CDR Robert Rodriguez
Tampa,FL
Summary
DYNAMIC 360-DEGREE LEADER! I am a self-starter with extensive and exquisite Special Forces military experience, possessing a customer-first attitude to solve complex client needs. I believe that the development and empowerment of individuals, when coupled with the pursuit of excellence, drives Teams to thrive in the most challenging environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director of Strategic Planning
U.S. Special Operations Command
Tampa, FL
09.2021 - Current
- Advises the 4-Star Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command on Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Policy and Planning.
- Responsible for the leadership, development, and success of 57 experts conducting national level planning, intelligence and sensitive activities.
- Results: Enhanced Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear protection across the Department of Defense, increased integration with key Allies and Partner Nations, and improved staffing, coordination and resourcing for critical requirements and future capabilities.
Expeditionary Warfare Liaison
U.S Fleet Forces Command
Norfolk, VA
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Advised the 4-Star Commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command.
- Provided Port Battle Damage Assessments, coordinated Unit deployments and maintained battlefield awareness for East Coast Explosive Ordnance Disposal operations, Fleet Maritime Homeland Defense Mine Countermeasures, Diving and Salvage Operations, and Expeditionary Warfare Operations.
- Results: Enhanced Flag-level decision making, improved tactical awareness and unified efforts across the Navy and Joint Force.
Hard Target Defeat Branch Chief
Joint Special Opearations Command
Fayetteville, NC
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Led 17 experts, managed a budget of $15 million dollars, and was responsible for the nation’s most advanced subterranean and hardened and deeply buried target training programs, crisis response mission planning, computer-generated underground facility modeling, and national level exercises.
- Results: Enhanced subterranean and heavy breaching capabilities, increased readiness across the Joint Special Operations Enterprise, and much needed transition of exquisite capabilities to U.S. Conventional Forces.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology
American Military University
Charles Town, WV08-2018
Military Free Fall Training, El Centro, CA (2001)
Command Leadership School, Rhode Island (2015)
TIER I Selection And Training, Virginia (2004)
Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Florida (1992)
Navy Diving and Salvage Training, Forida (1987)
Skills
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven leadership abilities, honed through military experience and direct-action combat operations
- Demonstrated management abilities during Crisis Response, Hostage Rescue and Time-Sensitive Action Planning
- Supervisor of high-risk training and world-wide deployments
- Operational readiness and efficacy
- Extensive Human Relations experience in recruitment, hiring, mentoring, coaching and individual evaluations
- Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance
Timeline
Executive Director of Strategic Planning
U.S. Special Operations Command
09.2021 - Current
Expeditionary Warfare Liaison
U.S Fleet Forces Command
09.2019 - 09.2021
Hard Target Defeat Branch Chief
Joint Special Opearations Command
09.2015 - 09.2017
Master of Arts - Psychology
American Military University
Military Free Fall Training, El Centro, CA (2001)
Command Leadership School, Rhode Island (2015)
TIER I Selection And Training, Virginia (2004)
Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Florida (1992)
Navy Diving and Salvage Training, Forida (1987)
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