Summary of qualifications
Senior Master Fitness Trainer, ARNG Chief of Staff, U.S. Army National
Guard Command Directorate, Arlington, VA (Active Duty) January 2010 -
Present
Assists the Master Fitness Director in planning, implementing, and
supervising the physcial fitness program for the Army National Guard to
include all Title 10 personnel in the Military District of Washington (2300
personnel); Conducts Special Population Physical Training; Administers
diagnostic and record Army Physical Fitness Tests, Maintains personnel
records, Supervises the maintenance and upkeep of the Tommy Hill Wellness
Center (2 separate facilities); Supports and advises all assigned Soldiers,
Contractors, and Government Civilians in all areas of physical fitness.
Additionally, I am the sole Certified Fitness Trainer (ISSA). Current Rank
is Sergeant First Class.
Plans NCOIC, G-3 Operations, Domestic Operations, U.S. Army National Guard
Command Directorate, Arlington, VA (Active Duty) December 2006 - May 2010
My responsibilities include all administrative tasks for the section to
include but not limited to updating the Branch Chief's weekly update slides
for my programs to include HRF, CCMRF, CST, DCRF, CERF-P. I was responsible
for all Executive Summaries for the section and reviewed Joint and Army
Policies for CBRN Enterprise. I received and answered any Congressional
Inquiries into any of our programs. Additionally, I served as the sole
Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Subject Matter Expert (SME)
for the Branch and Division Chiefs.
Rank was Sergeant First Class
Joint Service Training Lead (Joint Program Office Decontamination/ Kalman
and Company, Inc.) December 2006 - May 2010
I worked as a Training Lead that is titled "Joint Service Training Lead for
JPO-Decon". My responsibilities include updating the Joint Service Training
Plans (JSTRAP's) for my programs. I develop and coordinate New Equipment
Training (NET) for future decontamination systems for all branches of the
service. I am in constant communication with combat developers from each
service, keeping them informed on updates and changes made to the programs.
Additionally, I served as the sole Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear
(CBRN) Subject Matter Expert (SME) for JPO-Decon. I left this job to pursue
more Active Duty time.
Joint Service Training Lead (Joint Program Office Decontamination/ Applied
Ordnance Technology/ SAIC) March 2006 - December 2006
Previously, I work as a Training Analyst that is titled "Joint Service
Training Lead for JPO-Decon". My responsibilities include updating the
Joint Service Training Plans (JSTRAP's) for my programs. I develop and
coordinate New Equipment Training (NET) for future decontamination systems
for all branches of the service. I am in constant communication with combat
developers from each service, keeping them informed on updates and changes
made to the programs. Additionally, I serve as the sole Chemical Biological
Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Subject Matter Expert (SME) for JPO-Decon.
WMD Training and Logistics Specialist (Battelle) October 2003 - March 2006
I was a Project Leader on an Integrated Procurement Team for several
Government Projects, within Prime Vendor. I have worked for Battelle
Memorial Institute for over 2 years in WMD Training and Equipment
Procurement. I work as the NBC/ WMD Subject Matter Expert for the team as
well as the overall task manager, responsible for up to 3 staff members for
each project. Additionally I also trained DOD responders in WMD Awareness
and Haz Mat Awareness. I have extensive use of Microsoft office, and
Technical report writing.
Other Military experience and achievements 1997 - present
Unit Fitness Non-Commissioned Officer 1997- Present
Assists the Battalion and Company Commanders in planning, implementing, and
supervising the physical fitness program for the units; Conducts Special
Population Physical Training; Administers diagnostic and record Army
Physical Fitness Tests; Supports and advises all assigned Soldiers,
Contractors, and Government Civilians in all areas of physical fitness. Has
served as the Fitness NCO in every unit I have served in.
NBC Survey Team Member May 1999 - October 2003
I was a member of the 62nd Civil Support team from 15 May 1999 to 15
October 2003 as Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Warfare Specialist; Hazardous
Materials Specialist; Sampling, Detection, or Mitigation of any hazardous
substance that our team is called upon to survey. Training local and state
first responders on WMD Emergency Response as well as reviewing and testing
local emergency response plans. Primary duty was to: Respond to potential
terrorist incidents and Natural Disasters in support of local and state
response teams whose resources have been depleted.
During my time with the 62nd CST, I deployed to several High Interest
Vessel searches; Several "white powder' incidents; the 2002 Super Bowl in
New Orleans (post 9/11); Mardi Gras 2000-2003; several Hazardous Material
accidents; as well as serve on the Columbia Space Shuttle "Haz Mat"
recovery team (Louisiana side).
