVAC operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Warrant Officer WO1-CW3, U.S. Army, May 2004-May 2013

Fort Bragg, NC - Fort Rucker, AL

Pilot, Pilot in Command, Flight Lead, and Air Mission Commander for the 82nd Airborne Division’s Combat Aviation Brigade.

Planned, resourced, and executed over 100 combat Air Assault missions as the Battalion Flight Lead, while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom X.

Technical and tactical expertise in aviation and ground unit operations, within air assault and MEDEVAC mission operations.

UH-60L Pilot in Command in the Army’s only Airborne Assault Helicopter Battalion, responsible for maintaining technical and tactical supremacy in all aspects of utility operations to include day, night, night vision goggle, and instrument conditions; responsible for planning and safe execution of air assault operations, air movement, external loads, multi-ship, FRIES operations, paradrops, and external range missions during all flight conditions.

Responsible for supporting Commander’s Aircrew Training Programs by teaching, training, and mentoring inexperienced pilots as a Unit Trainer.

Responsible for additional duty of serving as the company’s armorer, accountable for all weapons and the serviceability of all arms room equipment valued at $1 million dollars, while forward deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom X.

UH-60A Instructor Pilot and Battalion ATM Coordinator for UH-60 Flight School XXI and I-212 AVN.

Instructed students in all phases of UH-60 Flight School XXI, including contact, instruments, and combat skills.

Provide a safe and realistic learning environment, instrumental in allowing students to comprehend and reinforce combat aviator skills.

Conduct evaluations that encompass oral knowledge in a myriad of technical and tactical subjects, as well as flight maneuver proficiency.

Responsible for updating and maintaining the Battalion’s Flight Records files, ensuring that all personal receive updated and timely information pertinent for safe and efficient operations in one of the busiest and most challenging airspaces in the world.

Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, 1998-2004

Camp Legeune - Okinawa, Japan

Infantry, Operations

Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Specialist

Civilian Education

Auburn University

Bachelor of Science

Major: Pre-Med

Military Education

Aviation and Small Arms Master Gunner

SERE-B+ (2005)

Warrant Officer Advanced Course

Minor: Nutrition and Food Medicine

Excelsior College

Bachelor of Science Major: Psychology

Minor: Liberal Studies

SERE-C (2016)

Special Ops Selection Graduate

Special Ops Captains Career Course

Airborne Qualified (2017)

C2PC Operations (2018)

Defense Acquisition University (ACQ 1/2)

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