Austin W. Rutledge
Centennial,CO
Summary
Dynamic leader with experience excelling in strategic planning, project, and personnel management. Proven track record in optimizing operations and enhancing training programs, leveraging data-driven decision making. Skilled in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional leadership, successfully managing large teams and executing high-stakes initiatives. Committed to delivering impactful solutions in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Ranger School Company Commander - Senior Project Manager
U.S. Army
Fort Moore, USA
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Directed operations for the DoD's premier leadership school, managing 58 senior instructors and 3,100 participants.
- Delivered 10 Ranger School training programs while operating at 30% typical staffing by optimizing internal operations.
- Helped to facilitate digitial transformation utilizing Power Apps and Power BI to track student performance and outcomes, enabling data driven decision making.
- Executed the 2024 Best Ranger Competition, a DoD wide elite warfighter competition, aligning logistics with external partners and corporate sponsors.
BN Operations Officer - Program Manager
U.S. Army
Fort Moore, USA
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Analyzed long and short-term training calendars, training mission objectives, training resources, and plans development in support of future operations for an organization of 800 soldiers.
- Redeveloped physical fitness programs using data analytics and supported digital transformation of training processes.
- Recommended future strategic and operational plans/policies based on research and forecast analysis.
- Facilitated cross-training initiatives with units on Fort Moore to ensure versatility and flexibility within the organization.
Rifle Platoon Leader - Personnel Manager
U.S. Army
Fort Stewart, Georgia
05.2020 - 12.2022
- Led a team of 45 members to ensure coordinated operations across South Korea and Europe.
- Oversaw strategic deployment of resources valued at $12M to optimize operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented tactical training programs, achieving 100% personnel readiness.
- Collaborated with allied nations for 15 months in South Korea and Europe to strengthen military relations abroad.
Education
Advanced Leadership And Operations Course -
MCCC
Fort Moore08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Foreign Area Studies
United States Military Academy
West Point, NY05-2019
Skills
- Strategic planning and execution
- Stakeholder engagement
- Cross-functional leadership
- Data-driven decision making
- Project management
- Team management
Education And Certifications - Military Education
- U.S. Army, Fort Moore, Majors: Foreign Area Studies
- Captains Career Course, 01/2022, 08/2023
Timeline
Ranger School Company Commander - Senior Project Manager
U.S. Army
04.2024 - 04.2025
BN Operations Officer - Program Manager
U.S. Army
01.2023 - 03.2024
Rifle Platoon Leader - Personnel Manager
U.S. Army
05.2020 - 12.2022
Advanced Leadership And Operations Course -
MCCC
Bachelor of Science - Foreign Area Studies
United States Military Academy