MARIO GARCIA
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Seeking a position as an intelligence officer
A coaching professional with focus on elevating team performance and vast relationship building experience. Expertise in strategic planning and fostering inclusive team environment and data collection. Known for adaptability and collaborative approach, bringing out best in a team.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Girls Soccer Coach
Northside Independent Sch District
San Antonio, TX
07.2021 - Current
- Developed training programs to enhance player skills and team performance.
- Mentored assistant coaches in effective coaching techniques and strategies.
- Organized game schedules and logistics to ensure smooth operations.
- Implemented player assessment tools to track development and progress.
- Analyzed competitor strategies to enhance team tactics and preparation.
- Mentored student athletes by providing guidance on academic achievement, personal growth, and career aspirations.
- Maintained an open line of communication with parents regarding expectations for their daughters'' participation in the soccer program.
- Implemented strength training programs tailored to each player''s needs, improving overall fitness levels throughout the season.
- Conducted video analysis of games to identify areas for improvement in both individual skills and team dynamics.
- Led the girls soccer team to playoff birth for the first time in 18 years in 2022 subsequently finishing a place higher each year culminating with a district championship this season 2025-2026
World Languages Teacher
Northside Independent Sch District
San Antonio, TX
07.2019 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and student needs.
- Facilitated language practice through interactive group activities and technology integration.
- Assessed student performance using varied evaluation methods to ensure comprehension.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance language program offerings and share best practices.
- Implemented innovative teaching tools, fostering increased student engagement and participation.
- Developed students'' language proficiency through targeted speaking, listening, reading, and writing exercises.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in world language education and incorporate new techniques into teaching strategies.
- Increased student interest in world languages by incorporating cultural activities and real-life scenarios into lesson plans.
- Enhanced classroom experience with the use of multimedia tools to support diverse learning styles.
Spanish/Physical Education Teacher
St. Mary Catholic School/John Jay High School and Warren High School
San Antonio, TX
08.2015 - Current
- Taught Spanish and Physical Education to over 150 students. Served as a translator for teacher conferences and communication barriers between Spanish speaking parents and principal. Additional duties included Carpool responsibilities, Social Club committee and organizing Field day at the end of the school year. Head boys and girls soccer coach experience.
Head Girls’ Soccer Coach
Windsor High School
02.2013 - Current
- Head Coach with an overall record of 97-13-1 as current Head Coach reaching the sweet 16 round in 2014 and the State Semi-Finals in 2015 and 2016 and 2017. Won Conference Championship during my six years as Head Coach without a conference loss or tie. Undefeated State Champions in 2018 with a record of 19-0-1. Tri-Valley Conference Coach of the Year in 2015. Colorado High Schools Coach of the Year in 2018 by CHSSCA (Colorado High School Soccer Coaches Association) NFHS SouthWest Girls’ Soccer Coach of the Year 2019
Technical Support Specialist II
Hach Company
04.2012 - 06.2015
- Provide worldwide Laboratory Technical Support to municipalities, wastewater plants, drinking water plants, Regional Sales managers, distributors and end users related to chemical analysis, water analysis and testing.
Head Mens’ Soccer Coach
University of Northern Colorado
08.2013 - 11.2014
- Head coach of UNC’s Men’s Club Soccer program. Reached the Regional Tournament in 2014.
Staff Officer - Operations
United States Army
U.S. and Overseas
08.2000 - 09.2011
- Over ten years of experience in the armed forces as a personnel manager in various leadership roles ranging from supervisory level to executive/commanding officer responsibilities in both peacetime and war. Management skills and experience in office automation including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and various mapping and intelligence software programs. DD214 available upon request. Served in two wars. Iraq 2003 and Afghanistan 2007-2008.
- Coordinated logistics and resource management for military operations in Afghanistan, ensuring in optimal efficiency.
- Led Counter-IED team as a First Lieutenant which subsequently led to early promotion to continue in leadership role in support of ISAF Forces in Afghanistan.