Heavy Construction Equipment Operator (62E20/ 21N4O, Secondary MOS)
Operate Heavy Construction Equipment in combat and peacetime operations.
Held the rank of Corporal E-4.
Senior CBRNE Operations Non Commissioned Officer (74D4J5; Primary MOS)
- With the 62nd CST: I served as a Survey Team member and acted as a Team
Chief when called upon to do so. I also served as a primary trainer for
first responders we trained. Conduct Reconnaissance of contaminated areas,
to Sample unknown toxic substances, Mitigate hazardous materials incidents,
in both combat and peacetime situations.
- With the 229th CM Company: I've served as a Fuel and Water Supply Squad
Leader, and I serve as a Smoke / Decon Platoon Sergeant. I ran a platoon of
male and female soldiers in Motorized Smoke operations and Detailed
Equipment or Troop Decontamination operations.
- Currently, with the 116th Brigade Special Troops Battalion I serve as the
CBRNE Reconnaissance Platoon Sergeant. I lead a platoon of male and female
soldiers in Mission Essential Tasks and manage any and all personnel issues
to include counseling, promotions, soldier development. I also assist the
Platoon Leader in planning and operation management in field environment. I
also served as the acting First Sergeant for 7 months in the absence of a
qualified replacement. My rank is Sergeant First Class (E-7).
Army Technical Escort Course (ASI: J5)
Conduct Agent identification and mitigation operations in hazardous
environments containing Military Munitions, and Military Chemical,
biological, and Radiological agents.
Conduct Environmental Sampling of areas potentially contaminated with
Military N.B.C. warfare agents.
Graduate of the Radiological Emergency Team Operations Course (Defense
Nuclear
Weapons School, Kirtland AFB, NM)
Conduct emergency response operations to a Nuclear Weapons accident/
incident.
Conduct Incident Command Operations, Decontamination, Medical Triage and
Initial site monitoring for radiological contamination and air sampling in
suspected areas.
*Finished the course as the Distinguished Honor Graduate and awarded the
Commandants Award.
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Deployed to Iraq in support of OIF 2; 2004-2005
- Deployed as company NBC NCO for Combat Engineer Battalion
- Worked as Operations NCO in company command post.
- Designated Battalion Haz Mat NCO.
- Managed 23 soldiers in extremely stressful environment.
Deployed in Support of Area Support Group- Kuwait Sep07 thru May08
- Served as Security Force Platoon Sergeant; responsible for 46 Soldiers
and 14 Sailors
- In addition to being a Platoon Sergeant, I served as the Base Defense
Operation Center Non-Commissioned Officer in-charge; managed the
Operation Center
- Was the Senior CBRNE advisor to our Battalion Commander and the ASG-
Kuwait CBRNE Cell
- Served on the Ash-Shuaybah Port Anti-Terrorism Working Group, as an
Anti-Terrorism Officer
Training Received In Military and Civilian Sector
Basic Combat Training, FLW, MO 1998
Advanced Individual Training, Heavy Construction Equipment Operator Course,
FLW, MO 1998
Combat Lifesaver Course 40hrs. 11MAR99
National Domestic Preparedness Program: Emergency Responder NBC Awareness
Course. 8hrs. 12SEP99
National Domestic Preparedness Program: Emergency Responder NBC Operations
Course. 8hrs. 13 SEP99
U.S. EPA: Emergency Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents (165.15)
40hrs. 20-24SEP99
Suggested Guidelines for Establishing "Evidence Response Teams" 1999 (DOJ/
FBI)
National Domestic Preparedness Program: Emergency Responder NBC/ Haz Mat
Technician 12hrs 27-28SEP99
National Domestic Preparedness Program: Emergency Responder NBC Incident
Command Course. 6hrs. 29SEP99
National Domestic Preparedness Program: Emergency Responder NBC E.M.S.
Awareness Course. 8hrs 30SEP99
U.S. Army Chemical School (FLW, MO) Toxic Agent Training 09DEC99
U.S. Army Chemical School (FLW, MO) Chemical Operations Specialist 20/ 30
Course (54b20/ 30). 30 NOV - 18 DEC 99
Primary Leadership Development Course, Camp Cook, LA. 19 FEB 00 - 04 MAR 00
Emergency Management Institute (FEMA), Radiological Emergency Response (IS-
30), 20 APR 00
US ARMY Chemical School, Emergency Assessment Detection Course, 120hrs. 12
- 30 June 00
Louisiana State Univ. Fire and Emergency Training Institute, Haz. Mat.
