Student at the Marine Corps University attending Command and Staff College in residence.

Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable environmental and safety regulations, conducted routine compliance inspections and employed sound science to decision making in support of operations at the Bremerton Nuclear Naval Shipyard.Produced environmental reports, conducted data analysis and participated in biological surveys as required by applicable permits and regulationsParticipated in National Environmental Protection Act activities in support of operations aboard Naval Station KitsapConducted water quality sampling in Sinclair Inlet in support of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard discharge permitsRoutinely evaluated and ensured compliance with applicable regulations and directives by conducting audits, inspections, investigations and subsequently taking corrective actions when deviations were identifiedEnsured compliance with all applicable Navy, DOD and OSHA safety requirements Show less

NCO attached to the Select Marine Corps Reserve artillery battery while attending the University of Colorado. Mentored and successfully prepared four Officer Candidates for USMC Officer Candidate School.

* Responsible for responding to scenes of fires, disasters or other emergency incidents * protecting life and property through controlling, extinguishing and preventing fires * provides emergency medical services * regularly maintains firefighting equipment, apparatus, and quarters * responds to manmade and natural disasters. In emergency situations, performs hazardous tasks requiring strenuous physical exertion for extended periods of time in cramped surroundings, hot and smoky environments with limited visibility and at considerable heights. Show less

Provided support to the III Marine Expeditionary Force, Commanding General by performing aviation targeting analysis, guiding the targeting cycle, prioritizing targets and presenting potential courses of action in accordance with applicable Department of Defense, III Marine Expeditionary Force and governing directives and regulations. Functioned as an observer and advisor to the command staffs of foreign militaries regarding the integration and employment of aviation assets. Actively participated in the deconfliction of aviation assets, friendly forces, indirect fires and the mitigation of collateral damage by using advance C4IT systemsAssisted in the development and delivery of aviation integration briefings for command staff personnelUtilized UAS sensors to locate, identify, and track potential targets for ground and aviation forces Show less

Directed and controlled close air support missions and advised commanders of ground units on matters pertaining to aviation support. Coordinated air support missions by contacting aviation units and providing the number and type of aircraft required, target information, armament desired, and desired time of attack. Maintained liaison with ground intelligence officers to obtain current information on enemy positions, locations of priority targets, and positions of friendly units. Directed and controlled aircraft on support and attack missions by radio from forward positions and conducted all necessary deconfliction, attack geometry analysis and post strike damage assessments. Lead and accounted for a Tactical Air Control Party consisting of three pilots, four Radio Operators and an Artillery Forward Observer. Responsible for the safe operation of naval aircraft with regards to command, piloting, navigation, communication, and weapons system operation in support of multiple mission types. Percision Strike Suite Special Operations Forces, and Collateral Damage Estimate qualified.

Responsible for facilitating the process of selecting and prioritizing targets and matching appropriate responses to them at a strategic level, while considering operational requirements, desired objectives, political impacts and current force capabilities.

Successfully completed several rigorous courses of study requiring discipline, physical fitness, time management, leadership and dedication. Courses include: Introductory Flight School, Aviation Pre-Indoctrination, Ground School, Primary Flight School, Instrument Flight School, and Advanced Flight School

Successfully completed Basic Marine Officer Training on the Commandant's Honor Roll List and completed Officer Candidate School as the Honor Graduate

Directed and oversaw all operational, administrative, logistic, legal, training, acquisitions, safety, mentoring, planning, budgeting, performance evaluations and personnel functions for a 230 Marine Infantry Company. Accurately accounted for and managed six separate equipment accounts worth more than $7 million dollars Effectively established work priorities and provided expert guidance for 37 organic programs Determined all staffing requirements, budgeting, training and equipment needs for all programs, training and operations Mentored and provided personal and professional guidance for 230 personnel while completing 60 formal performance evaluations Ensured the accountability and maintenance of the organization’s infrastructure, equipment, fleet of 46 vehicles, and an armory consisting of more than 8,000 serialized pieces of equipment Designed and oversaw the completion of a $22,000 facilities improvement program

Responsible for providing Marine Task Force Commanders a liaison capability with foreign area expertise to plan, coordinate, employ and conduct terminal control of aviation assets in support of joint, allied and coalition forces. Provided direct support to various joint, allied, coalition and special operations forces working within and adjacent to Marine Corps battle space and conduct the coordination and deconfliction required to employ Marine Corps air support, artillery, rockets and naval gunfire.Lead a 50 Marine unit in the planning, coordination, and conduct of terminal control of fires in support of joint, allied and coalition forces operating in, or adjacent to Marine Corps battle spaceProvided expertise on the employment and deconfliction of air support, ground and sea based fires; to include cannon artillery, rocket artillery, precision guided munitions, and naval gunfire Show less

Designated a shift leader for a twelve-person team, responsible for ensuring the flight schedule was achieved, resources were appropriately allocated and that the Ordnance Division completed all required maintenance actions as determined by Aviation Maintenance Control. Meritoriously promoted twice, and designated Marine of the Quarter for the Second Quarter 1997 Designated Collateral Duty Inspector, Quality Assurance Safety Observer and Section Leader