SSG Kurtis Villa

SSG Kurtis Villa

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Talent Acquisition Consultant | Career Strategist ●  My Career Mission is to help business leaders hire more than their fair share of top talent ●  Results driven senior recruiter able to fill the most difficult roles across a variety of disciplines

Military Experiences

Dec 2012 - Apr 2015
Scout Section Leader
Infantry Scout ATL- Leads a reconnaissance team during combat operations; supervises tactical deployment of assigned element in offensive, defensive and retrograde operations; receives and issues orders; coordinates action of the element with adjacent and support elements and organic and supporting fire power; analyzes terrain; conducts tactical operation for a squad, operations of a patrol base and NBC operations; maintains operational security; prepares, operates and maintains secure communications equipment; ensures collection and proper reporting of intelligence data to unit.
Jan 2011 - Nov 2012
D Co
Team Leader
Tactical Site Exploration - Preparing tactical mission operations while collecting Intel in order to ensure team success and safety. Actively search homes and caves for explosives and mission sensitive items with a 12 man team. Maintain government equipment, value exceeding millions of dollars. Training in extensive search techniques and knowledge of specific chemical mixtures.
Sep 2007 - Apr 2012
Instructor
Instructor - Instructed military class and Army battle drills for companies and battalions deploying overseas. I am a subject matter expert in all Army Warrior tasks. Prepared training scenarios for deploying units.Training included knowledge of Windows, Word, presentation preparation, Power Point, and public speaking (instructing) for over 300 individuals
Jun 2006 - Feb 2007
Dismount Team Leader
He is a fighting leader who leads by example. He has authority over his subordinates and overall responsibility for their actions. Under the fluid conditions of close combat, the team leader must accomplish assigned missions using initiative without needing constant guidance from above. His position on the battlefield requires immediacy and accuracy in all his actions. Responsible for all his team does or fails to do, the care of his men, weapons, and equipment. He is the subject matter expert on all the team's weapons and battle drills. Leads his team in fire and maneuver and assists the squad leader as required. He is prepared to assume the duties of the squad leader at any time.

Deployments

(2 years, 3 months)

Military Credentials

Individual & Special Skill Schools
Certifications

Jun 2008

Observer Controller Training

Aug 2007

Certification of War Time Service

Security Clearance
Secret
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