RONNIE L GARZA
Columbia,SC
Summary
Experienced Sergeant First Class, Infantryman offering 20+ years of experience with United States Army. Solid communication, planning and problem-solving abilities. Outstanding team collaboration and leadership skills. Experienced Infantryman highly trained in combat operations and tactics. Extensive proficiency leading small units in battlefield training conditions. Dedicated to completing all tasks with excellence. Demonstrated success in training team members, conducting evaluations and reviewing records. Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Safety-driven and disciplined with a remarkable work ethic. Hardworking well-qualified combat professional maintaining equipment, completing patrols and briefing leadership. Knowledgeable about risk, safety gear and terrain assessments. Valid Secret clearance. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level leadership/supervision position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Infantryman (11B)
United States Army
09.2006 - Current
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency, and knowledgeable assistance.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Led basic reconnaissance operations and reported enemy movements to commanding officers.
- Maintained secure communication systems to relay information to and from command teams.
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
- Conducted reconnaissance operations to gather intelligence on enemy positions.
- Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors.
- Utilized advanced tactics to engage and neutralize enemy combatants.
- Trained over multinational partners, contractors and foreign nationals to develop warfighting and defense capabilities.
- Established defensive positions to protect against enemy forces.
- Taught personnel to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chem gear for battle scenarios.
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and [Technique] in tactical planning, equipment maintenance, and weapon use.
- Trained new infantry soldiers on standard operating procedures.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of weapons and equipment to preserve operational readiness.
- Executed directives from command center with necessary timeliness and efficiency.
- Analyzed terrain to identify advantageous positions for operations.
- Instructed squad members on proper use of weapons and equipment.
- Utilized advanced combat tactics to maintain safety during engagements.
- Established defensive positions during hostile engagements.
- Used modern communication systems to relay orders to squad members.
- Coordinated with allied forces to achieve mission objectives.
- Installed, operated and maintained field communications equipment.
- Guided night patrols to search for enemy forces.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize squad efficiency.
- Conducted safety briefings for squad members prior to missions.
- Monitored and reported enemy activity to command center.
- Applied first aid to squad members at camps and on battlefield.
- Directed reconnaissance missions to gather intelligence on enemy forces.
- Led soldiers through successful engagements with enemy forces.
- Identified enemy targets using advanced surveillance techniques.
- Deployed countermeasures to repel enemy assaults.
- Helped restore war-torn areas by contributing to reconstruction operations.
Drill Sergeant
United States Army
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
- Responsible for the successful transformation of over 1500 civilians into Soldiers of various Military Occupations.
- Supervised and accounted for 3 Junior Enlisted Drill Sergeants, accountable for their health, welfare and morale.
- Standard bearer for introduction and integration of civilians into soldiers, led by example, maintained professionalism at all times.
Platoon Sergeant
United States Army
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Trained, supervised and organized over 30 soldiers and personnel.
- Managed over $5,000,000 worth of equipment during garrison and deployment operations.
- Served as principal advisor to First Sergeant and Commander.
- Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
- Implemented necessary safety practices, proper firing commands and proper ammunition handling.
- Supervised firing platoon, maintained firing capability and organized platoon defense.
- Advised Maintenance Control Officer regarding needed repairs and material readiness.
- Confirmed environmental protection program compliance for spill prevention and contingency planning.
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
- Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success.
- Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon.
- Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Army
12.2011 - 12.2017
- Supervised and led squad of 8 soldiers, setting high standard of efficiency, loyalty and integrity.
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $1,000,000.
- Instructed personnel in de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques for use in foreign national negotiations and cooperative actions.
- Identified issues between soldiers and successfully resolved problems through active listening and interpersonal communication.
- Briefed leaders on readiness, equipment status, and enemy locations to enable sound decision making.
- Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors.
- Executed reasoned and efficient decision-making to foster troop discipline and unity.
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN03.2023
Skills
- Training Expertise
- De-Escalating Conflicts
- Storage Procedures
- Troop Discipline
- Physical Evaluations
- Managing PPE
- Emergency Preparedness
- Physical Fitness
- Report Writing
- Strategy Planning
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Telecommunications Equipment
- Intelligence Analysis
Affiliations
- Order of Saint Maurice
- Freemason
- Lions Club
Timeline
Drill Sergeant
United States Army
12.2021 - 05.2022
Platoon Sergeant
United States Army
12.2017 - 12.2018
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Army
12.2011 - 12.2017
Infantryman (11B)
United States Army
09.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Purdue University
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