Edward Bickett
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Skilled Senior Manager and Lead Instructor proficient in documentation and compliance. Successful at cultivating a student-focused culture without sacrificing quality of instruction. Ability to manage multiple priorities at one time in a fast-paced environment wherever it is needed. Trained new hires and collaborated with managers and supervisors to coordinate operations run smoothly. Ability to work well as an individual as a part of a team. Ready to apply Twenty Two years of progressive experience to challenging new role.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Armor Company First Sergeant/Senior Instructor
US Army
08.2020 - 10.2023
- Completed assessments of One Station Unit Training needs and adjusted training plans accordingly.
- Mentored 19 Drill Sergeants and 40 Instructors ensured all trainees were trained to standard; reviewed cadre records to identify improvement opportunities.
- Created culture focused on teaching whole student and developing individual potential.
- Provided over 400 hours of weapons and vehicle instruction in a high stress environment setting.
- Organized special activities to build team cohesion and promote learning.
Battalion Operations Sergeant/Assistant Operations Sergeant
US Army
03.2018 - 08.2020
- Trained, supervised and organized over 50 soldiers and personnel within Battalion Operations during six different training events.
- Supported over 100 1st Armor Division and EL Paso community schools outreach events, provided insight on safety throughout each event.
- Managed over $ 10,000,000 worth of equipment during garrison and deployment operations.
- Improved the strength of ITD by scheduling Cadre for ASI and SQI identifier schools to further develop and strengthen ITD; responsible for assisting and training over 3,000 soldiers throughout rated time.
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations.
Armor Platoon Sergeant
US Army
04.2011 - 02.2018
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports for over 500 soldiers during rated time.
- Established SOPs as Unit Movement Officer needed to move company property to theater and training events; maintained 100% accountability of $30,000,00 worth of equipment.
- Trained and mentored over 500 personnel in combat operations and tactics using personal experiences as lesson for future success.
- Advised Maintenance Control Officer regarding needed repairs and material readiness; resulting in 100% operational readiness.
- Led multiple company class V missions as NCOIC guarding movement of over 800 containers into CENTCOM via Operation Spartan Shield.
- Developed over 100 soldiers as company Master Resilience Trainer in fourteen lessons and maintained 100% compliance during Operation Spartan Shield.
Education
No Degree - Class A CDL
Transforce One
Fort Moore, GA06.2023
High School Diploma -
Hancock High School
Kiln, MS01.2001
Skills
- Adaptability
- Critical-thinking
- Community Outreach
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Mentoring
- Teamwork
- Oral and written communication
- Time management
- Facilities Management
- Learning Management Systems
- Performance Monitoring
Certification
Endorsements- X: Hazardous Materials & Tanker
T: Doubles and Triples
Restrictions- A: No Restrictions
Hiking, Snow Boarding
Enjoy hiking in the mountains with my fiance and dog Nina.
Also I love to ski and snowboard.
Timeline
Armor Company First Sergeant/Senior Instructor
US Army
08.2020 - 10.2023
Battalion Operations Sergeant/Assistant Operations Sergeant
US Army
03.2018 - 08.2020
Armor Platoon Sergeant
US Army
04.2011 - 02.2018
No Degree - Class A CDL
Transforce One
High School Diploma -
Hancock High School
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