Position:
Writer and Editor at Writer and Editor, National Security Fellow and Contributing Writer at Truman National Security Project, Board of Directors at Veterans V.I.P.: Voice. Influence. Purpose.
Work:
Writer and Editor
since Nov 2010
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Writer and Editor
Truman National Security Project
since Jun 2010
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National Security Fellow and Contributing Writer
Veterans V.I.P.: Voice. Influence. Purpose.
since Nov 2010
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Board of Directors
Veterans for Common Sense
- Washington, DC Mar 2012 - Oct 2012
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Veteran Advocate/Policy Communications
Operation Free
Feb 2010 - Oct 2012
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Energy Security Advocate
Chris Miller for Congress
- 12th District - Illinois Oct 2011 - Mar 2012
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U.S. Congressional candidate
Combat Support Associates, Ltd
Mar 2008 - Jan 2010
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Military Weapons Handler
Seyffert Law Firm
- Berlin, Germany Feb 2007 - Mar 2008
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Legal Office Assistant
United States Army
Aug 1999 - Mar 2008
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Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense
Education:
University of Law, Chester 2012 - 2013
Postgraduate Diploma in Law (LPC/PgDL);, Specialising in commercial law, litigation, dispute resolution and employment law
The Open University 2007 - 2010
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)(Honours), Law
U.S. Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy 2001 - 2001
Primary Leadership Development Certificate, Military Leadership
Skills:
National Security, Intelligence, Military, Military Experience, Military Operations, Military Logistics, Military Contracting, Veterans Affairs, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Nuclear Weapons, Biological Weapons, Chemical Weapons, Weapons Handling, Foreign Policy, Foreign Relations, International Relations, German, Germany, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Middle East, International Law, European Law, Corporate Law, Government, Government Relations, Political Communication, Writing, Editorial, Opinion Writing, Advocacy, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Homeland Security, Policy, Public Policy, Weapons, Political Campaigns, Policy Analysis, Political Science, Diplomacy, International Security, Counterinsurgency, Public Affairs
Interests:
Law, National Security, Intelligence Issues, Military Issues, WMD, Counterproliferation, Counter-terrorism, Strategic Studies
Awards:
Combat Action Badge
U.S. Army
Awarded for directly engaging in armed combat with the enemy outside of Baghdad, Iraq.
Purple Heart Medal
U.S. Army
For wounds received in action while engaged in military operations outside of Baghdad, Iraq.
Army Commendation Medal (4 Awards)
U.S. Army
Awarded the ARCOM on 4 different occasions for meritorious achievement in 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006.
Best Overall Contribution to a Chapter
Truman National Security Project
-Awarded by the directors of the Truman National Security Project for making the best overall contribution to a chapter of the organization.
Reed Award-Best Public Affairs Campaign, 2010
Campaigns and Elections Magazine
'Tough' ad campaign for Operation Free won Campaigns and Elections Magazine's Reed Award for Best Public Affairs Campaign of 2010.