WINFRED L. SPENCER

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Fort Smith, AR 72908

Home: 479-***-**** Cell: 479-***-****

(Best) ab2nut@r.postjobfree.com

July 25, 2013

Ref: Employment Opportunities Availability Date: 1 NOV 2012

Hello,

I recently completed 17 months as an Assistant Site Manager at Camp Wright, Asadabad, Afghanistan. My previous employment was as a C-RAM Senior Operator. I have recently completed two years as an Up-Armored HMMWV Principle Instructor in Afghanistan and worked 1 year as a Mounted Operations/C-IED/ CQM instructor Level II for MPRI (in Kuwait). Overall I have 7 years of experience as a senior Observer-Controller/Trainer involving a wide array of military subjects and I am an Army certified Instructor. I am a 2007 retired military veteran interested in worldwide employment opportunities. I have 22 active duty years as a US Army Infantryman MOS 11C, and 2 yrs Reserve MOS 11B. I would like to continue my career working with people who have high standards of professionalism and teamwork that I’ve come to expect in a work environment. I feel that I can make a great contribution to any programs to which I am assigned. Before my military retirement my career included numerous accolades and awards for providing outstanding infantry training, leadership, teamwork, and mission accomplishment.

As a former Army Observer Controller/Trainer, I have great experience with coaching, teaching, and mentoring deploy units as that was the major focus of my last Army assignment as part of 1st Army. This focus included a wide array of Classroom Instruction, Lanes Training and Situational Training Events. I have instructed Basic Rifle Marksmanship. As a Mounted Operations/C-IED instructor Level II for MPRI (in Kuwait) I planned, prepared, and presented C-IED Training, and Advanced Combat Pistol/Rifle training to units of various compositions and from various US military components. This included Rifle-Pistol transition Drills. I have served many times as Live Fire OIC and Range Safety Officer. My duties also included assisting the units with planning, preparation, coordination, and execution of their missions for C-IED Situational Training Exercises. I am also experienced at conducting both formal and informal AARs. I was responsible to assist and ensure proper lane setup and coordination with Role Players and Lane Master Gunners to ensure realistic and focused training was conducted. I am also familiar with the emplacement, employment, and recover of Lane Equipment and Pyrotechnic Devices. I am Army Instructor Course trained and have 10 years of instructing US, Coalition, and foreign partner soldiers in outdoor and classroom environments. I have experience defining course objectives, building lesson plans, resourcing, supervising, and conducting training. I also have the ability to evaluate training effectiveness. I have a great ability to establish and maintain a positive relationship with customers and foreign nationals. I have great ability to maintain an organized efficient workflow in a fast paced environment. I have recent OIF – OEF experience and as a former 82nd ABN/101st ABN soldier and civilian contractor I have worked numerous years in austere environments to accomplish mission objectives. I have excellent experience in the use of military secure and non-secure radio communications equipment to include SINCGARS, Harris, ASIP, IMBTR, and associated COMSEC equipment. I currently posses an active Top Secret Clearance.

If you have any questions regarding this resume or require any additional information please contact me by any of the methods above. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Winfred L. Spencer

WINFRED L. SPENCER

Home: 479-***-**** Cell: 479-***-****

(Best email) ab2nut@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

My goal is to obtain responsible position with a company seeking personnel with diverse experience, training and a proven record of reliability and success.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• A career Infantry soldier (MOS 11C) with a wide array of knowledge and experience in Indirect Fire-11C, Fire Support, Infantry TTPs, and Close Quarters Marksmanship/Close Quarters Battle training (Live/Dry Fire). Familiar with Firearms Safety concepts and procedures.

• Army Armorer Course Graduate. Familiar with weapons inspection, maintenance and light repair.

• Certified MPRI Level 2 Mounted Operations C-IED Observer-Controller/Trainer. Convoy Security Instructor.

• Over 22 years of experience in the U.S. Army NCO with 12 years of managing up to 25 personnel.

• Solid knowledge in the use of current tactical biometrics equipment.

• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills as an Army certified instructor as well as 4 years of experience instructing through the use of interpreters.

• Currently possess a TOP SECRET security clearance by the federal government.

• An experienced Observer-Controller/Trainer familiar with Army doctrine, MTP standards, and conducting After Action Reviews. Able to work in austere environments.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office. Great organizational skills and ability multitask.

• Strong leadership and management skills as demonstrated by promotions above peers in 2 of 2 overseas contractor jobs since retirement. Army Battle Staff NCO Qualified.

• Highly capable in constructing lesson plans, resourcing and implementing training for a broad range of military subjects tailored to the needs of any customer.

