ABOUT

I’ve Built My Career Where Complexity Meets Consequence.

I’m a contracts professional, operator, process architect, problem-solver, and builder — and I tend to see connections between people, process, data, risk, and execution that others often treat separately.

ELECTION SYSTEMS
Programming • Training • Operational Accuracy
MILITARY LEADERSHIP
S-1 • UFRC • Squad Leadership • Operation Enduring Freedom
FEDERAL SUBCONTRACTS
Complex Programs • Suppliers • Contract Lifecycle
PROCESS + SYSTEM DESIGN
Workflow Architecture • Controls • Data Visibility
CAPABILITIES

Breadth with Depth

My experience spans contracts, operations, systems, and leadership. The value comes from understanding how those disciplines connect — and how decisions in one area affect execution across the entire operation.

01

Contracts + Supplier Management

WHAT I MANAGE
  • Federal subcontract lifecycle management
  • RFQs, negotiations, awards & administration
  • FFP, T&M, CPFF & Hybrid contract sturctures
  • IDIQ, Task Orders, MSAs & SOWs
  • CLIN / SLIN funding, pricing & modifications
  • FAR / DFARS compliance & contractual controls
  • Supplier performance, SLAs & deliverables
  • Invoicing, renewals, extensions & closeout
02

Process + Systems
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WHAT I BUILD
  • Current-state & future-state workflow design
  • Operational controls & governance
  • Contract lifecycle architecture
  • Oracle APEX solution design & implementation
  • Data structures, crosswalks & reporting
  • KPI, risk & dependency visibility
  • Power BI, SQL & AI-assisted solution design
  • Requirements gathering, SOP development & process documentation
03

Leadership + Enablement
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HOW I WORK
  • Cross-functional leadership
  • Negotiation & stakeholder alignment
  • Executive and supplier communication
  • Executive and supplier communication
  • Training, facilitation & knowledge transfer
  • Translating complexity into clear action
  • Change adoption & process ownership
  • Mentoring, coaching & team development
SELECTED WORK

Work That Changed How the Operation Ran

Across my career, I’ve taken ownership of complex operational problems that sat between contracts, systems, people, and process — redesigning how the work moved, how it was controlled, and how leaders could see what was happening, all while continuing to execute the day-to-day responsibilities of the function itself.

01

Contract Operations Architecture

Designed an integrated contract operations environment connecting agreements, task orders, CLIN/SLIN data, pricing, approvals, suppliers, lifecycle events, and reporting — creating stronger visibility, traceability, and operational control across a complex federal subcontract portfolio.

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CONTRACT OPERATIONS
02

Workflow Redesign

Simplified a fragmented subcontract execution process by reducing unnecessary handoffs, clarifying ownership, consolidating review activity, and replacing scattered manual tracking with a more deliberate operating flow — making the work easier to navigate, easier to govern, and more predictable for everyone involved.

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PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
03

Training + Operational Enablement

Designed the infrastructure needed to turn process change into sustained execution — creating training content, facilitator guides, SOPs, RACIs, handoff checklists, and policy-integrated procedures; delivering training directly; and using after-action reviews to capture lessons learned, close gaps, and continuously improve adoption.

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TRAINING + CHANGE ENABLEMENT
CREDENTIALS + RECOGNITION

Credentials Backed by Performance.

My formal credentials support the way I work, but performance has always been the stronger measure — combining technical knowledge, disciplined execution, and a consistent record of high achievement across complex environments.

CREDENTIALS + PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Process improvement • workflow analysis • operational controls • measurable improvement

Cerner Lean Process Mapping Certification

Current-state mapping · future-state design · process visualization · waste identification

DevOps Certification

Agile delivery · continuous improvement · cross-functional collaboration · systems thinking · technology-enabled operations

Facilitating Process Improvements in Teams

Facilitation · stakeholder engagement · collaborative problem solving · adoption

Use AI to Reimagine Business Processes

AI-enabled process redesign · workflow innovation · productivity · business transformation

Developing Executive Presence

Executive communication · influence · credibility · leadership presence
RECOGNITION + LEADERSHIP

Top Performance Recognition

Consistently rated among the strongest performers in the department, including recognition as the top / best performer multiple years running.

Advanced Leadership Course — Honor Graduate

Recognized for leadership performance, discipline, communication, and execution during advanced military leadership training.

Military Leadership

Squad leadership · brigade S-1 operations · UFRC responsibilities · accountability for personnel, communication, readiness, and execution.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Led work across Contracts, Legal, Finance, Operations, Compliance, Systems, suppliers, and government stakeholders.

Training + Facilitation Leadership

Designed and delivered training, facilitator guides, SOPs, RACIs, handoff checklists, policy-integrated procedures, and after-action reviews.

Executive + Stakeholder Communication

Translate complex contractual, operational, and technical information into clear decisions, actions, and expectations for varied audiences.
BUILDER MINDSET

I Don’t Just Work Within Systems. I Question Them.

I’m naturally drawn to the space between “this is how it works” and “this is how it could work better.” I look for patterns, friction, disconnects, and hidden dependencies — then connect the pieces into something clearer, more useful, and more effective.

That mindset has shaped everything from contract operations and workflow redesign to training, systems architecture, and product development. I’m comfortable learning what I don’t know, testing assumptions, and building practical solutions that people can actually use.

QUESTION
Challenge assumptions, clarify the real problem, and understand why the current system works the way it does before changing it.
CONNECT
See the relationships between people, process, contracts, data, systems, and risk — then connect them into a clearer operating model.
BUILD
Turn analysis into something tangible — a workflow, control, system, tool, training model, or product that makes the work easier to execute and manage.
IMPROVE
Measure what changed, learn from the results, and keep refining the system so performance, usability, and control continue to improve over time.
CURRENT FOCUS

Complex Work. Better Systems.
Meaningful Outcomes.

I’m focused on work where contracts, operations, process improvement, and systems thinking intersect — especially roles where I can solve difficult problems, strengthen execution, and leave the operation better than I found it.

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
SUBCONTRACT MANAGEMENT
OPERATIONS
PROCESS TRANSFORMATION
CONTROLS + COMPLIANCE
CHANGE MANAGEMENT + TRAINING
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"Excellence is never an accident; it is the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, skillful execution and the vision to see
obstacles as opportunities."

— ANONYMOUS
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Have a Complex Problem Worth Solving?

I'm always open to conversations about contracts, operations, process transformation, systems improvement, and meaningful work where better structure can create better outcomes.

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