Collin Jones
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Self-disciplined military officer with demonstrated success in leading tactical operations. Skilled in crisis management, personnel supervision and mission execution with mastery of advanced weapons systems and equipment. Strong emotional intelligence and committed to successfully handling stress in high-pressure situations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
A-S3 Plans Officer
US Army
06.2023 - Current
- Coordinate the daily functions of facility management, training, update Defense Training Management System (DTMS), and current operations.
- Organize and redistribute operational orders for Unit missions.
- Interpret policy; implement guidance, review reports, and plan future operations.
- Prepare the Short Range and Long Range Training Calendars.
- Select and designate Action Officers in coordination with the staff for future Operations and Training Missions.
- Assist with coordinating training areas for outdoor training and live fire executions.
- Schedule ceremonies and organizational events.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the battalion commander, battalion executive officer.
Airrborne Plans Operations Officer
US Army
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted Airborne operational reports.
- Oversaw Jump Master teams planning, implementing and realigning air and land operational strategies.
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for Airborne operations.
- Managed all aspects of administrative and personnel needs of air to ground supply operations.
- Integrated intelligence activities into Airborne operations, plans and programs.
- Oversaw the success of over 15 Airborne operations.
- Assisted in the development and graduation of over 10 qualified Jump Masters.
- Accurately established and maintain Jump Master proficiency trackers for 56 Jump Masters.
- Gained experience in Airborne operational requirements and communication across ground and air assets.
- Assisted with over 100 newly qualified Paratroopers integration into an Airborne operational unit.
Platoon Leader
US Army
09.2020 - 02.2023
- Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.
- Managed over $9,000,000 worth of equipment during garrison and deployment operations.
- Trained, supervised and organized over 40 soldiers and personnel.
- Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon.
- Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success.
SMP Cadet
US Army National Guard
10.2017 - 05.2020
- Served as an officer trainee in a National Guard unit and performed duties commensurate with the grade of second lieutenant.
- Shadowed Platoon Leaders or Executive Officers and functioned as a assistant Lieutenant.
- Executed the duties of a new Second Lieutenant in a supervised, on-the-job-training environment.
- Given opportunities to learn and practice leadership under the supervision of commissioned and non-commissioned officers.
AG PO3
Navy Reserves
05.2015 - 10.2017
- Collecting, recording and analyzing weather and oceanographic information.
- Preparing up-to-date weather maps and oceanographic data.
- Issuing weather forecasts and warnings.
- Conducting weather/oceanographic briefings.
- Using, testing, calibrating and performing minor and preventive maintenance on meteorological instruments including satellite receivers.
- Preparing balloon-carried instruments for flight, evaluating and analyzing data received.
- Operating, programming and maintaining computers and related equipment.
- Provided pre- established interpretive talks and briefings.
- Participate in the complete data acquisition and public service programs at the station.
- The programs can consist of: upper air, augmentation, editing and backup of the Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS), daily climatologist measurements, marine and/or hydrology observations where applicable.
- Prepare and disseminate Short Term Forecasts and warnings.
- Collecting data for research and preparing reports.
- Prepare and conduct weather briefings to aviation, marine and public users via the telephone, radio or in person.
- Collect and disseminate marine weather observations from vessels.
- Facilitate problem solving and collaboration
Education
Political Science
Southern Illinois University, Some
Carbondale, ILundefined
East Central College
Rolla, MOTechnical or Occupational Certificate -
Aerographers Mate AG-AN Tech School
Biloxi, MS11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Communication
Missouri State University
Springfield05.2020
Skills
- Relevant Coursework, Licenses and
- Staff Leadership
- Commander Advisement
- Collecting Information
- Communication Proficiency
- Soldier Evaluations
- Gather Intelligence
- Coordinate Operations
- Combat Planning
- Mission Strategies
- Leadership Strengths
- Unit Readiness
Certification
- Certified Jump Master, US Army - 1 year, 2 months
- Dismounted Counter IED Tactical Master Training
- Scout Leader Course Training
- Air Load Plans Certification License
- Advance Situational Awareness Training
- Airborne School Training
- Air Assault School Training
Timeline
A-S3 Plans Officer
US Army
06.2023 - Current
Airrborne Plans Operations Officer
US Army
02.2023 - 06.2023
Platoon Leader
US Army
09.2020 - 02.2023
SMP Cadet
US Army National Guard
10.2017 - 05.2020
AG PO3
Navy Reserves
05.2015 - 10.2017
Political Science
Southern Illinois University, Some
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East Central College
Technical or Occupational Certificate -
Aerographers Mate AG-AN Tech School
Bachelor of Science - Communication
Missouri State University
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