Decorated active duty Soldier serving as a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive (CBRNE) Specialist. Responsible for coordinating specialized planning and implementing operational contingencies for Soldiers; partakes in planning operations for the projected forces, provisions acquisition, soldier services, training, and administrative functions; develops and supervises equipment fielding and training; responsible for the accountability, professional development, training, counseling, morale, health, and welfare of Soldiers and their Families; maintains the serviceability, accountability, and readiness of all assigned support equipment valued in excess of $500,000.00; provides training classes while advising and supervising the chain of command regarding the basic operational use and maintenance procedures for NBC equipment and chemical operations.
Chemical, Biological, Radiation and Nuclear (CBRN) Specialist support of the 82D Airborne Division, 307TH Airborne Engineer Battalion, HHC Company. Provides training, advice, and supervision regarding proper use and procedures for all CBRN operations at company separate level. Specializes in CBRN reconnaissance and surveillance, accountable for over $500,000.00 of CBRN equipment and administrative assets. Responsible for the supervision, combat training, discipline, safety, health and welfare of the unit.
Served as the Company CBRN NCOIC and Training Room NCOIC within the 2nd Infantry Division 23D CBRN Battalion 61st CBRN Company. Held the primary mission of providing support to United States Army Korea's senior leadership and subordinate commands. Responsibility over the accountability and tracking all awards, personnel actions, taskings, and training statistical data. Manages administrative and Soldier files. Maintains accountability for all training room assigned communication and automation equipment valued at $450,000. Directly responsible for the professional development, health and welfare of ten Soldiers. Responsible for developing, motivating, and integrating specific physical readiness training regiments into Soldiers' duty days to achieve a passing physical fitness score.
Chemical, Biological, Radiation and Nuclear (CBRN) Specialist support of the 2nd Infantry Division, 23D CBRN Battalion, 61st CBRN Company. Provides training, advice, and supervision regarding proper use and procedures for all CBRN operations at company separate level. Specializes in CBRN detailed troop decontamination (DTD) and detailed equipment decontamination (DED). Accountable for over $500,000.00 of CBRN equipment and administrative assets. Responsible for the supervision, combat training, discipline, safety, health and welfare of the unit.
Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis. Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding; worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment. Successfully analyzed and interpreted data collected from the fragmentary collection of skeletal remains from Romania. Assisted in the successful recovery of buried skeletal remains at the FOREST (Forensic Osteology Research Station). Conducted photography of skeletal remains from the donors at the FOREST. Organized and ensured confidentiality of donor’s classified information while maintaining chain of custody. Assisted in thorough cleaning and analysis process of bones to remove all remnants of human tissue at the WCHIL (Western Carolina Human Identification Lab). Practiced efficient osteology skills when assorting the donor’s skeletal remains with their associated ID at the WCHIL. Ensured proficient preservation of the skeletal remains at the WCHIL & FOREST.
Earned two Army Commendation Medals by winning first place in the United States Army Ten Miler two consecutive years in a row, winning first place in the Danish Contingent (DANCON) Ruck March, winning third place in the Norwegian Foot March, and continuous dedication the betterment and welfare of the 2nd Infantry Divison in South Korea. Established and implemented the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives program from the ground up. Received a commendable rating for the Battalion's Inspector General's Inspection, with being one of the best inspectable area's within the Battalion. Dedicated over 250 hours of volunteer work over a one-year tour while stationed in South Korea. Serving as a conduit to building and reinforcing strong working relations between the United States Army and Republic of Korean (R.O.K) Army.