Henry Thomas
**** ****** ***** ****, **********, LA 71107
318-***-**** hm.
*****@*****.***
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Employment Objective
I am seeking an opportunity to add to the professionalism and
dedication of your
organization. I constantly seek challenges where I can use my
knowledge and experience.
My experience covers many areas, from customer service,
computer networking,
security, and more.
Profile
U.S. Army retired combat veteran with twenty-two years of service.
Served as Cavalry Scout (19D) and Short Range Air Defense (14R).
Served in various positions of leadership including, Instructor,
Trainer, and Advisor. Currently has a secret clearance.
Skills Summary
* Instructor * Project Manager
* Platoon Sergeant * Small Group Instructor Trainer
* 1SG * Training NCO
* Equal Opportunity Advisor * Operations NCO
Professional Skills
Regional Security Manager
- Conduct security analysis
- Prepare and submitted budgetary requirements
- Provide personal escort security for client
- Generate duty schedule for security guards
- Responsible for vetting and hiring new guards
- Train and qualify new static guards and PSD personnel
- Responsible for the protection of client property and
equipment
- Responsible for access control at entry point
- Conducted QA/QC visits to security sites throughout
Afghanistan
- Responsible for hiring, vetting, and training security
personnel
- Conduct payroll
Project Manager
- Responsible for 5 security sites throughout Afghanistan
- Responsible for $10M budget
- Procured and transport logistical support to the field
- Supervised training for new security guards
- Conducted security analysis
- Wrote emergency evacuation plans
Security Data Manager
- Managed biometrics automated toolset (BATS) security database
for ISAF forces in Afghanistan
- Collected biometrics data for local national individuals
- Maintained server and peripheral devices
- Maintained robust filing system
Technical Engineer
- Setup routers, modems, and switches
- Troubleshoot connection issues with DSL
- Install computer software and adapters
ROTC Instructor
- Instructed Leadership and Map reading as an elective at
CALPOLY SLO
- Prepared and submitted SF86 for Cadet clearances
- Coordinated training with local external commands
- Prepared the Ranger Challenge Team for competition
- Attended the Cadet Leadership Course (CLC) as Cadre
- Supervised the Color Guard
- Coordinated training
- Served as the unit Physical Fitness Trainer
Bradley Platoon Sergeant
- Coordinated unit movement to Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
- Lead numerous convoy escorts security missions along Hwy 1
- Setup a perimeter defense for the 4ID main at Tikrit and Camp
Speicher
- Established roving patrols for Tikrit HQ's and Camp Speicher
- Performed numerous vehicle and personnel searches, also
initiated raids
- Located, marked, and reported dozens of weapons cache points
COMSEC Custodian
- Managed security access control roster for cleared
personnel
- Issued electronic fills for radios
- Ensured proper destruction of key tape and other time
sensitive classified material
- Submitted timely reports and maintained documentation on the
destruction of classified materials
- Ensured proper marking, handling, and transport of classified
materials
- Performed duties as courier for classified information
Management
. Planned, coordinated, and supervised unit movement to Iraq and
various other places
. Managed $3M budget to field Bradley Linebacker
. Tracked and coordinated logistical support for combat elements
. Recorded personnel performance and evaluations
. Conducted surveys and submitted written reports for the Brigade
unit commanders
. Developed SOPs for unit reporting and procedures
. Responsible for counseling supervisors
Leadership
. Recognized by the Brigade commander for having the highest platoon
average during Bradley Table VIII gunnery certification
. Awarded Top Gun for highest possible squad points during Table VIII
gunnery certification
. Inspired my platoon to locate, mark, and report over 50 enemy
munitions cache points during Operation Iraqi Freedom
. Coached and mentored squad to become the first entire squad to fire
expert with M16A1
Communication
. Prepared and submitted quarterly written reports to the Brigade
commander
. Conducted regular battlefield update briefs to the General and
staff
. Able to detect personality changes
. Instructed Small Group Facilitator Course
. Led several small group team building exercises
Education
110 credit hours including the following colleges; Baker College,
University of Maryland, El Paso Community College, Monterey Peninsula
College, Central Texas College, Park College
Military Training
19D Basic Training, Air Defense AIT, Combat Lifesaver, NCO Advance Course,
NCO Basic Course, COMSEC Custodian, Equal Opportunity Advisor Course
(DEOMI), Driver Training, Mediation Course, Facilitation Course, Repel
Course, Fair Housing Certificate
Awards -
Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army
Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces
Expeditionary Medal, SWA Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on
Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed
Forces Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, NCO Professional
Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO
Medal