Frank Gardner
Fort Stewart,GA
Summary
Self-disciplined military non commissioned officer with demonstrated success in leading tactical operations. Skilled in crisis management, personnel supervision and mission execution with mastery of advanced weapons systems and equipment. Strong emotional intelligence and committed to successfully handling stress in high-pressure situations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Sergeant
Army
06.2023 - Current
- Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
- Trained and mentored 110 personnel in combat operations and tactics.
- Executed tactical operations with accuracy and control.
Squad Leader
Army
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Maintained property and equipment inventory and crew assignments.
- Provided thorough reports to superiors regarding squad's activities on patrol.
- Determined necessity and type of additional resources and change of approach and techniques.
- Trained 32 Team members in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Established defensive positions to protect against enemy forces.
- Taught personnel to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chem gear for battle scenarios.
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
Military Police Desk Sergeant NCOIC
Army/ Directorate Of Emergency Services
03.2021 - 02.2023
- Patrolled base facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities, and provide force protection.
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles, and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
- Monitored gate activities, controlled traffic and responded to emergencies on base.
- Provided emergency response security, eliminating hazards, and potential dangers.
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $1,000,000.00.
- Documented and organized security information accurately and efficiently.
- Executed search and seizure operations in strict accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Maintained security of local areas and performed route clearance for visiting high-ranking officials.
- Utilized surveillance equipment to monitor security of personnel and property.
- Conducted investigations to identify suspicious activities, violations of policies and regulations and potential threats.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of security personnel to identify weaknesses and provide feedback for improvement.
- Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved its integrity for the court.
Military Police Investigator
Army/ Directorate Of Emergency Services
12.2019 - 01.2022
- Gathered evidence, processed crime scenes, and questioned witnesses and suspects.
- Investigated security issues involving domestic violence, assault, and theft occurring on base among active military members.
- Supported judge advocate general with investigations for trial involving military members facing courts martial and other disciplinary actions.
- Planned crime prevention measures and operated military police checkpoints and dispatch centers.
- Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security.
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $1,000,000.00.
- Utilized surveillance equipment to monitor security of personnel and property.
- Searched vehicles, buildings and homes for evidence of stolen property.
- Reviewed facts of incidents to determine if criminal acts were involved reflecting in a 98% solve rate.
Assistant Squad Leader
Army
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
- Executed tactical operations with accuracy and control.
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings.
Team Leader
Army
02.2018 - 05.2019
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Managed leave requests and absences and arranged covers to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
- Promoted high standards through personal example to help each member understand expected behaviors and standards.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
Military Police
Army
03.2015 - 02.2018
- Patrolled base facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities, and provide force protection.
- Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security.
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles, and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
- Gathered evidence, processed crime scenes, and questioned witnesses and suspects.
- Monitored gate activities, controlled traffic and responded to emergencies on base.
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $100,000.
Military Police Officer
Army
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles, and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
- Patrolled base facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities, and provide force protection.
- Utilized surveillance equipment to monitor security of personnel and property.
- Maintained security of local areas and performed route clearance for visiting high-ranking officials.
- Provided emergency response security, eliminating hazards, and potential dangers.
- Monitored gate activities, controlled traffic and responded to emergencies on base.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
Military Police
Army
10.2013 - 09.2014
- Performed Critical site Security overseas
- Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security.
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles, and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
- Gathered evidence, processed crime scenes, and questioned witnesses and suspects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Suwannee High School
Live Oak, FLSkills
- Strategic Planning
- Operational Oversight
- Gap Closure Support
- Project Management
- Training Sessions
- Logistics Operations
- Workshop Leadership
- Rotation Procedures
- Human Resources
- Evaluating Performance
- Crime Prevention
- Critical Thinking
Certification
Advanced Leaders Course
Common Faculty Development Instructor Course
Conventional Physical Security Crime Prevention
Advanced Crime Scene Investigative Techniques
Miliary Police Investigations
Tactical Combatives
Basic Combatives
Basic Leaders Course
Unit Armor Course
Mass Casualty Decontamination
Combat Life Saver Course
Timeline
Operations Sergeant
Army
06.2023 - Current
Squad Leader
Army
02.2023 - 06.2023
Military Police Desk Sergeant NCOIC
Army/ Directorate Of Emergency Services
03.2021 - 02.2023
Military Police Investigator
Army/ Directorate Of Emergency Services
12.2019 - 01.2022
Assistant Squad Leader
Army
05.2019 - 12.2019
Team Leader
Army
02.2018 - 05.2019
Military Police
Army
03.2015 - 02.2018
Military Police Officer
Army
09.2014 - 03.2015
Military Police
Army
10.2013 - 09.2014
High School Diploma -
Suwannee High School