GOAL: Account Executive/Program Manager- China and Northeast Asia

SUMMARY
Dynamic Trainer, Facilitator and Leadership Consultant
Skilled Problem-Solver, Communicator and Motivator
Accomplished University Instructor, Administrator and Adviser
Fluent in Spoken Mandarin Chinese; Proficient in Reading
Expert in Culture and History of China/Taiwan
EXPERIENCE
China Branch Chief, The Joint Staff
Washington, DC
May 2009-Present
Advised Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and other Senior Leaders on is
sues pertaining to China and Northeast Asia; wrote and
analyzed numerous national policy documents; directly contributing to national-l
evel decision-making.
Instrumental in advocating for $6.4 Billion in Sales of necessary defensive
goods and services to Taiwan.
Coordinated with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, State Department an
d National Security Counsel to aid Taiwan after a
catastrophic Typhoon; marking the first return of uniformed American service-me
mbers to Taiwan in over 30 years.
Managed U.S. Military relationship with China, Taiwan and Mongolia; ensured
hundreds of international engagement events met national security goals.
Developed framework for Mongolian Defense Reform; resulting in clearly disce
rnible priorities, streamlined budgetary efforts, and an updated focus.
Chinese Program Director, US Military Academy
West Point, NY
May 07-May 09
Planned and led 27 travel/study immersion programs in China and Taiwan lasti
ng between 10 and 120 days; culminating in a 100% safe return of over 180 studen
ts; improved Chinese aptitude scores throughout the Chinese Program; and proper
accountability of a $607K budget. Set up first Taiwan program for West Point in
10 years.
Taught 13 courses in Mandarin Chinese; a Leadership Seminar; and an Advanced
International Studies Seminar. As director of the Basic Chinese course and admi
nistrator of 12 additional courses, coordinated curriculum to improve student pr
eparation for continued study.
Advised and Counseled over 300 students on leadership, academic, and life-sk
ills. Instrumental in the inauguration of a new leader-assessment program, cont
ributing to retention, and a 12% increase in students enrolled in Chinese.
Led University Superintendent on a historic trip to China; resulting in new
study-abroad and fund-raising opportunities for the department and the universit
y. Conducted numerous international engagements with representatives and studen
ts from the Peoples Republic of China and Taiwan.
Managed six language instructors through period of transformation from three
to five-day/week instruction for over 400 students; resulting in a 33% increase
in material covered and in improved language retention as indicated by higher e
nd-of-year test scores than in previous years.
Adviser/Trainer, Iraqi Ground Forces Command
Baghdad, Iraq
Dec 05-Jan 07
Advised Plans Division of the Iraqi Army in planning, problem
 solving and decision-making in support of all major initiatives leading to the
transition of security self-reliance to Iraqi authorities.
Trained and developed officers from six Iraqi military staffs to provide inp
ut to the Iraqi National Military Strategy, The Iraqi Army Plan and the National
Military Budget in support of the Iraqi Joint Staff; resulting in greater coord
ination and communication of Iraqi staffs at the national level.
Managed change among international executives; advocating Iraqi-focused init
iatives leading to the first substantial Iraqi-led operation since the U.S. entr
ance to Iraq; enabling departure of U.S. forces.
Executive Officer/Assistant Professor,
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
Jan 04-Nov 05
Supervised 25 university faculty and staff on three different campuses in cu
rriculum management, instruction, university relations, recruitment, training, s
upply operations, and human-resource management while ensuring accountability of
funds and equipment valued at over $560K.
Directed instruction of over 300 students on leadership, management, organiz
ational dynamics and problem solving by creating a program integrating classroom
training and field exercises combined to test courage, communication and leader
ship under pressure. Directly qualified 50 students to serve as officers in the
U.S. Army.
Operations Officer,
Defense Language Institute
Washington, DC
Jun 02-Dec 03
Consulted senior executives on a baseline study to transform U.S. Army manag
ement of linguist resources; contributing to a Department-wide language transfor
mation initiative; increasing the prominence and pay of language specialists thr
oughout the Defense Department.
Foreign Area Officer,
US Embassy
Beijing, China
Jun 00-Jul 01
Wrote comprehensive reports and studies for the Army Staff. Visited 21 of 23
of Chinas provinces and all of Chinas neighboring nations, as part of an immers
ion experience in Chinese language and culture. Supervised travel planning and
accountability of a $500K budget.
Intelligence Officer,
US Army
Various Locations
Jan 89-Dec 98
Led, trained, and counseled hundreds of military personnel. Advised senior e
xecutives daily on intelligence-related matters. Led 110-person unit in providin
g security, staffing, maintenance and logistic support to a 600-person organizat
ion. Trained executives and leaders of international and domestic military unit
s in intelligence planning and execution. As principle intelligence exercise pl
anner for U.S. Forces Korea, Developed exercise scenarios to support all levels
of the organization.
EDUCATION
--Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
May 00
M.A., Asian Studies w/ International Business Certificate
--Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
Dec 88
B.A., Business Management (International Marketing)
(2nd Major) Asian Studies
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
U.S. Government Security Clearance: TS/SCI
(Current investigation valid until May 2014)
Chinese Language Credit (BYU & Cornell) - 42 Semester Hours: 3.9 GPA
Additional Chinese Instruction: 714 Contact Hours - Beijing and
Washington D.C. Institutions
Experience Abroad: Six years living in Asia/Southeast Asia; Travel in 20 Nations

U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and Defense Strategy Course (2001-20
02)
Member: Foreign Area Officer Association; Chinese Teachers Association of New Yo
rk