SFC Raymond Honea

Army | Infantryman (Airborne)

Dates of Service: Mar 1988 - Mar 2008

RETIRED

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A family oriented man of faith who has proudly served this nation in the US Army for 20 years and continues to do so as a government contractor. As a strong community and social services professional I have a demonstrated history while serving in the Army, as an Athletic Director, a Head Football Coach and as a Government Contractor of being skilled in Operations Management, Intelligence, Operational Planning, Administration, and Management.

Military Experiences

Oct 2003 - Mar 2008

Military Science Instructor

USACC, TRADOC | Auburn, AL

-Principal Instructor for Cadet Command Battalion consisting of 104 cadets and 9 cadre members -Responsible for teaching, instructing and evaluation of training results for college level juniors in Military Leadership at Auburn University's ROTC Program. -Extremely effective both verbal and written communication skills which allowed me to present high level briefings and presentations to both subordinates and supervisors -Used knowledge of Infantry Officers Basic Course POI to prepare parts of ROTC POI and develop procedures, techniques and training methods for advanced level ROTC cadets

Oct 2000 - Oct 2003

Instructor/Writer

B Co, 2-11 IN, 199th IN BDE, Infantry Center (Army) | Fort Moore, GA

-Responsible for the administration and supervision of well over 450 students attending 16 week Infantry Officers Basic Course -Excellent communication skills able to very effectively elaborate high level briefings and presentations both verbally and written at all levels -Lead and administered a training program with emphasis on specialized infantry training, materials, aids, and devices such as weapons, communication, and tactics -Responsibilities and knowledge equal to those of an Infantry Platoon Sergeant in a TO&E unit

Sep 1998 - Oct 2000

Field Recruiter

Newport Beach, (6K) - Southern Cal, 6th Rec BDE, USAREC | Tustin Orange County, CA

-Contacted, interviewed, and counseled over 100 prospective enlistees on all facets of Army life -Selected as assistant station commander and because of proficiency with computer technology was also chose to teach peers the new information management skills where bold and innovative ways were used to development procedures, techniques and training methods, which helped peers to grasp and retain new information and skills quickly. -Maintain a 100% new soldier retention rate while serving as interim station commander -Clearly communicated formal and informal briefings and presentations.

Dec 1997 - Sep 1998

Section Leader

C Co, 3-7 IN, 2nd BCT, 3rd ID | Fort Stewart, GA

-Responsible for maintenance and accountability of two M2A2 ODS Bradley Fighting Vehicles associated equipment valued in excess of 8 million -As Company Master Fitness Trainer and Weight Control NCO utilized skills to developed comprehensive physical training plan based on evaluation and review of training for over 120 personal in organization -Maintained 100% vehicle Fully Mission Capable status throughout period to include major international deployment -Selected to evaluate, lead 1-504th PAR IN CO during XVIII Airborne Corps joint training because of technical and tactical proficiency.

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