Jakob Petrillo
GA
Summary
Seasoned Platoon Sergeant with comprehensive experience in tactical operations, leadership development, and team management. Demonstrated strengths include strategic planning, crisis management, and personnel training. Significant impact made in previous roles through consistent improvements to operational efficiency and readiness. Known for fostering a high-performance culture and instilling military discipline within ranks.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
SSG
U.S. Army Active Duty
Fort Drum, NY
11.2019 - 02.2025
- Developed emergency plans to respond to natural disasters or hostile attacks.
- Prepared detailed written reports and formulated policy and guidance for use of subordinate organizations.
- Facilitated route clearance for visits from high-ranking officials.
- Coordinated planning and execution of operational fires to accomplish unit's mission.
- Surveyed and analyzed terrain to determine optimum equipment placement and use.
- Organized, supervised and coordinated platoon training activities.
- Coordinated with other units to execute large scale military operations.
- Used active listening and effective communication to alleviate issues between personnel members.
- Trained squad members in the use of small arms, crew served weapons, and demolitions.
- Assisted in gathering intelligence and combat information to support troops on ground.
- Patrolled perimeters of operating bases to guard against suicide bombers, raids and other attacks.
Specialist
U.S. Army Active Duty
Fort Bliss, TX
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Oversaw the installation, maintenance, testing, and calibration of specialized detection systems used in CBRN operations.
- Led team members through practical application exercises designed to test their proficiency in using protective gear.
- Ensured that all personnel received appropriate medical attention in case of exposure to hazardous substances.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Motivated and empowered team members to build customer satisfaction and loyalty to support retention and growth.
- Collaborated with other departments to streamline processes and improve interdepartmental cooperation.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Completed daily quality assurance duties to provide feedback for improvements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Land O Lakes High School
Land O' Lakes, FL05-2010
Pasco-Hernando State College
New Port Richey, FLSkills
- Operational coordination
- Platoon training
- Intelligence gathering
- Problem solving
- Customer focus
- Team leadership
- Navigational skills
- Training development
- Customer service
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Meeting facilitation
- Time management
- Leadership
Timeline
SSG
U.S. Army Active Duty
11.2019 - 02.2025
Specialist
U.S. Army Active Duty
08.2017 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Land O Lakes High School
Pasco-Hernando State College
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