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Bruce Ford-Coates

Americus,GA

Summary

Strong leader with 22 years of experience in the United States Army, responsible accountability of cumulative $90M in assets. Dedicated knowledge in safety, security, project management, and operational management. Working knowledge in acquisitions, resourcing, and development. Effective in critical thinking, communication, risk management, and problem solving skills. Creative in task management, talent management, and team building techniques. Diligent professional versed in managing highly effective teams in pressured environments. Focused decision-maker with expertise in operations and safety. Enforces policies and procedures to run seamless missions.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Observer, Coach, Trainer

DoD
Fort Polk, Louisiana
12.2018 - 12.2023
  • Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of a seven man OCT Team that observes, coaches, and trains Infantry Heavy Weapons Platoons conducting advanced collective training at the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) and Fort Bliss, TX as they prepare to assume responsibilities as regionally aligned forces, the Global Response Force (GRF) or deploy in support of overseas Contingency Operations; conducts Platoon After Action Reviews (AAR's);coaches, trains, and mentors Rotational Training Units (RTU) leadership and Soldiers on safe training; gathers vital rotational data metrics to provide constructive feedback to higher echelons

Platoon Sergeant

DoD
Fort Campbell, Kentucky
05.2016 - 11.2018
  • Platoon Sergeant in a 35 person Infantry Rifle Platoon capable of deploying anywhere in the world within 96 hours to fight and win; responsible for the discipline, morale, health, welfare, personal and professional development, deployment readiness, and safety of assigned personnel, responsible for all individual and collective training up to the Platoon level, primary advisor to the Platoon Leader on all matters that impact Soldier readiness and the Platoon's proficiency; responsible for over $2.5 million in Platoon equipment.

Senior Squad Leader

DoD
Fort Campbell, Kentucky
11.2012 - 05.2016
  • Senior Leader in a Rifle Infantry Platoon; assists Platoon Leader in planning and preparation of operation, communications, and fire control of machine gun teams; responsible for the health, welfare, and professional development of eight Soldiers; monitors communication traffic between other elements and echelons, performs duties of Platoon Sergeant in his absence; responsible for the employment of, 7.62 machine gun teams, M3 Carl Gustaf teams; maintenance and accountability of all Squad equipment valued in excess of $400,000.00.

Education

Senior Leaders Course -

Henry Caro Noncommissioned Officer Academy
Fort Benning, GA
08-2019

Battle Staff Non-commissioned Officer Course - General Staff Operations

United States Sergeants Major Acadamy
Fort Bliss, TX
03-2018

Air Lift Planner's Course -

Air Mobility Command
Scott Air Force Base, IL
05-2016

Advanced Leader Course -

Henry Caro Noncommissioned Officer Academy
Fort Benning, GA
08-2012

Basic Leader Course -

Henry Caro Noncommissioned Officer Academy
Fort Benning, GA
09-2010

Some College (No Degree) - General

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Bradenton, FL

Skills

  • Stress Management
  • Supervision
  • Instruction
  • Security
  • Safety
  • Secret Clearance
  • Logistics
  • Resource Management
  • Project Management
  • Event Coordination
  • Accountability
  • Procedure Monitoring
  • Collaboration
  • Organization
  • Project Planning
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Effective Communication
  • Self Motivation
  • Reliability
  • Goal Setting
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Observer, Coach, Trainer

DoD
12.2018 - 12.2023

Platoon Sergeant

DoD
05.2016 - 11.2018

Senior Squad Leader

DoD
11.2012 - 05.2016

Senior Leaders Course -

Henry Caro Noncommissioned Officer Academy

Battle Staff Non-commissioned Officer Course - General Staff Operations

United States Sergeants Major Acadamy

Air Lift Planner's Course -

Air Mobility Command

Advanced Leader Course -

Henry Caro Noncommissioned Officer Academy

Basic Leader Course -

Henry Caro Noncommissioned Officer Academy

Some College (No Degree) - General

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota

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