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Georgetown, Tx, Us

Central Texas

Austin, Texas

Killeen/Temple, Texas Area

Graduate Research Assistant with the School of Business

Fort Hood, Texas

Serves as a Troop Operations Sergeant for the Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, Regimental Engineer Squadron, 3d Cavalry Regiment; responsible for the health, welfare, morale, professional development, discipline, training of four NCOs and three Soldiers, and the care of their families; ensures Troop tracking systems, training records, personnel actions, and schools are properly maintained; ensures the accountability, maintenance, disposition, and safe operation of the one Command Variant Stryker, one LMTV, one HMMWV, various Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear equipment, various sets valued at more than $3.5 million; supervises Headquarters Section personnel systems, risk management, and training plans while preparing to deploy into theater operations.Additional Duties Include: Master Resiliency Trainer, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear NCO, Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention Victim Advocate, Defense Training Management System Manager, Facilities Manager, Sponsorship Program Supervisor, Unit Key and Lock Coordinator

Fort Hood, Texas

Serves as a Route Clearance Platoon Sergeant for the 43d Combat Engineer Company in the 3d Cavalry Regiment; responsible for maintaining a trained and ready platoon with worldwide contingency responsibilities; ensures the physical fitness, discipline, health, morale, welfare and professional development for a platoon of five Noncommissioned Officers and 13 Soldiers' responsible for the maintenance of two Buffalo Mine Protection Vehicles, four Husky VMMD and all sets, kits, and outfits valued at over $5 million dollars.Additional Duties include Unit Key and Lock Coordinator. Master Resiliency Trainer, Master Driver Trainer

Cypress, Texas

Responsible for analyzing, planning, and executing daily telephone and Internet prospecting activities in support of the Army's annual recruiting mission; responsible for preparing and processing applicants for enlistment in support of the Army's annual recruiting mission; ensures the timely enlistment for physically, mentally, and morally qualified personnel, validates and schedules applicant processing; enforces timely follow-up, perform troubleshooting techniques, initiates quality control measures; and coordinates appropriate battle handoffs to the Future Soldier Leader. Additional Duties include: Assistant Center Commander, Recruiting Support Team, Future Soldier Leader, Truck Master, Physical Security NCO

Fort Hood, Texas

Reconnaissance Sergeant for a forward deployed Combat Engineer Battalion that supports the Afghanistan Regional Command South and South West in support of Operation Enduring Freedom 09-11; responsible for the training, professional development, welfare, morale, quality of life and discipline of five Soldiers; advises the Intelligence Officer on the the threat, trafficability and suitability of all Supply Routes, physical security requirements, clearances, inspections, anti-terrorism and force protection and intelligence updates; responsible for maintenance and accountability of intelligence automation equipment valued at $313,000Additional Duties include: Master Driver Trainer, Explosive Ordnance Clearance Agent, Blow in Place Certified, Linguist Manager

Fort Hood, Texas

Squad Leader in an Assault Platoon for a Mobility Augmentation Company in support of the 20th Engineer Battalion; responsible for the discipline, training, health, welfare, and families of 12 Soldiers; plans, resources, and leads training for tactical applications of Combat Engineering skills; assists and mentors the platoon leader in all facets of operations; responsible for the accountability, serviceability, and maintenance of two M1151 HMMWVs and various engineer equipment valued at nearly $750,000Additional Duties include Master Driver Trainer, Explosive Ordnance Clearance Agent, Blow in Place Certified

Al Asad Airfield

Noncommissioned Officer of the US Army Electronic Warfare Coordination Cell operating in support of the Multinational Corps-Iraq headquarters; responsible for the welfare and training of two Soldiers; Serves as the MNC-I subject matter expert on Counter Improvised Explosive Devices; leads a two man Explosive Hazard Awareness Team throughout the Multinational Forces-West Theater of OperationsAdditional Duties include Tactical Search Course Instructor

Fort Hood, Tx

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Headquarters section; responsible for the maintenance, accountability, and effective utilization of all assigned weapons, communications equipment, vehicles, and individual equipment worth over $250,000; responsible for the health, welfare and training of three Soldiers and two junior NCOs.

Giessen, Frg

Served as a Team Leader in an Armored Engineer Company in support of the 1st Armored Division forward deployed in USAREUR; routinely planned mission routes and fire support plans for squad mechanized engineer operations; responsible for the maintenance, accountability, and mission readiness of two tracked vehicles; responsible for the health, welfare, training, morale and families of 3 soldiers.

Fort Hood, Texas

Served as a Team Leader in a Mechanized Combat Engineer Company; planned mission routes, fire support plans, and demolitions operations for squad engineer operations; responsible for the maintenance, accountability, and mission readiness of two tracked vehicles; responsible for the health, welfare, training, morale and families of 3 soldiers.

Giessen, Frg

Performed basic demolition, mine warfare, and combat construction operations. Operated various light and heavy engineer tracked vehicles. Prepared, installed, and primed firing systems for demolitions and explosives. Armed, disarmed, and installed antitank mines. Located mines and booby traps by visual, mechanical, electronic, and other means. Conducted mounted and dismounted combat patrols.

Warrenton, Virginia

Performed basic demolition, mine warfare, and combat construction operations. Prepared, installed, and primed firing systems for demolitions and explosives. Armed, disarmed, and installed antitank mines. Located mines and booby traps by visual, mechanical, electronic, and other means. Conducted dismounted combat patrols.

Master Of Science - Ms, Management And Leadership, 4.0

The Master of Science (MS) degree in Management & Leadership features a global focus designed to prepare professionals for executive.

Bachelor’S Degree, Psychology (Organizational Studies Concentration), 3.85

Additional Skill Identifier, Battle Staff Nco Course, Commandant'S List

The Battle Staff Noncommissioned Officers Course is a branch-immaterial functional course for sergeants (E-5) through sergeants major.

Additional Skill Identifier, Sexual Harassment/Assault Response And Prevention Foundation Course

The SHARP Foundation Course (80-hour certification) provides instruction for military and civilian collateral duty Sexual Assault Response.

Additional Skill Identifier, Master Resiliency Trainer

Activities and Societies: Honor GraduateThe Master Resilience Trainer course is dynamic and interactive with large and small group.

Combat Engineer Senior Leader Course

Activities and Societies: Distinguished Honor GraduateSenior Leader Course provides Soldiers with an opportunity to acquire the leader.

Additional Skill Identifier, Basic Army Recruiter Course

The Army Recruiter Course teaches prospective Recruiters interpersonal, conceptual, technical, and tactical skills and ensures mastery.

Additional Skill Identifier, Engineer Explosive Ordnance Clearance Agent

Activities and Societies: Distinguished Honor GraduateThis course is designed to train Combat Engineer NCOs and Officers on the basic.

Combat Engineer Advanced Leader Course

The Combat Engineer Advanced Leaders Course provides Combat Engineer Noncommissioned Officers with the technical and tactical skills.

Primary Leadership Development Course

The Primary Leadership Development Course (now known as Basic Leader Course) is the first step in the Noncommissioned Officer Education.

One Station Unit Training - Mos 12B Combat Engineer

Basic demolitions Basic explosive hazards Constructing wire obstacles Fixed bridge building Basic urban operations Operating heavy equipment