Austin Herald
Colorado Springs,CO
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Cavalry First Sergeant
US Army
Fort Carson, CO
09.2004 - Current
- Obtained key intelligence to protect troops and aide in combat mission command enabling accurate and timely decision-making abilities.
- Captured enemy troops, weaponry and equipment with small-groups and large ground maneuvers across the middle east and South East Asia including Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan.
- Reviewed and prepared monthly reports and data on personnel strength management, resulting in 104% strength management rating.
- Succeeded in training team members and foreign weapons operators in adapting to the ever changing operational environments which resulted in minimizing employee injuries by 14% from previous command teams.
- Accounted for over 70 million dollars of equipment, weaponry and facilities. Maintaining the highest readiness rates for 44 weeks consecutively.
- Accounted for the transfer of over 550 million dollars worth of equipment from Oman to Afghanistan with zero losses.
Brigade Master Gunner
US Army
Camp Shelby, MS
05.2015 - 07.2020
- Developed, planned, budgeted and executed twelve complex combined-arms live fire exercises for five different platforms simultaneously including two rotary and fixed winged aircraft platforms and three different land firing armored tracked and wheeled vehicles platforms.Established work, budgets and construction timelines to manage and plan projects.
- Supported senior leadership by collecting and maintaining vendor and organizational quantity, type and supply value records.
- Provided in-depth coaching and training to personnel with prompting to productively accomplish daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Budgeted, inspected, inventoried, managed and issued explosives and conventional ammunition to six states worth of National Guard training rotations.
- Designed, developed, contracted and proofed two of the most advanced Digital Multi-Purpose range facilities in Mississippi and Arkansas.
Scout Sniper Team Leader
US Army
Fort Carson, CO
05.2005 - 05.2015
- Utilized small-arms, light artillery and drone weaponry to suppress and neutralize enemies.
- Prepared detailed written reports and formulated policy and guidance for use of subordinate organizations.
- Stored and safeguarded classified information to maintain utmost confidentiality.
- Assessed complex documentation for combat, weapon systems and anti-terrorism programs.
- Monitored equipment during simulations and live-fire exercises to detect system malfunctions and operator errors.
- Executed emergency response security to eliminate hazards and potential dangers.
- Assisted in gathering intelligence and combat information to support troops on ground.
Education
Bradley Master Gunner - Heavy Weapons And Mission Command
US Army Armor School
Fort Benning, GA07.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Animal Sciences and Agriculture Economics
Allen County Community College
Iola, KSSkills
- Master of Unified Land Operations
- Bradley Master Gunner
- Cavalry Scout Sniper
- US Army Pathfinder
- Camouflage Techniques
- Physical Fitness
Timeline
Brigade Master Gunner
US Army
05.2015 - 07.2020
Scout Sniper Team Leader
US Army
05.2005 - 05.2015
Cavalry First Sergeant
US Army
09.2004 - Current
Bradley Master Gunner - Heavy Weapons And Mission Command
US Army Armor School
Some College (No Degree) - Animal Sciences and Agriculture Economics
Allen County Community College