Don Sparaco
University Place,United States
Summary
Results-driven leader with 4 years of progressive experience in Military. Exceptional leader, change manager and complex problem solver. Proven skills in operations oversight, policy development and process improvements.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Troop Executive Officer
United States Army
10.2022 - Current
- Led 15-person team managing tactical employment, logistical support, and maintenance for over $120 million of equipment
- Synchronized container, vehicle, and equipment movements, sling/air load planning, and equipment requisitions
- Led development and restructure of maintenance program for 20 armored vehicles employed in support of the Republic of Korea; increased operational readiness by 57% to above Army standard, optimizing support capabilities
- Planned and led logistics to deploy 100 personnel and $100 million of equipment to the Republic of Korea (ROK); coordinated with US/ROK customs, ensuring timely arrival and full accountability; bolstered international alliance
- Developed deployment standard operating procedures for 700-person squadron; standardized equipment packages, timeline, and sequencing of events; coordinated with outside units and established 96-hour deployment capabilities
- Cross-functionally led 20-person team managing operations; efficiently executed inventories, procurement and distribution operations balanced with logistics requirements; enabled 500-person joint US/ROK Army training event
- Managed timeline, inventory, and orders for 100-person company and $120 million of equipment for outgoing and incoming senior managers; enabled unit to inventory 2,500 pieces of equipment and sensitive items within 12 days
- Analyzed operational requirements; identified and planned monthly resources, created purchase requisitions, and directed procurement of over $5 million of assets annually; scored “#1 out of 5” supply teams during division audit
- Established contact with ROK vendors; directed inventory and requisition of 150 assets worth over $15 million on the Korean Peninsula; enabled timely transport of equipment to Ukraine in response to Russian-Ukrainian conflict
- Managed maintenance program for over $100 million of equipment; maintained 97% operational readiness overseas
- Rated by commander as in “top 3” of 23 officers in unit with “excellent performance” and “highest standards.”
Infantry Platoon Leader
United States Army
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Led and trained 45-person platoon executing full-spectrum Infantry operations in support of 650-person battalion
- Coordinated and led training and tactical employment with focus on urban terrain, limited visibility, and precision operations
- Managed combat readiness, physical fitness, health, welfare, morale, conduct and force protection of platoon and families
- Maintained and accounted for over $20 million of equipment
- Planned/led joint air operations with Special Forces Group, Military Police, and Combat Aviation Brigade; increased expertise in urban warfare and aircraft operations; effectively trained 200 personnel and raised readiness by 20%
- Devised weapon squads’ standard operating procedures for battalion; enabled greater shared understanding and efficiency in tactical employment of M240 machine gun and 9-person weapon squads in urban and rural operations
- Leveraged interpersonal skills to plan and coordinate company situational training exercises, multiple small arms and heavy weapons ranges, and physical fitness competitions; resulted in effectively training over 150 soldiers
- Led platoon executing operations in austere training environments; developed and executed objectives with minimal guidance on time; ensured successful operations and optimal readiness; ranked #2 of 16 teams in battalion
- Planned and led execution of combined live fire exercise with Field Artillery, Aviation, and Cavalry Units to achieve joint effects on targets; increased combat readiness and interoperability; rated in top 25% of teams in battalion
- Rated by commander as “#1 of 9” Platoon Leaders with “ability to generate solutions before problems arise.”
Battalion Assistant Operations/Plans Officer
United States Army
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Led 20-person team in initial planning, publication, and execution of training and operations for 650-person battalion
- Managed employment of 47 training areas, 5 million rounds of ammunition, and $100 million of equipment
- Coordinated with air crews to execute operations for battalion
- Developed tactical standard operating procedures for battalion; resulted in greater shared understanding and efficiency in planning and execution phases of operations; ranked “#1 of 3” battalions during training exercise
- Planned and led 1-month Stryker gunnery live fire for over 400 soldiers; increased combat readiness rate by 30%
- Synchronized operations during 4,500-person training exercise at National Training Center; collected/consolidated data on logistical/tactical operations; devised reporting systems, raising situational awareness for higher echelons
- Completed 12 months of training including Infantry Basic Course, Airborne School, and Stryker Leaders Course.
Education
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Auburn University
12.2019
Skills
- Business Administration
- Shareholder Accountability
- Operational Leadership
- Relationship Management
- Risk Management
- Process Improvements
College Activities
- ROTC (Platoon Leader, Operation Plans Officer)
- Drill Team
- Fraternity (Financial Planner)
- Saint Michael’s Catholic Student Organization (Small Group Leader)
- Intramural Sports (Softball [Team Member, Coach], Basketball, Wrestling)
Affiliations
- Working on Automobiles
- Building Computers
- Golf
- Hiking
Availability
03/11/24
Timeline
Troop Executive Officer
United States Army
10.2022 - Current
Infantry Platoon Leader
United States Army
12.2021 - 10.2022
Battalion Assistant Operations/Plans Officer
United States Army
12.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Auburn University