Volunteering
Aaron Jefferson
Field Artillery Officer
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Self-motivated Platoon Leader with strong interpersonal and supervisory skills. Oversees tactical, personnel and operational planning to meet dynamic mission needs. Adept at delivering training and closely mentoring junior team members to optimize knowledge and performance. Works well with peers, sergeants and commanders.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Platoon Leader
2-32 FA BN
10.2021 - Current
- Trained, supervised and organized over 40 soldiers and personnel
- Managed over $30,000,000 worth of equipment during garrison and deployment operations.
- Supervised firing platoon, maintained firing capability and organized platoon defense.
- Served as principal advisor to First Sergeant and Commander.
- Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
- Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.
Company Fire Support Officer
2-32 FA BN
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Supported commander to integrate indirect fire systems into battle plans.
- Instructed troops and commander on capabilities of individual weapon systems.
- Developed tactical military plans and executed with team of 10 soldiers.
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
Assistant S4 Officer
2-32 Field Artillery BN
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Provided logistical support for Platoon, Battery, and Battalion Level training events.
- Served as Government Credit Card Holder, making purchases up to $10,000 per month for the Battalion
Platoon Training Officer
Army ROTC Cadet Command
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Trained, mentored, and assessed 36 cadets during 38 days of training at Fort Knox, KY
- Awarded Army Achievement Medal for impact at summer training
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Elected to Vice President for Student Veterans Association in 2018
- Elected to President for Student Veterans Association in 2019
- Elected to Vice President for College Political Club in 2016
- Awarded University Nomination for the Truman Scholarship
- Member of Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honors Fraternity
- Member of Phi Sigma Tau Philosophy Honors Fraternity
- Member of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
- Nominated Outstanding Graduate in Political Science out of cohort of 130 students
- Conducted research on congressional campaign strategy for the National Science in 2017
- Received Presidential Fellows Merit Scholarship
- Dean's List for all eight semesters at High Point University
Skills
Platoon management
Overseeing training
Soldier mentoring
Tactical planning
Accomplishments
- Successfully passed Ranger School in 2021, demonstrating proficiency in small unit tactics and leadership in austere conditions
- Successfully passed the rigorous Army Pathfinder School in 2021, demonstrating proficiency in Sling-load, Helicopter Landing Zone, and Drop Zone Operations
- Recognized as Distinguished Military Graduate, graduating in top 10% of cadets in the class of 2019
Interests
Mixed Martial Arts
Public Policy
History
Timeline
Platoon Leader - 2-32 FA BN
10.2021 - Current
Company Fire Support Officer - 2-32 FA BN
05.2020 - 08.2021
Assistant S4 Officer - 2-32 Field Artillery BN
03.2020 - 05.2020
Platoon Training Officer - Army ROTC Cadet Command
06.2019 - 08.2019
High Point University - Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
08.2015 - 05.2019