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I am a retired veteran who has extensive expertise in strategic planning and tactical application; personnel management and adult learning techniques. Strong interpersonal skills and communication (verbal/non-verbal). Ability to quickly assess any situation and engage in problem solving without distractions. I am looking for my next career within the trades industry, federal arena, TSA, Boing.
Military Experiences
Jul 2009 - Sep 2011
Observer - Controller/Trainer
Acted as the commander’s principle trainer, provide tactical
realism, and supplemented the unit’s safety program. Evaluated many levels of training from team to company size elements. Trained Advanced Rifle Marksmanship, Convoy Operations and Counter IED Defeat and executed unit level scenarios to enhance Tactic, Techniques and Procedures (TTP’s), Subject Matter Expert on Short Range Marksmanship and Advanced Rifle Marksmanship,Executed detailed After-Action Reviews (AAR) and increased the training units’ go-to-war readiness
Apr 2008 - Apr 2009
Platoon Sergeant
Platoon Sergeant for a 45 man Stryker equipped Infantry platoon consisting of three rifle squads, a weapons squad, and four Stryker vehicles capable of deploying anywhere in the world within 96 hours; responsible for the training and tactical employment of the platoon in full spectrum operations with a focus on MOUT, limited visibility and precision operations; responsible for the combat readiness, physical fitness, health, welfare, morale, conduct and force protection of the platoon and the well being of their families; responsible for the maintenance and accountability of unit equipment
Nov 2006 - Apr 2008
Assistant Operations Sergeant
Served as the Battalion Assistant Operations Sergeant of a Stryker Infantry Battalion supporting the Brigade Combat Team; responsible for providing tactical and technical guidance and professional support to subordinate units; responsible for the accountability, health, morale, training and development of seven NCOs, five Soldiers and the welfare of their Families within the battalion operations section; plans, coordinates and supervises activities pertaining to organization, training and combat operations
Jul 2005 - Nov 2006
Platoon Sergeant
Platoon Sergeant for a 45 man Stryker equipped Infantry platoon consisting of three rifle squads, a weapons squad, and four Stryker vehicles capable of deploying anywhere in the world within 96 hours; responsible for the training and tactical employment of the platoon in full spectrum operations with a focus on MOUT, limited visibility and precision operations; responsible for the combat readiness, physical fitness, health, welfare, morale, conduct and force protection of the platoon and the well being of their families; responsible for the maintenance and accountability of unit equipment
Deployments
(2 years, 5 months)Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Certifications
2010
Master Trainer Course
Security Clearance
None / Expired
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