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Michael Cottrell

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure IT Specialist position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Security-focused and diligent Guard skilled at protecting personnel and premises. Responds and acts appropriately to situational assessments, including criminal acts and fire and medical emergencies remaining alert, attentive and vigilant at all times. Anticipates trouble and takes steps to intervene and diffuse using keen eye for detail.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

S6 NCO

USARNG
02.2021 - Current
  • Developed and implemented effective lesson plans to cover necessary material.
  • Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
  • Trained employees to enhance success in field operations.
  • Acted as training subject matter expert and provided extensive technical support to different S shops and soldiers.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to the lower enlisted
  • Identified soldiers with specific skill sets to recommend for promotions or raises, increasing unit readiness.

Squad Leader

USARNG
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • Worked on the border of mexico on border mission as a squad leader
  • Maintained property and equipment inventory and crew assignments.
  • Provided thorough reports to superiors regarding squad's activities on patrol.
  • Supervised squad and reviewed completed work for accuracy, safety and quality.
  • Determined necessity and type of additional resources and change of approach and techniques.
  • made sure all of my team were aware of procedures before working any point.
  • made sure all of my guys made it out to points as well as made it back safely.
  • maintained unit readiness for my entire squad (10 people).
  • Organized and directed capture and handoff of illegal aliens (IA's), while overseeing maintenance and safety measures were met.
  • Helped create a new form of communication between the national guard and border patrol with new and improved radios, as well as teaching classes on how to use them.

Team Leader

Army
03.2019 - 07.2021
  • Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements for RETRANS teams.
  • Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
  • Built strong relationships with soldiers and leadership through positive attitude and attentive response.
  • Overall improved the set up tim and confidence of the Retrans teams and soldiers, which aided unit readiness.

Operations NCO

Army
03.2017 - 04.2018
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Worked in Medevac/ Aviation
  • in charge of all comsec/ communication equipment within and outside of the blackhawks
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate distribution of equipment and equipment/comsec readiness.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Communicated with command centers to develop and execute tactical plans.

25U Signal Support Systems Specialist

Army
04.2015 - 03.2017
  • Provided maintenance and technical assistance to commanders and staff in regards to signal support systems.
  • Handled all troubleshooting tasks for signal support services, which included radio, wire and battlefield automated systems.
  • Set up terminal devices, completing prescribed onboarding processes to verify successful integration into existing network frameworks.
  • Supervised and assisted with battlefield signal support systems and terminal devices.
  • Integrated new devices into managed networks while maintaining assigned security protocols and protections.
  • Worked as a comsec custodian at the battalion level

Education

Associate of Arts - Kinesiology

San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX
01.2026

Skills

  • Operational Advisement
  • Technical Guidance
  • Soldier Evaluations
  • Soldier Mentoring
  • Professional Integrity
  • Strategy Planning
  • Issue Identification
  • Troubleshooting and Assistance
  • Troubleshoot Faults
  • Information Services
  • Maintenance Standards Preparation
  • Customer Interaction
  • Evaluate Plans

Timeline

Squad Leader

USARNG
01.2022 - 10.2022

S6 NCO

USARNG
02.2021 - Current

Team Leader

Army
03.2019 - 07.2021

Operations NCO

Army
03.2017 - 04.2018

25U Signal Support Systems Specialist

Army
04.2015 - 03.2017

Associate of Arts - Kinesiology

San Antonio College

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