Thomas Carachilo
Auburn,WA
Summary
Senior Operations Manager/Operations Sergeant Major with over 24 years of organizational leadership experience in the United States Army. Skilled trainer and talent development expert charged with managing operations for an experimental task force of over 2,500 personnel. Facilitates continuous improvement across all levels of organization. Servant-leader adept at creating high performance teams and positive team culture.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Operations Manager
1st Multi-Domain Task Force (US Army)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord , WA
2020.07 - Current
- Operations Sergeant Major for an experimental task force comprised of over 2,500 Soldiers with the mission of integrating new technology & concepts to lead change within the Army.
- Responsible for all internal and external operational requirements and higher-level coordination.
- Planned, resourced and executed operations across the Indo-Pacific Area of Responsibility.
- Managed current operations within the Army's first All Domain Operations Center.
Senior Military Science Instructor
Claremont McKenna College (US Army)
Claremont , CA
2018.04 - 2019.07
- Senior Instructor for an Army ROTC program consisting of 193 cadets and 24 military/civilian cadre & staff members.
- Recruited, trained, developed, and commissioned future Army officers from 17 primary colleges/universities across a 900 sq. mile zone of Southern California.
- Supervised field training exercises designed to teach cadets basic leadership skills.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth operations within the college's ROTC program.
Operations Manager
17th Fires Brigade (US Army)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord , WA
2016.01 - 2018.04
- First Sergeant for an Artillery Brigade Headquarters with the mission of deploying worldwide in support of contingency missions.
- Led cross-functional teams in problem-solving activities related to process improvements.
- Led the professional development and counseling programs for the organization.
- Supervised the care and maintenance of a vehicle fleet valued over $50 million.
- Maintained all personnel administrative data, training records, daily readiness reports, and schooling.
Fire Support Sergeant
1st Special Forces Group (US Army)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord , WA
2015.01 - 2016.01
- Fire Support Sergeant for a Special Forces Battalion that specializes in Joint Special Operations.
- Responsible for controlling all matters of joint fire support and provided insight in the analysis and recommendation of high payoff targets.
- Coordinated activities between forward observers and liaison officers and other supporting arms as required to provide effective fire support coverage during operations.
- Ensured compliance with applicable rules regarding restrictions imposed upon friendly forces when using artillery and air delivered munitions within populated areas.
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Brandman University
Irvine, CA2021-05
Leadership
United States Army Sergeants Major Academy
El Paso, TX2020-07
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC2009-06
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Procedure Optimization
- Technology Integration
- Goal Attainment
- Operations Management
- Change Management
- Training Management
- Task Prioritization
- Agile Coaching & Mentoring
- Top Secret Security Clearance (SCI)
Timeline
Senior Operations Manager
1st Multi-Domain Task Force (US Army)
2020.07 - Current
Senior Military Science Instructor
Claremont McKenna College (US Army)
2018.04 - 2019.07
Operations Manager
17th Fires Brigade (US Army)
2016.01 - 2018.04
Fire Support Sergeant
1st Special Forces Group (US Army)
2015.01 - 2016.01
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Brandman University
Leadership
United States Army Sergeants Major Academy
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Campbell University
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