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Richard DeSpain

Evans,LA

Summary

Seasoned Sergeant First Class offering 20 years of service in United States Army. Intelligent, insightful and well-organized with excellent decision-making abilities and sound judgment. Ready to take on challenging, growth-oriented position dedicated to personnel management and operations control.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Brigade FIRES Operations Noncommissioned Officer

U.S. Army Active Duty
Fort Polk, LA
03.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
  • Managed all aspects of administrative and personnel management for over 150 Soldiers.
  • Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success.
  • Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
  • Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
  • Developed and supervised training operations for four separate entities servicing over 4,000 Soldiers.
  • Assisted in developing a realistic training plan for over 80 Soldiers in preparation to deploy to the Middle East to evacuate over 40,000 refugees.
  • Coordinated with outside agencies to ensure mission success in all operations during multiple training events.
  • Coordinated with and trained British peers in large scale combat operations during multinational trainings events.

Recruiter (79R)

U.S. Army
DeRidder, LA
08.2014 - 03.2021
  • Participated in community events representing U.S. military and recruited interested parties.
  • Filtered interested candidates by eligibility and disqualifying factors.
  • Remained current with training and sought new training opportunities to further personal growth.
  • Exceeded mandated quota from headquarters based on military needs and availability.
  • Responded to calls and emails from interested candidates quickly and scheduled appointments for in-person meetings.
  • Educated interested individuals on military jobs and compared interests and ASVAB scores to potential career fields.
  • Displayed exemplary personal and professional appearance, attracting local populace to inquire about military experience and opportunities.
  • Maintained recruits in Delayed Entry Program (DEP), educating on military customs and courtesies and administering PT exercises and tests.
  • Traveled to schools in area to speak to students about military careers and provide students with materials and literature about military careers.
  • Administered Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test to individuals interested in or curious about military careers.
  • Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
  • Recognized for recruiting over 1/3 of the organization's yearly recruiting quota.

Brigade Schools Noncommissioned Officer in Charge

U.S. Army
Fort Polk, LA
08.2010 - 08.2014
  • Received the Meritorious Service Medal while serving as the Brigade Effects Noncommissioned Officer in Charge and the Brigade Schools Noncommissioned Officer in Charge.
  • Controlled and facilitated all the professional schooling for over 4,000 Soldiers while simultaneously serving as the Brigade Effects Noncommissioned Officer in Charge.
  • Instrumental member of the Brigade Command and Control element responsible of the National Defense Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Response Force (DCRF).
  • Implemented command and control stability while assigned to a multi-service command team responsible in defense of the nation during heightened national security crisis.

Combat Observation Lasing Team

U.S. Army Recruiting Command
Schweinfurt, Germany
09.2008 - 10.2010
  • Responsible for training over 120 Soldiers in identifying, engaging, and reporting on enemy locations while deployed to Iraq.
  • Selected to learn and teach advanced Army targeting systems resulting in advanced target location.
  • Chosen over two higher ranking peers to lead a Personal Security Detail of field grade officers while deployed to Iraq.
  • Promoted above peers to lead Soldiers on demanding missions to ensure stability across foreign countries.

Police Cadet

Gwinnett County Police Department
Gwinnett, GA
04.2007 - 09.2008
  • Hand selected over 3,800 applicants to attend the police academy.
  • Processed fingerprint applications.
  • Assisted in maintenance of police facilities and vehicles.

Bradley Linebacker Crewmember

U.S. Army
Camp Casey, Korea
12.2003 - 08.2006
  • Recognized and awarded by the Commanding General of 2nd Infantry Division for superior performance while serving as the gunner of a Bradley Linebacker tracker vehicle.
  • Maintained a $3.2 piece of government equipment.

Education

No Degree - Criminal Justice

American Public University System
Charles Town, WV

Skills

  • Troop Field Deployment
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Data Processing
  • Accustomed to shift work and long hours
  • Quick learner
  • Leadership Strengths
  • Special Projects
  • Personnel Management

Meritorious Service Medal

Awarded a Meritorious Service Medal well below pay-grade for exceptional performance.


Timeline

Brigade FIRES Operations Noncommissioned Officer

U.S. Army Active Duty
03.2021 - Current

Recruiter (79R)

U.S. Army
08.2014 - 03.2021

Brigade Schools Noncommissioned Officer in Charge

U.S. Army
08.2010 - 08.2014

Combat Observation Lasing Team

U.S. Army Recruiting Command
09.2008 - 10.2010

Police Cadet

Gwinnett County Police Department
04.2007 - 09.2008

Bradley Linebacker Crewmember

U.S. Army
12.2003 - 08.2006

No Degree - Criminal Justice

American Public University System

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