JROTC Instructor

• Jul 2023 - Present

Autoglass Technician

• Aug 2022 - Present

Retired

• Aug 2022 - Aug 2022

Retired Soldier after 21 years of Service Retired Soldier after 21 years of Service

Master Gunner-Observer Controller/Trainer

• Mar 2020 - Jul 2022

● Facilitate after action reviews of Platoons, Companies, and Battalions during training exercises, annual training events and mobilization cycles in support of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan; ● responsible for coaching, mentoring and evaluating units tactics, techniques and procedures on doctrinally correct offensive, defensive and stability operations in accordance with Army regulations to enhance combat readiness of Reserve and National Guard Component units. ● Served as the Battalion Maintenance Officer; responsible for the maintenance, accountability, and records for 35 HMMWVs and 1 LMTV. Having to learn and gain skills outside of his current Military Occupational specialty ● Confer with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures for training and future missions. ● Evaluate testing techniques by conducting research or follow-up activities and conferring with management or supervisory personnel. Show less

Soldier

• Nov 2000 - Jul 2022

Company Master Gunner

• Sep 2018 - Feb 2019

● Managed and directed a 25-member team of multidisciplinary professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development in support of an infantry unit with a total of 136 specialized personnel● Managed assets and equipment, to include three M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, two HMMWVs, and one LMTV, worth over $15M and 100+ unique resources defined as “Military sensitive” consisting of weapon systems, enhanced optics, and essential technologies.● Requested by name by the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) to go to their unit due to ruthless and aggressive leadership that weathered results during Combined Arms Live Fire Exercises.● Planned, resourced, coordinated, and forecasted comprehensive training and interface with local entities in both domestic and international environments..● Generated reports providing quantifiable data and projection rates designed to portray immediate and projected capabilities and program preparedness.● Managed assets, equipment and resources valued at $15M, while providing support to headquarters in the form of critical data, as necessary.● Provided oversight and leadership to 136 personnel in joint military training events while managing and coordinating $10M in annual ammunition resources.● Managed a Company Command Post in dynamic overseas operational environments. Show less

Bradley Section Leader

• Mar 2017 - Aug 2018

● Disseminated information about policies that needed to be followed as dictated by the Commander.● Typed memorandums requiring little or no revision, regarding the daily business conducted for a company and a battalion without supervision.● Defused hostile situations with superior negotiation techniques.● Performed partnership operations in South Korea to strengthen US/Republic of Korea relations and training● Trained and instructed subordinates and supported units on small arms training.● Constructed field expedient firing aids for infantry weapons.● Led a mechanized infantry team of twelve members in combat operations, including providing tactical guidance.● Supervised operation and organizational maintenance of weapons systems and specialized equipment.● Maintained complete accountability during redeployment of all sensitive items and communication equipment Show less

S3 Platoon Sergeant/ Battle NCO

• Oct 2016 - Mar 2017

● Assisted Operations team in the planning, resourcing, and execution of operations for a force of 650● Responsible for the Battalion combat team’s tactical operations center establishment, operation, and security during combat● Coordinated battle space assets and tracks movements of friendly, enemy, and other forces in the battalion’s battle space● Collected and reported line of sight communication data used for optimizing real world VHF-FM networks● Ensured timely reporting of sensitive items, serious incidents, and training statistics● Signed for and accounted for $15 million worth of property and equipment for the S3 for 1 year to include a deployment rotation to the Republic of Korea.● provided training and education to Battalion Staff Officers, NCOs, and enlisted soldiers in areas of emphasis ranging from ammunition, infantry tactics, and TOC responsibilities. Show less

S3 Platoon Sergeant/ Battle NCO

• Apr 2016 - Oct 2016

● Assisted Operations team in the planning, resourcing, and execution of operations for a force of 650● Responsible for the Battalion combat team’s tactical operations center establishment, operation, and security during combat● Coordinated battle space assets and tracks movements of friendly, enemy, and other forces in the battalion’s battle space● Collected and reported line of sight communication data used for optimizing real world VHF-FM networks● Ensured timely reporting of sensitive items, serious incidents, and training statistics● Signed for and accounted for $15 million worth of property and equipment for the S3 for 1 year to include a deployment rotation to the Republic of Korea.● provided training and education to Battalion Staff Officers, NCOs, and enlisted soldiers in areas of emphasis ranging from ammunition, infantry tactics, and TOC responsibilities. Show less

Company Operations NCOIC

• Jul 2015 - Mar 2016

● Developed and maintained all training records for 200 assigned soldiers, and 10 Army initial and developmental courses; Creating systems that developed a database used throughout the department ● operates DTMS and other training systems; maintained positive control of over $50,000 worth of equipment; ● responsible for coaching, teaching, mentoring and overall health and welfare of 2 NCOs and 2 Soldiers● Composed, proofed, typed, and distributed documents, memorandums, reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and related materials to assure accurate response and reporting of information. ● provided technical assistance on computer problems and other situations to other teams throughout the department; resulting in an increase understanding of systems throughout the department ● assisted all personnel actions, attendance, and operations for international programs with the managing of assets and event teams; resulting in the successful completion of the 2016 International Sniper competition. Show less