• Graduated from Milwaukee Trade & Technical H.S. majoring in Automotive Mechanics with experience in arc and gas welding, and carpentry.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Linguist Assistant Site Manager MAY 2011-Present

Mission Essential Personnel, Afghanistan

• Provide operational, administrative, and management oversight to 250 -450 Local National and US Hired Linguists for linguist support operations in Afghanistan. The Linguist Site Manger (LSM) serves as the military unit’s primary POC on resolving assigned linguist issues, provides for and ensures accountability in the personnel database, and ensures linguists are inputting payroll data correctly. Identifies issues to the Site Manager and Regional Manager that are impacting assigned sites, linguists, and customers. The LSM serves on the staff front line in terms of establishing relationships with the customer and projecting the desired image and capability of MEP.

• Ensure daily meetings with the customer are conducted to manage expectations and that contract requirements are met. Conducts yearly professional development and event related performance counseling of linguists. Assist functional areas in recruitment and employee retention.

Provide input to reports as appropriate, to include productivity reports that involve collecting and

organizing data. Coordinate with the customer to support linguist schedules and travel.

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• Ensure that linguists understand and adhere to work schedule and other appropriate customer administrative requirements. Conducts Deltek Training and supervises to ensure employees complete all required training.

Sep 2010 – Apr 2011

C-RAM Senior Operator

Northrop Grumman (Afghanistan)

• Supervise 3-person team responsible to provide operations, maintenance and system administration functions for the following systems:

C-RAM C2/FAAD C2 (Forward Area Air Defense Command & Control); AMDWS (Air & Missile Defense Workstations); C-RAM Network; LCMR (Lightweight Counter Mortar Radar) and LCMR laptop; WAVES IBS (Wireless Audio Visual Emergency System Integrated Base Station) alerting devices and wireless communications links.

• Ensures that all administrative and reporting requirements of the customer and internally are fulfilled in a timely and accurate manner. Must record and submit data for higher analysis to evaluate equipment and program effectiveness. Recommends improvements to operating procedures if necessary. Ensures compliance with all safety procedures. Ensures that all safety concerns are identified and addressed.

• I have experience interacting with Army partners to ensure proper integration of C-RAM equipment into the Forward Operating Bases power grid for set-up and installation of LCMRs, and WAVES systems. Erects mobile WAVES towers as necessary.

• Works closely within the units JDOC/BDOC personnel including RAID and BETSS-C operators to ensure complete C-RAM integration into the FOB base defense structure.

Oct 2008 – Aug 2010

Up-Armored HMMWV Primary Instructor/Mentor

MPRI-UAH Team

• Supervises 5-man team of instructors and approximately 20 Afghan instructors. Responsibilities include planning, supervising and instructing Drivers Training, Vehicle Maintenance (PMCS), Convoy Operations, tactical movement and C-IED combat for Afghan National Army personnel. Coordinates with Army and Afghan customers to ensure organized and effective training is provided. Erects antennas as necessary to establish and maintain good communication.

• Submits daily personnel, equipment, and operational status reports.

• Conduct Mounted Live Fire Marksmanship Exercises (Moving/Stationary vehicles). Fabricates IED training aids for classroom display and tactical movement drills. Ensure proper safety procedures are incorporated into all activities.

• Instructs ANA soldiers on the use of fielded communications equipment. Acquired good Dari language skills.

• Vehicle Rollover/Egress Instructor (HEAT). Performs maintenance and safety inspections of HEAT equipment.

• Assists in ensuring interpreters are properly badged and maintain compliance with base regulations. Responsible to train and mentor interpreters to ensure they are trained to relay professional military subject matter courses of instruction.

• Ensures proper maintenance is conducted on an 80 vehicle fleet of HMMWVs and Tactical Pick-up Trucks. Instructs ANA soldiers on the use of winches, vehicle recovery and safety.

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June 2007 – July 2008

Mounted Operations Observer Controller – C-IED (Level 2)

MPRI – Kuwait Observer Controller Team

• Lead Instructor (Level 2) on Tactical Movement and C-IED training. Instructs and implements training on the latest TTPs of C-IED combat for deploying units. Fabricates IED training aids for classroom display and tactical movement practical exercises. Conducts AARs on all training events.

• Teaches, Coaches and mentors various types of units numbering from 20 to 80 personnel per class. Utilizes Scenario Events Lists to coordinate, evaluate and oversee essential combat scenario training involving player units, Civilians on the Battlefield, and OPFOR personnel.

• Duties also included the use of current tactical biometrics equipment such as the Biometric Automated Toolset (BAT), the Handheld Interagency Identity Detection Equipment (HIIDE) with their associated components. Enrolled over 300 TCN personnel utilizing (BAT/HIIDE).

