Douglas Herrmann, Lt Col, USA, Ret.
Hilton,NY
Summary
Retired Lieutenant Colonel with 23 years of distinguished service in the US Army, currently serving as a Military Suicide Prevention Training Consultant. Expertise in strategic planning and crisis management has led to the successful training of over 250 personnel, significantly improving mental health outcomes and career trajectories. Recognized for exceptional leadership and teamwork, complemented by a proven record of meritorious service, including the prestigious Legion of Merit Medal. Aiming to further enhance organizational wellness through innovative training initiatives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Military Suicide Prevention Training Consultant
Wingman-Guardian Connect, USAF, Univ of Roch.
08.2024 - Current
- Trained over 250 military personnel in research-based protective strategies to enhance career success and mental health.
Law Enforcement Chaplain
Flower City Chaplain Corps
Rochester, NY
01.2024 - Current
- Promoted community safety and stability by providing confidential spiritual care to law enforcement officers, and bridging the gap between the police and families.
Executive Consultant
CompassCare Pregnancy Services
Rochester, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Contribute to service expansion, talent management, strategic planning, and fundraising.
Lieutenant Colonel, Retired
US Army
06.2000 - 07.2023
- Commended by four-star general with Legion of Merit Medal for exemplary meritorious performance spanning 23 years in the U.S. Army - 2023
- Awarded the Bronze Star Medal by two-star general for superior combat service in Afghanistan - 2014
- Awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal by a one-star general for innovative, rapid crisis response logistical support for over 1,000 Afghan refugees - 2021
- Awarded Combat Medical Badge for care and evacuation of wounded while under fire in Iraq - 2006
- Demonstrated integrity overseeing $10 million worth of training and services in collaboration with the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Defense - 2021 to 2022
- In collaboration with the Saudi Arabia National Guard, developed, wrote and conducted field medical training plans for over 750 combat medics - 2018, 2020-2021
- Directed team of 40 US Combat Medics in treating and evacuating over 250 wounded Infantry Soldiers in Iraq, 2005-2006.
- Commander in charge of leading the training, life support, morale and professional development of a team of 75 US Army Medics, 2011-2013.
- As Director of a US Army Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention program, I innovated a first of it's kind, By-stander prevention training initiative for 10,000 troops.
- As a Professional Development Course Instructor, I trained 200 U.S. Army captains to prepare for advanced leadership responsibilities, 2009-2011
- Executive Officer in charge of planning, preparing and training 300+ Soldiers for combat deployment to Afghanistan, 2014-2015
- Developed unprecedented collaborative agreement between US Army, 10th Mountain Division, and Syracuse University Medical Center, for Combat Medic trainees with civilian Emergency Trauma Center staff.
Education
Master of Arts - Executive Leadership
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA11-2017
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NY08-1992
Command & General Staff Course - Graduate level officer leadership development
U.S. Army University
Fort Leavenworth, KSSkills
- Training delivery
- Logistics coordination
- Performance assessment
- Facilitation techniques
- Program management
- Daily and weekly devotions
- Prayer leadership
- Military law
- Information security
- Personnel management
- Operational planning
- Security management
- Weapons handling
- Tactical operations
- Physical fitness
- Tactical planning
- Written communication
- Battlefield Medicine
- Team collaboration
- Stress management
- Battlefield awareness
- Resource allocation
- Strategic planning
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Special assignments
- Time management abilities
- Foreign languages
- Reliability
- Combat training
- Professionalism
- Conduct standards
- Relationship building
- Self motivation
- Classroom instruction
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Active listening
- Goal setting
- Crisis management
- Multitasking capacity
- Teamwork and loyalty
- Delegate assignments
- Disaster recovery
- Military strategy
- Operations management
- Humanitarian assistance
- Maintenance supervision
- Crew briefing
- Conflict resolution
- Interagency coordination
- Adaptability
Affiliations
- Skiing, Running, Functional Fitness, Hiking, Kayaking, ministry community outreach
Accomplishments
- Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Combat Medical Badge, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Afghanistan Service Medal, Iraq Service Medal, Global War on Terror Medal, National Defense Service Medal, NATO Medal, Superior Unit Medal, Air Assault Badge
Membership
- Veterans of Foreign Wars, Legion of Merit, Military Officers Association of America, 10th Mountain Division Association
Timeline
Military Suicide Prevention Training Consultant
Wingman-Guardian Connect, USAF, Univ of Roch.
08.2024 - Current
Law Enforcement Chaplain
Flower City Chaplain Corps
01.2024 - Current
Executive Consultant
CompassCare Pregnancy Services
08.2023 - Current
Lieutenant Colonel, Retired
US Army
06.2000 - 07.2023
Master of Arts - Executive Leadership
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
SUNY Buffalo State
Command & General Staff Course - Graduate level officer leadership development
U.S. Army University
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