US Army Military Police

(Honorably Discharged)

Sergeant / E-5

(CMF/MOS: 31B20)

Military Police
Regimental Crest

MP Regimental Crest

Military Police Badge

MP Badge
Joint "Escort" Mission in Afghanistan (OEF 2003)

US Army Awards
and Decorations

Joint Meritorious Unit Award

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Managed the daily operations of a Training & Plans office responsible for delivering all phases of personnel service support to a workforce of approximately 1,200 personnel dispersed across multiple domestic and international locations. Developed and authored a comprehensive operations manual establishing job specifications, performance standards, and evaluation criteria used by mid-level managers to conduct annual personmel performance reviews. Conducted annual review and approval of operational and contingency plans impacting personnel readiness and responsiveness to local and national emergencies. Provided consultative support to numerous agencies on the development and implementation of organizational plans, policies, and procedures in compliance with government regulations, while serving as a liaison among departmental staff and external partners. Performed additional duties as an employment recruiter, including talent sourcing, initial candidate screening, telephone interviews, and background and reference checks to ensure selection of qualified personnel.

Operations management professional with a proven record of leading large-scale training and workforce operations within a complex, multi-function organization of approximately 1,200 personnel. Served as a consultant to senior leadership in the management and automation of a centralized Training & Schools Department, overseeing budgets, materials, facilities, and personnel resources to improve operational efficiency and accountability. Directed the planning, scheduling, and execution of basic, refresher, and specialized training programs, coordinating across departments to identify requirements, secure qualified instructors, and align educational initiatives with both short- and long-term organizational objectives. Evaluated existing operational processes and delivered actionable recommendations that modernized training curricula, improved instructional methods, and expanded cross-training initiatives—reducing supervision requirements and generating significant overtime cost savings. Planned and managed individualized and remedial training programs, including the implementation of self-directed learning centers and enhanced instructional materials, resulting in a measurable 45% improvement in employee performance.

Personnel management professional with demonstrated experience leading workforce relations, compliance, and professional development initiatives within high-tempo organizations. Developed and implemented a comprehensive Equal Opportunity action plan to address workplace sexual harassment, resulting in a 50% reduction in incidents and a 25% decrease in formal grievances. Analyzed violations of organizational codes of conduct and administered corrective and disciplinary actions in alignment with established corporate and regulatory guidelines, ensuring fairness, consistency, and legal compliance. Conceived, planned, and directed a structured professional development program for a 150-employee organization, increasing personnel retention by 25% through targeted training and career progression initiatives. Planned and facilitated monthly Equal Opportunity seminars for employees operating in fast-paced, high-pressure environments; the seminar model was subsequently adopted by peer organizations as a best practice for proactively identifying, preventing, and mitigating workplace discrimination.

Served as an S3 Operations NCO for 10th Military Police Battalion (10th Mountain Division); advises the S3 Protection Cell Chief on Provost Marshal Operations, Anti-terrorism/Force Protection, Physical Security; responsible for the administration, operations, readiness, and training for the Protection Cell that includes CBRN and AT/FP; served as a member of the integrated 8th US Army Provost Marshal staff that proposes Military Police assets to support s-lands defense OPLANS/CONPLANS; incorporates Military Police and protection operations into US Forces Korea bilateral and unilateral exercises; maintains equipment in value of over $300,000.

At Echelons Above Corps, works closely with Operations & Intel (O&I) sections and the Area Damage Control Section (ADC) of a Rear Operations Center; coordinates with the Tactical Combat Force (TCF)(Infantry, Cavalry, Military Police) to defeat threat level I and II and to delay threat level III until a follow on force relieves them; coordinates MP response for crater analysis of MSR/ASR conduct or assist Combat Engineers with battlefield damage assessments; ensures TRPs are continuously updated and accurate; additional duty as Assistant O&I NCO if unit is on 24 hour duty; briefs Dignitaries/U.S. and Host Nation to include high ranking officer of Allied Military/Host nation or U.S. Military on current situation at any time.

