Leina Braxton
Belton,TX
Summary
With a distinguished career in the Army, I've honed skills in operational planning and adaptive learning, significantly enhancing troop safety and operational success. My leadership in intelligence and fitness training, backed by a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, has fostered high-performance teams and innovative solutions in challenging environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Intelligence Sergeant
Army
09.2024 - Current
- Enhanced organizational effectiveness through intelligence policy and doctrine development.
- Monitored emerging technologies to detect potential national security threats.
- Assessed clearance requests, granting approval solely to eligible individuals with proper authorization.
- Guided senior leadership on incorporating new technology into current intelligence collection methods.
- Performed detailed evaluations of potential threats for effective mission strategy and risk reduction.
Master Fitness Trainer
Army
07.2019 - Current
- Established positive relationships with clients through active listening, empathy, and constructive feedback during training sessions.
- Implemented injury prevention measures by teaching proper form, technique, and safety guidelines during workouts.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals and tracking progress towards achieving them using various fitness assessment tools.
- Stayed up-to-date on industry trends by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and obtaining ongoing professional certifications in specialized fields such as yoga or Pilates instruction.
ROTC Instructor
Army
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Developed comprehensive instruction programs on military culture for cadet transition.
- Joined forces with fellow instructors to exchange effective methods, elevating overall teaching standards within the program.
- Directed initiatives to raise funds for improving the overall program experience for cadets.
- Enhanced engagement with the local community through volunteer efforts linked to the ROTC program.
- Enhanced personal teaching methods via consistent professional development.
- Forged robust relationships with campus community, fostering comprehension and backing for ROTC programs.
Platoon Sergeant
Army
04.2021 - 09.2023
- Trained, supervised, and organized a team of over 35 soldiers.
- Managed daily operations, personnel assignments, and equipment maintenance to ensure mission success.
- Worked alongside fellow NCOs to create effective strategies, leading to better mission performance.
- Enhanced safety awareness across the platoon, leading to fewer training exercise and deployment accidents.
- Ensured adherence to technical and tactical training standards to achieve unit mission objectives.
- Assessed soldier performance systematically, offering constructive criticism resulting in enhanced individual capabilities.
Drill Sergeant
Army
08.2018 - 04.2021
- Assigned team responsibilities to trainees, enhancing leadership abilities.
- Enhanced instructional methods by collaborating on best practices with fellow drill sergeants.
- Tracked trainee performance by documenting attendance, test results, discipline issues and overall advancement.
- Conducted risk assessments, maintained equipment, and enforced safety protocols to ensure personnel safety during training exercises.
Operations Sergeant
Army
06.2015 - 08.2018
- Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success.
- Created contingency plans to address unexpected tactical scenarios.
- Led strategic planning initiatives to align organizational goals with industry trends and market demands.
- Expedited administrative processes by leveraging technology solutions for streamlined data management and reporting purposes.
- Assisted in developing operational plans that aligned with higher command objectives while considering unit strengths and limitations.
Squad Leader
Army
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Maintained discipline within the ranks by enforcing standards of conduct expected from a professional military organization consistently and fairly.
- Maintained high morale within the squad by fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
- Conducted thorough after-action reviews following each operation to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.
- Developed tailored training programs to address individual skill gaps, resulting in improved performance across the entire squad.
Squad Leader
Army
10.2010 - 06.2014
- Maintained discipline within the ranks by enforcing standards of conduct expected from a professional military organization consistently and fairly.
- Maintained high morale within the squad by fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
- Conducted thorough after-action reviews following each operation to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.
- Developed tailored training programs to address individual skill gaps, resulting in improved performance across the entire squad.
Education
No Degree - BS in Criminal Justice Administration
Columbia College
Columbia, MO08-2025
Associate of Science - General Studies
Columbia College
Columbia, MO08-2023
Skills
- Open source intelligence
- Adaptive learning
- Operational planning
- Technical surveillance
Interagency coordination
Sensitive information handling
Investigative research
Threat assessment
Cultural awareness
Personnel management
Training coordination
Administrative support
Weapons expertise
Logistics management
Discipline enforcement
Timeline
Intelligence Sergeant
Army
09.2024 - Current
ROTC Instructor
Army
09.2023 - 09.2024
Platoon Sergeant
Army
04.2021 - 09.2023
Master Fitness Trainer
Army
07.2019 - Current
Drill Sergeant
Army
08.2018 - 04.2021
Operations Sergeant
Army
06.2015 - 08.2018
Squad Leader
Army
05.2014 - 06.2015
Squad Leader
Army
10.2010 - 06.2014
No Degree - BS in Criminal Justice Administration
Columbia College
Associate of Science - General Studies
Columbia College
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