Benjamin Bray
Orange,MA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in the US Army National Guard. Proven expertise in training coordination and personnel management, enhancing squad performance and mission success. Adept at developing junior leaders and implementing innovative strategies, ensuring operational excellence in high-pressure environments. Skilled in counter-IED operations and effective mentorship.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Platoon Sergeant
US Army National Guard
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Trained, supervised and organized over soldiers and personnel.
- Collaborated with fellow NCOs to develop innovative training, tactics and strategies, resulting in improved mission outcomes.
- Developed junior leaders through mentorship programs, enhancing their skillsets for future career progression.
- Ensured mission success by effectively overseeing daily operations, personnel assignments, and equipment maintenance.
Infantry Squad Leader
US Army National Guard
10.1995 - 10.2018
- Improved squad performance by implementing rigorous training and evaluation methods.
- Trained multinational partners, contractors and foreign nationals to develop warfighting and defense capabilities.
- Counter-IED Operations to detect and neutralize improvised explosive devices (IEDs) used by terrorist groups and work with explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) teams to ensure safe navigation in threat environments.
- Conducted Patrols and Reconnaissance to monitor and disrupt insurgent networks and support Provisional Reconstruction Team (PRT) operations.
- Training and Mentoring of allied forces to include Iraqi Army soldiers, UN personnel, and Afghanistan local security personnel in counter insurgency operations.
Training NCO
US Army National Guard
06.2009 - 07.2010
- Organized training events, coordinating schedules, resources, and logistics for seamless execution.
- Coordinated closely with unit leadership to align training initiatives with strategic objectives.
- Collaborated with fellow NCOs to share best practices and develop innovative approaches to training methodologies.
- Delivered clear and concise briefings on complex topics, enabling trainees to grasp essential information quickly and efficiently.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing training programs, recommending modifications based on current military doctrine and standards.
Education
No Degree - Occupational Health And Safety
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL12-2026
Skills
- Training program management
- Training management
- Personnel management
Certification
- Basic Illicit Finance Course Training - June 2025
Timeline
Platoon Sergeant
US Army National Guard
10.2018 - 05.2019
Training NCO
US Army National Guard
06.2009 - 07.2010
Infantry Squad Leader
US Army National Guard
10.1995 - 10.2018
No Degree - Occupational Health And Safety
Columbia Southern University
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