Ricardo Hester
Temple,USA
Summary
Experienced and dedicated military professional with a proven track record in leadership and operational excellence. Dedicated Platoon Sergeant with experience in achieving tangible results and cross-team collaboration. Proactive and excited to partner with like-minded individuals to achieve goals. Detail-orientated Section Sergeant adept at making critical decisions, managing deadlines and conducting team reviews. With expertise in analysis and quantitative problem-solving skills, dedicated to company growth and improvements. Expert Squad Leader bringing 9 years of expertise in combat arms. Effectively manages assignments and team members. Dedicated to self-development to provide expectation-exceeding service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Section Sergeant
Fort Cavazos
09.2023 - Current
- Directing tactical operations and overseeing mission planning and execution.
- Managing personnel assignments, ensuring optimal utilization of team strengths.
- Spearheading training initiatives to enhance unit readiness and operational effectiveness.
- Enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and operational standards, resulting in zero safety incidents during deployment.
- Liaising with senior leadership to provide regular situational updates and strategic recommendations.
- Successfully trained and developed over 450 Ukrainian conscripted soldiers.
Squad Leader and Platoon Sergeant
Schofield Barracks
09.2020 - 09.2023
- Spearheaded teams across diverse operational landscapes, notably commanding during a deployment to Korea spanning from November 2021 to January 2022 under Operation SECFOR (Security Force)
- Orchestrated strategic leadership and meticulous supervision over squad and platoon-level initiatives, prioritizing mission preparedness and the well-being of personnel
- Served side by side and diligently with the Korean Augmentation to the United States Army (KATUSA) and Republic of Korea army (ROK).
Squad Leader and Gunner
Fort Wainwright
10.2016 - 09.2020
- Executed critical deployments to Iraq and Syria, integral to Operation Inherent Resolve and Operation Euphrates Shield, demonstrating expertise in complex and high-stakes environments. Providing security for U.S personnel
- Removed and detained credible terroristic threats while deployed to Iraq and Syria.
- Served as Driver, Assistant Gunner, .50 Cal Gunner, and Squad Leader, orchestrating seamless coordination among team members to achieve mission objectives with precision and efficacy
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security
American Military University
06-2028
Skills
- Leadership and team management
- Crowd and Riot control
- Tactical planning and execution
- Personnel training and development
- Crisis management and emergency response
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Communication skills
- Team leadership and motivation
- Has a high aptitude for understanding different languages
- Critical observation
- High degree of autonomy in task execution, requiring minimal supervision
- Detainee operations
Certification
Combat Lifesaver Certification.
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear handling
Human Trafficking Prevention and Response Specialist
Threat Detection and Reporting Specialist
Drug Testing and Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator
Cross-Agency Collaboration Specialist
Supervisory and Management Training for Military Personnel
National Security Operations
Hobbies and Interests
- Experienced and dedicated military professional with a proven track record in leadership and operational excellence.
- Dedicated Platoon Sergeant with experience in achieving tangible results and cross-team collaboration.
- Proactive and excited to partner with like-minded individuals to achieve goals.
- Detail-orientated Section Sergeant adept at making critical decisions, managing deadlines and conducting team reviews.
- With expertise in analysis and quantitative problem-solving skills, dedicated to company growth and improvements.
- Expert Squad Leader bringing 9 years of expertise in combat arms.
- Effectively manages assignments and team members.
- Dedicated to self-development to provide expectation-exceeding service.
Awards
- Two Army Commendation Awards
- Three Army Achievement Awards
- Two Army Good Conduct Awards
- Meritorious Unit Award
Timeline
Section Sergeant
Fort Cavazos
09.2023 - Current
Squad Leader and Platoon Sergeant
Schofield Barracks
09.2020 - 09.2023
Squad Leader and Gunner
Fort Wainwright
10.2016 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security
American Military University
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