Individual Awards

Joint Service Commendation MedalOEF-2 Combat Deployment Award 2003

Army Commendation Medal (2 Oak Leaf Cluster)1st Award: 978th MP Co 1997 (PCS), 2nd Award: 177th MP Det 2003 (PCS), 3rd Award: 14th MP Det 2006 (ETS)

Army Achievement Medal (2 Oak Leaf Cluster)1st Award: 55th MP Co 1995 (PCS), 2nd Award: FT Jackson LEA 1999 (PCS), 3rd Award: 249th MP Det 2001 (PCS)

Good Conduct Medal (4th Award)1st Award: 1994-1997, 2nd Award: 1997-2000, 3rd Award: 2000-2003, 4th Award: 2003-2006

National Defense Service Medal (2nd Service Star)1st Award: 1990-1995 (Gulf War), 2nd Award: 2001-2022 (Global War on Terror)

Global War On Terrorism-Expeditionary Medal2003 (OEF- Consolidation I)

Global War On Terrorism-Service Medal2001-2006 OEF

Korean Defense Service Medal1994-1995, 1999-2001, 2003-2006

NCO Professional DevelopmentPLDC/WLC (1994), BNCOC/ALC 1 (2006)

Army Service RibbonOSUT/BCT – C Co 795 MP BN (1990) Ft McClellan, AL

Overseas Service Ribbon (5th Award)Korea 1994-1995(1yr), Korea 1999-2001(2yrs), Korea 2003-2006(3yrs)

Unit Awards

Joint Mertirious Unit Award2003-2004 CJTF-180 (OEF- Consolidation I) *Army GO #2016-02 Dated: February 9th, 2016

1990

1.1990

Enlisted into the U.S. Army Delayed Entry Program – Military Police Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) Newark, NJ

1990

1.1990 – 7.1990

HHC, 157th Separate Infantry Brigade (Mech) Military Police Detachment (US Army Reserve) Willow Grove Naval Air Station, Horsham, PA

1990

07.1990 – 09.1990

Attended Basic Combat Training (BCT) (Delayed Entry Program) C Co, 795th Military Police Battalion U.S. Army TRADOC, Ft McClellan, AL

1990

09.1990 – 07.1991

HHC, 157th Separate Infantry Brigade (Mech) Military Police Detachment (US Army Reserve) Willow Grove Naval Air Station, Horsham, PA

1991

07.1991 – 09.1991

Advanced Individual Training (AIT) US Army Military Police School E Co, 40th Military Police Battalion U.S. Army TRADOC, Ft McClellan, AL

1991

09.1991 – 09.1994

Battalion Operations/Command Driver HHD, 112th Military Police Battalion (MSANG) MS Army National Guard Armory, Canton, MS As a Sergeant (E-5) Adminitraive Control (ADCON) to the 14th Military Police Det. of the 94th Military Police Battalion assigned Operational Control (OPCON) to the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Provost Marshal’s Office within the

1991

10.1991 – 09.1994

Facility Access Control Security Civilian Contractor (Vicksburg District) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg, MS

1994

09.1994 – 11.1994

Enlisted for Active Duty (Military Police) 43rd AG Reception Battalion U.S. Army TRADOC, Ft Leonardwood, MO

1994

11.1994 – 11.1995

55th Military Police Company Military Police Team Leader U.S. Forces Korea, CP Page, Korea

1995

11.1995 – 04.1997

978th Military Police Company Military Police Team Leader U.S. Army FORSCOM, Ft Bliss, TX

1996

04.1996 – 10.1996

Operation Sustain Liberty (Panama) 978th Military Police Company Military Police Team Leader U.S. Army Southern Command, Ft Clayton, Panama

1997

04.1997 – 07.1999

Ft Jackson Law Enforcement Activity Military Police Game Warden U.S. Army TRADOC, Ft Jackson, SC

1999

07.1999 – 07.2001

USFK Corrections Activity (249th MP Det) Corrections Specialist U.S. Forces Korea, CP Humphreys, Korea

2001

07.2001 – 11.2003

10th Military Police Battalion (Provisional) Operations/Training NCO (Schools) 10th Mountain Division (Light), Ft Drum, NY

2003

04.2003 – 10.2003

Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) 10th Military Police Battalion (TF Guardian) Customs Clearance NCOIC CJTF-180 CENTCOM, Bagram AB, Afghanistan

2003

11.2003 – 11.2006

USFK Combined/Joint Provost Marshal Customs Division – Customs/Blackmarketing NCO 14th MP Det. / 94th MP BN U.S. Forces Korea, Yongsan, Korea

2006

09.2006 – 11.2006

Expiration Term of Service Honorable Discharge (DD-214 on file)