Operations Coordinator Operations Manager
Open To Work
RICHARD PALIKI
Army
Largo,FL
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Largo, FLTampa, FLClearwater, FLSeminole, FLOpen to relocation:
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Years of experience
Work History
Forward Observer
21 Years 11 Months- Observed target activity and relayed accurate fire support requests to artillery units
- Adjusted indirect fire using map reading, compass bearings, and GPS coordinates
- Communicated enemy movement and terrain updates through secure radio networks
- Conducted reconnaissance to identify target locations and assess battlefield conditions
- Coordinated with maneuver elements to synchronize fires and movement plans
- Maintained situational awareness during operations and reported critical changes promptly
- Coordinated fire support with maneuver units to synchronize engagements and battlefield effects.
Platoon Sergeant
1 Year- Led platoon operations, enforced standards, and maintained unit readiness across daily missions.
- Supervised soldiers, assigned duties, and ensured mission tasks were completed accurately.
- Trained personnel on tactics, safety procedures, and leadership expectations.
- Partnered with command teams to execute plans, maintain situational awareness through status reporting, and support operational needs.
BDE OPERATIONS SERGEANT
1 Year 3 Months- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Maintained self-driven ownership of daily responsibilities through consistent follow-through.
- Mentored junior personnel, reinforcing standards, accountability, and effective team performance.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new systems.
- Resolved conflicts among team members diplomatically while promoting teamwork spirit among the troops.
- Acted as liaison between multiple departments to coordinate joint training exercises effectively.
Emergency Action Cell
- 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.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Timeline
BDE OPERATIONS SERGEANT
Army
05.2017 - 08.2018
Platoon Sergeant
Army
08.2010 - 08.2011
Forward Observer
Army
04.2005 - 03.2027
Emergency Action Cell
Army