Profile/SKILLS
Profile
Retired Soldier with expertise in Information Technology and Management. Designed and implemented numerous Knowledge Management Solutions in high stress environments.
6 years practical experience in automation, knowledge management, and real time asset tracking in very difficult environments including the Middle East, Africa, and Afghanistan.
SKILLS
Team Relationships, Strategic and Operational Analysis, Operations Center, Adaptability, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Excellent Work Ethic, Resource Management, Retains Composure in High Stress Environments, Result Driven, Tactful Communication, Linux, FreeBSD, Network Architecture
Experience
Senior Instructor (IBOLC Instructor and BCTB First Sergeant/Drill Sergeant) January 2015 - May 2018 ,
Transformed 2000 civilians to Soldiers while increasing physical fitness, marksmanship, and graduation scores significantly higher than peer companies
Trained 44 future Infantry Officers in Small Unit Tactics, Platoon Tactics, Mechanized Tactics, Troop Leading Procedures, and numerous other skills required by an Infantry Officer
Personnel Manager (Platoon Sergeant and First Sergeant) November 2010 -2014 ,
Directly supervised over 250 personnel in day to day activities, including mentoring 14 mid-level managers. Efficiently assisted personnel with varying degrees of problems and difficulties. Followed all required guidelines and laws
Created and implemented a full simulation training scenario for the Reconnaissance Platoon, to prepare for deployment. Cited by executive managers for effective use of resources. Only platoon to move from untrained to proficient within time period
US AFRICOM Joint Operations Center / Operations Supervisor November 2007 - September 2010,
Quickly produced and delivered multiple accurate reports to the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Developed procedure for handheld mapping device using classified geospatial maps on the African continent, greatly increased operational success
Managed a 120 person Top Secret Facility (SCIF) containing GCOP, JWICs, SIPR, and NIPR systems, in a zero defect environment with NSA oversight. Ensured 100% of US Code was followed and inspected with zero infractions and zero loss of productivity
Officer Candidate School Instructor / Instructor November 2007 - September 2010,
Trained, mentored, and assessed over 200 future officers in the US Army, cited as the instructor of the cycle for three out of four cycles
Increased the physical fitness level an average 60 points on the Army Physical Fitness Test
EDUCATION & Training
EDUCATION
Devry University / Bachelor’s of Science in Game and Simulation Programming, 3005 Highland Parkway Downers Grove, IL 60515-5683
December 2007 - February 2012, Online
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Military Schools
Army Senior Instructor Course 2017
Army First Sergeant Course 2016
Army Executive Resiliency Training 2014
Army Command Safety Training for Risk Reduction 2014
Army Battlestaff Course 2013
Army Senior Leader’s Course 2008
Equal Opportunity Representative Leader’s Course 2005
Prevention of Sexual Harassment Course 2005
Army Advanced Leader’s Course 2005
Army Basic Leader’s Course 2001
Army Network Essentials 2000
Misc
TS/SCI Awarded 2008, no longer active
AWARDS
AFRICOM NCO of the Quarter, awarded for developing procedure which saved in excess of twenty man-hours of work, Awarded Joint Service Achievement Medal
AFRICOM Senior NCO of the Quarter, awarded for work on Somalia Piracy, and other operations, Awarded Joint Service Commendation Medal
Basic Leadership Course Honor Graduate, achieved highest accolades among a 400 person class, Awarded Army Commendation Medal
Advanced Leadership Course Leadership top award for leadership, selected by council of executive leaders for standing out among 250 mid-level managers, Awarded Army Commendation Medal
Drill Sergeant Academy Leadership Award, selected by council of executive leaders for leadership at the US Army’s second highest leadership academy, Awarded Army Commendation Medal