Kristopher Cook
Chaumont,NY
Summary
Accomplished Installation Command Sergeants Major from the United States Army, adept in strategic visioning and community engagement. Excelled in safeguarding the welfare of over 44K individuals and managing vast government properties. Proven track record in building partnerships and enhancing public safety, demonstrating exceptional organizational leadership and intercultural training skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Installation Command Sergeants Major
United States Army
Fort Drum, NY
10.1994 - 10.2017
- Responsible for the health, welfare, safety and security of over 44K Soldiers, Families, DA Civilians and Contractors.
- Responsible for over 180K square miles of government property.
- Responsible for over 4400 pieces of real property.
- Oversaw all policies and matters regarding single Soldier and Family Housing.
- Built and deepened partnerships with politicians to more effectively carry out agendas.
- Resolved disputes between residents and city officials.
- Coordinated emergency response protocols in collaboration with law enforcement agencies in case of an incident requiring immediate attention.
- Attended dinners and special events to meet people, community leaders and State and Federal leaders to develop relationships.
- Participated in public forums to discuss current issues affecting the community.
- Developed and implemented policies to ensure the safety and well-being of all citizens.
- Met regularly with department heads to review progress on projects and initiatives related to their respective areas of responsibility.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Education
Interior Firefighter Operations
Lowville, NYPump Operations
Cortland, NYFire Police
Cicero, NYEmergency Medical Technician Course
Watertown, NYBasic Exterior Firefighter Operations
Adams, NYHazardous Materials Course
Adams, NYProject Management Professional (PMP) Course -
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NYUS Army Pre-Command Course (Brigade Level)
Fort Leavenworth, KSUS Army Pre-Command Course (Battalion Level)
Fort Leavenworth, KSCommand Sergeant Major - Senior Leadership Studies
United States Army Sergeants Major Academy
Fort Bliss, TXUnited States Army First Sergeants Course
Fort Bliss, TXBattle Staff Noncommissioned Officer -
United States Army Battle Staff Course
Fort Bliss, TXAdvanced Army Leadership -
Advanced Noncommissioned Officers Course
Fort Bliss, TXParatrooper -
United States Army Airbirne School
Fort Benning, GABasic Army Leadership -
Basic Noncommissioned Officers Course
Fort Bliss, TXUnited States Army Drill Sergeant -
United States Army Drill Sergeant School
Fort Benning, GAAir Assault Trooper -
United States Army Air Assault School
Hawaiian Ocean View, HISpecial Forces -
J.F.K. Special Warfare Center
Fort Bragg, NCPrimary Army Leadership -
Primary Leadership Development Course
Grafenwoehr, GermanySome College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Ashland University
Ashland, OHSome College (No Degree) - History
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MDSkills
- Organizational leadership
- City management
- Strategic visioning
- State / Federal representation
- Urban planning
- Intercultural training
- Community engagement
- Capacity planning
- Media relations
- Team development
- Public safety oversight
- Program management
- Emergency management
- Community relations
- Emergency response
- Administrative leadership
- Ethics and integrity
Accomplishments
- Legion of Merrit
- Bronze Star Medal (Multiples)
- Purple Heart
- Meritorious Service Medal (Multiples)
- Army Commendation Medal (Multiples)
- Army Achievement Medal (Multiples)
- Good Conduct Medal (Multiples)
- National Defense Service Medal (Multiples)
- Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Multiples)
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Outstanding Voluntary Service Medal (Multiples)
- NCO Professional Development Ribbon (Multiples)
- Army Service Ribbon
- Army Overseas Service Ribbon
- NATO Medal
- Presidential Unit Citation
- Valorous Unit Award
- Meritorious Unit Award
- Army Superior Unit Award
- Presidential Unit Citation (Navy)
Affiliations
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Boating
- Sports
- Health and Fitness
- Home Schooling
- Wood Working
Timeline
Installation Command Sergeants Major
United States Army
10.1994 - 10.2017
Interior Firefighter Operations
Pump Operations
Fire Police
Emergency Medical Technician Course
Basic Exterior Firefighter Operations
Hazardous Materials Course
Project Management Professional (PMP) Course -
Syracuse University
US Army Pre-Command Course (Brigade Level)
US Army Pre-Command Course (Battalion Level)
Command Sergeant Major - Senior Leadership Studies
United States Army Sergeants Major Academy
United States Army First Sergeants Course
Battle Staff Noncommissioned Officer -
United States Army Battle Staff Course
Advanced Army Leadership -
Advanced Noncommissioned Officers Course
Paratrooper -
United States Army Airbirne School
Basic Army Leadership -
Basic Noncommissioned Officers Course
United States Army Drill Sergeant -
United States Army Drill Sergeant School
Air Assault Trooper -
United States Army Air Assault School
Special Forces -
J.F.K. Special Warfare Center
Primary Army Leadership -
Primary Leadership Development Course
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Ashland University
Some College (No Degree) - History
University of Maryland Global Campus
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