Geraldo Rivera
Schertz,TX
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive U.S. Army experience in training management and operational readiness. Expertise in strategic communication and records management, enhancing team performance and mission success. Skilled in risk assessment and resource allocation, ensuring optimal Soldier readiness and operational effectiveness.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Training & Readiness NCOIC
U.S. Army
11.2024 - Current
- Planned, synchronized, and validated unit training and readiness across command structure.
- Ensured Soldiers remained trained, qualified, and deployable by maintaining accurate training records.
- Developed and managed unit training schedule and Master Training Calendar to align tasks with METL.
- Oversaw training documentation and audits within DTMS, maintaining Soldier qualification files.
- Coordinated resources such as ranges, simulators, and instructors while scheduling logistics.
- Conducted live-fire exercises and collective training, supervising standardized evaluations.
- Produced readiness inputs for OER, CCIR, command briefings, and reporting cycles.
- Advised command on training risks, readiness shortfalls, and mitigation strategies.
First Sergeant (1SG)
U.S. Army
02.2023 - 11.2024
- Led 59-Soldier operational detachment in training, readiness, and mission execution.
- Developed innovative solutions to enhance team performance and operational outcomes.
- Executed daily responsibilities with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and resolve product-related issues.
- Promoted customer satisfaction by addressing problems through knowledgeable service.
- Organized and prioritized tasks to meet service objectives effectively.
- Engaged customers directly to identify needs and provide exceptional service.
- Utilized advanced technical skills to troubleshoot complex issues and implement effective solutions.
Human Intelligence Collection Sergeant
U.S. Army
04.2007 - 06.2024
- Operated within Army modular component of Joint Task Force, conducting operations in combined environments.
- Supervised investigations of individuals and organizations to identify and neutralize national security threats.
- Performed threat intelligence assessments, recommending countermeasures against adversarial intelligence threats.
- Executed human intelligence operations to collect critical information for operational success.
- Analyzed intelligence reports for trends, enhancing situational awareness and strategic planning.
- Trained personnel in intelligence collection techniques to improve operational effectiveness.
- Coordinated with military units and law enforcement for joint intelligence initiatives.
- Briefed senior leadership on intelligence findings, ensuring informed decision-making.
Platoon Sergeant
U.S. Army
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Directed and managed all administrative, personnel readiness, and quality-of-life functions for a 24-member HUMINT collection platoon, ensuring continuity of operations and mission readiness across peacetime and contingency operations.
- Served as senior enlisted advisor for platoon-level personnel actions: counseling, NCOER support, awards, promotions, leave/absences, and accountability; maintained individual readiness records in Army personnel systems.
- Administered and validated security clearance documentation and continuous vetting requirements for HUMINT collectors.
- Coordinated cross-functional activities with S2, S3, legal, CID, medical, and personnel sections to synchronize force protection, OPSEC, training, and deployment preparation.
Human Intelligence Collector
U.S. Army
10.2008 - 01.2010
- Conducts and supervises interrogations in foreign language; knows geography, political system, economic system, and customs of the countries in which the foreign language is spoken.
- Prepares and edits translation reports.
Education
Sports and Health Sciences -
American Military University
Charles Town, WV, USASkills
- IPPS-A, EMILPO, IPERMS knowledge base
- Centralized system operations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- Expertise in DTS usage
- Leadership in personnel oversight
- Records management proficiency
- Adherence to security protocols
- Instructional training development
- Cross-functional coordination skills
- Technical troubleshooting expertise
- Efficient resource allocation
- Effective strategic communication
- demonstrated team leadership
- effective risk assessment
- detailed operational planning
- depth in intelligence analysis
- task prioritization mastery
- decision making prowess
- effective problem resolution
- enhanced customer interaction skills
- effective verbal communication
- efficient clerical assistance
- detailed report generation
- effective operations support
Timeline
Training & Readiness NCOIC
U.S. Army
11.2024 - Current
First Sergeant (1SG)
U.S. Army
02.2023 - 11.2024
Platoon Sergeant
U.S. Army
01.2023 - 12.2023
Human Intelligence Collector
U.S. Army
10.2008 - 01.2010
Human Intelligence Collection Sergeant
U.S. Army
04.2007 - 06.2024
Sports and Health Sciences -
American Military University
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