Donnie Barber Email & Phone Number

United States

Suffield, Connecticut, United States

Provide a full range of groundwork in the care and support of resident animals to ensure their health and safety and the maintenance of the property. Manage the operations crew of 5. Feed and water the animals. Cut, split, and deliver cord wood. Cut down trees and perform landscaping.

Developed programs of instruction, lesson plans, and specific training materials to conduct training for battalion Mortar individual, crew, and platoon personnel in the full spectrum of indirect fire support functions; including individual and collective tasks in call for fire, fire direction center, crew drill, maintenance, and mortar safety. Conduct live fire training.Developed technically and tactically sound curricula for the M29A1-mm Mortars; planned and delivered course content and instructional methods based on student training needs to enable successful performance.Prepared non-commissioned officers and live fire exercises, field training exercises, and situational training exercise platoons in fire support training.Ensured successful training transfer in maneuver, attack, defend security, and retrograde operations by delivering tactical training, observing, and evaluating student progress.

New Atonik, Afghanistan

Design and implement security and operations focused processes to maintain maximum security of a basic defense operations center. Perform routine security duties on a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week schedule. Issue direction to contract personnel in concert with government or coalition forces to ensure the integrated defense of the installation. • Supervised 32 Ugandan team members in protecting U.S. interests in a hostile country and to free up U.S and Coalition forces to venture outside the confines of a secured military installation area.• Promoted to temporary site lead at Forward Operating Base Dahlke and assumed additional duties as Liaison Officer for Triple Canopy at Shorab, in addition to the supervision of the supply room.

Riskhor, Afghanistan

Trained the Afghan commandos to protect their country as a contractor representing the United States. Maintained expert ability to work within “friendly” and “non-friendly” environments. Recognized for superior performance and promoted to senior training mentor. Oversaw two instructors and two interpreters in the training of the Afghan Mortar sections 60 mm and 81 mm to include the Fire Direction Center. Conducted numerous live fires with the Afghan Army without injury or incident; and incorporated the total indirect fire process. Communicated within the section and with the Afghan interpreters to ensure there is no language barrier in getting strategic points taught properly. Conducted briefings and reports to American and Afghan senior management. • Started a ground-up unit charged with developing a security force to protect people and territory.• Received extensive feedback from members of the Army for exemplary service.

Riyadh, Saudia Arabia

Developed programs of instruction, lesson plans and specific training materials to conduct training for battalion Mortar individual, crew, and platoon personnel in the full spectrum of indirect fire support functions; includes individual and collective tasks in call for fire, fire direction center, crew drill,maintenance, and mortar safety. Conducted live fire training. • Developed technically, tactically sound curricula for 60 and 81mm Mortars; planned and delivered course content and instructional methods based on student training needs to enable successful performance. • Prepared non-commissioned officers and live fire exercise, field training exercises, and situational training exercise platoons in fire support training.• Ensured successful training transfer in maneuver, attack, defend security and retrograde operations by delivering tactical training, observing, and evaluating student progress.

Mannheim, Germany

Oversaw commissary product inventory and reported shortages. Coordinated, purchased, and tracked vendor shipments. Ensured compliance to safety and HAZMAT requirements; monitored daily operational accountability, organization, and inventory management. Reported inventory and property discrepancies. • Accelerated the development of warehouse personal in HAZMAT, safety, and fire control procedures. • Achieved flawless scores on inventory inspections. • Selected to perform as Warehouse Team Chief for all inventories. • Wrote and implemented the revised Commissary Warehouse standard operating procedures and the Receiving standard operating procedure. • Coordinated twice weekly vendor purchases, recorded shipment receipts, and maintained write-off documentation

Multiple Locations

Communicated by email to submit orders, due to lack of phone service; and redeployed products that were left over. Coordinated pick-up and drop-off; and signed in products from the local vendors. Organized the yard with over 100 MARESK and SEALAND containers. • Developed and implemented the team's standard operating procedures for serving the soldiers and family members. • Served as location Manager and Team Leader when deployed to Operation Enduring Freedom. • Organized the team to deal with flying on a CH-47 to the firebase in Afghanistan.• Oversaw 30 Afghan-national workers for mission accomplishment. • Recipient of two proficiency awards and two volunteer awards.

Use mowers, weed eaters, and common hand tools to trim grass, edge lawn areas, and maintain nearby plants and foliageWork outdoors in all weather conditions, maintaining energy and pace along with the teamOperate leaf blowers and gather grass and hedge trimmings for removalDrive a truck to various client locations and ensure proper storage of equipment during transport

Various Duty Stations

Supervised and led squad of five and an infantry of 350, by providing direction, purpose, and motivation. Managed interface between the mortar platoon, the battalion Fire Support Officer, Fire Support Teams, and management, providing briefings on platoon status, requirements, and achievements. Performed as Reserve Officer Training Corps Instructor at Eastern Washington University. Served as primary instructor for junior and senior level cadets preparing for U.S. Army commission. Trained in the receipt and shortage of weapons and ammunition; provided detailed accountability reports. • Provided training for more than 2,500 cadets during 3-month program and fired 5,000 rounds at United States Military Academy. • Transformed worst (#340 rating) Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) school into a top 10 ranked national ROTC school in three years by developing curriculum, measuring performance, and following up with action reviews. • Led 107mm and 81mm Mortar Squads through deployments and live fire exercises. • Supervised and monitored safety and welfare of up to 600 personnel while maintaining responsibility for company supply, logistics, and operations during international deployments. • US Army Meritorious Service Medal (3), Army Commendation Medal (6), Army Achievement Medal (10), Army Good Conduct Medal (6), National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal (2), BSS, Humanitarian Service Medal, Non-Commissioned Offer’s Professional Development Ribbon (3), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (3), Kuwait Liberation Medal.

Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Course

Sere School, Survival Techniques

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Rangers School, Leadership And Small Unit Tactics

The United States Army Ranger School is a 62-day small unit tactics and leadership course that develops functional skills directly related.

Infantry Mortar Leader Course, Mortar And Fdc Procedures

Infantry Mortar Leader Course (IMLC) provides NCOs and Officers with the knowledge to supervise and direct the fires of a mortar platoon..

Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course, Leadership And Mortat Fire Direction Center

BNCOC is a branch-specific course that educates NCOs in leadership skills, technical skills, tactical skills, knowledge, and experience.

Jump Master

The United States Army Jumpmaster School trains personnel in the skills necessary to jumpmaster a combat-equipped jump and the proper.

Primary Leadership Development Course, Military Leadership

The Basic Leader Course prepares corporals and specialists to execute the duties of a team leader. The course focuses on the six Leader.

Primary Non-Commissioned Officer Course, Military Leadership

The Basic Leader Course prepares corporals and specialists to execute the duties of a team leader. The course focuses on the six Leader.

Diploma, General Studies

Activities and Societies: Soccer, baseball

Air Load Planners

Qualified Material Handling Equipment

Fork Lift Operator and Pallet Jack Operations

Infantry Mortar Leader Officer

School Of Cadet Command, Army Rotc, Military Science And Operations

Mac Affiliation Program

Certificate, Military Science, Leadership And Operational Art

Teaching, Coaching and Mentoring