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Lucas Queck

Fontanelle,IA

Summary

Decisive Leader promoting operational improvements along with a high level of ownership and initiative. Possesses exceptional work ethic and a desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Results driven with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams with a hands-on management style. Successful maintenance manufacturing career spanning 14 years, while also having 23 years of Military experience.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Security Team Manager

Securitas- Datacenter Physical Security
Des Moines, IA
08.2023 - Current
  • Managed a range of 11 to 31 Security Officers at multiple sites
  • Responsible for the daily conduct, well-being, and appearance of all Security Officers on site
  • Successfully coordinated between Datacenter Management, the Security Team, and the Security Management Team to ensure safe, secure, and successful day to day operations
  • Responsible for weekly payroll and scheduling of the site Security Team.

Command Sergeant Major

Iowa Army National Guard
Waterloo, IA
12.2022 - Current
  • Senior Enlisted Leader of the 1-133 Infantry Battalion, with an authorized strength of 717 Soldiers
  • Responsible for the evaluation and career progression of senior leaders within the Battalion
  • Advisor to the Battalion Commander on all personnel issues, along with being the subject matter expert on tactics, techniques, and procedures.

Farm Manager

Hickory Ridge LLC
Fontanelle, IA
01.2020 - Current

• Tasks and duties include the management and execution of 139 acres of land in the conservation reserve program, along with 58 acres of row crop

• Responsible for the maintenance and acquisition of farm equipment, special project acquisition, timeline planning, annual budget considerations, meeting agenda and successful day to day operations.

• Leads a team of five board members, 10 shareholders, along with skilled and unskilled farm personnel.

• Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs and labor requirements.

Independent Insurance Agent

Greenfield, IA
08.2015 - 08.2023
  • Started an Independent Insurance Agency from scratch, established the contacts and relationships to build a profitable book of business utilizing some of the best Insurance Companies available
  • Trained and mentored a Customer Service Representative in order for her to become Property and Casualty Insurance Licensed, with no prior field experience
  • Completed over 40 Credit Education Units on Ethics.

Operations Sergeant Major

Iowa Army National Guard
Waterloo, IA
05.2021 - 12.2022
  • Operations Sergeant Major in an Infantry Battalion, comprised of four Infantry Companies, a Headquarters and Headquarters Company, and a Forward Support Company, with an authorized strength of 717 Soldiers
  • Conducted and trained on decisive action; assisted the Battalion S3 in planning, preparation, and execution of training plans; enforced tactical and Soldier discipline; supervised and assisted the training, and prepared the command post for orders, drills, briefs, and rehearsals
  • Received and appropriately handled and distributed Operations Orders, Fragmentary Orders, and Serious Incident Reports; responsible for the health, welfare, training, and operational readiness of the operations section and staff.

Active-Duty Operational Support Project Officer

185th CSSB
Camp Dodge, IA
02.2021 - 08.2021
  • Project Officer that facilitated the consolidation and movement of 130 pieces of equipment from home station Armories to Camp Dodge Iowa
  • Coordinated with the state Transportation office to facilitate the timing and density of loads for staging and onward movement to Camp Grayling, Michigan.

First Sergeant

HHC 1-168, 2/34 IBCT
Council Bluffs, Iowa
01.2020 - 05.2021
  • First Sergeant of a 131-man Infantry Rifle Company supervising operations; responsible for the health, welfare, discipline, and training of all assigned Soldiers; oversees all Company administrative and maintenance matters; advises the Commander on personnel assignments, morale, and discipline
  • Manages the promotions, planning, resourcing, execution of training, and employment of the Company; assists the Company Commander in command and control by implementing command directives, policies, and procedures; responsible for the professional development of 38 subordinate NCOs; ensures all Soldiers perform all duties safely
  • Coordinated establishment of new training site gained through Professional relationships in order to provide the Battalion with a more financially responsible location that will save time and resources.

Unit Status Tracking Manager

First Sergeant ADOS
Council Bluffs, Iowa
04.2020 - 09.2020
  • Chosen above peers for Active-Duty Operational Support to assist in the deployment of 87 1-168 Soldiers with adjacent units within the state
  • Mentored junior officers and senior enlisted Soldiers on Iowa Army National Guard systems and procedures in order for them to establish an effective knowledge baseline
  • Facilitated the transportation and information dissemination process between deploying Soldiers and their gaining units, to include resolving pay issues that would have been overlooked.

