Matthew Stauss
Midlothian,VA
Summary
U.S. Army Captain with 15 years of experience leading others through some of the most austere environments. Determined individual who progressed to the rank of Sergeant First Class in eight years and commissioned in ten. Technically astute and very capable technician able to conduct electronic and X-ray diagnostics, mechanical troubleshooting, and large scale safety mitigation. Since joining the military I've served in leadership positions for over twelve years, with nearly two of them in combat. I've served as a Platoon Sergeant in a reconnaissance squadron in the 101st Airborne Division and as an EOD Platoon Leader and Operations Officer in the 71st Ordnance Battalion.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer
U.S. Army Active Duty
Fort-Gregg Adams, VA
05.2020 - Current
- Posses a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmentalized Information level clearence
- Coordinated EOD support to civil authorities, military installations, and to the United States Secret Service, ensuring the security of the President of the United States, Vice President, and designated heads of state.
- Responsible for the identification, rendering safe, and disposal of conventional, chemical, nuclear ordnance, and improvised explosive devices.
Cavalry Scout
U.S. Army Active Duty
Clarksville, TN
11.2009 - 04.2020
- Responsible for the health, welfare, safety, discipline, morale and accountability of 36 personnel.
- Accountable for over $6,000,000 worth of equipment.
- Developed a comprehensive training program which ensured readiness and proficiency on light cavalry operations.
Education
Explosive Ordnance/Bomb Disposal
Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Fort Walton Beach, FL11-2021
Criminal Justice And Homeland Security
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN05-2020
Master of Arts - Intelligence Analysis
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MDSkills
- Strategic Planning
- Analytical Thinking
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Attention to Detail
- Risk Mitigation
- Mechanical Aptitude
Accomplishments
- Supported the United States Secret Service as an EOD Team Leader, responsible for the detection of explosive hazards. Coordinated eleven other teams across the US, Vietnam and Africa,
- Inducted into the Order Of Saint George. Recognizes outstanding leadership, technical and tactical competence, and exceptional teamwork while serving in armor and cavalry units.
- Graduated Austin Peay State University Cum Laude and as a Distinguished Military Graduate (DMG). DMG is reserved for the top 20% of Army Cadets across the United States.
- Graduated the Army's Basic Leaders Course (BLC) and Advanced Leaders Course (ALC) in the top 20%. Awarded the Draper Leadership award in ALC which is reserved for the leader who posses the highest capability to lead and express job proficiency in all environments.
- Graduated basic officers leaders course as the Distinguished Honor Graduate Reserved for the top student of fifty five other officers.
- Served as a dismounted Team Leader in Eastern Afghanistan, supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
- Served as a Team Leader in Tikrit, Iraq in support of Operation New Dawn.
- Awarded the Army Accommodation Medal six times, the Army Achievement Medal five times, and the Army Good Conduct Medal three times.
Certification
- Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
- Electronic Warfare Operator
- Bureau Of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) Homemade Explosives Course
Timeline
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer
U.S. Army Active Duty
05.2020 - Current
Cavalry Scout
U.S. Army Active Duty
11.2009 - 04.2020
Explosive Ordnance/Bomb Disposal
Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Criminal Justice And Homeland Security
Austin Peay State University
Master of Arts - Intelligence Analysis
Johns Hopkins University