Austin McMullen
Unmanned Systems Graduate
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Highly analytical and results-oriented individual who takes immense pride in the ability to acquire any knowledge and/or skills required for a new career, project, or technology. Swiftly comprehends the “big picture” and implements the boldest of organizational visions. Superior communicator, readily distills the most complex of materials into easily-understood, compelling presentations
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Operations Lead - Range Safety Officer
State Of North Carolina Wildlife Commission
Raleigh, North Carolina
09.2020 - Current
- Held daily safety briefings and monitored operational practices of all range users.
- Observed state and organizational mandated standards to prevent injuries and accidents at range.
Executive Assistant/Administrative Supervisor
A. Co. 8th Psychological Ops. Battalion (A) - Army
Ft. Bragg, North Carolina
02.2015 - 04.2017
- Performed administrative duties for a unit consisting of anywhere between 75 - 110 individuals, depending on deployment tempo.
- Coordinated travel arrangements, including booking airfare, hotel and ground transportation, for every soldier in the unit to include both CONUS and OCONUS troop movements.
- Performed monthly auditing on personnel files to ensure proper accountability of all deficiencies or discrepancies.
Psychological Operations Middle East Liaison
Joint Spec. Ops. Task Force - Gulf Coop. Council
Manama And Muscat, Bahrain And Oman
08.2014 - 02.2015
- Advised host nation governments and military partners on operations, intelligence, and proposed psychological tactics.
- Supervised more than $1,300,000 in high-value, top-secret equipment, maintaining a zero loss record over a six month deployment.
- Worked closely with U.S. Embassies and host nation governmental departments to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
Advanced Military Training
John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center/School
Ft. Bragg, North Carolina
02.2013 - 07.2014
- Was selected as a part of a 21 person class out of over 250 candidates after a 19 day Special Operations - PsyOp assessment process.
- Graduated from an intensive six month Arabic language and culture course.
- Was instructed on the intricacies of psychological operations and how they can impact the human decision making process.
Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems Specialist
2/319th Field Artillery Regiment, 82nd Airborne
Ft. Bragg, North Carolina
10.2009 - 02.2013
- Was a part of Field Artillery Fire Direction Centers in three different batteries (HHB, A, & B) which were responsible for the accurate, safe, and timely acquisition of targets ranging from 1km - 10km away.
- Deployed to Camp Ramadi, Iraq in May 2011 through November 2011 as a member of the camp's Base Defense Operations Center.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 08.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Unmanned Systems
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 08.2017 - 12.2019
Associate of Science - General Education
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC 03.2014 - 12.2015
Skills
Continuous improvement strategies
Ability to absorb new skills quickly
Strategic planning
Clear and concise reports
FAA Part 107 qualified
Maintained Top Secret/SCI clearance
Timeline
Assistant Operations Lead - Range Safety Officer
State Of North Carolina Wildlife Commission
09.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
North Carolina State University
08.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Unmanned Systems
Indiana State University
08.2017 - 12.2019
Executive Assistant/Administrative Supervisor
A. Co. 8th Psychological Ops. Battalion (A) - Army
02.2015 - 04.2017
Psychological Operations Middle East Liaison
Joint Spec. Ops. Task Force - Gulf Coop. Council
08.2014 - 02.2015
Associate of Science - General Education
Fayetteville Technical Community College
03.2014 - 12.2015
Advanced Military Training
John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center/School
02.2013 - 07.2014
Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems Specialist
2/319th Field Artillery Regiment, 82nd Airborne
10.2009 - 02.2013