First Sergeant

C Co 1-168, 2/34 IBCT
Camp Dodge, Iowa
05.2018 - 01.2020
  • First Sergeant of a 131-man Infantry Rifle Company, serving as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the commander and assists the Company Commander in command and control by implementing command directives, policies, and procedures
  • When assuming First Sergeant responsibility, inherited over 30 delinquent NCOERs; trained NCOs to properly rate, and 90% of those evaluations were completed by the end of the training year
  • Mentored Officers and NCO’s alike on training schedules and orders production to improve the effectiveness and impact on subordinate Soldiers
  • Oversaw the effectiveness, implementation, and documentation of the company Drivers Training program, ensuring the program met the unit, commander, and State of Iowa intent
  • Implemented a highly successful NCO Evaluation tracking and training program resulting in a highly competent Non-Commissioned Officer Development Program.

Platoon Sergeant

Scout Platoon, HHC 1-168, 2/34 IBCT
Council Bluffs, Iowa
01.2017 - 05.2018
  • Responsible for the employment of the Battalion Sniper and Scout assets while in the absence of guidance and leadership
  • Selected above peers to manage M9 qualification ranges resulting in over 50 qualified firers in Training year 2017
  • Continuously mentored and guided the Scout section Platoon Leader resulting in a highly effective section.

Platoon Sergeant

3rd Platoon, B Co 1-168, 2/34 IBCT
Corning, IA
04.2014 - 07.2017
  • Established strength maintenance as a priority resulting in B Co leading the Battalion with 177 leads and 14 enlistments
  • Selected above peers to be the unit Master Driver Manger resulting in 22 new licensed drivers in training year 2015
  • Achieved an operational readiness rating of 100% with 100% accountability and all NCO Evaluations complete.

Maintenance Technician

Cardinal Glass Industries
Greenfield, IA
08.2002 - 07.2015
  • Responsible for the maintenance and troubleshooting of automated equipment, with a specialty of component rebuilding
  • Assisted with the delivery, setup, and maintenance of over $30,000,000 worth of equipment
  • Nominated as Plant Employee of the month in 2008 out of over 300 employees.
  • Used problem solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.

Squad Leader

Co 1-168, 2/34 IBCT
Corning, IA
02.2012 - 04.2014
  • Responsible for the well-being and employment of two five-man rifle teams in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous environments
  • Chosen above peers as acting Platoon Sergeant in his absence.

Fire Team Leader

Co 1-168
Corning, IA
05.2009 - 02.2012
  • Led a Fire Team as part of a Combat Deployment in Regional Command East, Dand Patan Afghanistan, October 2009 – July 2010
  • Chosen above peers as acting Squad Leader in his absence
  • Established the necessary camaraderie within the squad in order to foster an environment of cohesiveness.

Education

Command and General Staff College- Battalion Pre Command Course -

01.2024

United States Army Sergeants Major Academy- DLC -

04.2022

Master Leader Course -

01.2018

Battle Staff NCO Course -

08.2017

Maneuver Senior Leader Course -

01.2014

Air Assault Course -

04.2013

Infantry Advanced Leader Course -

05.2012

Company Intel Support Team -

07.2010

Equal Opportunity Leader Course -

02.2010

Warrior Leader Course -

12.2009

Advanced Individual Training -

07.2002

Basic Infantry Combat Training -

07.2001

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Reliability
  • Task Prioritization
  • Self Motivation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Team Leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Decision-Making
  • Time management abilities
  • Preventive Maintenance

Certification

  • Certificate of Leadership and Workforce Develpment

Timeline

Security Team Manager

Securitas- Datacenter Physical Security
08.2023 - Current

Command Sergeant Major

Iowa Army National Guard
12.2022 - Current

Operations Sergeant Major

Iowa Army National Guard
05.2021 - 12.2022

Active-Duty Operational Support Project Officer

185th CSSB
02.2021 - 08.2021

Unit Status Tracking Manager

First Sergeant ADOS
04.2020 - 09.2020

Farm Manager

Hickory Ridge LLC
01.2020 - Current

First Sergeant

HHC 1-168, 2/34 IBCT
01.2020 - 05.2021

First Sergeant

C Co 1-168, 2/34 IBCT
05.2018 - 01.2020

Platoon Sergeant

Scout Platoon, HHC 1-168, 2/34 IBCT
01.2017 - 05.2018

Independent Insurance Agent

08.2015 - 08.2023

Platoon Sergeant

3rd Platoon, B Co 1-168, 2/34 IBCT
04.2014 - 07.2017

Squad Leader

Co 1-168, 2/34 IBCT
02.2012 - 04.2014

Fire Team Leader

Co 1-168
05.2009 - 02.2012

Maintenance Technician

Cardinal Glass Industries
08.2002 - 07.2015

Command and General Staff College- Battalion Pre Command Course -

United States Army Sergeants Major Academy- DLC -

Master Leader Course -

Battle Staff NCO Course -

Maneuver Senior Leader Course -

Air Assault Course -

Infantry Advanced Leader Course -

Company Intel Support Team -

Equal Opportunity Leader Course -

Warrior Leader Course -

Advanced Individual Training -

Basic Infantry Combat Training -

Lucas Queck