Reed Delp
El Paso
Summary
Motivated and detailed-oriented leadership professional with over 30 years of military service and more than 15 years of experience leading complex organizations, developing personnel, and managing multidisciplinary teams. Concluded military service as the 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss G3 Operations Sergeant Major, providing strategic leadership and personnel oversight across large-scale organizations. Proven experience in employee development, talent assessment, training, policy and procedure implementation, organizational planning, risk management, and performance improvement. Recognized for building effective teams, resolving organizational challenges, improving workplace efficiency and safety, and fostering professional development through effective communications and collaborative leadership.
Overview
3
3
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Armor Crewman
U.S. Army Active Duty
Various
- Operated armored vehicles in diverse environments, ensuring mission readiness and safety protocols were upheld.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment, identifying and addressing mechanical issues proactively.
- Collaborated with team members to execute tactical maneuvers during training exercises, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Monitored situational awareness through reconnaissance and communication systems, contributing to informed decision-making in the field.
Sergeant Army
U.S. Army
Various
- Leader of a team of 4 to 6 personnel, Executed communication, resource management, and training management.
- Lead by forming leader characteristics, ethics,
problem solving, styles of leadership, human motivation, personal counseling, and the
exercise of authority. - Emphasis is placed on teaching to teach and on leading personnel in a small-unit environment.
- Substantial attention is given to practical application in a
field-based environment.
Staff Sergeant
U.S. Army Active Duty
Various
- Executed the responsibilities of noncommissioned officers, using the small group instruction process to teach the theory and principles of battle-focused common core training and war-fighting skills required to lead a squad/section-sized element into combat.
- Executed and participated in Laboratory, practical exercises, discussion, lecture, classroom exercises and live situational exercise. Topics included lectures and practice
exercises to develop communications, leadership, resource, professional training, and
warfighting skills.
Sergeant First Class
U.S. Army Active Duty
Various
- Lead a diverse group of Soldiers of 16 to 25. Responsible for the
health, welfare and overall fitness of a platoon. Used audiovisual materials, practical exercises, discussion, case studies, classroom exercises, laboratory, and lecture. - Daily duties included leadership ; intelligence preparation of battlefield; counter insurgency operations; equipment maintenance; cultural awareness; and risk analysis.
Project Manager
U.S. Army Active Duty
El Paso, TX
06.2018 - 05.2026
Operations Manager
- Coordinated logistics for training exercises, optimizing resource allocation and efficiency.
- Managed risk assessments, identifying potential barriers and mitigating impacts on operations.
- Led cross-functional teams to execute mission objectives and drive project success.
Education
No Degree - Leadership And Work Development
Command General Staff College
Fort Bliss TX06-2018
Skills
- Active security clearance
- Project management
- Leadership and supervisory roles
- Project planning
- Project planning and development
- Jobsite safety
- Microsoft Word and Excell
- Outlook
- Project scheduling
- Complaint escalation and resolution
- Excellent verbal communications
- Team work and collaboration
Accomplishments
Senior Program Manager | November 2023 – May 2026
- Oversaw multiple operational facets of Fort Bliss, TX, including infrastructure, housing, and public services.
- Coordinated organizational personnel and equipment requests for major events and operational functions, including the Amigo Airshow.
- Collaborated with multiple directors and departments to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Streamlined operational coordination processes to improve efficiency across installation-wide support functions.
Director of Operations | December 2021 – October 2023
- Directed daily operations for an organization of 600–800 employees, improving productivity and time management across multiple departments.
- Mentored subordinate Operations Executives and managers on organizational leadership and operational planning.
- Evaluated personnel for promotion opportunities, aligning talent with critical leadership positions.
- Managed a staff of more than 80 personnel to ensure timely, cost-effective project completion.
Operations Executive | June 2019 – November 2021
- Coordinated the movement of over 600 personnel and organizational equipment to multiple global locations.
- Corrected operational planning deficiencies to consistently complete projects on time and within budget.
- Identified organizational shortcomings and implemented targeted training programs to improve productivity and workplace safety.
- Maintained clear communication with subordinate managers, staff, and senior leadership to achieve organizational goals.
Operations Manager | February 2012 – 2018
- Supervised maintenance and accountability of organizational vehicles and equipment.
- Mentored subordinate managers in overseeing daily operations for an organization of more than 100 personnel.
- Enforced high workplace safety standards and ensured compliance with operational procedures.
- Supported mission readiness through effective logistics coordination and personnel management.
Certification
Executive Leadership Program training, Strategic Operations Academy, Corporate Wellness training.
Timeline
Project Manager
U.S. Army Active Duty
06.2018 - 05.2026
Armor Crewman
U.S. Army Active Duty
Sergeant Army
U.S. Army
Staff Sergeant
U.S. Army Active Duty
Sergeant First Class
U.S. Army Active Duty
No Degree - Leadership And Work Development
Command General Staff College