Land Navigation Instructor/Writer

• Nov 2014 - Jun 2015

● Served as an Instructor/Writer; providing technical training for over 50,000 Initial Entry Training (IET), international, and reclassification Soldiers annually using doctrine, standards, and the Army Learning Model to instruct Land Navigation, Programs of Instruction (POI).● developed, maintained, and updated course material; ● Conducted remedial training, examinations, and evaluations, ensuring accountability and positive control of test materials to protect the integrity of the examination, coordinating classroom space, and training area; ensuring all prerequisites are met prior to soldiers graduating with the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) of Infantry; ● Prepared and submitted initial class load data, classroom testing data, practical testing Data, and documented all aspects of student duty performance and ensured timely submissions of all reports. Show less

Company Operations NCOIC

• Dec 2013 - Oct 2014

● Developed and maintained all training records for 200 assigned soldiers, and 10 Army initial and developmental courses; Creating systems that developed a database used throughout the department ● operates DTMS and other training systems; maintained positive control of over $50,000 worth of equipment; ● responsible for coaching, teaching, mentoring and overall health and welfare of 2 NCOs and 2 Soldiers● Composed, proofed, typed, and distributed documents, memorandums, reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and related materials to assure accurate response and reporting of information. ● provided technical assistance on computer problems and other situations to other teams throughout the department; resulting in an increase understanding of systems throughout the department ● assisted all personnel actions, attendance, and operations for international programs with the managing of assets and event teams; resulting in the successful completion of the 2016 International Sniper competition. Show less

Light and Medium Machine Gun Instructor/Writer

• Jan 2012 - Nov 2013

● Served as an Instructor/Writer; providing technical training for over 50,000 Initial Entry Training (IET), international, and reclassification Soldiers annually using doctrine, standards, and the Army Learning Model to instruct Light machine Gun, and Medium Machine gun Programs of Instruction (POI).● developed, maintained, and updated course material; Was selected as part of the team to restructure Light and Medium Machine gun POI for all Army Infantry Basic Entry and Reclassifications soldiers; Resulting in an increase in the knowledge retained by soldiers.● Conducted remedial training, examinations, and evaluations, ensuring accountability and positive control of test materials to protect the integrity of the examination, coordinating classroom space, and training area; ensuring all prerequisites are met prior to soldiers graduating with the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) of Infantry; ● Prepared and submitted initial class load data, classroom testing data, practical testing Data, and documented all aspects of student duty performance and ensured timely submissions of all reports. Show less

Squad Leader

• Nov 2009 - Dec 2011

● Provided tactical and technical guidance to subordinates and ● Provided professional support to both subordinates and superiors in the accomplishment of their duties. ● Responsible for the proper tactical employment of multiple weapon systems during training events and combat environments ● responsible for training, health, welfare, morale, and administration on an Infantry squad of 9 soldiers; weapons, and equipment. ● Received and issued orders. ● Coordinated indirect fire support from the mortars and aircraft. ● Ensured collection and proper reporting of intelligence data to unit● Trained and fired a variety of different individual and crew served weapon systems● Assisted with the planning and implementation of military operations during deployment to Afghanistan. Show less

Team Leader

• Nov 2004 - Nov 2009

Battalion Master Gunner

• Feb 2019 - Mar 2020

● Planned, coordinated & forecasted comprehensive training & interoperability with local agencies and organizations in both domestic & international environments, while ensuring leadership & Army intent; Generated reports providing quantifiable data analysis and projection rates designed to illustrate immediate and projected combat capabilities. ● Advised leadership in tactical/technical employment of men, weapons and equipment during unified contingency operations, along with relevant training, certification, conduct, and capabilities of all systems at an organizational Company thru Brigade level; resulted in Battalion exceeding minimum standard of 90% qualification and increased quality of training by 35%. ● Directed and supported both external military units and civilian organizations during peacetime, to include Range Operations, Training Support Center, Installation Management, Close Combat Tactical Trainer, and Field Support Representatives; supported foreign nation entities and agencies, while deployed to overseas operations in developing and executing joint Military training events while managing $15M in annual ammunition provisions. ● Developed, led and executed joint training operations of an Infantry Battalion as the Battalion Master Gunner in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve in order to assure our NATO allies and protect U.S. interests/personnel by deterring further Russian aggression on the European continent. Leveraged reputation and networking to conduct direct coordination with U.S. Embassies in two different countries. ● Maximized program intricacies through coordinated synchronization with local agencies to ensure legal execution of combined arms training events while strengthening relationships and validating certification with the Pentagon for future deployment of 700 personnel, 34 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, 15 Abrams Main Battle Tanks and 30 support vehicles; assets and property valued at over $20 million. Show less