MASTER RESUME

EDUCATION

CIVILIAN EXPERIENCE

2024 – 2024 Operations Officer

• Intern Command Staff officer with the rank of Major, assigned to the Operations staff office within a law enforcement organization who received further experience in; planning, directing, managing, supervising, and coordinating highly sensitive activities and operations throughout nine subordinate divisions, with the top three being; Jail Division, Patrol Division and Investigations Division. Provided highly responsible and complex administrative support directly to the Sheriff at a strategic level of community policing in a geographical area of 928 square miles with one Sheriff’s Office and two Substations serving a population of 40,631 citizens.

• Experienced in the responsibility of strategic and operational leadership and management of 18 lead, senior and junior level supervisors, 29 Law Enforcement Officers and 10 Civilians.

• Experienced in maintenance, administrative matters, logistics, and counseling records; serviceability of equipment within a law enforcement organization budget over $6,000,000.

2021 – 2024 Operations Officer

• Part-time Command Staff officer with the rank of Major, assigned to the Operations staff office within a law enforcement organization; planned, directed, managed, supervised, and coordinated highly sensitive activities and operations throughout nine subordinate divisions, with the top three being; Jail Division, Patrol Division and Investigations Division. Provided highly responsible and complex administrative support directly to the Sheriff at a strategic level of community policing in a geographical area of 928 square miles with one Sheriff’s Office and two Substations serving a population of 40,631 citizens.

• Responsible for strategic and operational leadership and management of 18 lead, senior and junior level supervisors, 29 Law Enforcement Officers and 10 Civilians.

• Supervised maintenance, administrative matters, logistics, and counseling records; ensured the serviceability of equipment within a law enforcement organization budget over $6,000,000. 

• A snapshot of accomplishments within the tenure of working directly with Sheriff Brent H. Campbell at the Howell County Sheriff’s Office; successfully spearheaded a campaign for a county law enforcement tax, established a scalable pay chart matrix, increased employee salaries by 41%, increased employee strength by 12%, established an uniformed appearance for employees and vehicles, established 100% issued uniforms and equipment, established 100% issued service pistols and carbines, significantly modernized portable and mobile communications, established in-car laptops, established a supply and maintenance program, established 6 patrol zones, established 2 substations, established an annual physical fitness test program, established a tactical organizational structure within the S.W.A.T. unit, established a standardized uniformed appearance to include tactical load plans for individuals and mobile platforms within the S.W.A.T. unit, established an annual tactical training glide-path in correlation with a Mission Essential Task List for the S.W.A.T. unit, established an operations process with records retention for hasty and deliberate missions within the S.W.A.T. unit, established and instructed a Junior Supervisor professional development course, stood-up and managed multiple records management systems throughout the Sheriff’s Office, developed and standardized over 200 fillable forms, developed and standardized over 12 handbooks, developed and standardized over 20 Graphic Training Aids, established an annual per capita report to identify employee strength in correlation with federal data, built and managed the Sheriff’s Office website and social media platforms and established over 100 occupational profiles for applicants and employees in correlation with the State and Federal standards.

2002 – 2021 Patrol Officer

• Patrol Officer with a State of Missouri Class-A license who professionally maintained order and protected life and property by enforcing local, state, and federal laws. Performed a combination of the following duties: patrolled a specific area; directed traffic; issued traffic summonses; investigated accidents; apprehended and arrested suspects and served legal processes of courts.

• Possesses knowledge in public safety and security, law and government, English language and psychology.  Demonstrated skills in active listening, critical thinking, speaking and social perceptiveness.  Possesses the abilities in problem sensitivity, problem solving through; inductive reasoning, analogical reasoning, deductive reasoning, abductive reasoning and oral comprehension and expression.

• Performed highly technical skills with an array of Information Technologies such as database user interface and query software, electronic mail software, graphics or photographic imaging software, map creation software and clerical software such as Microsoft Office.

