Joseph Spears
Nashville,TN
Summary
Dynamic Senior Medical Sergeant with expertise in communication, critical thinking, and team collaboration. Proven ability to train and mentor others effectively, contributing to mission success in high-pressure environments. Served in senior staff positions as both a senior medical instructor and battalion senior medic.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Forces Senior Medical Sergeant
United States Army Special Operations Command
06.2019 - 08.2026
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Completed 3 combat deployments to Syria, operating in a dynamic and unpredictable environment
- Trained, advised and assisted over 300 partner force members
Instructor, Special Operations Combat Medic Course
United States Army Special Warfare Center and School
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Developed and delivered specialized training programs for diverse military units.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and practical exercises.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to enhance course content and materials.
- Mentored junior instructors in instructional techniques and curriculum development.
Special Forces Senior Medical Sergeant
United States Army Special Operations Command
02.2012 - 06.2016
- Worked as a member of a 12 man team in austere environments
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Combat deployment to Afghanistan working with Afghan Commandos on counter terrorism mission
- 2 years attached to Ground Branch working in Syria and Jordan
Combat Medic (68W)
United States Army Special Operations Command
05.2007 - 09.2009
- Provided emergency medical care in high-stress environments, ensuring rapid response to injuries and illnesses.
- Conducted patient assessments to determine medical needs and prioritize treatment effectively.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Trained and mentored junior medics on advanced medical procedures and combat casualty care techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Health Science
George Washington University
Washington, DC06-2020
Skills
- Healthcare Specialist 68W
- EMT-B
- Basic Airborne Course
- Special Forces Qualification Course
- EMT Paramedic
- Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape level C (SERE)
- Advanced language training, Russian, Arabic
- Senior Leaders Course
- Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Course
- Special Forces Sniper Course
- Military Free Fall Course
- Basic Instructor Course
- Static Line Jumpmaster Course
- Military Free Fall Course
- Advanced Special Operations Techniques Level III Course
- Tennessee Armed Security Guard License
Accomplishments
- Supervised 38 other medics and provided medical support for 500 soldiers in Battalion.
- Engaged in and supported combat operations across Afghanistan and Syria, with 5 combat deployments
- Worked as a senior human intelligence collector across two deployments
Certification
EMT- Basic
EMT- Paramedic
Basic Life Support/CPR
Advanced Trauma Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Trauma Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Languages
Russian
Professional Working
Arabic
Limited Working
Timeline
Special Forces Senior Medical Sergeant
United States Army Special Operations Command
06.2019 - 08.2026
Instructor, Special Operations Combat Medic Course
United States Army Special Warfare Center and School
06.2016 - 06.2019
Special Forces Senior Medical Sergeant
United States Army Special Operations Command
02.2012 - 06.2016
Combat Medic (68W)
United States Army Special Operations Command
05.2007 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Health Science
George Washington University