Thomas Peterson
Ankeny,IA
Summary
Experienced Staff Sergeant Infantryman with over 10 years of Active Duty experience with the United States Army. Is currently working for the Iowa United States Army National Guard as a Black Hawk Helicopter Mechanic. Solid communication, planning and problem-solving abilities.
Outstanding team collaboration and leadership skills. Responsible for the welfare, fitness, moral, and discipline of nine Soldiers. Responsible for the individual training and maintenance of their equipment. Primary instructor and advisor in tactics, personnel management, and junior leader
development. Responsible for the accountability and maintenance of equipment worth more than $10m.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Infantryman (11B)
United States Army
10.2019 - Current
- Led an infantry squad of 9 members, responsible for their training and maintenance of their equipment.
- Took and passed the Selection Instrument for Flight Training (SIFT) to pursue a career as an Army Aviator.
- Successfully completed advanced U.S Army Management Course.
- Maintained and accountable for over $500,000 of equipment resulting in zero loss.
- Trained over 1,200 Soldiers for them to earn their job’s expert badge.
- Held a Top-Secret security clearance since 2013.
Infantryman (11B)
United States Army
02.2016 - 10.2019
- Led an infantry team of 3 members in multiple training environments, providing tactical guidance, Including overseas.
- Successfully completed U.S Army Management Course.
- Accountable and maintained over $6 million dollars’ worth of equipment resulting in zero loss.
- Created a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that was adopted by the Battalion.
- Was handpicked by the Division to represent them during a squad lethality assessment hosted by the Pentagon. The assessment was used to gather data for future training and development programs.
Infantryman (11B)
United States Army
08.2013 - 02.2016
- Scout / Sniper Team member.
- Assisted with intelligence collection training while assigned to Battalion Scouts section.
- Provided security to ensure force protection.
- Unmanned Aerial Surveillance (UAS) qualified.
- Assigned on Global Response Force (GRF) to be deployed anywhere in the world within a 12 hour window.
Education
Athletic Training
North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, IAHigh School Diploma -
Nevada High School
Nevada, IA05.2009
Skills
- Military Leadership - 10 years
- Advanced US Army Management Courses
- Critical Thinking & Analysis
- Risk Management
- Intelligence Analysis
- Satellite Navigation
- Military Operations
- Qualified Unmanned Aerial Surveillance (UAS) Operator - 2 platforms
- Small Arms Precision Weapons
- Ground Reconnaissance
- Physical Fitness
- First Aid
- Top Secret Security Clearance
Timeline
Infantryman (11B)
United States Army
10.2019 - Current
Infantryman (11B)
United States Army
02.2016 - 10.2019
Infantryman (11B)
United States Army
08.2013 - 02.2016
Athletic Training
North Iowa Area Community College
High School Diploma -
Nevada High School
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