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Gain exceptional contractual aptitude, judgment, innovation and interpersonal skills. Maintain respect with Supervisors, contemporaries and Soldiers with operational and institutional knowledge resulting from three combat deployments, completion of CGSC and Key Developing assignments. Foster collaboration, productive working relationships with leaders to facilitate mission accomplishment. Continually assess performance to find the most efficient means of accomplishing tasks and think outside the box while developing plans for this unique AOR. Completed the Army's Operational Contracting Course with additional Defense Acquisition University contracting courses upon reporting to ASG-KU. Continuously sought out counsel and mentoring pursuant …show more content…

Provides assistance and Courses of Action recommendations to multiple Civilian and Military leaders throughout ASG-Kuwait and USARCENT. Establish and consistently maintain meticulous attention to detail in the development and submission of OCS packets and products emanating from the OCS office in order to increase contracting process velocity and synchronization among multiple organizations throughout USARCENT. Led OCS Staff with Mission Command, trust of subordinates, and ensuring personnel had what they required: mentorship; training; and clearly defined objectives. Responsible for the 12-member TDY team to ACC-RI for the month-long technical evaluation of the ASG-KU's $2.7B Base Operations and Support Contract. Conducted weekly synchronization meetings with Directorate Leaders and Senior Staff to identify and prioritize efforts among the Commanders project priorities. Create a positive work environment with zero tolerance for sexual assault and sexual harassment. Establish a workplace climate that fosters dignity and respect for all members of the group. Established high expectations and assumed the duties of the OCS Chief, Area Support - Kuwait resulting in a seamless flow of information throughout the DOL, ASG-Kuwait, 1st TSC and USARCENT's respective

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