• Conducts CQM training with customer units (Dry/Live Fire).

April 2006 – June 2007

Observer-Controller/Trainer

US Army, Fort Hood, TX

• Supervised an 8 person training team responsible develop, resource, implement training for deploying units on vital Map Reading and Land navigation tasks. Performed duties as an Observer-Controller/Trainer of deploying unit’s pre-deployment train-up. Combat Marksmanship Instructor, EST2000 simulator Instructor. Teach, Coach and mentor platoon - company sized units and monitor/advise them on TTPs, ROE, and adherence to Army values and standards. Responsible to plan, conduct, and evaluate mortar live fire exercises and training. Mentored BN and Company level fire support personnel.

March 2005 – March 2006

Special Police Transition Team Advisor

US Army, Baghdad, Iraq and Ramadi, Iraq

• Duties included equipping, organizing, developing and facilitating training, advising an Iraqi Special Police Commando Battalion. Ensured Maintenance on all assigned and issued equipment.

• Provided training on CQM, Infantry Battle Drills, Convoy Operations, Tactical Movement, Basic/Advanced Marksmanship techniques, Force Protection, and numerous LFXs. Assisted in vetting and selection of interpreters. Conducted mission coordinations, daily interactions, and training through the use of interpreters.

• Advised Iraqi Forces while conducting Raids, Patrols, and other combat operations.

• Managed over $30,000 operational expenditures in support of Iraqi forces. Satisfy administrative and daily reporting requirements.

• Obtained proficiency in the operation of the FBCB2/BFT. Very proficient in the use, maintenance, and programming of ASIP, SINCGARS, and IMBTR radio equipment.

March 2001 – Feb 2005

Observer-Controller/Trainer Mortar NCO

US Army, Fort Chaffee, AR

• Coaches, Teaches, mentors and evaluates the 39th, 45th, and 256th National Guard Brigade Combat Teams in a four state area.

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• Deployed to various locations to conduct pre-deployment training of units from various active and reserve components. Prepares and presents formal instruction on tactics, techniques, and procedures and current doctrine. Conducts formal and informal AARs at Company level and below.

• Conducted training, evaluation, and Live Fire Exercises for light and mechanized Mortar Units. Assigned to augment OCs at the National Training Centers.

• Utilizes various type of handheld and vehicle mounted VHF/HF radio equipment, COMSEC equipment and GPS devices.

April 1983 – Feb 2001

Air Assault Mortar Section Leader/HQ Platoon Sergeant

US Army, 101st ABN DIV, Fort Campbell, KY

Heavy Mortar Squad Leader

US Army, 2nd INF DIV, Camp Garry Owen, South Korea

81mm Mortar Fire Direction Center Chief

Airborne Light Mortar Section Leader

US Army, 82nd ABN DIV, Fort Bragg, NC

Fire Direction Center Chief Computer

Heavy Mortar Squad Leader

US Army, 1st INF DIV, Fort Riley, KS

Infantry NCO (11B)

US Army Reserve, Milwaukee, WI

Airborne Indirect Fire Infantryman

Airborne 81mm Mortar Squad Leader

US Army, 82nd ABN DIV, Fort Bragg, NC

EDUCATION

• Some College. Classes completed include US History, Intro to Comparative Religions, Intro to Computers/Microsoft Office, Introduction to Criminal Justice, American Government, and Criminal Law. Hopkinsville Community College, Fort Campbell, KY.

• Diploma, Milwaukee Trade & Technical H.S., Milwaukee, WI.

ADDITIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Certified C-RAM Senior Operator

• MaxxPro Dash OPNET Course (MRAP Vehicle)

• Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Course

• Army Instructor Training Course

• Battle Staff NCO Course

• Air Movement Operations Course

• Infantry Mortar Leader Course

• Nuclear-Biological-Chemical Course

• Engagement Skills Trainer Instructor Operator Course (EST 2000)

• Combat Lifesavers Course

• Airborne/Jumpmaster/Air Assault Courses

• Unit Armorer Course

• Unit & Organizational Supply Course

• Jungle Operations Training Course

COMBAT / HAZARDOUS DUTY EXPERIENCE

• Hazardous Duty Zone, Civilian Contractor, Afghanistan (2008-2012)

• Civilian Contractor, Kuwait (2007-2008)

• Operation Iraqi Freedom, Iraq (2005-2006)

• Hazardous Duty Zone deployments to Haiti (1999-2000)

• Hazardous Duty Zone deployment to Egypt (1994)

• Operation Desert Storm, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq (1990-1991)

• Operation Urgent Fury, Grenada (1983)

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