Donald Cicciarelli
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Retired Master Sergeant and detail-oriented team player, with strong organizational skills honed during 27 years of military service. Organized and dependable candidate, successful at Liaising and Building Relationships, especially within the Healthcare and Military Community. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy; while managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on additional responsibilities to meet team goals, especially in the service of fellow Veterans.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Forces Company Operations Sergeant
US Army
Fort Carson, CO
03.2011 - 03.2012
- Served as Both the Operations Sergeant and Senior Enlisted Advisor (SEA); Responsible for care of all Enlisted.
- Displayed Genuine Concern for Soldiers and their families, while acting as SEA, assisted with several Health Crisis in cooperation with Group Mental Health and Clinic.
- Increased company training 25%, improved proficiencies, streamlined meetings, processes, weekly, monthly rhythms.
- Directly supervised 11 personnel, in support of full spectrum Special Operations executed by 6 Operational Detachments.
- Conducted Pre, Post and ongoing deployment support to Detachments in 6 countries and two separate theaters.
- Team Player who never fails to extend assistance to support team objectives.
Senior Military Science Instructor
US Army
Melbourne, FL
03.2008 - 03.2011
- Senior Instructor, Advisor at Florida Institute of Technology Army ROTC Battalion of 96 Cadets, 8 cadre & 3 staff.
- Enhanced Community Outreach and Recruitment, Liaising with Veteran and other Community Groups, while Supervising Cadet Color Guard for eleven events.
- Planned and executed a medical plan in support of 750 Cadets & Cadre, during Joint Exercise, without incident.
- Counseled and mentored fellow soldiers during transition/reintegration following intense combat tours.
- Assigned class exceeded Cadet average for progression by more than 20% achieving 64%.
- Highly skilled trainer; attention to detail and motivating led to the highest Leadership Course training stats in Brigade.
- Ability to multi-task ensured operational and tasking requirements were fulfilled to high standard and timely.
- Skilled Mentor, Evaluated student progress and provided targeted feedback to promote continuous improvement.
Special Forces Detachment Operations Sergeant
US Army
Fort Carson, CO
08.2006 - 03.2008
- Senior Enlisted Advisor of Special Forces A Team, responsible for 10 enlisted soldiers training and operational guidance.
- Liaised with 1/1/5 Iraqi Army Battalion Staff effectively, Integrated elements & conducted 40 successful Joint Combat Operations.
- Received Bronze Star for Valor, for actions under intense enemy fire while leading A-Team in Iraq.
- Planned and executed the two largest Foreign Internal Defense Ops in Iraq; 2000 Iraqi troops and one A-Team.
- Gravely wounded while leading a 50 man Iraqi Assault Force during combat operations, remained composed, continued to lead.
- Enhanced team performance by providing consistent coaching, guidance, and mentoring to junior personnel.
Special Forces Medical Sergeant
US Army
Fort Carson, CO
08.2004 - 07.2006
- Responsible for emergency, routine and long term care of A-Team personnel, while contributing to Combat effectiveness.
- Responsible for Administrative Staff Functions, paperwork, filing, references and meeting conflicting deadlines.
- Conducted Humanitarian Assistance Operations in Tanzania, liaised and integrated with Embassy personnel for 6 months while evaluating Water, Medical and Schools Projects.
- Selected to evaluate the British, MERLIN Course to determine its usefulness in the US Special Operations effort against terrorism, briefed SF Commanding General.
- Provided superior preventative medical care during Cold Weather Training, without injury in near zero temps.
Special Forces Senior Medical Sergeant
US Army
Fort Carson, CO
08.2003 - 07.2004
- Principle advisor to the Company Commander on all medical planning and training in support of full spectrum ops.
- Led 8 person Company Support Center in Iraq, provided critical logistical support to 5 remote A-Teams in contested locations, while effectively liaising with multiple and varying levels of Command and Support in the Area of Operations.
- Awarded Bronze Star, in part for, Planning & Organizing over 180 Combat Convoys and Leading 68 without loss in Iraq.
- Effectively handled stress and maintained a calm demeanor during high-risk combat operations, instilled confidence.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Special Forces Senior Medical Sergeant
US Army
Fort Carson, CO
01.2002 - 07.2003
- Responsible for Medical Planning, Training and Care of a Special Forces A-Team, as well as combative duties. Awarded Bronze Star for service in Iraq.
- Collaborated with Forward Area Surgical Team to assist with the care of over 50 patients in critical need due to air attack.
- Integrated with Kurdish Battalion to conduct Operation Viking Hammer with negligible casualties despite dire expectations.
- Personal diligence towards work and attention to detail were positive influence to other detachment members.
- His innate maturity, situational awareness, and ability to solve difficult problems make him an absolutely invaluable asset.
- Trained 40 Croatian soldiers in small unit tactics and military mountaineering during Croatian deployment.
- Ensured 100% accountability of the teams mountain and medical equipment sets valued over $450,000.
Instructor/Writer
US Army
Fort Bragg, NC
08.1998 - 12.2001
- Performed as an Instructor and Writer of Curriculum at the Special Operations Combat Medic Course. Received Meritorious Service Medal for service.
- Responsible for Liaising with FDNY EMS , 6 NYC Hospitals and up to 20 EMS Stations in order to facilitate Integration and Training of Students in all tasks required during their Paramedic Clinical Rotation.
- Clinical Coordinator and First Sergeant for 4, five week training deployments to NYC with up to 70 students, 9 instructors and 10 support staff. Awarded Navy Achievement Medal for service.
- Served as Primary Instructor of SOCM Paramedic Training; supervised 10 joint service instructors and 240 students annually.
