Professional Experience
NMR Consulting
May 2023 - Present
Software Developer II
December 2023 - Present
Huntsville, AL
As a Software Developer II, I play a pivotal role in the development and maintenance of .NET code and SharePoint 2013 solutions. My responsibilities includ designing and implementing components such as web parts, workflows, list/library/site definitions, and event receivers. Ensuring adherence to client standards, including governance plans, is a fundamental aspect of my work. I provide valuable expertise by consulting on SharePoint solution designs, aligning them with specific requirements. Additionally, I meticulously design unit test plans and effectively resolve software bugs to enhance the overall quality and reliability of the solutions. My proficiency extends to maximizing the capabilities of the SharePoint platform and leveraging third-party extensions to minimize risks and costs associated with custom code development.
Develop and maintain .NET code and SharePoint 2013 solutions, encompassing various components.
Ensure strict compliance with client standards, including governance plans, to maintain consistency and quality.
Provide expert consultation on SharePoint solution designs, aligning them with specific requirements.
Website Administrator / Developer
May 2023 - December 2023
Huntsville, AL
In my role as a Website Administrator/Developer, I provide crucial technical support and guidance for SharePoint usage within a specific business unit. This involves managing site permissions, configuring web pages, and integrating Office clients while advocating for the advantages of SharePoint. I collaborate closely with content managers and end users, conducting training sessions, gathering requirements, and offering initial support to ensure adherence to governance and styling guidelines. Additionally, I excel in utilizing tools like Nintex, iDashboards, and InfoPath to efficiently design forms and streamline processes, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
Proficient in SharePoint site administration, including managing site permissions and configuring web pages.
Skilled in conducting training sessions and gathering requirements to promote SharePoint's benefits.
Expertise in utilizing tools like Nintex, iDashboards, and InfoPath for form design and process optimization.
UNITED STATES ARMY
February 2003 - June 2023
Senior Enlisted Advisor
December 2020 - June 2023
Redstone Arsenal, AL
As an advisor, I assisted the executive leadership and division leaders of the Army Sustainment Command's Redstone Detachment, a team composed of 6 chief warrant officers, 8 Department of Defense contractors, and 76 Department of the Army civilians. I helped in crafting plans and programs aimed at improving organizational productivity, streamlining operations, and ensuring mission readiness. My focus was on performance, training, operations, and administration on a daily basis.
Increased civilian and military staff productivity and sustained readiness after the contractor workforce was reduced by 90% by implementing over 40 information technology automations in multiple Microsoft Office 365 programs.
Monitored and responded to over 600 Headquarters Department of the Army, United States Army Forces Command, Army Material Command, and Army Sustainment Command operation, fragmentary, and warning orders and ensured their completion.
Managed the fulfillment of annual training requirements for over 90 personnel, completing over 1,530 requirements.
First Sergeant
April 2019 - December 2020
Fort Stewart, GA
Advised the Bravo Company and Rear Detachment commanders on organizational capabilities, readiness, and trends, while also serving as a mentor and coach to 7 lieutenants and 11 warrant officers. I was held directly accountable for the health, welfare, discipline, resiliency, administrative and medical readiness, and professional advancement of 154 noncommissioned officers and over 350 soldiers across 8 platoons.
Aided and oversaw officers, noncommissioned officers, and warrant officers in planning, conducting, evaluating, and refining over 70 training events, resulting in commendations from the observer coach/trainer for exceeding training goals during a rotation at the National Training Center with 92% of authorized personnel.
Revived an underperforming company by attaining and maintaining 98% personnel readiness in one month and 96% medical readiness in two months throughout the organization and received recognition from the battalion command team as the most outstanding of the 10 company first sergeants.
Promoted a positive culture through purposeful direction, discipline, and motivation, resulting in a retention rate of 120% or more for seven straight quarters.
Operations Sergeant
December 2017 - April 2019
Fort Stewart, GA
Pyeongtaek, South Korea
Assisted the operations officer and battalion command team in addressing operational, logistic support, and training concerns, and supervised the handling, production, and execution of operational and fragmentary orders, as well as the professional development, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and training requirements for over 400 personnel with the help of a team including 4 officers, 5 noncommissioned officers, and 7 soldiers.
Managed the effective deployment and redeployment of the battalion's equipment and personnel globally, covering a distance of 7,326 miles.
Provided advisory support and assisted in the planning of operations, logistics, and training spanning approximately 20,000 square miles across the South Korean peninsula.
Carried out more than 50 internal process reviews for training and operations, analyzed the results, and provided guidance for sustainment and improvement, which directly enhanced the readiness of all personnel.
First Sergeant
June 2017 - December 2017
Fort Stewart, GA
Advisor to the commander of the India Forward Support Company; provided key insights regarding organizational capabilities, readiness, and trends. This support was integral to the overall mission of the Combined Arms Battalion, which had the capability for rapid worldwide deployment and unified land operations. Part of my responsibilities included the direct accountability for managing and supervising the training, discipline, professional development, health, welfare, resiliency, administrative, and medical readiness of 158 personnel across two platoons and four combat repair teams. I utilized my expertise and experience to ensure that the India Forward Support Company was well-prepared and capable of meeting the demands of the mission. Through my leadership, the company was able to maintain a high level of readiness and operational effectiveness, contributing to the success of the Combined Arms Battalion.
