Jonathan Swyres
Farmington,MO
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Company Commander
US Army National Guard
St. Louis, MO
03.2020 - Current
- Maintained contact with higher headquarters on matters related to personnel, logistics, and operations.
- Maintained combat readiness of 27 Officers and 181 Soldiers
- Tasked currently with standing up a new Infantry Battalion with over 760 personnel, I have led the team that has grown the strength of the unit over 40% strength in under 2 years
- Fulltime overseer of the 1-138th IN REGT in charge of 30 fulltime guardsman at 6 different locations in Missouri. Act as the Battalion Commander Monday-Friday.
- Have been acknowledged as the Brigades top Commander for multiple annual evaluations
- Stood up over 40 Soldiers for just under a year in support of the Springfield MO food bank and fed thousands of families during the COVID pandemic in 2020-2021
- Deployed a 155 Soldier Company to the presidential inauguration; was selected over 23 other commanders to take the assignment
Battalion Operations Officer
US Army National Guard
Fredericktown, MO
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Trained, coached and mentored military units to improve readiness and training.
- Prepared detailed written reports and formulated policy and guidance for use of subordinate organizations.
- Developed and implemented battalion-level training plans to ensure readiness.
- Planned, prepared and executed a 14 day Battalion level training event consisting of over 700 Soldiers; trained the Battalion to a level of proficiency that landed 2/3 of the subordinate companies being selected for deployment missions on the southern border
- Planned, coordinated and led multiple logistic operation missions throughout the United States for a Guard ran mission known as Operation Patriot Bandoleer, where Soldiers move munitions to and from ports and depots
Platoon Leader
US Army National Guard
Bridgeton, MO
06.2014 - 12.2017
- Directed the activities of subordinate leaders in order to complete assigned missions.
- Coordinated with higher headquarters regarding unit movements, resupply operations, and other requirements.
- Analyzed enemy capabilities in order to anticipate future courses of action.
- Deployed is support of Operation Spartan Shield was awarded top Platoon Leader in the Battalion for the deployment
Residential Construction Business Owner
Self Employed Web
Ellington, MO
06.2006 - 11.2016
- Started a residential construction business from the ground up that employed up to 10 people during busy times in the Summer
- Annually did well over a million dollars worth of projects in a very small town and rural area, from foundations to finish work my company did everything to do with residential construction
- Since selling my business to go fulltime for the National Guard, I have made myself very comfortable financially building and flipping homes on the side
Fire Team Leader
US Army
Fort Lewis , Washington
06.2003 - 06.2006
- Depolyed 3 times to dangerous countries and conducted several hundred mission, taking out high value targets with the 75th Ranger Regiment
- Attended several of the US Army's most challenging schools and have never failed a single one, to include Airborne, and Ranger
- Was selected over my peers and some seniors to promote to SGT due to my work ethic and ability to lead in any situation
Education
Master of Arts - Management And Leadership
Webster University
St Louis, MO05-2019
Logistics Captains Career Course - Logistics
Army Logistics University
Fort Lee, VA04-2018
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06-2016
Skills
- Budgeting and finance
- Innovation and Creativity
- Conflict Management
- Analytical Skills
- Training Management
- Excellent Communication
- Relationship Building
- Teamwork and Loyalty
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Analytical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Task Prioritization
- Decision-Making
- Professionalism
- Mission Planning
- Written Communication
- Recruitment
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Stress Management
- Organizational Skills
- Time management abilities
- Technical expertise
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Affiliations
- Avid outdoorsman and conservationist
- Volunteer
Accomplishments
- Acknowledged as the top performer on every annual evaluation since becoming an Army Officer in 2014
- Promoted ahead of peers
- Selected for most impactful and challenging roles at every level
- Decorated for achievements and valor with multiple military awards
Certification
- Hazmat certified
- Secret level clearance and have had a Top Secret in the past
Timeline
Company Commander
US Army National Guard
03.2020 - Current
Battalion Operations Officer
US Army National Guard
01.2018 - 02.2020
Platoon Leader
US Army National Guard
06.2014 - 12.2017
Residential Construction Business Owner
Self Employed Web
06.2006 - 11.2016
Fire Team Leader
US Army
06.2003 - 06.2006
Master of Arts - Management And Leadership
Webster University
Logistics Captains Career Course - Logistics
Army Logistics University
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
University of Phoenix