Sawyer Hernandez
Avon,CT
Summary
Dynamic military and civilian leader focused on public service with extensive experience managing teams of up to 120 personnel. Skilled in long-range planning and analysis, logistics coordination, and implementing training programs, contributing to enhanced operational effectiveness and team readiness.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Operations Officer
Norwich University Corps of Cadets
08.2024 - Current
- Streamlined operational processes to enhance efficiency and reduce delays.
- Coordinated logistical support for training exercises and events.
- Developed and implemented training materials for cadet operations.
- Monitored supply inventory to ensure readiness for all activities.
Assistant Lab Technician
Norwich University Chemistry Department
01.2026 - Current
- Maintained laboratory equipment and instruments, performing routine calibrations and troubleshooting as needed.
- Assisted in maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment for optimal performance.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to improve inventory accuracy and consistency.
Team Leader
Vermont Army National Guard
01.2022 - Current
- Designated for Platoon Operational Environment briefing during overseas training in North Macedonia, Greece, and Ireland, ensuring soldiers had proficient cultural and societal knowledge within the OE, and acting as a liaison between forces.
- Led training programs for new soldiers, enhancing team readiness and operational effectiveness.
- Coordinated logistics for equipment deployment, ensuring timely resource availability for missions.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining high standards of discipline and teamwork among personnel.
- Developed standard operating procedures to improve efficiency and safety across various tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Norwich University
Northfield, VT05-2026
High School Diploma -
Avon High School
Avon, CT04-2022
Skills
- Leadership & Strategy Development
- Group Management For Up To 120 personnel
- Operational efficiency
- Cultural and Historiographical Analysis
- Long-Range Planning
- Instrumental & Analytical Chemistry
- Academic Research & Writing
- Quantum Algorithmic Trading
Accomplishments
- 2x Prize Winner of Amazon Web Services Business Challenge.
- Moderator at 2025 Norwich University Military Writers' Symposium.
- Prepared and briefed a comprehensive threat analysis for the Director of the National Spy Museum and Former National Security Advisor.
- Coordinated daily operations and training for upwards of 120 personnel.
- Lead and founded the independent proprietary quantum-trading group "Doubledown LLC" working as the head developer of proprietary trading strategies.
- Authored the seminal work "Always Double Down" a comprehensive guide on the psychology of manipulation, ranked #4 Amazon's Top Seller List for Hypnosis & Dark Psychology for 2 months.
- Oversaw and coordinated the planning of several University ceremonial events, NU AROTC Army Ball, and the NU AROTC "Stuff the Ruck" Food Drive
- Over 200 tracked volunteer hours from August 2023 split between church functions, university volunteering events, and corps ceremonial events.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
Timeline
Assistant Lab Technician
Norwich University Chemistry Department
01.2026 - Current
Senior Operations Officer
Norwich University Corps of Cadets
08.2024 - Current
Team Leader
Vermont Army National Guard
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Norwich University
High School Diploma -
Avon High School