Revised the company training schedule to facilitate better transitions between more than 60 individual and collective tasks and ensured training compliance with the company's Mission Essential Task List.
Maintained full accountability and serviceability of company property and equipment valued at more than 43 million dollars.
Platoon Sergeant
August 2016 - June 2017
Fort Stewart, GA
Maintenance Platoon Sergeant for the Hotel Forward Support Company, I provided guidance and support to the platoon leader in multiple areas. Specifically, I supervised, advised, and assisted in training, administrative and medical readiness, professional development, health, and welfare for a platoon of 95 personnel. Additionally, I was entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring the accountability and serviceability of the platoon's equipment and property, which had a total value exceeding three million dollars.
Managed the platoon's human resource metrics to achieve and sustain as the most administratively ready platoon out of a brigade with more than 100 platoons.
Inherited a platoon with more than 20 percent of personnel failing to meet the physical fitness test requirements; developed, implemented, and actively participated in a physical fitness program, which directly resulted in a 19 percent reduction of platoon personnel failing to achieve the fitness tests standards.
Senior Drill Sergeant
July 2014 - August 2016
Fort Benning, GA
As a Senior Drill Sergeant in charge of a 60 Soldier Platoon during Basic Combat Training, I was responsible for overseeing their morale, welfare, discipline, physical conditioning, and training for a ten-week Program of Instruction. I served as a positive role model by exemplifying the seven Army values and instilling them in all Initial Entry Training Soldiers. In addition, I provided professional development and mentoring to two junior Drill Sergeants, while ensuring the accountability and serviceability of all TA-50 equipment, facilities, and Furniture Management Office property valued at over $300,000.
Produced the Distinguished Leadership Award Soldier for all four cycles, which attests to my ability to inspire excellence in others.
Instilled a strong desire to win in my platoon, earning the honor platoon streamers for three consecutive cycles.
Instructed over 800 initial entry trainees in resiliency training, preparing them to overcome challenging adversity.
Platoon Sergeant
December 2013 - July 2014
Fort Bliss, TX
Served as the Platoon Sergeant for Bravo Company within the 123rd Brigade Support Battalion. Responsible for the well-being, training, and professional growth of a team of 16 NCOs, 50 Soldiers, and their families. Oversaw various operations including motorpool activities, training exercises, CBRN, supply, orderly room, and arms room, while maintaining the accountability and upkeep of MTOE equipment worth over $3,000,000.
Managed the completion of more than 1,200 work orders throughout the Brigade, ensuring an operational readiness rate of over 98%.
Cultivated a culture of fairness, awareness, and resiliency within the unit by enforcing standards at all levels and setting an example for others to follow.
Supervised the development of the company's Driver's Training Program, which resulted in certifying and licensing over 80 Soldiers on all MTOE equipment.
Senior Supply Sergeant
April 2012 - December 2013
Fort Bliss, TX
As the Senior Supply Sergeant, I was responsible for managing the request, receipt, issue, and accountability of individual, organizational, installation, and expendable supplies and equipment. I assisted in property accountability through the Property Book Unit Supply Enhanced (PBUSE) system, ensuring total accuracy, and ensured critical assets were available or ordered. Additionally, I monitored unit inventories and initiated Financial Liability Investigations of Property Loss (FLIPL), while also accounting for the health, personal welfare, and training of three soldiers and directly responsible for $3,000,000 worth of equipment.
Developed a web-based, real-time supply database, allowing the unit Commander to track and maintain 100% accountability of the property book equipment, which resulted in greater efficiency and transparency in the Commander's Supply Discipline Program.
Managed the Government Purchase Card (GPC) program, ensuring each purchase was properly approved and accounted for by the Approving/Billing Official.
Improved the mission readiness of the unit by ensuring that over 150 soldiers were assigned and maintained Central Issuing Facility and Rapid Fielding Initiative equipment to the highest standard.
Additional Professional Experience:
First Sergeant
July 2011 - April 2012
Fort Bliss, TX
Abrams Tank Systems Supervisor
July 2010 - July 2011
Fort Bliss, TX
Maintenance Shop Foreman
February 2010 - July 2010
Fort Bliss, TX
Nasiriyah, Iraq
Contingency Operations | Camp Adder, Nasiriyah, Iraq
February 2010 - April 2010 | 3-Months
Abrams Tank Systems Maintainer
February 2003 - February 2010
Nasiriyah, Iraq
Fort Bliss, TX
Baghdad, Iraq
Büdingen, Germany
Fort Knox, KY
Contingency Operations | CSC Cedar II, Nasiriyah, Iraq
May 2009 - January 2010 | 9-Months
Contingency Operations | Camp Liberty, Baghdad, Iraq
October 2007 - December 2007 | 3-Months
Contingency Operations | Camp Slayer, Baghdad, Iraq
August 2003 - July 2004 | 11-Months
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