EDUCATION:

Vanderbilt University                                                                                                  Nashville, TN

Master of Education, Leadership and Organizational Performance                                May 2018

United States Military Academy                                                                        

West Point, NY

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science     May 2010

WORK EXPERIENCE :

Los Angeles Rams (National Football League)                                             

Los Angeles, CA

Operations and Scouting Assistant )      July 2017- September 2017

• Assisted with the coordination of 17 federal, state, and local agencies including the FBI, Los Angeles Police and Fire Departments, ensuring the safety and security of 60,000 fans for the first pre-season game
• Managed the accountability of 54 corporate sponsors, over 16 training camp practices by managing tracking system for operations
• Supported the Director of Football Operations in coordination, management, and logistics of all training camp activities budgeted at $4 million
• Assisted in the maintenance of fan activation area while facilitating the supply-chain management and distribution of 59,500 fan giveaway items for over 30,000 attendees to training camp

Vanderbilt University Department of Athletics (Football)                                        Nashville, TN

Operations and Player Development Assistant     

May 2017- September 2017

• Established the Vanderbilt Alumni Mentorship Program (VandyAMP) for over 100 current football players and alumni in Nashville community, the first of its kind

 

• Coordinated team-building and player development event for over 130 student-athletes and staff with the 101^st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell
• Oversaw and directed daily management for Vanderbilt Football Program, working over 120 hours on operations tasks to include budget and calendar planning, annual camps & clinic coordination, NCAA & University rule compliance, and facility maintenance

Vanderbilt University (Fuchs Research Group)

Nashville, TN

Research Assistant                                                                                                                                                                                               August 2016- January 2017

• Earned position in the Fuchs Research Group, spending over 520 hours tutoring low-performing students at 21 Nashville Schools

 

• Provided class, individual and small group tests for over 200 students as well as tutored 12 pupils for 13 weeks

1^st Battalion, 68^th Armor Regiment (United States Army)     Fort Carson, CO

Battalion Fire Support Officer   September 2014-June 2016

• Deployed to Jordan in support of Operation Inherent Resolve (armed conflict against ISIS) and partnered with coalition nations to in the planning, coordination, and execution of three major multi-national training exercises in the Middle East and Asia

• Mobilized to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, and Turkey in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and fiscally responsible for equipment valued at $9 million, while overseeing the welfare, and training of over 30 personnel while deployed

3^rd Battalion, 13^th Field Artillery Regiment (United States Army)   Fort Sill, OK

Battery Executive Officer     March 2012- September 2014

Operations Officer                                                                                        

• Ranked number 1 of 18 junior officers by senior management due to mental and physical toughness, loyalty, determination to accomplish any task assigned, and overall duty performance
• Orchestrated the maintenance and readiness of 8 M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems valued at $18.5 million in assets, and illustrated these managerial skills in implementing training plan that certified over 40 personnel

• Planned and resourced over 23 training events resulting in the combat readiness of 250 personnel; directly responsible for the training, safety, morale, and discipline of all assigned Soldiers

• Spearheaded all operations and external logistics in accomplishing all missions and objectives with no incidents; selected by supervisor to serve as Assistant Manager on a 200 personnel Task Force with the US Navy deploying to the Southern Hemisphere

 

 

1^st Battalion, 17^th Field Artillery Regiment (United States Army)   Fort Sill, OK

Platoon Leader        July 2011-March 2012

• Managed and provided oversight of a M109A6 Paladin Cannon Artillery organization with over $12 million in total assets while ensuring the training and readiness of over 30 Soldiers as their immediate supervisor
• Coordinated the employment of Field Artillery Soldiers in United States and multi-national operations as an expert of tactics, techniques, and procedures Graduate Assistant

United States Military Academy Department of Athletics (Football)  

West Point, NY

• Designated by Head Coach among 25 senior football players to serve as a graduate assistant, coaching 12 athletes as position coach; served as a mentor to eight football players, supporting academics and military development

• Provided knowledge, leadership, and insight as a coach resulting in an offense that averaged 35 points a game in achieving a 7-3 record

 

 

LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES :

Vanderbilt University (Peer Career Mentor)                                                              Present                            

• One of 30 masters degree students selected to work as a Peer Career Mentor, serving as an extension of Peabody Career Services and working with students on professional development

Basic Officer Leaders Course (2011) & Captain Career Course (2014)                                                                          June 2006- May 2010                            

Graduated in top 20% of US Army Officers at both Basic Officer Leader & Captain Career Courses at Fort Sill, Oklahoma          

United States Military Academy (West Point), Varsity Football Player

Varsity Football Team                                                               June 2006- May 2010

Earned Varsity Letter as Collegiate Athlete and served as the President of the Football Chapter for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes

United States Military Academy (West Point), Cadet Company Commander          

United States Corps of Cadets       January 2010- May 2010

Selected as one of 32 seniors out of graduating class (over 1,000 Cadets) to serve as Company Commander, and awarded the Superintendent’s Award recognizing the military and academic proficiency as the best Company among the Corps of Cadets

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

Additional Education: Leadership Coaching (Owen Graduate School of Management) Vanderbilt University (2017)

Awards: Army Commendation Medal (3x); Army Achievement Medal (3x); National Defense Service Ribbon; Army Service Ribbon; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Overseas Service Ribbon