Kiana T. Ward
West Point
Summary
Professional leader with comprehensive experience in military operations, logistics, and strategic planning. Consistently ensures mission success through effective decision-making, team coordination, and adaptability to changing scenarios. Strong skills in leadership, tactical execution, and resource management. Renowned for reliability, fostering collaboration, and driving operational excellence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Battery Commander
U.S. Army
Fort Campbell, KY
04.2025 - 04.2026
- Commanded and led a 250+ Soldier organization responsible for operational readiness, training management, and mission execution.
- Directed accountability and management of a $66M equipment portfolio ensuring compliance with federal property accountability standards.
- Planned and executed large-scale field training exercises integrating logistics, personnel, and operational resources.
- Developed junior leaders through mentorship, evaluation, and structured professional development.
- Implemented risk mitigation and process improvements to increase mission readiness and operational efficiency.
Battalion Fire Support Officer
U.S. Army
Fort Campbell, KY
10.2023 - 04.2025
- Served as the primary fires integration officer coordinating artillery, aviation, and joint fire support for battalion operations.
- Planned and synchronized fire support during large-scale exercises and operational missions.
- Managed targeting processes, operational timelines, and cross-functional coordination between maneuver and fires units.
Captain’s Career Course Student
U.S. Army
Fort Sill, OK
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Completed advanced leadership and operational planning education focused on large-scale combat operations and joint fires integration.
Battalion Fire Support Officer
U.S. Army
Fort Drum, NY
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Coordinated artillery and joint fires planning for battalion training and operational missions.
- Integrated targeting processes, intelligence inputs, and maneuver unit requirements to support operational planning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Maine
01-2018
Skills
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Operational Planning
- Risk Mitigation
- Resource Management
- Personnel Management
- Strategic Communication
- Training Management
- Operational Analysis
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Team management
- Logistics management
Certification
- Joint Operations Fires and Effects Course
- Joint Fires Observer Course
- Collateral Damage Estimate Course
- Target Mensuration Only Course
- Air Assault School
- Pathfinder School
- Expert Soldier Badge
Timeline
Battery Commander
U.S. Army
04.2025 - 04.2026
Battalion Fire Support Officer
U.S. Army
10.2023 - 04.2025
Captain’s Career Course Student
U.S. Army
03.2023 - 10.2023
Battalion Fire Support Officer
U.S. Army
10.2021 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Maine
ACCOMPLISHMENTS & AWARDS
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM), Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Operation Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal
EXPERTISE
- Project Management
- Operational Planning and Execution
- Resource and Asset Management
- Team Leadership and Development
- Strategic Operations Coordination
- Defense Operations Integration