- Dancing
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Music
- Volunteering
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Adventure Travel
Narda Grant
Goshen
Summary
Proven leader with extensive experience in strategic planning, operational effectiveness, and team development. Committed to fostering leadership skills and enhancing unit cohesion to drive mission success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Brigade Command Sergeant Major
US Army
Moline, IL
08.2000 - Current
- Led training programs, enhancing soldier readiness and operational effectiveness across multiple units.
- Developed strategic plans to improve unit cohesion and mission success rates.
- Coordinated logistics operations, ensuring timely delivery of supplies to support mission objectives.
- Mentored junior leaders, fostering leadership skills and professional growth within the ranks.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration with allied forces, strengthening joint operational capabilities.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations and policies, minimizing risk to the organization and safeguarding its reputation.
- Provided expert advice on tactical employment and force protection measures to the brigade commander, contributing to successful mission execution in challenging operational environments.
- Built strong relationships with host nation partners through regular engagement during joint training exercises and operational missions.
- Developed leaders for future success through continuous professional development opportunities, mentorship, and constructive feedback.
- Served as a role model and mentor to junior enlisted soldiers, providing guidance on career progression opportunities and fostering their professional growth.
- Promoted a culture of safety throughout the brigade by emphasizing proper risk management techniques and adhering to established safety protocols.
- Oversaw logistics support functions within the brigade, ensuring timely delivery of critical supplies essential for mission success.
Police Officer
New York City Police Department
New York, NY
07.2006 - 05.2025
- Enforced traffic laws and regulations to ensure public safety and compliance.
- Conducted thorough investigations of crimes and incidents to gather evidence and compile reports.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance public relations and crime prevention efforts.
- Trained new officers in departmental policies, procedures, and effective patrol techniques.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Developed strong rapport with local businesses owners to address concerns about crime or vandalism affecting their establishments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2013
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Combat readiness
- Tactical communications
- Operational planning
- Force protection
- Weapons proficiency
- Personnel management
- Organizational development
- Logistics management
- First aid and CPR
- Discipline and focus
- Security operations
- Teamwork and loyalty
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Crew leadership
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Situational awareness
- Relationship building
- Weapons handling
- Vehicle inspection
- Leadership development
- Task prioritization
- Surveillance monitoring
- Tactical operations
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Goal setting
- Risk assessment
- Professionalism
- Strategic planning
- Written communication
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of more than 10 staff members.
- Achieved positive results by completing assigned tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved positive mission outcome through effectively helping with joint training and logistics procedure for deploying soldiers.
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of training for new police recruits on patrol.
Affiliations
- American Legion Post 460
- Jamaica American Law Enforcement Organization (NYPD)
Interests
Timeline
Police Officer
New York City Police Department
07.2006 - 05.2025
Brigade Command Sergeant Major
US Army
08.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Liberty University
Post 460 Legionnaire award, Distinguished member inductee US Army Quartermaster Corp
I was awarded the American Legion Post 460 Legionnaire award for outstanding Woman Veteran. I was also inducted into the United States Army Quartermaster Corp for exceptional service.