• Maintains the continuing education required to retain a state license for this position which includes 24 hours annually in the following core areas: Interpersonal Perspectives, Legal Studies, Technical Studies and Skill Development. 

NOTEABLE CIVILIAN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

*In addition to, please see numerous certificates in various disciplines

1999 - S.C.U.B.A. Diver Course

Professional Association of Diving Instructors

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

*Performance appraisals available at request

2022 – 2023 Basic Training Company First Sergeant

• First Sergeant in a gender-integrated Basic Combat Training Company with 11 months in position; assigned mission to provide tactically competent, physically fit, values based, highly motivated Soldiers. Responsible for an annual training load of over 1,100 Initial Entry Training (IET) Soldiers; overall responsible for the enforcement and execution of TRADOC Program of Instruction (POI) and Training Support Package (TSP); provides mentorship to all personnel on Army Values and Warrior Ethos.

• Responsible for the safety, health, welfare, morale, professional development, and training of 12 Drill Sergeants, four senior Drill Sergeants , one Lieutenant, two support cadre, and one civilian; Primary adviser to the Commander on administrative actions, safety, morale and welfare of all Cadre and families.

• Supervised maintenance, administrative matters, logistics, and counseling records; ensured the serviceability of equipment in a domestic environment.

2021 – 2022 Operations Sergeant

• Master Sergeant in a Headquarters and Headquarters Company assigned to a Brigade Combat Team (BCT) with 11 months in position; developed and maintained all training records; monitored, scheduled, and prepared training as directed; assisted Soldiers in personnel actions and scheduled service school attendance; planned and executed unit mobilization plans as directed; attended schools and conferences as required; operated workflow systems and other training systems

• Responsible for coaching, teaching, mentoring and overall health and welfare of 150 Soldiers.

• Supervised maintenance, administrative matters, logistics, and counseling records; ensured the serviceability of over $1,000,000 in equipment in a domestic environment.

2019 – 2021 Infantry Rifle Company First Sergeant

• First Sergeant  in a Light Infantry Company with 22 months in position; Company Commander's primary advisor and the expert on individual and leader skills; advises the Commander on the unit's health and morale; monitors the well being and professional growth of the unit's Soldiers; ensures discipline and integrity is maintained throughout the Company; lead trainer and mentor of the company's Soldiers; assists the Commander in planning, coordinating and supervising all activities that support the unit's mission; operates where the Commander directs or where he can best influence a critical point or what is viewed as the unit's decisive point.

• Responsible for the morale, health and training of 45 junior and senior level supervisors and 87+ personnel.

• Supervised maintenance, administrative matters, logistics, and counseling records; ensured the serviceability of over $8,400,000 in equipment in a domestic environment.

2018 – 2019 Senior Military Science Instructor

• Sergeant First Class with 12 months in position; that executed the duty of the Senior Military Science Instructor (SMSI) for the University of Iowa, Army ROTC.  This duty position is the program’s senior enlisted Soldier and advisor to the Professor of Military Science. Additionally, the SMSI is assigned a Cadre role for Cadet Summer Training, and also supports the program’s staff lead for on-campus recruiting, retention, Cadet administrative and logistical tasks.

• Responsible for the morale, health and training of nine cadre/staff and 110 cadets.

• Supervised maintenance, administrative matters, logistics, and counseling records; ensured the serviceability of over $1,500,000 in equipment in a domestic environment.

2017 – 2018 Military Science Instructor

• Sergeant First Class with 12 months in position; that executed the duty of the Military Science Instructor (MSI) for the University of Iowa, Army ROTC.  This duty position is the program’s primary enlisted instructor. Additionally, the MSI is assigned a cadre role for Cadet Summer Training, and also supports the program’s staff lead for on-campus recruiting, retention, Cadet administrative and logistical tasks.

• Responsible for the morale, health and training of 118 cadets.

• Supervised maintenance, administrative matters, logistics, and counseling records; ensured the serviceability of over $1,500,000 in equipment in a domestic environment.

