MATTHEW L. MCALPINE
Lacey,WA
Summary
Army veteran with 20 years of experience in operations, employee training development, and customer service. Strong ability to multitask and work effectively and efficiently in highly stressful situations. Capable of working alone or as a team member and maintaining strong relationships with global partners.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Facilitator
United States Army
11.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the health, welfare, and professional development for over 400 students
- Facilitates instruction of 33 individual subject areas with particular attention to leadership, written and oral communication, and regulations
- Fully certified and credentialed Army Instructor with over 2000 hours of instruction
Senior Operations Manager
United States Army
11.2015 - 11.2022
- Developed, managed, and executed Department of the Army level tasks
- Coordinated with external federal and local agencies to request, receive and provide information
- Created systems and policies throughout the agency that improved work efficiency by 37% globally
- Drafted, reviewed, and published over 1,000 agency reports for United States Congressional briefings
Supervisor
United States Army
05.2012 - 11.2015
- Authored and delivered training on security tactics, weapons employment, safety, and leadership; efforts produced a highly efficient team – rated as the top team in the company
- Led, coached, and directed operations for a 40-member team in the execution of training in preparation for deployment in support of national interests
- Consistently exceeded training and readiness standards; maintained ~90% readiness which was among the highest in the organization; considered the trendsetter among peers
Operations Manager
United States Army
05.2009 - 05.2012
- Designed and managed the first hurricane shelter program installation wide, providing shelter for over 5,000 Soldiers and their families during times of natural disasters
- Developed relations with foreign governments to facilitate the transportation of personnel and weapons across national boundaries
- Saved the agency over $3,000,000 annually by managing relationships with private enterprises
Team Leader
United States Army
05.2006 - 05.2009
- Led small unit special operations while deployed to Baghdad, Iraq
- Responsible for the morale, health, and welfare of 3 subordinates and equipment more than $250,000
- Conducted hundreds of surveillance operations in two-member teams without means to communicate with higher echelons
- Received a valorous award for saving a teammates life while in direct contact with hostile forces
Sniper
United States Army
11.2005 - 05.2006
- Led a small, specialized team whose primary mission was to conduct surveillance and security for higher echelon operations
- Participated in dozens of training operations consisting of personnel security, reconnaissance and surveillance, solo operations, and long-range marksmanship
- Selected as one of two from a candidate pool of over 100 to serve in the regimental reconnaissance team
Education
BBA - Business Administration
American Military University
Charles Town10-2026
Army Instructor -
01.2023
Tactical First Aid -
01.2022
Advanced Leadership -
08.2012
Basic Leadership -
04.2010
Skills
- TS/SCI Clearance
- Critical Thinking
- Written Communication
- Conflict Management
- Surveillance
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Curriculum Development
- Data Analysis
- Cultural Competency
- Community Outreach
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
Awards
- Meritorious Service Medal, 2022, 2025
- Army Commendation Medal, 2008, Saving a teammates life while in combat
- Order of Saint Maurice (Legionnaire), For outstanding leadership contributions to the infantry
Volunteer Experience
- Little League baseball coach, 2010-2012
- 14U Hockey Coach, 2015-2020
Certification
- Certified Army Instructor
Timeline
Instructional Facilitator
United States Army
11.2022 - Current
Senior Operations Manager
United States Army
11.2015 - 11.2022
Supervisor
United States Army
05.2012 - 11.2015
Operations Manager
United States Army
05.2009 - 05.2012
Team Leader
United States Army
05.2006 - 05.2009
Sniper
United States Army
11.2005 - 05.2006
Army Instructor -
Tactical First Aid -
Advanced Leadership -
Basic Leadership -
BBA - Business Administration
American Military University
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