Responsible for all mission command center operations to include battle tracking of two maneuver platoons and one heavy equipment platoon in an Arctic Airborne Combat Engineer Company of over 800 personnel. Managed two combat engineer squads on a two hour recall with capabilities of deploying within 96 hours. Accounted for the planning, resourcing, and tracking all task orders, training and administrative actions for a 102 person company. Liable for the maintenance and accountability of equipment valued in excess of $300,000, directly responsible for the health, welfare and morale of 7 Soldiers.•Selected by the Deputy Director of Personnel to serve as company Senior HR and Operations Manager; executed all duties and responsibilities with excellence, professionalism, and complete success.•Implemented and enforced an automated tracking system to ensure all Soldiers received all pay entitlements.•Executed command and control during a 350-mile overnight movement in n both extreme hot and cold weather; resulted in zero accidents or injuries and no loss of personnel or equipment•Led decisively in all areas of Sexual Harassment and Prevention for the company; fostered a culture in line with the Army values; maintained an effective no-tolerance policy with zero violations.•Processed over 300 organizational level task orders, ensuring the accomplishment of all higher headquarters’ tasking priorities were accomplished utilizing an efficient tracking system.•Resourced and coordinated seven company culminating training events within 1.5 years; allowed subordinates to focus on the execution of key training tasks and ensured zero safety incidents.

Retired

Provided Fundamentals of Route Clearance (FORC), situational, and culminating training exercises to various active duty, guard, and reserve military personnel in different branches. Provided technical and tactical expertise to senior leaders in 25 different units in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Assisted in conducting training and provided evaluation reports of completed tasks. Mentored and counseled five mid-level supervisors, responsible for the maintenance and accountability of equipment valued in excess of $1,000,000•Planned, supervised, and evaluated six culminating training events effectively increasing the skill level of trained personnel by adjusting training situations to emulate possible encounters while overseas•Hand selected by the Deputy Director of Personnel as the primary instructor for a radio frequency jamming device that assists route clearance units and resulting in additional combat power•Awarded the Observer Controller/Trainer of the Cycle for outstanding leadership during a six-day training event remaining after work hours to retrain personnel allowing them to pass the course•Lead mentor and trainer for 24 Route Clearance and 16 Construction Engineer sections; enabled them to validate certifications on all requirements and standard operating procedures.•Nominated/ Recognized by the battalion command team to train 1st Armored Division Trainers and Mentors in preparation for their annual organizational level training exercise.•Selected to attend the Counter Explosives Hazardous Planners (CEHP) course - an advanced course designed to assist with planning, resourcing, and executing explosive hazard operations, with emphasis on counter-IED and route clearance.•Created, and implemented the Program of Instructions and training requirements necessary for Battalion’s Route Clearance training lanes and Route Clearance Optics Suite that is currently still utilized by the unit.

Served as Senior Afghan Army Basic Training Drill Sergeant Trainer/ Mentor for the Kabul Military Training Center- Afghanistan consisting of 350 Afghan new trainees every eight weeks.. Responsible for ensuring that Afghan Instructors and Drill Sergeants maintained discipline, morale, health, welfare, personal development, and safety for all assigned Initial Entry Soldiers. Trained the Afghan National Army Instructors on the four step teaching process and proper methods of instruction. Responsible for providing quality assurance for the proper conduct of training and ensured training was executed to standard to the Afghan National Army Company.•Resourced, coordinated and executed training for a company of 350 Afghan National Army (ANA) basic trainees for three consecutive cycles; resulted in 100% graduation rate of 1,050 Afghani Soldiers.•Conducted multiple train the trainer courses on core skill level tasks to the ANA Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO’S) during cycle breaks; resulted in the development of competent leaders and trainers within the Battalion.•Advised the ANA NCO’s on proper battle drills and held them to the highest standards; resulted in improved task execution during practical exercises and the end of cycle Field Training Exercises.•Set the example by fostering a positive relationship with the local nationals; maintained a professional and respectful relationship with four different Afghan interpreters.•Managed the training of 350 Afghan Soldiers per cycle on Basic M16 Rifle Marksmanship; resulted in the first cycle to achieve a 80% weapon qualification rate.•Constructed two large overhead shade covers using excess wood, nails, and cement to keep the 600 liter potable water tanks cool; resulted in saving the government over $25,000 in building costs.•Enforced strict safety standards during all live fire ranges for the Afghan National Army; resulted in zero incidents during rated period.

Managed the execution of tactical and technical engineer tasks in an organization with a worldwide contingency mission. Responsible for the health, welfare, discipline, and accountability of 34 Soldiers and their families. Supervised the tracking of all administrative, medical, personnel, and deployment requirements. Planned, resourced and coordinated unit training requirements, enforced all safety requirements and established a safe working environment. Accountability and maintenance of $30,000,000 of vehicles and equipment.•Exceeded course standards by graduating in the top 20% of the class during Senior Leadership Development Course attendance•Submitted superior transformation essay on the Army Combatives (Self Defense) Program during Senior Leadership Development Course•Demonstrated superior research ability by attaining a 96.6% GPA for the course•Contributed his leadership experiences during the JANUS culminating exercise while serving as the course Executive Officer, exceeded course standards during all evaluated assignments throughout the course•Provided expert guidance to infantry battalion leaders on the capabilities of Route Clearance assets facilitating detailed planning for the Brigade•Fielded and incorporated theater provided equipment into the unit Standard Operating Procedures, increasing the effectiveness of the route clearance package for its combat mission.•Integrated a two new leaders and five new subordinates within one month of deployment, professionally incorporating all personnel into the platoon successfully•Executed five small arms ranges expertly training over 200 Soldiers in Combat Marksmanship skills•Supervised the preparation and inspection of over $30,000,000 worth of essential equipment deploying to Afghanistan with no damage or loss of equipment•Diligently enforced standards through mentorship and counseling to ensure a high level of Soldier discipline, safety, and well being

Drill Sergeant in a One Station Unit Training Combat Engineer Company that trains over 600 Initial Entry Training Soldiers annually; leads, trains, and mentors in the areas of Basic Rifle Marksmanship, Drill and Ceremony, Physical Fitness, and other basic Soldier skills in accordance with Army regulations, Combat Engineer, and Bridge Crewmember Program of Instruction. Responsible for creating an environment that instills high morale and discipline, assists in the maintenance and accountability of $10,000 worth of training aids and equipment.•Exceptional leadership abilities; readily accepted personnel that were leadership challenges and motivated them to achieve high standards.•Exceeded course standards by graduating in the top 20% of the Drill Sergeant class, earning Commandants List with a test average of 96.11%•An articulate professional whose superior oral communication skills resulted in 100% first time pass ratings on all Drill and Ceremony presentations•Displayed the highest degree of professionalism exercising superior leadership techniques throughout the entire course; used innovative teaching styles to help trainees exceed standards in all phases of training•Made significant contributions to the overall success of the team by assisting peers who were experiencing difficulty with the Program of Instruction•Demonstrated exceptional research ability presenting an outstanding presentation•Received a Certificate of Achievement from the Commandant for scoring excelling in each event on the Army Physical Fitness Test•Expert trainer, constantly mentored and taught Soldiers; shared knowledge and past experiences to prepare them for operational units; assisted in the coaching and mentoring of the General’s Awardee for July 2008•Executed the coaching and training for Basic Rifle marksmanship, resulted in 100% end of day qualification•Attained 95% graduation rate during tenure as Basic Training Mentor/ Trainer