Senior Battalion Network Administrator

• Jan 2021 - Present

Platoon Sergeant

• May 2015 - Jan 2021

Platoon Sergeant for a 45 man Stryker equipped Infantry platoon consisting of three rifle squads, a weapons squad, and four Stryker vehicles capable of deploying anywhere in the world within 96 hours. Lead the training and tactical employment of the platoon in full spectrum operations with a focus on limited visibility and precision operations. Inspected the Platoon for combat readiness, physical fitness, health, welfare, and morale ensuring all conditions were met. Provided guidance on conduct and force protection of the platoon and the well-being of their families. Managed the maintenance and accountability of equipment valued in excess of $8 Million Show less

Infantry Squad Leader

• Oct 2013 - May 2015

Trained to apply management concepts within a changing environment to include management, leadership, communications, personnel management, and risk management. Able to distinguish between the foundations of planning and decision-making, identifying current issues in human resource management, communicating effectively and applying interpersonal skills in an organizational setting. Prepared performance appraisal reports, and able to recognize aspects of culture diversity, and prepare a situational analysis. Show less

Infantry Squad Leader

• Mar 2013 - Aug 2013

Rifle Squad Leader of nine Soldiers; trained individuals on correct operation and maintenance of their equipment. Served as the primary instructor and advisor in the matters of tactics, personnel management, medical skills proficiency, and junior leader development. Directed my Squad's tactical employment during offensive and defensive operations in combat environment. Ensured all reports for the accountability and maintenance of all assigned equipment worth in excess of $750,000 dollars were accurate. Show less

Infantry Team Leader

• Jan 2010 - Jun 2013

Served as Assistant Operations Sergeant. Advised the commander on training, logistics, personnel and unit mobilization readiness requirements. Ensured that the unit developed, updates and maintained comprehensive mobilization plans including preparation of the unit’s reports, vehicle load plans, unit movement plans, and convoy clearance requests. Prepared the Annual Post Mobilization Training Support Report, the Unit Alert Roster and the unit Home Station Activities list ensuring that the unit is qualified. Reviewed and implemented mobilization directives and regulations. Obtained all required data for the unit status reports and assisted the commander in preparing readiness reports. Monitored Equipment on Hand (EOH) and the Equipment Readiness (ER) status of the unit and kept the commander informed on these issues. Attended all unit training assemblies. Performed other duties as assigned Show less

Infantry Team Leader

• Jun 2008 - Dec 2008

Trained subordinates on basic Infantry tasks and skills ensuring all conditions were met. Overall responsibility for their actions under the fluid conditions of close combat. Accomplished assigned missions using initiative without needing constant guidance from above. Used my experience to position my team on the battlefield with immediacy and accuracy. Accepted responsibility for all my team did or failed to do. Took care of my Soldiers, weapons, and equipment. As the subject matter expert on all the team's weapons and battle drills, leads my team in fire and maneuver operations and assisted the squad leader as required. Capable to assume the duties of the squad leader at any time. Show less

Infantry Scout

• Jun 2005 - May 2007

Operated both mounted and dismounted to close with and destroy the enemy. Employed, operates, and maintained assigned weapons and equipment. Employed proper dismounted movement techniques, cover, concealment, and camouflage as part of dismount team. Performed basic communication functions and operated platoon communications equipment. Constructed individual fighting positions. Collected and reported tactical information as member of combat or reconnaissance patrol. Assisted in target detection, identification, and round sensing. Assisted in the breaching of minefields and obstacles. Show less

Automatic Rifleman

• May 2004 - Jun 2005

Operated both mounted and dismounted to close with and destroy the enemy. Employed, operates, and maintained assigned weapons and equipment. Employed proper dismounted movement techniques, cover, concealment, and camouflage as part of dismount team. Performed basic communication functions and operated platoon communications equipment. Constructed individual fighting positions. Collected and reported tactical information as member of combat or reconnaissance patrol. Assisted in target detection, identification, and round sensing. Assisted in the breaching of minefields and obstacles. Show less