Alexander Williams
Copperas Cove,TX
Summary
As a seasoned Infantry Squad Leader with the US Army, I excelled in tactical leadership and team management, significantly enhancing squad performance through innovative training methods. My expertise in tactical operations and ability to foster teamwork and loyalty led to successful mission outcomes, showcasing my commitment to excellence and strategic problem-solving.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infantry Squad Leader
US Army
09.2016 - Current
- Managed logistical requirements for the squad, ensuring appropriate equipment allocation and maintenance schedules were followed.
- Maintained a high level of discipline and professionalism in the squad, leading by example at all times.
- Improved squad performance by implementing rigorous training and evaluation methods.
- Mentored junior soldiers on career progression opportunities within the Infantry field, providing guidance on promotion paths and required qualifications for advancement.
- Developed cohesion among team members through regular team-building exercises and open communication.
- Identified issues between soldiers and successfully resolved problems through active listening and interpersonal communication.
- Coordinated with higher command echelons for resource allocation, sharing valuable intel from ground-level observations to inform decision-making processes.
- Supervised and led squad of 9 soldiers, setting high standard of efficiency, loyalty, and integrity.
- Ensured mission success with thorough planning, preparation, and execution of tactical operations.
- Collaborated with other squad leaders to develop cohesive strategies for joint missions and training exercises.
- Conducted regular physical fitness tests to ensure optimal performance levels among squad members during strenuous activities or combat situations.
- Instructed team members in reconnaissance techniques such as map reading, compass use, navigation skills enhancing their situational awareness abilities.
- Assessed battlefield conditions such as terrain and enemy fire effectiveness to organize and deploy team members effectively.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
Education
Associates In Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHSkills
- Tactical leadership
- Team management
- Patrolling techniques
- Physical fitness
- Small unit tactics
- Urban warfare
- Weapons proficiency
- Land navigation
- Vehicle operations
- Field communications
- Equipment management
- Camouflage techniques
- Terrain analysis
- Teamwork and loyalty
- Team leadership
- Radio communications
- Squad leadership
- Briefing leadership
- Sound decision making
- Weapons handling
- Identifying hazards
- Safety protocols
- Communications equipment
- Tactical operations
- Troop development
- Weapons systems
- Training leadership
- Managing PPE
- Report writing
- Automatic weapons
- Warrior ethos
- Drill marching
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Security Officer Level 2
Timeline
Infantry Squad Leader
US Army
09.2016 - Current
Associates In Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University