EDUCATION:

Graduate Candidate Business (MBA) University of Victoria (1999)                                                    Command General Staff College U.S. Army (1992)                                                                           Armor Officer Advanced Course, (1983)                                                                                       Bachelor of Arts, Cameron University, Oklahoma (1979)

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

1988 -1996 Vinnell-Arabia - Saudi Arabia Manager Training Publications Development

Supervised multi-cultural teams (in Saudi) in the development of Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) Field Manuals and training materials for the Saudi Arabian National Guard to a level of performance beyond contract requirements. Developed, as team member, plans for training, reorganization, and logistical support for project to sell military equipment to Saudi Arabia. Developed training standards and procedural document for client (Saudi) organization. Negotiated contract modification to expand services with U.S. Government representative. (Communication) Negotiated product delivery schedules in support of client programs with both U.S. and Saudi clients. (Publication development). Actively participated in formulation of contract proposals and assisted in negotiations with U.S. Army Office of Project Management. Developed tactical doctrine for the Saudi Military units based on mission requirements and the capabilities and limitations of their equipment and organizations. Conducted work estimate and budgets for contract proposals. Developed relationships and measures of performance with Saudi and U.S. Army representatives to increase service and product satisfaction rate. Developed and proposed organization operating procedures for client.

1979 -1988 U.S. Army -USA and Germany

Captain, Squadron Operations Officer, Troop Commander & Squadron Maintenance Officer Planned unit exercises at Grafenwoehr and Hohenfels: developed plans, scenarios, and standards for training and supervised their execution for 780-man Cavalry Squadron. Enforced sustainment gunnery and tactical training standards that enable unit to attain 100% qualifications on all weapons systems at the annual Grafenwoehr gunnery exercise. Monitored organization’s budget formulation and managed budget execution. Responsible for modernization project to integrate helicopter units into the overall organization. Responsible for maintenance operations, facilities, inventory, budget and quality control for 200 tactical vehicles and weapon systems fleet. Reorganized maintenance operations and improve part inventories to increase equipment availability by 30% while reducing the operating budget. Developed and coordinated Squadron general defense plans in response to NATO (3301) plan changes. As Foreign Training and Support officer at the Armor Center responsible for all administration and support for all foreign students.