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Jesse Schuster

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Seasoned leader from the U.S. Army, adept in program management, project management, and negotiation, with a proven track record of managing multi-million dollar contracts and leading high-stakes operations. Excelled in strategic roles, enhancing operational efficiency and fostering team development. Demonstrated expertise in leadership and public speaking, achieving significant organizational advancements. Prior law enforcement and construction background. Construction skills maintained through home projects and personal ventures. Possesses the knowledge and skills to excel at any task presented.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Advisor Company First Sergeant

U.S. Army
05.2021 - 09.2024
  • Managed, supervised, and led 16 direct reports and 48 total team members.
  • Responsible for the maintenance, accountability, and distribution of $25 million of equipment.
  • Developed and managed HR, finance, training and administrative processes for Company team.
  • Coached and mentored the career counseling of all direct reports and team members.
  • Generated and delivered strategic level reports to US Embassy and Ambassadors.
  • Orchestrated the construction of a Multi-National Joint Operations Task Force for NATO.
  • Delivered executive level policy review that implemented strategic change within a team of 5,000. members.

Diplomatic Advisor

U.S. Army
01.2020 - 05.2021
  • Senior Enlisted Advisor for all Maneuver Forces to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) with 76 direct reports.
  • Managed and directed $26.2 billion of foreign military sales contracts on behalf of the US Government.
  • Identified single points of failure in Saudi Arabian strategic development and recommended alternative supplemental contracts to General Staff.
  • Generated $1 billion in new contracts between the US Government and KSA.
  • Hand selected to oversee National Strategic policy review and overhaul for KSA.
  • Built, implemented and managed a drug testing program and policy for the organization of 400 GS employees and 650 Soldiers.

Infantry First Sergeant

U.S. Army
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Managed, supervised, and led 20 direct reports and 142 total team members.
  • Responsible for the maintenance, accountability, and distribution of $12.3 million of equipment.
  • Developed and managed HR, finance, training and administrative processes for Company team.
  • Coached and mentored the career counseling of all direct reports and team members.
  • Generated and delivered weekly reports for senior staff meetings.
  • Directed and managed monthly drug testing within the organization.
  • Oversaw weekly training and resource meetings.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to complex and dynamic situations.
  • Hand selected to perform executive policy reform for senior staff affecting 10,000 team members across the organization.

Reserve Deputy

Chambers County Sheriff's Office
02.2013 - 01.2016
  • Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
  • Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety.
  • Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
  • Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
  • Implemented training program for SWAT Team.
  • Served on SWAT Team.
  • Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
  • Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.

Senior Instructor/Writer

U.S. Army
12.2012 - 01.2016
  • Delivered platform instruction on eight different classes for the most challenging academic school within the military.
  • Hand selected to build and implement the doctrine, lesson plan, and course content for the newest school offered to the entire Army.
  • Managed the refinement of five lesson plans and coordinated the validation for course accreditation.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge student knowledge retention.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD
12-2026

High School Diploma -

Blacksburg High School
Blacksburg, VA
06-2004

Skills

  • Presentations and public speaking
  • Active listening
  • Negotiation
  • Problem-solving
  • Risk assessment
  • Time management
  • Project management
  • Program Management
  • Leadership
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Timeline

Advisor Company First Sergeant

U.S. Army
05.2021 - 09.2024

Diplomatic Advisor

U.S. Army
01.2020 - 05.2021

Infantry First Sergeant

U.S. Army
01.2016 - 01.2020

Reserve Deputy

Chambers County Sheriff's Office
02.2013 - 01.2016

Senior Instructor/Writer

U.S. Army
12.2012 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Maryland Global Campus

High School Diploma -

Blacksburg High School

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