Operations Course, 24hrs 13 July 00
LSU FETI, Haz. Mat. Technician Course, 40hrs. 21 July 00
LSU FETI, Haz. Mat. Chemistry Course, 40hrs. 04 AUG 00
LSU FETI, Haz. Mat. Operational Site Practice, 40hrs. 15 SEP 00
US ARMY Ordnance School, (Red Stone Arsenal, AL) Hazardous Waste Operations
Emergency Response (OSHA) 40hrs. 23 - 27 OCT 00
US ARMY Ordnance School, (Red Stone Arsenal, AL) Environmental Sampling
Course, 30 OCT - 03 NOV 00
US ARMY Ordnance School, (Red Stone Arsenal, AL) Technical Escort Course
(129hrs.) 16 OCT - 09 NOV 00
Emergency Management Institute (FEMA), Radiological Emergency Management
Course (IS-003) 27 NOV 00
National Fire Academy (IS), Emergency Response to Terrorism, 22 JAN 01
Louisiana State Univ. Fire and Emergency Training Institute, Basic Rope/
Confined Space Rescue Course 1, 40hrs. 23 OCT 01
U.S. Air Force AMC Equipment Preparation course 08DEC02
U.S. Air Force AMC Airlift Load Planners course 13DEC02 (Honor Grad.)
USCG WMD First Responder Awareness course 22OCT02
DOD Civil Support Orientation Course 03MAR03
Defense Nuclear Weapons School (DTRA) Radiological Emergency Team
Operations Course (72 hrs.) 24APR03 (Distinguished Honor Grad.)
U.S. Army Basic Non- Commissioned Officer's Course (BNCOC) 29 May 03 (2
Weeks)
FBI / ATF Explosives Awareness Course Aug03 (8 hrs.)
Basic and Advanced Gas Chromatograph/ Mass Spectrometer Operators Course
Sept03 (40 hrs.)
Bauer Compressor Level 2 Operation and Maintenance Course Feb04
MSA SCBA Technician Course Mar04
Inficon Basic Operation HAPSITE Portable GC/MS course Mar04 (40hrs.)
International Fire Service Accreditation Congress: HazMat Awareness (OSU )
Mar04
International Fire Service Accreditation Congress: HazMat Awareness Train
the trainer (Dept. of Defense) Mar04
Instructional Methodology (Battelle) July 2004, 8 hours.
Technical writing course (Battelle) Aug 2004, 24 hours.
DOD Anti-Terrorism Awareness Training Level 1- July 2005
US Army CBTP Overview of Logistics Management 24APR05
National Incident Management System (NIMS) (IS-700), Emergency Management
Institute (FEMA), October 2005
Introduction to the Incident Command System (IS-100) Emergency Management
Institute (FEMA), October 2005
Emergency Program Manager an Orientation to the Position (IS-001) Emergency
Management Institute (FEMA), October 2005
Principles of Emergency Management (IS-230) Emergency Management Institute
(FEMA), October 2005
Acquisition 101, Defense Acquisitions University, October 2005
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, the International Sports Sciences
Association (ISSA) 2007
Army Certified Anti-Terrorism Officer (AT Level 2), Army MP School MTT,
February 2008
Awards received: Military Awards
1- Army Service Ribbon, 4- Army Achievement Medals, 1- Army Reserve
Component Achievement Medal, 2- Humanitarian Service Medal, 2- Non
Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, 1- Reserve Component
Overseas Training Ribbon, 3-Army Commendation Medal, 1- National Defense
Service medal, 1- Good Conduct Medal, 1- Operation Iraqi Freedom Campaign
Medal, 1- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, 1- GWOT Expeditionary
Medal, 1- Army Overseas Medal, 1- Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/ "M" device,
1- DOD Meritorious Service Medal, 1- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement
Medal
2nd Infantry Division Combat Service Patch, 25th Infantry Division Combat
Service Patch, and 29th Infantry Division Combat Service Patch
Marksmanship awards: M16A4 Rifle- Sharpshooter; M9 Pistol, Berretta: Expert
Awarded the Defense Nuclear Weapons School's Commandants Award for being
the Distinguished Honor Graduate of the Radiological Emergency Team
Operation Course
Awarded the "Honorable Order of the Dragon" by the US Army Chemical Corps
Association
Education 1994 - Present
College
Northwestern State University, 1996 - 1997, Natchitoches, LA
Graphic Design, 18hrs., Did not finish.
Certificates
Personal Fitness Trainer, Certified by the International Sports Sciences
Association (ISSA)
References
Adam Frost, Associate: 202-***-****
John Monihan, Former Commander: 703-***-****
Charles Price, co-worker: 703-***-****; 301-***-****
Security Clearance Level
. DOD Secret Clearance (ACTIVE)