Hayden Lopez
Fort Bragg,NC
Summary
Results-driven professional skilled in building high-performing teams and fostering collaboration. Thrives in fast-paced environments, rapidly absorbing complex concepts and executing strategies with precision. Adaptable and resilient, committed to achieving organizational goals and solving problems efficiently.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Signal Officer
Unites States Army
09.2026 - Current
- Planned tactical communications support for maneuver units across field and garrison operations.
- Supervised signal Soldiers during installation, configuration, and maintenance of radio and network systems.
- Coordinated COMSEC procedures to protect classified voice and data communications.
- Managed troubleshooting for SIPR, NIPR, satellite, and line-of-sight communications equipment.
- Led a team of technicians in providing timely signal support during field exercises and deployments, enabling successful mission completion.
- Directed the installation, operation, and maintenance of signal networks, supporting seamless communication during missions.
Headquarters Company Commander
United States Army
05.2025 - 09.2026
- Commanded headquarters company operations, enforcing readiness, discipline, and mission alignment
- Enhanced overall unit readiness by implementing rigorous training programs and evaluating soldier performance.
- Coordinated training schedules, preparing Soldiers for required evaluations and certifications
- Coordinated successful joint-training exercises with other units to enhance interoperability and shared knowledge across organizations.
- Supervised personnel administration, ensuring accurate records, assignments, and accountability
- Managed property accountability, safeguarding equipment and maintaining custody records
- Protected sensitive information by enforcing strict adherence to security protocols and conducting regular security awareness training for personnel.
Detachment Commander
United States Army
07.2024 - 04.2025
- Led detachment operations, aligning daily execution with mission requirements and commander's intent.
- Oversaw personnel readiness, accountability, and administrative actions across assigned Soldiers.
- Directed training schedules, field exercises, and qualification events to maintain unit proficiency.
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
- Coordinated logistics, equipment status, and supply support to sustain operational readiness.
- Led a diverse team of individuals to accomplish collective goals while fostering individual growth and success.
Operations Officer
Unites States Army
04.2022 - 06.2024
- Coordinated daily operations, synchronizing staff actions with mission requirements and command priorities.
- Monitored readiness reports, identifying gaps and escalating issues for timely correction.
- Prepared operational updates, staff summaries, and briefings for leadership decision-making.
- Managed administrative workflows, ensuring accurate records and timely distribution of directives.
- Supported planning efforts by consolidating inputs, validating information, and updating execution trackers.
Company Executive Officer
Unites States Army
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Coordinated planning cycles, synchronizing schedules, resources, and mission requirements.
- Implemented process improvements, streamlining coordination between sections and stakeholders.
- Reviewed reports and briefings, ensuring accuracy before command-level decisions.
- Directed daily staff operations, aligning administrative priorities with command objectives.
- Supervised personnel actions, reinforcing accountability, readiness, and policy compliance.
- Advised leadership on operational issues, recommending adjustments to support mission execution.
Infantry Platoon Leader
United States Army
05.2018 - 01.2021
- Planned and executed tactical operations, coordinating maneuver, fire support, and risk mitigation.
- Assessed terrain, enemy conditions, and mission requirements to inform sound tactical decisions.
- Directed squad leaders during field exercises, improving execution of battle drills and small-unit tactics.
- Led infantry platoon training, maintaining combat readiness, discipline, and mission preparedness.
- Supervised weapons, communications, and equipment accountability to sustain operational readiness.
- Enforced Army standards, ensuring personnel performance, safety, and unit discipline.
- Prepared and delivered operation orders, briefing platoon actions and communicating clear intent.
- Spearheaded successful missions by employing effective tactics and strategies based on intelligence data.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC05-2016
Skills
- Active/ Current TS/SCI Security Clearance
- Foreign Internal Defense
- Technical Writing
- Cybersecurity Operations
- Conflict management
- Problem solving
- Tactical communications
- Negotiation engagement
- Ability to perform in high-stress environments while paying attention to detail
- Quick organizational learner
- Spanish Proficiency: Intermediate
- Active/ Current Federal Employee
Certification
- Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) Captains Career Course (JAN 2021-June 2021)
- Special Operations language Training (SOLT) Language: Spanish
- Infantry Basic Officer Leadership Course (2017-2018)
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Signal Officer
Unites States Army
09.2026 - Current
Headquarters Company Commander
United States Army
05.2025 - 09.2026
Detachment Commander
United States Army
07.2024 - 04.2025
Operations Officer
Unites States Army
04.2022 - 06.2024
Company Executive Officer
Unites States Army
01.2021 - 02.2022
Infantry Platoon Leader
United States Army
05.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of North Carolina At Wilmington