Zachary MacGrath
Assistant Inspector General
Hudson,IL
Summary
Highly skilled and analytical professional with a strong investigative background. Excels at collaborating with diverse teams and adapting to ever-changing needs. Expertise lies in ensuring compliance, enhancing operational efficiency, and consistently delivering impactful results. Known for integrity, reliability, and proactive problem-solving approach. Consistently strives to exceed expectations and drive success in all endeavors.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Inspector General
IL Army National Guard
08.2022 - Current
- Schedule, coordinate and conduct command readiness inspections of every unit in the IL Army National Guard
- Prepare inspection reports and monitor corrective action taken on deficiencies noted during the course of the inspections
- Revises the state command readiness inspection checklist annually
- Serves as the focal point for monitoring the organization inspection program within the state and reports status monthly to the Inspector General and Commander, IL Army National Guard
- Conduct sensing sessions with IL ARNG Soldiers to determine issues and concerns
- Assist the Inspector General with the conduct of inspector general investigations as directed by the Adjutant General of IL
- Write reports of investigation and reports of investigative inquiry
- Work inspector general action requests
- Take complaints and concerns from Soldiers, Spouses, Family members, and concerned citizens
- Serve as the eyes, ears, voice, and conscience of the Commander, IL National Guard
Operations Sergeant
IL Army National Guard
02.2019 - 08.2022
- Draft yearly training directives, training programs, and operations orders in compliance with higher headquarters
- Monitor, review, and analyze various training reports and distribute reports and training correspondence necessary for the efficient operation of the unit
- Maintain functional files and files on pertinent training activities
- Coordinate, screen, prioritize and submit service school applications for more than 500 Soldiers
- Schedule, coordinate, and reserve training areas and ranges to ensure successful completion of training activities for 6 companies
- Conduct assistance visits to subordinate trainers focusing on in-house training and application of higher headquarters guidance and company standard operating procedures
- Manage battalion training and travel budget of over $500,000
Assistant Operations Sergeant
IL Army National Guard
07.2014 - 02.2019
- Forecast and order ammunition for the battalion ranges and training exercises to include live rounds, blanks, smoke grenades, flares, pyrotechnics, etc
- Reserve barracks and quarters for battalion and subordinate units
- Provide assistance to the subordinate unit Training NCOs in the conduct of day-to-day operations and assist in the development of unit level training programs
- Primary operator of the battalion's Digital Training Management System, the Army's online training management program
- Responsible for the Battalion and subordinate units Physical Security Programs
- Brigade level Physical Security Inspector
- Served as the battalion key and lock custodian
Readiness Sergeant
IL Army National Guard
12.2013 - 07.2014
- Advises the commander on training, logistics, personnel and unit mobilization readiness requirements
- Supervises the overall operations of the full-time unit support staff
- Responsible for the supervision of all pay, personnel and administrative activities caring for the welfare of unit soldiers
- Acts as the full-time representative for the commander and is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the unit
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Small Group Management
Purdue University Global
Lafayette, IN 01.2024 - 06.2024
Skills
Supervising Experience
Root-cause analysis
Complaint management
MS office
Internal auditing
Policy analysis
Research expertise
Investigation skills
Data analytics
Compliance management
Report writing
Certification
Secret Clearance
Military Service
Army National Guard, United States
First Sergeant
12/94 - Present
19D - Cavalry Scout
74D - CBRN Specialist
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Affiliations
Non-Commissioned Officer Association - Member
National Guard Association of Illinois - Lifetime Member
Chemical Corps Regimental Association - Lifetime Member
Accomplishments
Honorable Order of the Dragon - US Army Chemical Corps
Distinguished Knight of the Order of St. George - US Cavalry and Armor Association
Timeline
Associate of Applied Science - Small Group Management
Purdue University Global
01.2024 - 06.2024
Assistant Inspector General
IL Army National Guard
08.2022 - Current
Operations Sergeant
IL Army National Guard
02.2019 - 08.2022
Assistant Operations Sergeant
IL Army National Guard
07.2014 - 02.2019
Readiness Sergeant
IL Army National Guard
12.2013 - 07.2014