Walter Raynor
Columbus,GA
Summary
18 Years of experience in leading and managing teams ranging from 6 to 45 people in adverse environments. Strong analytical skills (focus on supply chain in echelons ranging from team to company sizes). Technical writing skills (incorporated peers and subordinates in assisting and resourcing in order to revise and rewrite US Army FM 3.22.10 Sniper Training Manual 2013-2016). Competency in short-term, mid and long-term operational planning. Strong communication skills (conflict resolution and functioning within senior echelons' intent via clear and concise messaging to the lowest level of autonomy. Respect for diversity and individuals (merit-based organizations that breed healthy competition and drive toward complex common goals through demonstrated value of subordinates). Experience in Project Management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Manager; Senior Firearms Instructor
Shooters Of Columbus
10.2021 - Current
- Maintained relationships with 25 customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
- Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
- Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
Senior Instructor, Tactical Combat Casualty Care
United States Army
08.2021 - Current
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
Senior Instructor, Explosives
United States Army
10.2018 - 08.2021
- Instructor/Writer for the Hand Grenades (HG) and Counter Improvised Explosive Device (CIED)Committees; responsible for training of over 30,000 One Station Unit Training (OSUT), Basic Combat Training (BCT),FORSCOM Soldiers, and Infantry Basic Officer Leaders Course (IBOLC) Students annually;
- responsible for the quality assurance of assigned portion of the Program of Instruction (POI) and Training Support Packages (TSP); responsible for the training and safety of Soldiers, equipment, and land valued at over $400,000.
Infantry Platoon Sergeant
United States Army
10.2016 - 10.2018
- Platoon Sergeant of an Airborne Light Infantry Platoon responsible for the health, welfare, training, and employment of 44 soldiers and $2.5 million in equipment.
- Trained and led an infantry platoon through mobilization through deployment to Afghanistan without loss of life or equipment.
- Facilitated junior leadership mentorship program that resulted in soldiers from my platoon earning a cumulative 60 hours of college credit, four promotions, 6 Air Assault graduates, Sniper School Graduate, Ranger School Honor Graduate, and NCOA (Non-Commissioned Officer Academy) graduates.
- Second in command for Machine Gun Academy Course at Fort Campbell, KY prior to deployment; developed 150 junior NCOs on effective autonomous implementation of higher commands' intents.
Instructor, Sniper (U.S. Army Sniper Course)
United States Army
10.2013 - 10.2016
- Instructor/Writer at the United States Army Sniper Course (USASC); responsible for the accountability, health, welfare, and training of 211 students annually.
- Presented formal instruction to include Sniper Marksmanship, Sniper Employment, Target Detection and Selection, Field Sketches, Range Estimation, and Advanced Camouflage Techniques.
- SME in Sniper Doctrine serves as expert ballistics, field craft, marksmanship, and high-level demonstrations all while maintaining over $250,000 of organizational and installation equipment.
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Army
11.2006 - 10.2013
- Responsible for the execution of training, health, welfare, and morale of a nine-man Airborne Infantry Rifle Assault Squad capable of deploying worldwide within 18 hours to conduct offensive operations including; airborne assault, airfield seizure, air assault raid, ambush, movement to contact, and other military operations to achieve the goals, policies, and objectives of the National Command Authority and the United States.
- Displayed technical and tactical knowledge by assisting Afghan Army counterparts in completing 50 offensive combat operations to Operation Enduring Freedom XII
- Led squad on 20 patrols and five direct fire engagements during combat operations, making sound decisions that resulted in 55 detainees captured with zero losses of equipment and personnel.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA03.2025
High School Diploma -
Shaw High School
Columbus, GA05.2004
Skills
- Sales Presentation
- CRM Software
- Market Intelligence
- Goals and Performance
- Risk Mitigation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Time Management
- Market Research
- Excellent sales skills
Certification
- Secret Security Clearance
- Competent in all Microsoft Office Applications
- Commercial Drivers License
- Combat Life Saver, Tactical Combat Casualty Care, and First Aid Certified
- Hazardous Material Management Certified
- NRA Pistol Instructor Training Certified
Professional Training
- SEP 2023 Master Tractor- Trailer Driver Program, CDL Course
- JUL 2021 Master Leader Course
- JUL 2020 Dismounted C-IED Tactics Master Trainer Course, Fort Benning, GA
- JUL 2019 Cadre Training Course (CTC), Fort Benning, GA
- DEC 2018 Common Faculty Development-Instructor Course, Fort Benning, GA
- MAR 2018 Battle Staff NCO Course, Fort Campbell, KY
- AUG 2017 Air Assault Course, Fort Campbell, KY
- MAR 2016 Master Resiliency Training Course (MRT), Fort Benning, GA
- JUN 2015 Expert Infantry Badge (EIB)
- DEC 2014 Advanced Leader Course (ALC), Fort Benning, GA.
- OCT 2013 Basic Instructor Training Course (ABIC), Fort Benning, GA
- FEB 2012 Battlefield Forensics Course, Fort Polk, LA
- FEB 2012 Tactical Questioning and Interrogation Course, Fort Polk, LA
- JUL 2011 United States Army Adv Airborne Course (Jumpmaster), Fort Bragg, NC.
- NOV 2010 United States Army Sniper Course, Fort Benning, GA
- SEP 2010 Tiger Swan Tactical Carbine and Pistol Course, Fayetteville, NC
- JAN 2009 U.S. Army Infantry Basic Training OSUT, Fort Benning, GA
- JUL 2008 Basic Leaders Course, Fort Bragg, NC
- FEB 2007 Hazardous Material Handlers Course, Fort Bragg, NC
- JUL 2006 U.S. Army Airborne Course
- MAY 2006 U.S. Army Petroleum Supply Specialist Adv Individual Training (AIT), Fort Lee, VA.
- FEB 2006 U.S. Army Basic Training, Fort Jackson, SC
Timeline
Sales Manager; Senior Firearms Instructor
Shooters Of Columbus
10.2021 - Current
Senior Instructor, Tactical Combat Casualty Care
United States Army
08.2021 - Current
Senior Instructor, Explosives
United States Army
10.2018 - 08.2021
Infantry Platoon Sergeant
United States Army
10.2016 - 10.2018
Instructor, Sniper (U.S. Army Sniper Course)
United States Army
10.2013 - 10.2016
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Army
11.2006 - 10.2013
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Columbus State University
High School Diploma -
Shaw High School
- Secret Security Clearance
- Competent in all Microsoft Office Applications
- Commercial Drivers License
- Combat Life Saver, Tactical Combat Casualty Care, and First Aid Certified
- Hazardous Material Management Certified
- NRA Pistol Instructor Training Certified
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