Ryan Carina
Harker Heights,TX
Summary
Goal-oriented professional dedicated to meeting team performance objectives and achieving set targets. Offering 14 years of extensive leadership experience in dynamic and complex environments. Committed individual well-versed in providing thorough training, setting team goals and developing innovative strategies. Superb oral and written communication skills paired with excellent time management and leadership abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DTS & ATRSS Program Manager
U.S. Army
08.2022 - Current
- Oversaw the travel operations for a brigade-level organization with over 3,000 personnel.
- Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
- Managed and monitored travel budgets, coordinated transportation both CONUS and OCONUS, and ensured compliance with government regulation.
- Oversaw the management and coordination of Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS) operations for a brigade-level command.
- Ensured accurate tracking of training requirements and resources for over 3,000 personnel.
- Maximized training efficiency by implementing 'pre-school certification,' resulting in a 98% completion rate for personnel.
Small Group Leader
U.S. Army
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Instructed and mentored over 850 Soldiers in the Basic Leader Course, resulting in a 99% graduation rate and recognition as a top-performing instructor within the Academy.
- Provided training and instruction in multiple areas, including leadership, ethical and legal decision making, risk management, written communication, and effective listening and communication.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Met with students to dispense study and career advice and provide guidance and potential opportunities within their respective fields.
- Assisted with the creation and implementation of the Army's first program of instruction for the National Strength and Condition Association's Tactical Strength and Condition Foundation instructor course, certifying over 100 students.
Regimental Current Operations Manager
U.S. Army
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Managed the coordination and synchronization of current operations for over 4,000 personnel, ensuring timely and effective communication between all levels of leadership and staff.
- Facilitated the successful planning and execution of numerous complex and high-stakes missions.
- Built and managed a sync matrix, tracking over 1000 tasks in support of higher headquarters’ operations, enabling greater situational awareness and proactive reporting procedures.
- Managed a Government Purchase Card (GPC) program, overseeing an annual budget of $2 million dollars and ensuring compliance with all federal acquisition regulations and guidelines.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Delegated daily and weekly tasks to subordinate commands, streamlining daily progress and efficiency.
- Developed and optimized organizational systems to boost efficiency and keep operations scalable and agile for changing demands.
Administrative and Logistics Operation Center Lead
U.S. Army
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Led the Administration and Logistics Operation Center during a combat deployment, managing logistics, supply, and personnel operations for over 400 personnel.
- Served as a flight coordinator, managing air travel for personnel and coordinating the delivery of equipment in excess of $1 million in a high-stress environment.
- Liaised with numerous federal agencies, contractors, and foreign military leaders to ensure the successful transportation across three separate countries.
- Managed Human Resources operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of personnel actions, awards, and promotions.
- Tracked the location and status of over 1000 individuals, both U.S. and allied personnel, ensuring the success of multiple organizations.
Squad Leader
U.S. Army
03.2014 - 03.2018
- Led a squad of six Soldiers as a Bradley Fighting Vehicle Squad Leader, managing personnel and equipment valued at over $5 million.
- Maintained a 100% operational readiness rate and led the squad in the successful completion of over 300 missions, resulting in recognition for outstanding performance and dedication to mission accomplishment.
- Kept up-to-date on mission objectives by researching intelligence targets to understand significance in geopolitical context.
- Determined necessity and type of additional resources and change of approach and techniques.
- Responded to both professional and personal emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance.
Team Leader
U.S Army
11.2012 - 08.2013
- Served as a member of a personal security detail (PSD) for both U.S. and foreign VIPs.
- Managed personnel, equipment, and resources while maintaining a high level of situational awareness, resulting in the successful completion of over 100 missions across numerous provinces with zero casualties or injuries
- Led the team in training and mentorship, resulting in increased readiness and mission success.
- Participated in cross-functional team-building activities.
- Mentored and guided peers and subordinates to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
Education
A.S - Cybersecurity & Antiterrorism
Savannah Technical University
Savannah, GA03.2024
No Degree - Exercise Science
International Sports Science Association
Carpinteria, CANo Degree - Advanced Leader Course
Maneuver Center of Excellence
Fort Moore, GA04.2017
No Degree - Basic Leaders Course
Maneuver Center of Excellence
Fort Carson, CO12.2014
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Leadership
- Microsoft Office: Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook
- Remote collaboration: Zoom, MS Teams, Google Meet, Google Docs/Sheets
- Risk Management
- Telecommunications Systems
Certification
Security Clearance: Secret (Investigation complete Jun 20). CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing
Company Intelligent Support Team
OPSEC Level II
AT Level II
Common Faculty Development Instructor Course
D-SAACP Certified Victim Advocate
Network System Administrator
Credentials
- CompTIA Security+, May 2023
- D-SAACP Certified Victim Advocate, August 2023
- CompTIA CEH & Penetration Testing, October 2023
Timeline
DTS & ATRSS Program Manager
U.S. Army
08.2022 - Current
Small Group Leader
U.S. Army
07.2020 - 08.2022
Regimental Current Operations Manager
U.S. Army
01.2019 - 07.2020
Administrative and Logistics Operation Center Lead
U.S. Army
03.2018 - 01.2019
Squad Leader
U.S. Army
03.2014 - 03.2018
Team Leader
U.S Army
11.2012 - 08.2013
A.S - Cybersecurity & Antiterrorism
Savannah Technical University
No Degree - Exercise Science
International Sports Science Association
No Degree - Advanced Leader Course
Maneuver Center of Excellence
No Degree - Basic Leaders Course
Maneuver Center of Excellence
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