William Anderson
Newport News,VA
Summary
Adept at leading high-stakes operations, my tenure with the US Army as an Infantryman and Detachment Sergeant honed my expertise in cybersecurity, including threat analysis and network security, alongside unparalleled leadership abilities. Achievements include pioneering tactical operations and enhancing team efficiency, underscored by a robust commitment to safety and operational excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infantryman
US Army
Schofield, HI
07.2005 - 07.2010
- Operated and maintained the Stryker vehicle, a highly advanced and versatile infantry fighting vehicle, in support of combat operations and training exercises, demonstrating expertise in vehicle systems, tactical operations, and crew coordination.
- Assault Team Leader led an infantry assault team in combat operations, demonstrating expertise in tactical decision-making, team leadership, and combat tactics, while ensuring the safety and effectiveness of team members in high-stress and dynamic environments.
- Served as a reconnaissance scout, conducting reconnaissance and surveillance operations to gather intelligence on enemy positions, movements, and activities, and providing critical information to support tactical decision-making.
Watercraft Operator (Enlisted Mate)
US Army
Fort Eustis, VA
07.2009 - 02.2022
- Operated and maintained various types of watercrafts, including landing craft, tugboats, and ferries
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of cargo and personnel
- Conducted safety inspections and ensured compliance with safety regulations
United States Army Instructor
United States Army
Fort Eustis , Virginia
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Developed guides and course materials to reinforce lecture information and help students learn.
- Performed assessments focused on long and short-term student needs to develop individualized education program.
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
Detachment Sergeant
US Army
Fort Eustis, VA
02.2022 - 09.2025
- Led and managed a team of watercraft operators and other personnel in the operation and maintenance of watercraft
- Coordinated and planned watercraft operations, including mission planning and execution
- Conducted safety inspections and ensured compliance with safety regulations
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Andrew College
Cuthbert, GASkills
- Network security
- Threat analysis
- Incident response
- Operating system security (Linux)
- Cybersecurity frameworks and regulations
- Leadership and management
- Logistics coordination
- Attention to detail
- Conflict management
- Small unit tactics
- Critical thinking
- Resource management
- Team leadership
- Mission planning
- Operational planning
- Effective communication
- Decision making
- Problem resolution
- Equipment management
- Physical fitness
- Personnel mentoring
- Waterborne operations
- Assessing risks
- Training leadership
- Reconnaissance
- Conducting risk assessments
- Event sequencing
- Coordinating training
- Safety protocols
- Briefing leadership
Certification
- CompTIA Security+, pursuing
- CompTIA Linux+, pursuing
- Splunk Certification, pursing
Awards And Decorations
- Army Commendation Medal, 2
- Army Achievement Medal, 3
- Certificate of Achievement, 1
- Army Good Conduct Medal, 6
- National Defense Service Medal, 1
- Combat Infantry Badge, 1
- Driver and Mechanic Badge with Operator, 1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Detachment Sergeant
US Army
02.2022 - 09.2025
United States Army Instructor
United States Army
02.2021 - 02.2022
Watercraft Operator (Enlisted Mate)
US Army
07.2009 - 02.2022
Infantryman
US Army
07.2005 - 07.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Andrew College
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