Matthew Gleason
Pulaski TN,Tennessee
Summary
Respectful Squad Leader with exemplary skills in supervising and directing personnel, handling issues effectively and carrying out mission objectives. Astute individual with strong sense of duty and commitment to safety. Hardworking well-qualified combat professional capable of maintaining equipment, completing patrols and briefing leadership. Knowledgeable about risk, safety gear and terrain assessments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Squad Leader
Tennessee Army National Guard
06.2017 - Current
- Provided thorough reports to superiors regarding squad's activities on patrol on a weekend basis.
- Supported Crew Supervisor in establishing and updating crew policies and implementing new procedures.
- Maintained property and equipment inventory and crew assignments.
- Achieved 85% on all physical fitness evaluations and agility testing over 3 years.
Shift Supervisor
Hollis Academy
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Consulted with HR teams to identify and onboard optimal candidates for YSO and other positions.
- Managed 32-53 troubled juvenille teenagers and helping them cope with their issues.
- Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
- Initiated crisis intervention by following official crisis communication plans and training.
Infantry Squad Leader
New York National Guard
06.2014 - 05.2017
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Improved security awareness by holding workshops for up to 23 soldiers
- Supervised grounds, employee entrances and exits and security officers on duty.
- Worked in fast-paced and high-risk environments while maintaining exceptional standards of excellence for security programs, strategies and plans.
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Army
05.2010 - 06.2014
- Supervised more than $250,000 in high-value equipment, maintaining zero loss record over 4 years.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance.
- Advised Platoon Leaders on operations, intelligence and risk assessments in daily briefings.
- Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors on 24 hour basis.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and Close Quarter Operations in tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
Primary Marksmanship Instructor
United States Army
01.2009 - 05.2011
- Planned and documented programs of study meeting individual needs and abilities of students.
- Assisted program participants with achieving career and learning goals.
- Provided instructional handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials to facilitate learning.
- Maintained documentation on educational services and tracked students' progress to gauge overall success of learning program.
- Educated basic training soldiers on pistol, shotgun and M4 carbine marksmanship while using strategic teaching methods to achieve learning outcomes.
- Enforced range rules, including removing users for repeat or critical violations.
Infantry Team Leader
United States Army
05.2007 - 06.2009
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and all infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Led basic reconnaissance operations and reported enemy movements to commanding officers.
- Maintained excellent weapons knowledge and coordinated infantry operation of equipment, including rifles, machine guns and hand grenades.
- Organized and oversaw infantry operations, including training, administration and security activities of Infantry units.
- Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $100,000.
Infantryman (11B)
United States Army
11.2005 - 04.2007
- Developed team communications and information for small group meetings.
- Trained as a dismount rifleman
- Maintained 100% situational arwareness
Education
Course Graduate - Cold Weather Leadership
Cold Weather Leadership Course
Fort Wainwright, AK01.2013
High School Diploma -
Wellsville High School
Wellsville, NY06.2005
Course Graduate - Organizational Leadership
Basic Leadership Course
Fort Wainwright, AK05.2012
Course Graduate - Urban Education And Leadership
Ranger School
Fort Benning, GA09.2007
Course Graduate - Basic Soldier Skills
Basic Training
Fort Benning, GA11.2005
Skills
- Physical stamina
- Safety and security
- Firearms expertise
- Background investigations
- Security camera monitoring
- Security operations experience
- Keen observer
- Emergency Management
- Punctuality
- Relationship building and management
- Surveillance
- Emergency Response
Timeline
Shift Supervisor
Hollis Academy
03.2020 - 10.2020
Squad Leader
Tennessee Army National Guard
06.2017 - Current
Infantry Squad Leader
New York National Guard
06.2014 - 05.2017
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Army
05.2010 - 06.2014
Primary Marksmanship Instructor
United States Army
01.2009 - 05.2011
Infantry Team Leader
United States Army
05.2007 - 06.2009
Infantryman (11B)
United States Army
11.2005 - 04.2007
Course Graduate - Cold Weather Leadership
Cold Weather Leadership Course
High School Diploma -
Wellsville High School
Course Graduate - Organizational Leadership
Basic Leadership Course
Course Graduate - Urban Education And Leadership
Ranger School
Course Graduate - Basic Soldier Skills
Basic Training