Nicholas Ford
Fayetteville,NY
Summary
Self-disciplined U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major with demonstrated success in leading tactical operations in peace and wartime. Skilled in crisis management, personnel supervision and mission execution with mastery of advanced weapons systems, tactics, and equipment. Strong emotional intelligence and committed to successfully handling stress in high-pressure high risk situations involving joint and multinational forces.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Joint Task Force Brigade Command Sergeant Major
US Southern Command
08.2023 - Current
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments.
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations.
- Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
Battalion Command Sergeant Major
82nd Airborne Division
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
- Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations.
- Executed tactical operations with accuracy and control.
- Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments.
- Created contingency plans to address unexpected tactical scenarios.
Brigade Operations Sergeant Major
173rd Airborne Brigade
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
- Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations.
- Planned and coordinated tactical movements of personnel and equipment.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments.
- Created contingency plans to address unexpected tactical scenarios.
- Communicated with command centers to develop and execute tactical plans.
- Devised and implemented battle plans to achieve tactical objectives.
- Analyzed intelligence reports and identified potential tactical threats.
- Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
Infantry Company First Sergeant
82nd Airborne Division
04.2017 - 06.2019
- Trained, supervised and organized over [Number] soldiers and personnel.
- Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon.
- Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
- Served as principal advisor to Company Commander.
- Implemented necessary safety practices, proper firing commands and proper ammunition handling.
- Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.
- Devised and implemented training plans and combat tactics.
- Recommended soldiers for promotion points and awards.
- Analyzed fighting conditions and led attack and defense operations during ground missions.
- Disciplined subordinates for rules infractions and poor performance.
- Coordinated infantry positioning and equipment locations to facilitate safety and efficiency.
- Trained soldiers on military structure, etiquette and environmental survival tactics.
- Researched land battle history and strategy to increase overall unit performance.
- Instructed infantry skills at service schools and combat training centers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Leadership And Workforce Development
U.S. Army Command And General Staff College
Leavenworth, KS06.2020
Skills
- Project Leadership
- Corrective Actions
- Safety Protocols
- Commander Advisement
- Plan Coordination
- Team Support
- Climate Policy
- Client Relationships
- Intelligence Operations
- Training Initiatives
- Operational Efficiency
- Workload Planning
- Tactical Training
- Best Practices
- Defensive Strategies
- Soldier Training
- Community Outreach
- Organizational Leadership
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Coordinate Operations
- Combat Planning
- Delegate Assignments
- Organizational Systems
Timeline
Joint Task Force Brigade Command Sergeant Major
US Southern Command
08.2023 - Current
Battalion Command Sergeant Major
82nd Airborne Division
10.2021 - 08.2023
Brigade Operations Sergeant Major
173rd Airborne Brigade
06.2020 - 08.2021
Infantry Company First Sergeant
82nd Airborne Division
04.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Leadership And Workforce Development
U.S. Army Command And General Staff College
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