Aaron Coombs
Erie,PA
Summary
- Dedicated employee with 20 years serving in the U.S. Army most of with at senior levels.
- Displays excellent abilities to follow direction, lead others and find solutions.
- Demonstrates perseverance in task completion, timeliness, and outstanding work ethic.
- Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges.
- Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
- Background includes operational management, reporting and updating to meet changing conditions.
- Skilled in compiling, modeling and reporting on data to effect necessary changes.
- Highly analytical, decisive, and strategic-thinking.
- Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices.
- Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Military Science Instructor
U.S. Army
Erie,, PA
08.2021 - Current
- Integrated multiple disciplines into one course of study through collaboration with faculty members from other departments.
- Engaged in professional development through participation in workshops and conferences focused on military science instruction methods.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth operations within the college's ROTC program.
- Organized guest speakers from various branches of the armed forces to discuss job opportunities available after graduation.
- Managed field training exercises aimed at instructing cadets in fundamental leadership skills.
- Provided letters of recommendation and other referrals to students pursuing further education programs or postgraduate employment.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
- Implemented innovative teaching techniques to enhance student learning outcomes.
G3/5/7 Senior Sergeant
U.S. Army
Anchorage, AK
05.2018 - 08.2021
- Mitigated potential risks identified in relation with proposed projects or initiatives through development of appropriate countermeasures.
- Planned and executed routine assessments of safety guidelines throughout all divisions and departments.
- Managed inventory levels and procured supplies necessary for operations.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to coordinate activities related to division operations.
- Played a role in developing annual operating budgets through analyzing projected needs.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, productivity and customer service.
- Maintained open communication channels between management team members, employees, vendors and suppliers and customers.
- Responsibly handled division operations, overseeing schedules, budgets, staffing decisions and resource allocation.
- Evaluated existing technology used by the division and identified opportunities for improved efficiency through automation.
Infantry First Sergeant
U.S. Army
Fort Polk, LA
04.2015 - 04.2018
- Maximized efficiency by assessing team dynamics among subordinates.
- Elevated the environment to promote successful communication within the organization.
- Oversaw and executed daily operations of the organization, along with managing administrative tasks.
- Provided tactical guidance during combat operations.
- Used supervision techniques to support and evaluate staff performance.
- Explored potential implementation of cutting-edge technologies and weapons systems in the unit.
- Upheld compliance with all relevant regulations, laws, and ethical standards.
- Analyzed and resolved areas for improvement within the command hierarchy.
- Developed, implemented and enforced policies and procedures to ensure the safety of personnel.
- Monitored performance of unit members to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK05-2019
High School Diploma -
Newark High School
Newark, DE05-2003
Skills
- Process Improvement & Process Reporting
- Organizational Professional Development
- Training Program Assessment
- Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams, etc)
- Program Administration & Employee Counseling
- Long Term Strategic Planning
- Composite Risk Management & Evaluation
- Hazmat Regulations Compliance
- Identifying environmental concerns
- Energy project management
- Field observations recording
- Developing & Enforcing Standard Operating Procedures
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Environmental Monitoring & Waste Reduction
- Wetland Delineation & Permit Compliance
- GPS Navigation & Field Research
- Natural Resource Management
- Teamwork, Collaboration, Professionalism, & Motivation
Certification
- Common Faculty Development - Instructors Course
- Evaluating Instructors Course
- Battle Staff Course (Division Organizational Planning & Maneuver
Accomplishments
- Graduated top 10% of all Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Courses attended (Commandants List)
- Completed my Bachelors Degree while serving on Active Duty in key leadership roles while married with four children
Affiliations
- Volunteer tudor for Military Science students to achieve goals outside of their participation with ROTC
- Avid Hunter & Fisherman, truly believe in wildlife conservation and land management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Military Science Instructor
U.S. Army
08.2021 - Current
G3/5/7 Senior Sergeant
U.S. Army
05.2018 - 08.2021
Infantry First Sergeant
U.S. Army
04.2015 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Alaska Anchorage
High School Diploma -
Newark High School