2014 – 2017 Infantry Platoon Sergeant

• Sergeant First Class with 47 months in position; that led and managed activities of a larger team. Assisted in planning, organizing, directing, supervising, training, coordinating and reporting activities of subordinates. Planned for supply resourcing and needed justification to support long and short-term operational needs. Employed CBRN defensive teams. Planned for, supervised preparation of, and conducted CBRN operations. Performed battle damage assessments. Developed and implemented unit training plans. Conducted graphic resection and hasty surveys with map development and geospatial analysis. Trained for and conducted humanitarian assistance missions.

• Responsible for the morale, health and training of approximately seven Sergeants and 25 personnel

• Supervised maintenance, administrative matters, logistics, and counseling records; ensured the serviceability of over $12,500,000 in equipment in both domestic and foreign environments.

2012 – 2014 Infantry Senior Drill Sergeant

• Staff Sergeant with 23 months in position; that prepared lesson plans and training schedules; assisted in determining operational policies and procedures; taught, guided, observed, and evaluated personnel in training; planned and coordinated billeting, food, and transportation arrangements for trainees.

• Responsible for the morale, health and training of two Drill Sergeants and 60 trainees.

• Supervised maintenance, administrative matters, logistics, and counseling records; ensured the serviceability of over $1,500,000 in equipment in a domestic environment.

2009 – 2012 Infantry Section Leader

• Staff Sergeant with 23 months in position; that supervised a small team of individuals in the performance of complex tasks. Provided technical and tactical guidance to subordinates in the operation of their equipment and professional support to both subordinates and supervisors in the accomplishment of their duties. Collected and reported intelligence data to unit leaders. Evaluated and analyzed terrain including the development of map overlays utilizing computer mapping software. Prepared and conducted regular training and briefings using computer based presentations, data management software, and word processing software. Assessed audience and used appropriate communication skills in small and large group settings. Conducted tactical operations for a squad and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) warfare operations. Maintained operational security. Prepared, operates, and maintains secure communications equipment. Requested ordnance through acquisitions as required and maintains security, accountability, and tracking of all explosives assigned to the gun team.

• Responsible for the morale, health and training of approximately two Sergeants seven personnel.

• Supervised maintenance, administrative matters, logistics, and counseling records; ensured the serviceability of over $750,000 in equipment in both domestic and foreign environments.

2008 – 2009 Infantry Squad Leader

• A Sergeant with 12 months in position; that led a mortar squad; supervised and trained crew; and supervised work details.

• Responsible for the morale, health and training of approximately three personnel.

• Supervised maintenance, administrative matters, logistics, and counseling records; ensures the serviceability of over $75,000 in equipment in both domestic and foreign environments. 

NOTEABLE MILITARY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

*In addition to, please see numerous certificates in various disciplines

2022 Command Team Course

• This is a Commander and First Sergeant pre-command course that provides knowledge in key areas such as: Command climate, Maintaining good order, Health promotion, Risk reduction, Suicide prevention, Army substance abuse, Sexual harassment/assault response and prevention, Equal opportunity, Leader development, Training and administration, Command supply discipline, Comprehensive Soldier Fitness, Family programs, Soldier medical readiness, Retention, Profession of Arms, Concussion-traumatic brain injury, Protection of classified and sensitive information and Safety.

2019 Command Team Course

• This is a Commander and First Sergeant pre-command course that provides knowledge in key areas such as: Command climate, Maintaining good order, Health promotion, Risk reduction, Suicide prevention, Army substance abuse, Sexual harassment/assault response and prevention, Equal opportunity, Leader development, Training and administration, Command supply discipline, Comprehensive Soldier Fitness, Family programs, Soldier medical readiness, Retention, Profession of Arms, Concussion-traumatic brain injury, Protection of classified and sensitive information and Safety.

