Project Manager West Point

An accomplished leader and Army veteran with over 15 years of experience in matrixed organizations and in integrating distributed cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery of services and materials to the customer. A decorated West Point graduate, experienced in provisioning support, training, estimate-at-completion, proposal support, and in balancing costs and schedules. A strong communicator that can build partnerships and influence stakeholders.

-Master’s Degree in Organizational Psychology

-Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI and polygraph

-EVMS, IMP, IMS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Staff Officer 2024 – Present Booz Allen Hamilton / NGA, Buckley Space Force Base, CO

I am responsible for leading, coordinating, and overseeing meetings with distinguished visitors who require familiarization with the tri-agency programs at the Aerospace Data Facility – Colorado (ADF-C).

I serve as a vital member of the front office team for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency – Denver (NGA-D) and helps maximize the relationships and success of the partnership at ADF-C between the NGA, NSA, and NRO.

Air Defense Officer September 2021 – October 2023 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, KS

Led a team of professional air defenders in providing airspace coordination / airspace management, and dominance in the air battle domain for a Brigade Combat Team.

Responsible for essential planning and oversight by providing effective scheduling, coordination, and integration of more than 9 projects and operations for the 7 subordinate battalions consisting of 37 companies and over 4,000 Soldiers

Facilitated efficient coordination and control of attached aviation assets, contributing to strategic aviation and airspace planning, and effective airspace deconfliction

Played a pivotal role integrating more than 30 West Point cadets into training and leadership roles with their junior officer mentors, greatly enhancing their development as future Army Officers

Project Manager January 2021 – August 2021 United States Military Academy, NY

Hand-picked as a lead project manager for an expansive organization consisting of 4,400 cadets and 372 Army officers, NCOs, and civilians, driving initiatives that contributed to the professional growth of cadets

Directed the planning, scheduling, and execution of 6 large-scale events and operations at the United States Military Academy, elevating the institution's reputation through well-organized and engaging functions

Optimized resource utilization and forecasted future requirements by effectively coordinating and synchronizing with multiple agencies and individuals, ensuring successful mission accomplishment

Strengthened event planning success through innovative problem-solving methods, fostering strong relationships, and cultivating a team environment, ensuring mission accomplishment to a high standard

Tactical Officer May 2018 – December 2020 United States Military Academy, West Point, NY

Sent through a selective program to lead and manage seven unique programs for the development and assessment of 120 Cadets. Led the Command and Control functions for the cadet company, providing direction, coordination, supervision, training, and maintaining accountability to uphold high standards of conduct and performance

Engaged in leadership development instruction while ensuring cadet safety, maintaining diverse communication channels to gain varied insights into leadership characteristics

Guided the company through a robust series of training sessions, ensuring cadets garnered and internalized the essentials of training preparation, leadership, and management vital to service as an Army Officer

Airspace Management Officer May 2017 – April 2018 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Cavazos, TX

Led the section's initiatives in air defense and airspace management, effectively leading current operations and strategic planning of tactical operations

Optimized the use of air defense assets, achieving efficient planning and management of air defense operations during realistic combat training, resulting in the engagement and elimination of all 32 enemy attack helicopters

Oversaw the comprehensive incorporation and coordination of the Sentinel Radar team, facilitating their successful integration, contributing to improved airspace situational awareness, and heightened combat effectiveness

Battery Commander October 2014 – April 2017 11th ADA Brigade, Fort Bliss, TX

Safeguarded the health, welfare, training, morale, safety, and discipline of 162 Service Members, while effectively coordinating plans and resources, ensuring combat readiness and encouraging professional growth

Demonstrated strong leadership and direction in multiple missions, overseeing significant initiatives such as wholesale patriot modernization, tactical deployment operations for a joint exercise, and tactical-level movements

Implemented a culture of flexibility within the organization, enabling expert-level training opportunities at all echelons

Led the successful training and execution of a year-long Patriot modernization mission with the battalion Fire Direction Center, successfully training and certifying all subordinate units on advanced Patriot gunnery tables

EDUCATION AND ASSOCIATIONS:

Master of Arts in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University, New York, NY

Bachelor of Science in Human Geography from The United States Military Academy, West Point, NY

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