Supported local Veteran's Treatment Court in the mentoring a rehabilitation of veterans in Lake Country, Porter County, and Kankakee County.
Managed budgets and resources, optimizing allocation for maximum impact on business objectives.
Established strong partnerships with vendors, suppliers, and key stakeholders to improve collaboration and ensure alignment with business requirements.
Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
Asset Protection Associate
PharmaCann
03.2020 - 05.2021
Implemented Audit system to be used state wide.
Controlled entry/ exit of hundreds of guests per day to include greeting customers/patients, I.D. verification, and medical patient check-in on BioTrack.
Helped customers/patients with product questions, medical card questions, and general inquiries about the Illinois cannabis industry.
Conducted POS transactions and maintained relationships with patients/customers.
Trained new staff on company rules, cannabis law and regulation, and dispensary SOP.
Marine Security Guard
Marine Corps Base Quantico
04.2016 - 05.2019
Was responsible for the safeguarding of American personnel, property, and classified information.
Conducted armed security and monitoring of multiple U.S. Embassies, Diplomatic Missions, and VIPs.
Carried additional collateral duties and billets within the detachment.
Served as a model representative of the Marine Corps and U.S. Government in high visibility overseas posts, both on and off duty.
Assistant Detachment Commander
U.S. Embassy Managua, Nicaragua
05.2018 - 05.2019
Safely and successfully evacuated all non-essential personnel and American citizens from the country during a time of political violence.
Managed operational and administrative needs of the Marine Detachment with Region HQ and the Department of State.
Organized day-to-day security strategies with the U.S. Diplomatic Mission, Regional Security Officer, and Ambassador.
Coordinated deployment of security augmentation unit to reinforce and survey the Embassy compound.
Ball NCO/MWR NCO
U.S. Tri-Mission Brussels, Belgium
05.2017 - 05.2018
Responsible for the fiscal and operational management of the Detachment's MWR and Ball funds of over $200,000.
Detailed planning and professionally conducted 242nd Marine Corps Birthday Ball attended by 435 guests from both the Embassy and host nation.
Maintained detailed records, audits, and accountability of monies and cash flow transactions.
Operations NCO
U.S. Embassy Lome, Togo
04.2016 - 05.2017
Was responsible for the operational readiness and training for the Marine Detachment and local guard force.
Recreated emergency action plan for internal defense of the embassy compound.
Conducted 31 emergency training drills to keep Marine Detachment, local guards, and embassy employees ready in the case of emergency.
Emergency Aircraft Recovery Technician
Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay
05.2013 - 03.2016
Worked as a crewman and crew-leader in Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay Aircraft Recovery Shop.
Maintained emergency equipment and facilities in optimal condition to support recovery operations.
Assisted in the emergency landings of tail-hook aircraft and managed a crew of up to 8 Marines.
This included managing work and maintenance schedules, communication with air traffic control towers, and leadership experience under high stress and high-pressure situations.