Driven and gracious military veteran leader with 15+ years’ administrative and management experience leading teams and programs.  Proven ability to succeed in high-pressure environments while balancing competing priorities.  Experience building enduring relationships with key stakeholders to promote organizational success.    

Professional Qualities and Strengths

• Detail & Logistics Oriented     
• Program Creation/Innovation         
• Written/Oral Communication
• Relationship Building              
• Performance under Pressure        
• Team Building and Staff Leadership

Professional Highlights

Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), Syracuse University 1/12 – 5/17

Director of Entrepreneurship Programs (4/16 – 5/17)

Led a six-member team in support of four national entrepreneurship-training programs (V-WISE, EBV,  B2B, and Reboot), reaching over 30,000 military service connected individuals annually. 

• In addition to leading four major national programs, innovated to develop, propose, and lead the execution of two new entrepreneurship-training programs – V-WISE IGNITE and the VetSmallBiz Growth Challenge; winning over $400K in funding and awarding over $100K in capital to growing veteran-owned businesses.  
• Managed an annual budget across four programs of over $5 million.  

Program Manager, Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (V-WISE) (1/12 – 3/16)

Planned for and implemented a comprehensive national entrepreneurship-training program (conference style events) in support of aspiring and established women veterans and military spouses with an annual budget of over $1 million dollars. 

• Grew program into a nationally recognized, premier model for veteran facing entrepreneurship training, held in 14 unique cities, reaching 2000 women veterans and military spouses across 49 states over a period of four years.
• Highlighted by 75+ media outlets, including personal recognition in Entrepreneur Magazine, program kudos in Military Times and Vetrepreneur Magazine, and program graduate acknowledgement on MSNBC and in The Washington Post.  Recognized in 2015 by Harvard’s Kennedy School as a “Bright Idea.”
• Created and sustained strategic partnerships and relationships with leading entrepreneurial support organizations, entrepreneurs, and business leaders across the United States.
• Advanced post program support and graduate engagement efforts to include the full development and execution of a graduate training conference for close to 300, an integrated communication’s strategy, and the build out of a digital mentorship platform exclusive to IVMF entrepreneurship program graduates. 

USO of Metropolitan NY, New York, NY 4/08 – 9/09               

Operations Manager 

Operated a key service center in the Metropolitan area; planned and executed higher headquarters projects as assigned by CEO. 

• Developed and implemented a comprehensive outreach program through collaboration with military commands and community leaders across a tri-state area of operations to ensure deploying and returning service members were properly recognized.
• Utilized exceptional leadership skills to revamp a stagnant volunteer program; recruited and trained a diverse team of 61 volunteers to take over customer service and support activities. 

Inverness Inc., Germany and the Netherlands 4/07 – 2/08

Transition Assistance Program Facilitator

Conducted Transition Assistance Program employment workshops at assigned locations across Germany and the Netherlands in contract with the Department of Labor. 

• Facilitated bi-monthly, two and half day workshops, training veteran groups of up to 50 personnel on how to successfully transition from civilian to military life; training covered resume writing, interviews, negotiating, small business ownership and military related benefits.                            

U.S. Department of Defense, Germany 6/06-2/08   

Personal Trainer, Fitness Specialist/Assistant Facility Manager  

Supported U.S. Forces and family members by preparing and executing individual and group fitness consultations, assessments and training sessions. 

• Promoted training program through Armed Forces Network television commercial, media contributions, session raffles, and free fitness classes (9/07 – 2/08).
• Assisted in the daily operations required to manage a fitness facility of 20,990 SQ FT. (6/06 – 9/06).

U.S. Army, Missouri, Germany and Iraq 05/00 – 5/05

Assistant Operations Manager (Assistant S3, CPT) (1/04 – 5/05)

• Assisted operations officer in planning, directing, and supervising administrative functions of a major TRADOC Service School with over 1,200 service members and supporting civilian staff.

Personnel and Administration Manager/Adjutant (S1, 1LT/CPT) (6/02 – 12/03)

Served as aide-de-camp to commander and supervised and coordinated personnel and administration systems for a 676-person organization while in Germany and Iraq.

• Advised commander and higher headquarters on administrative readiness of troops for deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom; commended for streamlined tracking systems. 
• Recognized the need for increased morale in a deployed environment; organized and directed 12-team soccer league in Baghdad, resourcing $50,000 worth of training equipment in support.

Unit Level Supervisor/Project Manager (Platoon Leader, 2LT) (12/00 – 6/02)

Planned, resourced, executed and assessed training and professional development for 40 service members.  Reported to higher headquarters on operational and administrative readiness.

• Accounted for, maintained, and led inventories for $4 million worth of heavy construction equipment.
• Planned and coordinated projects and training for 30+ personnel teams, resulting in the timely and under budget construction of a $40,000 structure in Germany, roadways, and two children’s soccer fields in Poland as part of a humanitarian assistance project. 

Formal Education and Training

B.S., Engineering Psychology, Minor in Systems Engineering

United States Military Academy, West Point, New York ▪ 2000

M.S., Exercise Science and Health Promotion

California University of Pennsylvania ▪ 2006

National Veterans Training Institute Facilitation Course, 2007 ▪  Basic Officer Leadership Course, 2000 ▪ NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist Certification, 2006 ▪ AFAA Personal Trainer Certification, 2006 ▪ Army Master Fitness Trainer, 2000 ▪ NYS Soccer Association E Level Coaching License

Community Service

Girl Scouts – Troop Leader, 2015 – 2016; Treasurer, 2017 ▪ Youth Soccer Coach, Spring 2016 ▪ Clear Path for Veterans – Advisory Council, 2012 – 2013 ▪ Big Brothers/Big Sisters, 2010 ▪ Army Family Readiness Group – Advisor/Treasurer, 2006 – 2008 ▪ Giessen, GE High School – Assistant Soccer Coach, 2006 – 2007