Andrew Pelesasa
Summary
An accomplished Operations Sergeant Major with an extensive 22-year background in the U.S. Army, possessing a strong blend of technical acumen and decision-making capabilities. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving, organizational, and team-building skills. Actively seeking new professional opportunities to leverage expertise in personnel management, strategic planning, and complex problem resolution.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Brigade Operations Sergeant Major
US Army
Schofield, USA
07.2018 - 02.2022
- Prepared, planned for and coordinated execution of support missions to aid deployed forces and individuals
- Requisitioned, received, stored and documented unit equipment and supplies
- Led operational planning teams to address field and base concerns with minimal delays
- Advised commanding officers on weapons operations, capabilities and unforeseen operational problems
- Tested, repaired and updated equipment systems and components to meet current and expected demands
Education
Company Commander/1SG Course -
Fort Benning
01.2012
Marine Special Operations Command Joint Training -
Fort Shelby
MS01.2007
Senior Leader Course (SLC) -
Fort Knox
KY01.2006
Combat Life Savers Course (CLS) -
Fort Wainwright
AK01.2005
Arctic Survival Course -
Fort Richardson
AK01.2005
Advanced Leader Course (ALC) -
Fort Benning
GA01.2004
Pre Ranger School -
Fort Wainwright
AK01.2004
Basic Leader Course (BLC) -
Fort Richardson
AK01.2002
Air Assault -
Fort Drum
NY01.2000
US Army Infantry Basic/OSUT Training -
Fort Benning
GA08.1998
High School Diploma -
Faga'itua High School
Am. Samoa01.1997
Skills
- Intelligence management
- Combat planning
- Technical expertise
- Mapping skills
- Data management
- Decision-making
- Customer service
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Troubleshooting
- Communication
- People skills
- Team management
- Computer skills
- Problem resolution
- Organization
- Surveillance monitoring
Certification
- Expert Infantryman Badge, 2004
- Air Assault Badge, 2000
- Airborne, 2012
- Battle Staff, 2018
Languages
- English
- Samoan
Hobbies and Interests
- Hiking
- Working out
- Reading
Timeline
Brigade Operations Sergeant Major
US Army
07.2018 - 02.2022
Company Commander/1SG Course -
Fort Benning
Marine Special Operations Command Joint Training -
Fort Shelby
Senior Leader Course (SLC) -
Fort Knox
Combat Life Savers Course (CLS) -
Fort Wainwright
Arctic Survival Course -
Fort Richardson
Advanced Leader Course (ALC) -
Fort Benning
Pre Ranger School -
Fort Wainwright
Basic Leader Course (BLC) -
Fort Richardson
Air Assault -
Fort Drum
US Army Infantry Basic/OSUT Training -
Fort Benning
High School Diploma -
Faga'itua High School