Zachary Ivey
Fort Johnson,LA
Summary
Observer Coach Trainer with first-hand experience in advising unit leadership in a multi-echelon situational training environment. Actively observed Platoon and Company leadership completing daily tasks, noting best practices, procedures, and safety techniques in real-world applications. Courteously interacted with Unit leaders and mentored in accordance with Heavy Weapons doctrine.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Weapons Observer Coach Trainer
Joint Readiness Training Center
Fort Johnson, LA
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted units with the planning, preparation, execution, and evaluation of realistic and doctrinally correct lanes training exercises.
- Provided specific and functional area assistance to Heavy Weapons Companies on doctrinal matters related to mobilization, deployment, combat readiness, training, logistics, and administration.
- Provided feedback to units through professional After-Action Reviews and written reports.
- Ensured preparation, mobilization, and validation of units IAW FORMDEPS for war or contingency operations.
Heavy Weapons Platoon Sergeant
3/10 BDE, 2-30 IN BN
Fort Johnson, LA
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Served as the Platoon Sergeant of a 25-man Heavy Weapons Platoon, responsible for the morale, health, and training of all Soldiers within the Platoon.
- Responsible for the maintenance, accountability, and effective utilization of all Platoon-assigned vehicles, weapons, night observation devices, communications equipment, and individual equipment worth over 5,000,000 dollars.
- Counseled, disciplined, and developed Soldiers and Non-Commissioned Officers into competent leaders
- Maintained the highest state of combat readiness regardless of conditions and personnel changes.
Platoon Sergeant
3/10 BDE, 2-30 IN BN
Fort Johnson, LA
10.2017 - 03.2022
- Responsible for the morale, health, and training of a 39-man Rifle Platoon
- Responsible for the maintenance, accountability, and effective utilization of all platoon-assigned weapons, night observation devices, communications equipment, and individual equipment worth over 500,000 dollars
- Counseled, disciplined, and developed Soldiers and Non-Commissioned Officers into competent leaders
- Maintained the highest state of combat readiness regardless of conditions and personnel changes
Infantry Carrier Vehicle Commander
1/25 SBCT, 1-24 IN BN
Fort Wainwright, AK
09.2014 - 09.2017
- Responsible for the maintenance and operation of a STRYKER combat vehicle
- Maintained accountability of equipment, weapons platforms, and communications platforms onboard vehicle worth up to 6,000,000 dollars
- Trained and mentored STRYKER driver, responsible for his equipment and well-being
- Operated heavy machine gun during Live Fire Exercises, navigated for the Squad Leader, and monitored communications traffic between other vehicles and ground units
Education
High School Diploma -
Sheridan High School
Sheridan, AR05-2009
Skills
- Experience in Leadership
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Task Prioritization
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Professional Demeanor
Certification
- Master Gunner Common Core
- Expert Infantryman Badge
- Master Resiliency Trainer
- SHARP Victim Advocate
Timeline
Heavy Weapons Observer Coach Trainer
Joint Readiness Training Center
03.2023 - Current
Heavy Weapons Platoon Sergeant
3/10 BDE, 2-30 IN BN
03.2022 - 03.2023
Platoon Sergeant
3/10 BDE, 2-30 IN BN
10.2017 - 03.2022
Infantry Carrier Vehicle Commander
1/25 SBCT, 1-24 IN BN
09.2014 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
Sheridan High School
- Master Gunner Common Core
- Expert Infantryman Badge
- Master Resiliency Trainer
- SHARP Victim Advocate
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