THOMAS GASCOIGNE
Wilkes-Barre,PA
Summary
Army Officer and Engineer with 4 years of experience in engineering, logistics, and operations leadership. Managed $1.25M+ in resources and led cross-functional teams of 20+ personnel across multiple locations. Drove a 50% improvement in mission success rates through strategic partnerships and process optimization. Consistently ranked in the top 10% of officers for operational excellence and strategic execution.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Operations Manager
US Army Recruiting Command
08.2023 - Current
- Managed the administration, logistics, and process optimization for 20+ personnel across multiple sites.
- Led facility renovations valued at $100K, improving efficiency and compliance with safety regulations.
- Established stakeholder communication strategies, increasing project success rates from 62% to 93%.
Program Manager
82nd Airborne Division
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Oversaw administration, technical assessments, and compliance monitoring for an 8-member team.
- Tracked maintenance status of $500K worth of equipment, ensuring full compliance with engineering and safety standards.
- Managed Joint Fires Observer (JFO) Program, securing consistent 100% certification compliance.
- Implemented engineering solutions that improved workflow efficiency, process documentation, and technical validation.
Operations Officer
82nd Airborne Division
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Led high-risk process evaluations on high-payoff targets, ensuring safety compliance for 50+ strikes with zero incidents.
- Managed process integration of advanced fire support systems, enhancing mission-critical capabilities.
- Coordinated rapid deployment logistics and process safety oversight for operations in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
United States Military Academy
West Point, NY05-2020
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Engineering Problem Solving
- Communication
- Estimating & Forecasting
- Risk Management & Mitigation
- Presentation Preparation and Execution
- Change Management
- Engineering Design
- Multi-Disciplinary Teamwork
Internships
Explosives Safety Internship | Nevada National Security Site | June - July 2019
- Conducted safety assessments and risk analysis for national laboratory and Department of Defense (DoD) projects.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to develop safety criteria for hazardous materials handling.
Weapons and Materials Research Internship | Army Research Laboratory | June - July 2018
- Conducted material characterization studies to support fuel cell catalyst development for energy-efficient applications.
- Presented technical findings at the 2020 American Institute for Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Annual Meeting.
- Assisted in chemical process evaluation and optimization for next-generation power sources.
Certification
- EIT-Chemical Engineering | Delaware Association of Professional Engineers | June 2020
- Foundational Earned Value Management | Defense Acquisition University | January 2025
Timeline
Deputy Operations Manager
US Army Recruiting Command
08.2023 - Current
Program Manager
82nd Airborne Division
01.2022 - 07.2023
Operations Officer
82nd Airborne Division
03.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
United States Military Academy
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