2019 Master Leader Course

• This course is designed to challenge and educate upcoming Master Sergeants in the areas of professional writing, communication skills, public speaking, critical thinking, organizational and command leadership, management skills, joint and operational level of war fighting, discipline, readiness, health and administrative requirements. In addition, students will be exposed to topics like National Security, Joint Intergovernmental and Multinational (JIM) and Strategic Thinking.

2018 University Senior Leader Course

• This is a Commander and Senior Military Science Instructor pre-command course within Cadet Command that provides knowledge in key areas such as:  command climate, recruiting strategies, scholarship programs, campus resources, enrollment, contracts, retention, disenrollment, accessions, and safety. 

2018 Master Educator Course

• This resident course program is designed for Army ROTC faculty seeking professional development. The curriculum addresses; pedagogy, instructional technologies and organizational analyses for teaching.

2018 Master Resilience Training Course

• This course is a program of study that teaches resilience skills to educate and train Soldiers, which is an aspect of the United States Army’s broader Comprehensive Soldier Fitness program.  The course was developed as a joint undertaking between the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania, the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and the United States Military Academy at West Point.

2014 Senior Leader Course

• This course  prepares one to communicate effectively in oral and written formats; lead small unit teams; plan and organize daily operations and activities; apply human resource principles to daily operations; identify and mitigate risks; plan and execute established plans and strategies; analyze alternative courses of action; and apply sound logistical and front line management techniques.

2012 Drill Sergeant School

• This course prepares one to demonstrate the skills and abilities of a Drill Sergeant; lead, develop, influence, and positively impact others; implement physical fitness programs; apply the fundamentals of marksmanship; implement a training course of instruction; employ basic life saving techniques; and demonstrate knowledge of military concepts.

2009 Mortar Leader Course

• The Infantry Mortar Leader Course (IMLC) provides commissioned (2LT – CPT) and non-commissioned officers (SGT – SFC) with the knowledge to supervise and direct high angle fires from a mortar element to enable the United States Army and the Joint Force to prevail in Multi-Domain and Large Scale Combat Operation.  Instructions include tactical employment of the mortar platoon, graphics, fire planning, mechanical training, Forward Observer (FO) procedures, and fire direction control procedures. Upon successful completion, enlisted personnel are awarded the additional skill identifier of B1 and officers are awarded the additional skill identifier of 3Z.

2009 Advanced Leader Course

• This course prepares one to identify the traits of an effective leader; apply an ethical decision making method; apply sexual assault policies; identify actions that violate equal opportunity and sexual harassment; identify warning signs of a potential suicide; apply rules for business writing; prepare a performance appraisal report; prepare a training plan; assess organizational security and risk; understand aspects of culture and cultural differences; and prepare a situation analysis.

2007 Basic Leader Course

• This course prepares one to function as a junior level leader with essential skills in leadership, training, warfighting and administration. 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

*Military and Law Enforcement

Department of the Army

•  Infantry Branch

January 2007 to Jun 2024 – Honorable Retirement

June 1997 to September 2000 – Honorable Discharge

Infantryman – Full-Time

Security Clearance – Secret

Duty Stations: Fort Leonard Wood, Fort Campbell, University of Iowa – Army ROTC, Fort Riley, Fort Benning and Fort Carson.

Rank – First Sergeant

14 Months Served in OIF (Samarra, Iraq) September 21, 2007 to November 8, 2008

12 Months Served in OEF (Kunar, Afghanistan) May 17, 2010 to April 28, 2011

7 Months Served in OEF (Camp Beuhring, Kuwait) November 6, 2015 to June 2, 2016

Served as 101st Representative in Holland for 65th anniversary of D-Day 

AWARDS AND DECORATIONS

NOTEABLE COINS OF RECOGNITION

Department of Defense – Secretary

• Honorable Robert M. Gates

Department of Defense – Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

• Admiral Michael G. Mullen

Department of the Army – International Security Assistance Force

• General David H. Petraeus

Department of the Army – 101st Airborne Division

• General John F. Campbell