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Goal:
To obtain a management level position that will allow me to use not only the knowledge that I have gained at the University level but also from my military experience. On June 14, 2018, I completed a triple Master’s Program of MBA, MS in Strategic Management, and MS in Finance at Walsh College.
Military Experiences
Sep 2007 - Feb 2010
Recon Team Leader
Grade Level: E-5 Sergeant 11B2PF7E
Duties:
Team Leader/Assistant Squad Leader of a reconnaissance team in Central Eastern Afghanistan Mountains. Conducted various reconnaissance missions, force protection, search and destroy, search and recovery, cordon search, protection of various dignitaries and US VIP’s, base defense and multiple humanitarian aid missions. Acted as a vehicle commander of a M-1151 Humvee and other base vehicles, Non Commissioned Officer in Charge for our company, while maintaining one hundred percent accountability of team equipment, including but not limited to sixteen RQ-11 UAV RAVEN aircraft and ten Human Biometric (HIIDE) machines all valued at above six million dollars of equipment. Acted as team and platoon paramedic as necessary, trained US personnel in mounta
Dec 1986 - Apr 1988
Pathfinder
U.S. Army Pathfinder stationed in South Korea with rank of E-4 Corporal. Operated in two man teams with air drops into potential landing zones. Provided reconnaissance for suitable sites to set up landing zones for rotary wing aircraft, equipment or personnel drops. Performed and taught sling load operations and weapons proficiency to U.S. personnel and worked with U.S. & South Korean Special Forces.
Nov 1986 - Dec 1986
Rifleman
I spent one month at Panmunjom learning the job duties of an E-4, when an announcement of a new unit in Yong San as a Pathfinder. I volunteered.
Jun 1985 - Oct 1986
Machine Gunner/RTO/Rifleman
Team leader in a leg platoon
Deployments
(2 years, 10 months)Nov 2008 - Jul 2009
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
COP Najil Lagman Providence Afghanistan.
Recon team Leader 1/178th Inf
Nov 1986 - Jun 1988
South Korea
Served one month at Panmunjom with JSA.
Remaining deployment 17th Combat Aviation Group (Pathfinders), Yong San
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Aug 2008
Army Mountain Warfare School (Summer) RAMS Head
Feb 1996 - Sep 1996
National Registered Paramedic
Certifications
Foreign Language Skills
1998
Latvian (2/1+)
Security Clearance
Secret
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
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