LUKE M. LENAHAN
Salem,OR
Summary
Transitioning Army Officer with 6 years of leadership-management experience in technical, fast-paced environments. Directly managed over 300+ people in a 6-year period. Conducted multiple high-risk, high visibility training events. Planned and executed 3 deployments, 1 overseas. Conducted multiple criminal and employee misconduct investigations with 100% completion. Extensive experience in Microsoft Office. Excellent communicator through leadership experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Infantry Company Executive Officer
82nd Airborne Division, U.S. Army
Fort Bragg, NC
11.2025 - Current
- Manage daily operations, maintenance, logistics, and readiness for a 120+ person organization—balancing multiple priorities and enforcing deadlines without sacrificing standards.
- Supervise accountability and sustainment of more than $30M in vehicles, weapons, tools, and sensitive equipment with zero loss of accountability.
- Primary investigating officer for 4 major property and personnel related investigations over the course of 3 years.
Reconnaissance Platoon Leader
82nd Airborne Division, U.S. Army
Fort Bragg, NC
09.2024 - 11.2025
- Led a 30-person team through complex field operations requiring planning, equipment preparation, troubleshooting, and adaptability.
- Built and executed technical training programs that improved team performance and resulted in recognition as a top-performing platoon in the brigade.
- Coordinated personnel, equipment, transportation, and timelines across multiple deployments.
Recruiter
U.S. Army Human Resources Command
Portland, OR
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Planned and executed outreach campaigns that contributed to a 10% increase in enrollment and scholarship-contracting.
- Invited to speak at 25 lower and upper education facilities; routinely met and collaborated with local recruiters.
- Managed an independent workload with recurring deadlines, administrative requirements, and measurable performance goals.
Marksmanship Program Instructor
- Trained and supervised 35 personnel with emphasis on safe equipment handling, standardized procedures, and attention to detail.
Joint & Multinational Operations
- Planned and executed multi-day operations involving U.S. and international personnel while coordinating equipment, people, and timelines.
NCO Development
- Mentored and evaluated six Noncommissioned Officers, improving accountability, leadership capability, and team performance.
Education
B.A. - Criminal Justice
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR06-2022
Skills
- Team leadership
- Performance evaluation
- Risk assessment
- Microsoft Office
- Investigation Officer
- Data review
- Project management
- Public speaking
- Operational planning
- Strategic outreach
- Effective communication
Personal Information
Title: Ranger School, Airborne School, Expert Infantry Badge
Timeline
Infantry Company Executive Officer
82nd Airborne Division, U.S. Army
11.2025 - Current
Reconnaissance Platoon Leader
82nd Airborne Division, U.S. Army
09.2024 - 11.2025
Recruiter
U.S. Army Human Resources Command
09.2022 - 09.2024
NCO Development
Joint & Multinational Operations
Marksmanship Program Instructor
B.A. - Criminal Justice
Western Oregon University