Experience

Palmetto State Armory

• United States
• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Operations Supervisor

  • Nov 2021 - Present

• Incoming Quality Control Inspector

  • Mar 2021 - Nov 2021

• Quality Control Inspector

  • Oct 2020 - Mar 2021



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Drill Sergeant Leader (Professional Development Instructor)

  • Feb 2019 - Sep 2020

  I serve as a Drill Sergeant Leader at the United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy. I am responsible for the reception, integration, mentorship and evaluation of up to 120 Drill Sergeant Candidates during a nine week recurring cycle; I supervise and provide instruction on risk and stress management, leadership, counseling, physical fitness, weapons, drill and ceremonies, gender integrated training, tactical training, and Modern Army Combatives Program as it relates to Initial Entry Training environment. Additionally, I enhance the physical, mental and moral character of Drill Sergeant Candidates through mentoring and role modeling. Show less

• Senior Drill Sergeant (Director of Introductory Military Training)

  • Aug 2016 - Feb 2019

  Served as a Basic Combat Training Drill Sergeant undertaking the responsibility of transforming an average of 260 civilians into Soldiers within a 10 week cycle. I was responsible for providing logistical progression of individual Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills by providing assistance with the development of mental agility, confidence, and resilience. As a Drill Sergeant I maintained accountability of over $205K worth of equipment. I became certified in instructing 42 different programs of instruction. Show less

• Squad Leader (Section Leader)

  • Jan 2014 - Aug 2016

  As a Squad Leader I was responsible for the well-being, training, and mentorship of a 10 member Stryker Infantry Squad. I assisted the Platoon Leader on all matters related to the planning, resourcing, and execution of training. I maintained serviceability and accountability of over $1.6M worth of equipment. Responsible for the training and implementation of advanced Infantry battle tactics and weapons qualifications across all US based weapons systems. Implemented new measures within the company for Reconnaissance, Force Protection and Small Unit Tactics. Advanced experience in all US weapons systems. Show less

• Team Sergeant: Supervisor

  • Nov 2009 - Jan 2014

  As a Heavy Weapons Squad Leader in an Airborne Infantry Battalion I was responsible for the technical, and tactical proficiency, training, health, welfare, and morale of a seven member Squad.I led over 100 missions during Operation Enduring Freedom resulting in forged relationships with local leaders and populations. I maintained serviceability of over $2.75M worth of equipment. Additionally, I led multiple Company level Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development sessions related to communication throughout the organization. I participated in multiple training exercises with the Iraqi National Army and Police. Show less