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Senior executive with over 23 years of experience in financial management, government affairs and combat leadership for organizations of 16 to 30,000 personnel and budgets ranging from $20 million to $700 billion. Secretary of Defense-level exposure and Special Operations experience along with a current TS clearance enables me to work in sensitive programs with unpredictable demand signals.
Military Experiences
Jul 2015 - Jul 2018
Congressional Liaison
Represented the Secretary of Defense and the $716 billion FY19 Defense budget to the congressional defense committees by leveraging relationships with key decision makers and presenting focused analysis on personnel, operations & maintenance, Defense Health Program, working capital funds, procurement and R&D.
Routinely briefed senior officials on the progress of appropriations and authorization legislation to include major impacts on DoD operations, personnel and materiel.
Developed the strategic communication plan in concert with DoD Public Affairs office for Secretary of Defense’s priority programs including readiness and force structure; military, civilian and retiree policy; select acquisition programs; veterans' transition; TRICARE and medical research programs.
Apr 2014 - Jun 2015
Chief Financial Officer-G8
Senior financial advisor responsible for over $200 million for the world's largest air assault organization, prepared to deploy worldwide in support of the national defense strategy.
Deployed in 2014 to Liberia as part of the US Government’s response to the West Africa Ebola crisis. Led a 20-person cross-functional team of financial managers and acquisition specialists that executed $155 million in international transactions to fund hospital construction and medical training to stem the spread of the Ebola virus.
https://www.army.mil/article/150588/joint_forces_command_united_assistance_fiscal_triad
The team earned the American Society of Military Comptrollers 2014-2015 Distinguished Large Team Award and the 2014 Department of Defense Best Financial Management Team.
Apr 2012 - Apr 2014
Comptroller
Senior financial advisor to the commander of a special mission unit with worldwide counter-terrorism responsibility.
Negotiated with multiple levels of management to continue funding the highest priority operations during the government shutdown. Convinced higher headquarters to provide 21% in additional funding for our requirements using proof of reduced operating expenses.
Successfully justified a $550 million 5-year strategic plan for the nation’s elite special operations units to the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).
Working within an extremely fast-paced environment, gained senior management approval for 15% additional funding due to a diligent business case analysis of each subprogram within the organization. This annual program analysis still continues today.
Aug 2010 - Apr 2012
Director, Finance Sensitive Activities
Provided financial guidance to, and monitored over $500 million in financial execution and future years programs for the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, 75th Ranger Regiment, and USASOC Special Mission Units. Generated additional funding for unfinanced requirements on behalf of the unit commanders to the USASOC headquarters.
Conducted quarterly audits of classified programs to ensure that appropriated funds were properly accounted for and thus protected select U.S. Army operational and intelligence capabilities.
Developed the Manager’s Internal Control Program for the Army’s most classified programs, which led to additional $4 million in funding for shortfalls identified in the inspection process.
Deployments
(2 years, 7 months)Oct 2014 - Mar 2015
Liberia
As the CFO/J8 of the Joint Force Command-United Assistance, built the optimal structure for the flow of funds from the Pentagon to Africa for the government's Ebola response. Deployed to Liberia and worked with the ambassador's staff and USAID to fund hospital construction and medical training to stem the spread of the Ebola virus.
May 2007 - Jun 2008
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Led a four-person cross-functional team that oversaw the recruiting and training of the Sons of Iraq (armed local volunteer) program and Iraqi Security Forces in central Iraq during much-heralded “Surge”. Routinely briefed U.S. and Iraqi senior leaders on the progress of the program and resources required to legitimize those volunteers.
Mar 2003 - May 2003
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Company commander B Co/1-64 AR with 3rd Infantry Division during the 2003 liberation of Iraq. Earned the Silver Star and Purple Heart for defeating elements of the 11th Iraqi Division and Republican Guard.
https://www.amazon.com/Black-Knights-Bloody-Road-Baghdad/dp/0007174381
May 2002 - Dec 2002
Kuwait
Operation DESERT SPRING.
Company commander B Co/1-64 AR, deployed as part of 3d Brigade, 3d Infantry Division to the Kuwaiti desert as part of a peacekeeping force that turned into a preparation for the liberation of Iraq.
Military Credentials
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Certifications
Sep 2017
Defense Financial Management Certification Level 3
Security Clearance
Top Secret/SCI or higher
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
2003 - 2004
Long Island University – C.W. Post Campus
Master's Degree, Leader Development and Counseling
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