James Lewis
Operations Manager
Mustang,OK
Summary
Transitioning Special Forces Operations Sergeant promoting 22 years of service and experience seeking a position with company.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Forces Operations Sargeant
US Army
JBLM, WA
12.2017 - 08.2021
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching, and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees to increased levels of responsibility.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 8 advanced skill companies, providing guidance and leadership to over 87 senior enlisted across more than 9 departments.
- Recruited, hired, and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development, and continuing education to employees.
- Managed a $1.2 million operating budget for R&D and resolve routine budget issues using excellent communication skills and creative problem-solving skills.
Special Forces Weapons Sergeant
1st Special Forces Group
JBLM, WA
05.2008 - 11.2017
- Organized and supervised staff personnel in installation and utilization of weapon systems, satellite communications, networks and wire communications systems.
- Supervised communication functions for special operations missions.
- Utilized conventional and unconventional warfare methods in communications.
- Endured highly stressful situations and worked in physically demanding settings, remaining calm and composed.
- Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
- Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Managed all aspects of administrative and personnel needs of ground supply operations.
- Conducted and oversaw interrogations, briefings and debriefings.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to all customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
11 Bravo Infantryman
US Army
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
08.1999 - 04.2008
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Trained over 500 multinational partners, contractors and foreign nationals on shooting techniques to develop warfighting and defense capabilities.
- Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors on monthly basis.
- Instructed personnel in de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques for use in foreign national negotiations and cooperative actions.
- Taught personnel to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chem gear for battle scenarios.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
University of Charleston
Charleston, WV05.2020
Skills
- Assessing risks
- Briefing leadership
- Teamwork
- Customer Service
- Planning and Coordination
- Multitasking abilities
- Organization and Time management
- Decision-Making
- Project Management
- Overseeing budgets
- Strategy development
- Training and Development
Timeline
Special Forces Operations Sargeant
US Army
12.2017 - 08.2021
Special Forces Weapons Sergeant
1st Special Forces Group
05.2008 - 11.2017
11 Bravo Infantryman
US Army
08.1999 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
University of Charleston
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