- Analyzed operational data to improve strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
- Delivered high-quality presentations to senior leadership on counter IED enemy tactics used, challenges, and proposed solutions, securing necessary resources for timely completion and saving lives.
- Conducted detailed risk assessments on potential projects or initiatives, enabling leadership to make informed decisions regarding resource allocation and prioritization.
Head Soccer Coach
Caddo Parish School Board
Shreveport, LA
08.1998 - 05.2000
- Collegiate, Professional and Oversees playing experience. Founder of the Boys and Girls Soccer Programs at Booker T. Washington High School. Developed a training plan that enabled the athletes to learn the game from scratch with no prior experience or knowledge of the game. Fast progression enabled the Girls Varsity Team to fall one win short of the playoffs the following season. Produced All-District 1st and 2nd team nominees for both Boys and Girls in just two seasons of playing experience
Spanish Teacher
Booker T. Washington High School
Shreveport, LA
07.1998 - 05.2000
- Taught Spanish I and II at Booker T. Washington High School. Had the privilege of teaching and mentoring the Louisiana State Champion in Spanish 1999 (non-native speaker). Served as an Assistant Varsity Football Coach responsible for Special Teams and Head Freshmen Football Coach.
Education
Certificate - Honor Graduate, Modern Army Combatives Level II
U.S. Army
Ft. Sill, OK01-2010
Diploma - Post-Blast Military Course, Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives
U.S. Army
Bagram Base, Afghanistan01-2008
Certificate - Honor Graduate, Modern Army Combatives Level I
U.S. Army
Hanau, Germany01-2006
Diploma - Air Defense Artillery Officer Basic Course
U.S. Army
Ft. Bliss, TX01-2005
Diploma - Airborne School
U.S. Army
Ft. Benning, GA01-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish/Kinesiology
St. Mary’s University
San Antonio, TX01-1997
Skills
- Motivational skills
- Team management
- Goal setting
- Rules enforcement
- Oral communication skills
- Intercultural mediation
- Public speaking
- Cross-cultural communication
- Cultural awareness
- Translation
- Idiomatic expressions
- Language teaching experience
- Spanish writing expertise
Accomplishments
Enrolled over 1000 Afghans into the database for future identification through the use of HIIDE system. This project's purpose was for the identification and detection of future suspects or hires for our military and U.S. Government.
Certification
- Teaching Certificate from Colorado 2019
- Teaching Certificate from Texas 2019-present
- USSF Soccer E License
- NSCAA Goalkeeping Level 1 and 2 Diplomas
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Over eleven years of leadership experience in the Armed Forces with five years as a personnel manager, planner and instructor in both peacetime and war
- Over 25 years of coaching experience.
- 12 years of teaching Spanish as a foreign language
- Fluent Spanish speaker and writer
- Speak basic German
- Management skills and experience in Microsoft Office and Google
- Proficiency in database systems
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Received the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for my service in Afghanistan.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
German
Limited Working
Timeline
Head Girls Soccer Coach
Northside Independent Sch District
07.2021 - Current
World Languages Teacher
Northside Independent Sch District
07.2019 - Current
Spanish/Physical Education Teacher
St. Mary Catholic School/John Jay High School and Warren High School
08.2015 - Current
Head Mens’ Soccer Coach
University of Northern Colorado
08.2013 - 11.2014
Head Girls’ Soccer Coach
Windsor High School
02.2013 - Current
Technical Support Specialist II
Hach Company
04.2012 - 06.2015
Staff Officer - Operations
United States Army
08.2000 - 09.2011
Head Soccer Coach
Caddo Parish School Board
08.1998 - 05.2000
Spanish Teacher
Booker T. Washington High School
07.1998 - 05.2000
Diploma - Post-Blast Military Course, Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives
U.S. Army
Certificate - Honor Graduate, Modern Army Combatives Level I
U.S. Army
Diploma - Air Defense Artillery Officer Basic Course
U.S. Army
Diploma - Airborne School
U.S. Army
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish/Kinesiology
St. Mary’s University
Certificate - Honor Graduate, Modern Army Combatives Level II
U.S. Army