Collin Carrier
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Dynamic military leader with extensive experience at TNARNG Military Funeral Honors, excelling in training and mentorship. Proven track record in operations coordination and crisis support, ensuring ceremonial precision and dignified honors. Skilled in performance evaluation and logistics management, fostering team development and maintaining high standards of military bearing.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
State Trainer
TNARNG Military Funeral Honors (J9)
JFHQ
03.2022 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive training for new and seasoned team members on military funeral honors protocols, ensuring strict adherence to Army regulations and the highest standards of ceremonial precision.
- Oversee the development and execution of training plans, including instruction on rifle drills, flag folding, and professional communication with grieving families.
- Evaluate and assess trainees’ performance through practical exercises, providing targeted feedback to ensure exceptional ceremonial execution.
- Coordinate with leadership to maintain statewide consistency in training and performance, enhancing the proficiency and readiness of honor guard personnel.
- Maintain and update training materials, ensuring alignment with evolving Army guidance and state-specific requirements.
- Provide on-site support for high-visibility ceremonies, ensuring flawless execution and military bearing.
Religious Affairs Specialist (56m)
TNARNG, 35th Division Sustainment Brigade (230th)
Smyrna, TN
05.2019 - Current
- Provided comprehensive support to unit chaplains, assisting with religious services, spiritual counseling, and crisis intervention.
- Coordinated and facilitated religious support activities, including memorial ceremonies, field services, and unit ministry team operations.
- Managed sensitive, confidential information while providing emotional and moral support to soldiers and their families.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of morale-building activities and stress management programs for unit members.
- Maintained religious facility readiness, including inventory management and logistical support for field missions.
- Conducted training on cultural awareness and spiritual readiness, enhancing unit cohesion and soldier well-being.
- Trained on providing security for the unit chaplains in a combat environment.
Middle Region NCOIC
TNARNG Military Funeral Honors (J9)
JFHQ
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Lead and manage Military Funeral Honors teams across the Middle Region, ensuring mission success and the delivery of dignified honors to fallen service members.
- Supervise, train, and mentor subordinate personnel, maintaining the highest standards of military bearing and ceremonial precision.
- Coordinate and oversee the execution of funeral missions, managing logistics and personnel assignments to ensure seamless operations.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide targeted coaching to improve team readiness and professionalism.
- Serve as a liaison between regional leadership and field personnel, facilitating effective communication and mission planning.
- Maintain accountability for ceremonial equipment, uniforms, and resources, ensuring operational readiness and professional presentation.
- Execute complex missions, including high-profile services and multi-team coordination, under strict timelines.
ADOS Team Member
TNARNG Military Funeral Honors (J9)
JFHQ
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Executed precise and dignified military funeral honors, including flag folding, rifle volleys, and bugle calls, for veterans and service members across the region.
- Supported the logistical coordination of funeral missions, ensuring timely arrival and professional representation at services.
- Conducted uniform and equipment inspections, maintaining the highest standards of appearance and readiness.
- Collaborated closely with funeral directors, family members, and fellow honor guard members to deliver meaningful and respectful ceremonies.
Education
Antioch High School
Antioch, TN05.2019
Skills
- Military Leadership & Team Management
- Training & Mentorship
- Ceremonial Precision & Military Bearing
- Operations Coordination & Mission Planning
- Crisis Support & Soldier Well-Being
- Professional Communication & Public Speaking
- Logistics Management & Resource Accountability
- Performance Evaluation & Team Development
- Attention to Detail & Tactical Discipline
Certification
• Virtual Convoy Operations Trainer (VCOT)
• Mounted Machine Gun (MMG)
• Instructor Operator (IO)
• Unstabilized Gunnery Trainer-Individual (UGT-I)
• Engagement Skills Trainer (EST)
• Level 2 (Trainer) Military Funeral Honors
• Level 1 Military Funeral Honors
Timeline
State Trainer
TNARNG Military Funeral Honors (J9)
03.2022 - Current
Middle Region NCOIC
TNARNG Military Funeral Honors (J9)
10.2021 - 02.2022
ADOS Team Member
TNARNG Military Funeral Honors (J9)
08.2020 - 09.2021
Religious Affairs Specialist (56m)
TNARNG, 35th Division Sustainment Brigade (230th)
05.2019 - Current
Antioch High School