Experience

US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Observer Coach/Trainer

  • Aug 2011 - Present

  Observer-Coach Trainer in a Field Artillery Battalion for Reserve Component and National Guard training units in a Force pool that will be or is deploying by utilizing Exportable Combat Training Capability (xCTC), War Fighter Exercises (WAREX), and Command Post Exercises. Specialized in planning, preparing, and executing, as part of a team, high intensity, realistic collective wartime and military specialty training, gunnery skills proficiency by employing Live, Virtual and Constructive training events. Show less

• Battalion Operations NCO

  • Apr 2012 - Mar 2013

  Prepared, evaluated, supported and instructed Provincial Reconstructive Teams at various Mobilization Training Canters throughout the United States for sustained combat operations, full spectrum operations, and stability operations in a Counter-Insurgency environment. Developed, analyzed, reviewed, refined multiple tasks and resource requirements for over 250 deploying Soldiers. Resourced and scheduled over 30 different schools utilizing the Army Training Requirements and Resource System to ensure that a unit of 30+ personnel was prepared and certified to meet the unit's mission, which resulted in a 35 percent increase in proficiency and effectiveness. Designed, produced, consolidated and staffed system training trackers ensuring the unit was fully prepared and certified to conduct various mission types. Responsible for Digital Training Management System input and accuracy prior to submission for approval from higher staff members. Show less

• MLRS/HIMARS Platoon Sergeant

  • Mar 2008 - Aug 2011

  Served as a Firing Platoon Sergeant of a MLRS/HIMARS Battery with world-wide movement capabilities in various organizations. Supervised and facilitated individual and crew training, mentored beginning managers while assisting and guiding mid level managers. Maintained readiness, fire directions and tactical proficiency in all platoon tasks as well as overseen the maintenance and accountability of all platoon equipment in excess of $9,000,000. Ensured accurate and timely submissions of several reports to higher headquarters. Controlled and monitored ammunition re-supplies, to include supplies required to sustain operations over a set period of time for the platoon. Planned and coordinated a defense plan of the different platoon elements. Assisted the team manager in command, control and execution of the platoon mission. Responsible for the training, job performance and evaluations, morale, welfare and discipline of eight Noncommissioned Officers and seven Soldiers. Show less



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Small Group Leader/Instructor

  • Feb 2007 - Jan 2008

  Lead, Instructed, evaluated and counseled 180 students per fiscal year on common leader training, combat skills, and the duties and responsibilities of an Non-Commissioned Officer. Managed the class and ensured the environment is conducive to learning and gaining the knowledge. Guided the small groups through the learning process and assessed the performance of each student by recording and validating each students file. Supervised students during Situational Training Exercises and served as a coach, mentor and a role model to better prepare the students for their future duties and responsibilities. Show less



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Truckmaster

  • Jul 2005 - Jun 2006

  Assisted the Truckmaster of a Heavy Equipment Transporter Company in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Responsible for mission receipt, processing, allocating and support to tactical convoys. Maintained and submitted to higher headquarters all operations/historical files and data to included completed missions, accident reports, situational reports, personnel and equipment reports. Managed and lead three shifts of 3 personnel respectively. Developed and implemented a detailed tracking, recording and briefing staff systems through the use different Office programs. Show less