Nathan Melvin
Tiverton,RI
Summary
I served the last decade with the Army Airborne-Special Operations at the 82nd Airborne Division and the 10th Group SFG(Airborne). I am a highly decorated war veteran who has deployed across the globe to places such as; Iraq, Afghanistan, and Haiti.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Religious Affairs NCO
US Army
Fort Carson, CO
06.2013 - 08.2021
- I served as a direct support Religious Affairs Paratrooper with the Special Forces (Airborne). I was a Battalion Religious Affairs and Group Religious Affairs NCO.
- Wrote grants and contracts, managed, and conducted military family programs maintaining multiple budgets of over $300 Thousand dollars. In direct support, to over two thousand paratroopers, and their families.
- In Afghanistan, I served on the Special Operations Task Force, conducted tactical logistical movement, and physical security for high-valued military SF religious targets. While supporting all the deployed 10th Group Special Forces servicemen and women.
- Provided recommendations to senior leaders concerning possible courses of action in response to congressional initiatives or inquiries.
Airborne Infantry Paratrooper
US Army
Fort Bragg, NC
01.2009 - 06.2013
- GRF is a rapid deployment Airborne Combat Battalion that can be sent anywhere in the world, in 18 hours. Trained in U.S. and foreign weaponry, a Combat Lifesaver, Rifleman, Squad Automatic Machine Gunner (M249), and Grenadier. Skills
- Provided recommendations to senior leaders concerning possible courses of action in response to congressional initiatives or inquiries.
- Compiled, analyzed, and evaluated data from multiple sources to provide timely information on military actions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Religion: Christian Ministries
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2023
Skills
- Management
- Organization and Time Management
- Suicide Prevention Train the Trainer Certified (ASIST)
- Facilitator Train the Trainer (Strongbonds)
- Volunteer Oversight
- Staff Management
- Active Listening
- Excellent Communication
- Supervision and Leadership
Accomplishments
- Meritorious Service Medal
- USA/USAF Presidential Unit Citation
- Military Outstanding Volunteer Medal
- Member: The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- United States Army Non-Commissioned Officer Academy: Advanced Leader Academy NCOES - (Commandant’s List)
- Political Candidate: State Representative District 71: General Assembly Rhode Island
Certification
- Combat Lifesaver Certification
- Airborne School Certification
- Suicide Intervention Trainer T4T (ASIST/ACE) Certification
- Strong Bonds (Facilitator/Trainer) Certification
Affiliations
- Minister in Training
- Mobil Food Pantry: Homeless Ministry Outreach – Rhode Island and Massachusetts
- Volunteer/Founder: Be a Hero Program (Duke Hospital) - North Carolina
Timeline
Religious Affairs NCO
US Army
06.2013 - 08.2021
Airborne Infantry Paratrooper
US Army
01.2009 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Religion: Christian Ministries
Liberty University
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