Philip Padgett
Clarksville,TN
Summary
My experience as a Sergeant First Class in the United States Army developed my leadership skills and team management. Led efforts that increased platoon performance by more than 30%, demonstrating great communication and tactical operations abilities. Proven track record of mission planning and execution, supported by a dedication to excellence and continuous development. Organized and reliable candidate who excels at handling various responsibilities while maintaining a good attitude. Willingness to take on more responsibility to achieve team objectives. Detail-oriented team member with excellent organizing abilities. Capability to manage numerous projects concurrently with excellent precision. To pursue and retain a full-time employment that provides professional challenges while requiring outstanding interpersonal, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sergeant First Class
United States Army
04.2004 - 05.2024
- Improved platoon performance by implementing effective leadership strategies and clear communication.
- Evaluated soldier performance during field exercises, offering constructive feedback for improvement and growth.
- Developed strong relationships with local communities, fostering goodwill and positive rapport between military personnel and civilians.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the platoon, promoting a culture of learning and growth among soldiers.
- Supported mission success with thorough planning and execution of complex engineering projects.
- Provided expert advice on mobility, counter-mobility, survivability tactics to enhance overall mission effectiveness.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation for completed missions and training exercises, supporting future operational planning efforts.
- Mitigated risks by identifying potential hazards and providing safety briefings to all personnel.
- Mentored junior soldiers, guiding them through career progression opportunities within the Army Corps of Engineers.
- Conducted detailed route reconnaissance operations to identify potential dangers while minimizing troop exposure to enemy threats or natural hazards.
- Established a high level of physical fitness within the platoon through rigorous training programs tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborated with other units in joint training exercises to improve interoperability between diverse military functions.
- Managed resources efficiently, ensuring the timely delivery of equipment and materials for critical operations.
- Strengthened teamwork through regular team-building exercises and focused group activities.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Communicated with command centers to develop and execute tactical plans.
- Planned and coordinated tactical movements of personnel and equipment.
- Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments.
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations.
- Executed tactical operations with accuracy and control.
- Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.
- Created contingency plans to address unexpected tactical scenarios.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
- Built infrastructure and site plans for 22-acre base of operation to meet aggressive combat operation tempo and troop movement.
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
- Repaired damaged runways, flight lines and airfield infrastructure under combat conditions to rapidly return to flight operations.
- Prepared teams for combat operations by bringing in and effectively training top talent.
- Operated multiple types of heavy equipment to prepare roads, runways and bunkers.
- Conducted ground reconnaissance for roads, bridges and tunnels and reported findings to commander.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
- Constructed floating bridges and temporary roadways to facilitate movement of large convoys of equipment and personnel to and from battle areas.
- Located mines through both visual means and use of mine detectors, neutralizing all enemy threats and booby traps.
- Performed quality control by creating rosters, spreadsheets and other documentation to identify company inventory.
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than 8 Million Dollars.
- Placed explosives and performed mine-sweeping activities on land.
- Enhanced troop readiness by conducting comprehensive training sessions in combat engineering tactics and techniques.
- Increased soldier retention rates, promoting professional development opportunities within the unit.
- Ensured mission objectives were met by closely monitoring project progress and making adjustments as needed.
Education
Senior Leadership Course
01.2019
No Degree - Advanced Leadership Course
06.2011
No Degree - Beginner Leadership Course
08.2005
High School Diploma -
05.2003
Skills
- Communication Systems
- Operational Security
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Team Management
- Weapons Handling
- Physical Fitness
- Tactical Operations
- GPS Navigation
- Bridge Construction
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Demolitions Expertise
- Landmine Detection
- Breaching Techniques
- Personnel Supervision
- Explosive Ordnance Disposal
- Combat Engineering
- Radio Procedures
- Field fortifications
- Military training
- Counter-IED Techniques
- Route Clearance
- Tactical communications
- Roadway Construction
- Corrective Action Recommendations
- Ground reconnaissance
- Threat mine neutralization
- Antipersonnel mine disarmament
- Crew Leadership
- Land Navigation
- Mission Planning
- Equipment Preventive Maintenance
Certification
- Hazmat Certification - 2008 - 2010
- Received and maintained several licenses and certifications required for horizontal construction;
Humvee License - 2004 - 2024
Loader - Bobcat All-w. Bucket 2.5 With and without forks, 5 yard with and without forks.
Dump Truck 5-10-20-40-Ton .
Grader 130G, 120M
Dozer JD450, D6, D7G, D7K, D7RII, D9.
Tractor Trailer 983A4LET, 9870A1-A3.
1088- All asset.
John Deer Tractors.
Excavators.
Fork Lift.
Crane up to 60 Ton.
Volunteering
In 2018, at a Habitat construction site, I helped build homes alongside staff members, future homeowners, and volunteer. The volunteer location was an active construction site. And the volunteer code of conduct and safety guidelines were be followed to ensure a positive experience for everyone.
Timeline
Sergeant First Class - United States Army
04.2004 - 05.2024
Senior Leadership Course - , Senior Leadership Course
Advanced Leaders Course - No Degree, Advanced Leadership Course
Warrior's Leaders Course - No Degree, Beginner Leadership Course
James Madison High School - High School Diploma,
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