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Kevin Padilla

Houston,TX

Summary

College educated with 6+ years of leadership experience; directly leading from 18 to 200 Soldiers at a time while constantly exhibiting professionalism, complex problem solving ability, people skills, and mental toughness. Always strives for excellence and demands 100% from subordinates, peers, and superior leaders. Hoping to bring the skills and values learned in the Army and translate them to next assignment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Flight Commander

C Flight, 640th TMD SUAS Squadron, OLS
02.2024 - Current
  • Directs the successful employment of 14 sUAS systems & RPICs responsible for joint operational area spanning over 20 zones and 4 counties across the Texas Rio Grande Valley.
  • Prioritizes sUAS flights in vicinity of high traffic areas; resulted in detection and apprehension of over 350 IAs and smugglers since assumption of command.
  • Coordinates with TXARNG, DPS, and USPB to optimize remote pilot teams and operational efficiency; has led to capture of over 160 pounds of narcotics in 2 month period. .

Company Commander

A CO, 2-54IN BN, 198 IN BDE, The Infantry School
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Commanded Infantry Initial Entry Training Company of 200 Soldiers; responsible for planning, coordination, risk management, and execution of 22-week training cycles containing over 120 training events to prepare new Soldiers for their first unit of assignment
  • Maintained Command Supply Discipline Program and managed annual budget of approximately $60,000 and over $6 Million worth of training assets, installation property, office buildings, vehicles, weapons, and equipment; successfully completed 100% of all inventories and inspections with zero discrepancies or property loss
  • Oversaw development of 22 instructors by conducting quarterly performance counselings, chairing bi-monthly progress briefs, and analyzing bi-weekly reports.

Anti-Tank Platoon Leader

D CO, 1-508PIR, 3BCT, 82ND ABN DIV
09.2020 - 09.2021
  • Ranked 4th out of 34 Lieutenants in Battalion for performance while leading, developing, and training 18 Paratroopers; capable of deploying worldwide within 18 hours of notification and highly proficient in conducting anti-armor, mounted reconnaissance, and heavy weapons support of light Infantry combat operations
  • Achieved the top score in the Company during Platoon Live-Fire training event; synchronizing available assets while coordinating fire & maneuver of subordinate units through the use of effective Command & Control to achieve lethal results
  • Awarded Army Achievement Medal for displaying grit, determination, and mental toughness during arduous week-long Brigade Level Platoon Leader event that tested physical fitness and overall tactical task proficiency; finishing within top 10th percentile among competitors
  • Successfully maintained property valued at $1,400,000 to include: five HMMWVs, two TOW 2 Missile Systems, two MK-19 grenade launchers, and two M2 .50 caliber machine guns; resulting in 0 losses of property by conducting proper maintenance and enforcing accountability within Platoon.

Rifle Platoon Leader

B CO, 1-508PIR, 3BCT, 82ND ABN DIV
04.2020 - 09.2020
  • Regarded as one of top 20% of Army officers that the evaluator has worked with after exceeding standards in leading, developing and training 35 Paratroopers; while maintaining over $250,000 worth of training assets, vehicles, weapons, and equipment
  • Led Platoon in multiple training sessions during after-duty hours; resulted in 6 Paratroopers within formation earning coveted EIB badge, the most recipients across any Platoon in the Brigade
  • Increased efficiency and output within the Platoon by creating effective daily operations schedule synched to task matrix
  • Revised standing operating procedures, and conducted after action reviews following operations in order to better recommend impactful solutions to higher unit headquarters and improve performance during future training events.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry

University of Houston
Houston, TX
05.2018

Skills

  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • Maintenance Supervision
  • Time Management
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Decision-Making
  • Task Prioritization
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Mission Planning

Certification

  • Licensed (DOT FAA sUAS Remote Pilot Certificate and Rating), 01/04/2024

Military Education

  • Maneuver Captains Career Course (MCCC), Class 22-001
  • Infantry Basic Officer Leaders Course (IBOLC), Class 09-18

Military Training Certifications Achievements

  • Expert Infantry Badge, 05/2020
  • Ranger Tab, Army Ranger School, Class 04-20
  • Basic Parachutist Badge, Army Airborne School, Class 04-19
  • Air Assault Badge, Army Air Assault School - Warrior Training Center, Class 304-17
  • Army Commendation Medal, (2)
  • Army Achievement Medal, (2)

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Start Date

06/17/18

Ets Date

07/26/23

Timeline

Flight Commander

C Flight, 640th TMD SUAS Squadron, OLS
02.2024 - Current

Company Commander

A CO, 2-54IN BN, 198 IN BDE, The Infantry School
05.2022 - 05.2023

Anti-Tank Platoon Leader

D CO, 1-508PIR, 3BCT, 82ND ABN DIV
09.2020 - 09.2021

Rifle Platoon Leader

B CO, 1-508PIR, 3BCT, 82ND ABN DIV
04.2020 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry

University of Houston

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