Professional Summary

Strategic and results-driven defense policy professional with extensive experience navigating complex legislative processes and advancing critical defense initiatives. Successfully collaborated with Congress, the White House, and key stakeholders to ensure alignment with national security objectives. Specialized in the Defense Industrial Base with a strong network of Congressional Professional Staff Members. Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in National Resource Strategy at the Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy, focusing on Space Industry Analysis and Disruptive Data Technologies. Security Clearance: TS/SCI.

Key Skills

Professional Experience

Special Assistant, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense Legislative Affairs

July 2024 – Present

  • Collaborated with Congress, the White House, and other stakeholders to develop the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act.
  • Advanced critical defense initiatives, ensuring alignment with national security goals.
  • Specialized in the Defense Industrial Base and maintained strong relationships with Congressional Professional Staff Members.

Student (Master’s Studies), Space Industry Analysis, Disruptive Data Concentration

August 2023 – June 2024

  • Earned a master’s degree in National Resource Strategy with a focus on Space Industry Analysis.
  • Completed a thesis on leveraging the commercial space industry in the DoD.

SECNAV Tour With Industry Fellow, NFL Jacksonville Jaguars

August 2022 – July 2023

  • Managed a team of 45 security personnel on-field during game day and special events.
  • Assisted in constructing future budgets totaling over $100 million for business operations.

Commanding Officer, Military Sealift Command Office Korea

September 2020 - September 2022

  • Led a diverse team in the completion of 235 US ship visits and 40 major maintenance periods on the Korean Peninsula.
  • Oversaw the transfer of over $200 million worth of fuel to US assets, maintaining Navy readiness.

Strategic Engagement and Protocol Officer, Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

October 2017 - August 2020

  • Planned and executed 20 foreign head of defense visits to the US, deepening alliances with new partners.
  • Architected the 2018 Countering Violent Extremist Organization Conference.

Operations Officer and Officer-in-Charge, HSM-48

May 2015 – September 2017

  • Directed operations for a squadron of over 300 personnel and 11 aircraft.
  • Led aerial operations tracking adversary submarines and enemy missile sites.

Navy Pilot

February 2004 - May 2015

  • Instructed hundreds of US Navy helicopter pilots in MH-60R Seahawk helicopter operations.
  • Developed operating procedures for the Navy’s first unmanned helicopter.

Education & Certifications