- Trauma Module Primary Instructor; responsible for facilitating training thru ensuring all supplies, personnel and trainers available and prepared to conduct training.
- Responsible for student counseling; develops & reviews curriculum; write & revise lesson plans, updates course materials and equipment.
- Motivated and mentored over 200 students involved in 4 clinical rotations, to a 100% academic success rate.
- Exceptional instruction, was instrumental to an unprecedented 100% pass rate of the National Registry of Paramedics exam.
- Maintained 100% accountability of a Credit Card with annual budget exceeding $100,000.
Battalion Medical Operations Sergeant
US Army
Ft. Lewis, WA
01.1997 - 12.1997
- Directly responsible for the management and supervision of 40 SF Medics, 16 Combat Lifesavers and one Preventative Medicine Technician; ensures Battalion Deployability thru immunization program, clinical coordination and maintenance of Medic Certification.
- Received Army Commendation Medal for devising and implementing a comprehensive Mass Casualty plan for the Battalion, as well as a comprehensive Medical Evacuation Plan for the Republic of Korea.
- Planned, coordinated and implemented the Battalion Combat Lifesavers Course.
- Enhanced team performance by providing consistent coaching, guidance, and mentoring to junior personnel.
Senior Medical NCO
US Army
Ft. Lewis, WA
04.1996 - 12.1996
- Served as Company Medical NCO responsible for organization, supervision and the conduct of all support for training and operations of a 90 person Company.
- Maintained proficiency in minor surgery, emergency medical and dental care, triage, medical screening and diagnosis; provides paraprofessional medical service activities in fixed and tactical situations.
- Received commendation for reorganizing Company administrative records and automation of the company database.
- Additional Duties as Battalion Mountaineering Master Trainer; received commendation for Planning and Executing the training of all Battalion Mountain Teams to full certification in new Special Forces Command Standards.
Special Forces Medical Sergeant
US Army
Ft. Lewis, WA
11.1993 - 03.1996
- Served as Operational Detachment Alpha Medical Sergeant; Awarded Meritorious Service Medal for 3 years of Detachment Service.
- Responsible for routine and emergency medical care to Detachment and indigenous personnel, in support of full spectrum operations.
- Participated in Medical Civic Action Program, as part of a Mobil Clinic in Thailand, that served 4 villages over 4 weeks providing medical, dental and veterinary services.
- Provided medical and some mountaineering support to Operation Full Accounting Team in remote area of North Vietnam, while investigating an A-6 crash site, Two MIAs accounted for.
- Developed and implemented team medical and administrative SOP's that greatly improved team efficiency.
- Maintained SF Tactical Medical set, Mountaineering set, and all personnel at 100% deployable.
- Additional duties as Battalion Ski Instructor, Detachment Lead Climber and Mountaineering Trainer.
- Developed a Program of Instruction for mountaineering that established the Battalion Certification standards.
- Awarded Army Achievement Medal for performance as Area Specialist Team Leader and Liaison during National Training Center Rotation.
Education
Certificate - Special Forces Basic NCO Course
US Army JFK Special Warfare And School
Fort Bragg, NCCertificate - Special Forces Advanced NCO Course
Special Forces Advanced NCO Course
Fort Bragg, NCCertificate - Instructor Training Course
US Army JFK Special Warfare Center And School
Fort Bragg, NCCertificate - Advanced Special Operations Techniques
US Army JFK Special Warfare Center And School
Ft. Lewis, WASkills
- Community Outreach, Cross-cultural understanding
- Liaison Activities and Personnel Management
- Relationship building and Conflict Resolution
- Project Coordination and Operations Management
- Strategy Development and Event Planning
- Military and Veteran Medical Facility Knowledge
- Organizational Skills and Process Improvement
- Training Development
Accomplishments
- 3 Bronze Stars and one Bronze Star for Valor for performance during 3 rotations, conducting combat operations in Iraq.
- Purple Heart for wounds received during operations in Iraq.
- 2 Meritorious Service Medals for Service as Instructor/Writer and Special Forces Medic.
- 3 Army Commendation Medals for Service and completed projects.
- 5 Army Achievement Medals for service, liaison activities and completed projects.
- 1 Navy Achievement Medal for service as Clinical Coordinator and Liaison in NYC.
- 1 Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal with Arrowhead, for Iraq invasion.
- 8 Good Conduct Medals.
- Combat Medical Badge; Combat Infantryman's Badge; Master Parachutist Badge
Certification
Formerly maintained certification in:
Nationally Registered EMT Paramedic
Advanced Trauma Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Prehospital Trauma Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Special Forces Company Operations Sergeant
US Army
03.2011 - 03.2012
Senior Military Science Instructor
US Army
03.2008 - 03.2011
Special Forces Detachment Operations Sergeant
US Army
08.2006 - 03.2008
Special Forces Medical Sergeant
US Army
08.2004 - 07.2006
Special Forces Senior Medical Sergeant
US Army
08.2003 - 07.2004
Special Forces Senior Medical Sergeant
US Army
01.2002 - 07.2003
Instructor/Writer
US Army
08.1998 - 12.2001
Battalion Medical Operations Sergeant
US Army
01.1997 - 12.1997
Senior Medical NCO
US Army
04.1996 - 12.1996
Special Forces Medical Sergeant
US Army
11.1993 - 03.1996
Certificate - Special Forces Basic NCO Course
US Army JFK Special Warfare And School
Certificate - Special Forces Advanced NCO Course
Special Forces Advanced NCO Course
Certificate - Instructor Training Course
US Army JFK Special Warfare Center And School
Certificate - Advanced Special Operations Techniques
US Army JFK Special Warfare Center And School