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Fort Liberty, Nc

Fort Bragg, North Carolina, United States

I serve as a Special Operations Communicator. Duties include:• Developing, planning, supervising, and integrating the installation, operation, and maintenance of over $3 million worth of state-of-the-art military and commercial off-the-shelf communications equipment in tactical, fixed, airborne, and shipboard special operations configurations. Managing the employment of command, control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance communications systems in support of worldwide special operations.

Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, United States

Served as a Senior Drill Sergeant in charge of 2 other Drill Sergeants and 60-80 Initial Entry Training (IET) Soldiers. Duties included:• Supervised and coordinated platoon training; provided leadership, counseling and instilled motivation, discipline, and strict adherence to the Army Core Values. Supervised and facilitated training in basic military skills, customs and courtesies, physical fitness, rifle marksmanship, and defensive chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear techniques. Responsible for the development, supervision, and mentorship of two Non-Commissioned Officers; responsible for over $75,000 worth of platoon equipment.Achievements:• Directly impacted the professional growth and development of over 1,800 Initial Entry Training Soldiers and 19 Drill Sergeants; resulted in 15 achievement awards and 4 selections as Brigade Drill Sergeant of the Quarter• Conducted tasks outside of my daily scope; planned and executed over 8 funeral honor duties and provided crucial care to a grieving family as a Casualty Assistance Officer; served as a Master Resiliency Trainer for 2 Warrant Officer Basic Course cycles and 12 Basic Skills Course cycles• Spearheaded vital changes within the organization; implemented a certification program and certified 10 trainers on the new Army Combat Fitness Test; streamlined unit operations while serving as the Company Executive Officer, receiving commendable ratings on 3 Physical Security and Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program inspections• Earned Air Assault Badge• Recognized as the Brigade Drill Sergeant of the Quarter for two quarters• Earned Meritorious Service Medal

North Fort Lewis, Washington, United States

Served as a Platoon Sergeant, led a 15-person team. Duties included:• Responsible for the health, welfare, training, readiness, and professional development of 10 Soldiers and 4 Non-Commissioned Officers. Supervised the installation, operation, and maintenance of one Joint Network Node system consisting of an AN/TSC-59 shelter, 1 AN/TSC-168 satellite subsystem, 2 High Capacity Line of Sight (HCLOS) shelters, 9 support vehicles, and 3 generators valued in excess of $10 million.Achievements:• Expertly led a team of 20 Soldiers and Supervisors to provide secure, reliable, and expeditious tactical networks during 4 Brigade and Corps-level exercises, ensuring over 700 hours of uninterrupted command and control telecommunications services• Trained over 40 Signal Soldiers across 3 Battalions on transmission systems during the Brigade's 1st Signal University• Developed and maintained a comprehensive system to track readiness statistics; achieved a 95% personnel readiness rate and improving the equipment readiness rate by 15%• Established a Brigade physical reconditioning program that restored functional fitness to over 120 Soldiers across 3 Battalions

North Fort Lewis, Washington, United States

Served as Section Chief, led a 7-person team. Duties included:• Supervised, planned, and executed the installation, operation, and maintenance of signal support systems that included wide area networks, routers, satellite radio communications, electronic support systems, and network integrations using radio, wire, and mission command systems. Developed and implemented unit level signal maintenance programs; directed unit signal training and provided technical advice and assistance to commanders. Coordinated external signal support mission requirements; accounted for equipment valued over $4 million. Responsible for the health and welfare of 7 Soldiers and their families; Served as the Headquarters Platoon Sergeant.Achievements:• Scheduled, supervised, and installed mission command and tactical communications systems for 5 Battalion-level exercises spanning over 800 hours of operation; increased the network reliability rate by 35%• Managed planning, coordination, and execution of all telecommunications equipment, computers, and intelligence requirements for over 100 personnel; received commendable ratings during Battalion and Brigade-level S6 inspections• Selected over 4 senior Non-Commissioned Officers to serve as Headquarters Platoon Sergeant; responsible for the training and accountability of 34 Soldiers and Staff Officers• Led 2 Mission Command Systems Exercises, testing over 100 radios, Blue Force Trackers, and Mobile Tracking Systems: enabling seamless communication capabilities across the Battalion

Schweinfurt, Bavaria, Germany

Served as the S3 Computer Network Defense Plans Non-Commissioned Officer. Duties included:• Performed signal staff and senior Non-Commissioned Officer operational functions to include order production, operations, reporting requirements, mission analysis, coordination, and execution of communication systems enabling US Army Europe, Europe Command, and Central Command to perform their missions. Provided technical oversight of all Warfighter Information Network-Tactical communications equipment.Achievements:• Demonstrated outstanding aptitude for operational tracking; I proficiently managed the completion of over 200 taskings with a 98% compliance rate• Planned, organized, and executed the Brigade NCO of the Quarter Board; set the standard for all Brigade-level competitions• Assisted in planning over 5 critical missions and exercises, including a ballistic missile defense operation, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Atlantic Sentry, conducted After Action Reports and analysis to improve future operations• Coordinated and supervised the Battalion Combined Federal Campaign; raised $21,000 in contributions