Cody Madison
Ogdensburg,NY
Summary
Adept at fostering team cohesion and enhancing combat readiness, my tenure as an Infantry Platoon Sergeant with the United States Army showcased exceptional tactical leadership and problem-solving skills. Achieved 100% equipment accountability and significantly improved unit preparedness through rigorous training and personnel management, embodying adaptability and strategic decision-making.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Infantry Platoon Sergeant
United States Army
Fairbanks, AK
11.2013 - 01.2024
- Maintained high levels of discipline and morale within the platoon through effective communication, mentorship, and team-building activities.
- Enhanced unit readiness by conducting rigorous training exercises and maintaining strict adherence to standards.
- Managed personnel administration tasks such as evaluations, promotions, awards recommendations, leave requests, and disciplinary actions to maintain a well-organized platoon structure.
- Fostered an environment of mutual respect and trust among diverse team members by modeling exemplary behavior, open communication, and empathy towards individual challenges.
- Sustained 100% accountability of personnel and equipment by implementing comprehensive inventory management systems.
Education
Knightstown High School
Knightstown, INSkills
- Radio Communications
- Weapons expertise
- Tactical Leadership
- Combat Readiness
- Team Management
- Patrolling Techniques
- Operational planning
- Marksmanship Instruction
- Weapons Handling
- Safety Monitoring
- Personnel Management
- Security management
- Physical Conditioning
- Maintaining security
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Analytical Thinking
Accomplishments
Attending the Army’s Basic Leadership Course.
Attending the Army’s Advanced Leadership Course.
A total of 18 months in Afghanistan under combat conditions.
Timeline
Infantry Platoon Sergeant
United States Army
11.2013 - 01.2024
Knightstown High School