DeAngelo Bivins
Phenix City, AL 36870
ablsbs@r.postjobfree.com
Phone: 706-***-****
Work Experience:
U.S. Army, 1st 345th Engineer Battalion (02/15/2008 - 08/31/2010)
Training Instructor
Fort Jackson, South Carolina, United States
Supervisor: MAJ Ronald Hughes 687-***-****; Contact: Yes
Salary: $68,000.00 per year, Hours per week: 40
OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT: Battalion Operation NCOIC in a Combat Engineer
Training Support Battalion. Responsible for planning, coordination, and
direction of pre- and post mobilization training to support deploying units
on worldwide, full spectrum, operational combat missions. Ensure all
training within the battalion is planned and executed according to policies
and the First Army Commander's guidance. Serve as technical leader and
final reviewer of routine actions completed by lower level clerks and
independently process actions which involve recurring and routine and
occasionally unusual or complex procedural or substantive issues. Assure
that POI is followed in a timely manner.
PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION: Ensure all Observer Controller/Trainers (OC/T's)
are certified in accordance with First Army and 157th Infantry Brigade
policies. Perform management functions for one or more of the following
military personnel services programs: Military Personnel Records, Strength
Management, Separations and Transition Services, Soldier Actions, Casualty,
Promotions, Personnel Processing (In/Outprocessing), ID Cards, Soldier
Readiness Processing and Contingency Operations, and other military
personnel programs.
TRANSPORTATION / PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: Serve as the backup for the
Transportation Coordinator. Organize, coordinate, and implement Property
Management Functions. Prepare necessary documentation to account for
property through sub-hand receipt holder levels.
INSTRUCTOR: Responsible for the planning, coordination, set-up, and
execution of the pre- and post mobilization training for Reserve and
National Guard Component Units in preparation for worldwide full spectrum
operations in support of the Global War on Terror. In charge of coaching
and mentoring unit leadership and soldiers. Experience in the principles,
concepts, and methodology of maintaining combat equipment sufficient to
instruct others in the basic principles, concepts, practices, and
specialized methods in the field. Experience in presenting, evaluating,
maintaining and improving complete learning modules or units, and
individual lessons and evaluating student progress.
COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY: Advanced knowledge in Defense Travel System (DTS),
Form Flow, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), AKO, Outlook, common
Microsoft Applications to include Word Vista, Excel, Power Point, Access.
Daily use of copy machines, fax, telephone, scanner, and digital-writer.
U.S. Army, Bamberg, Germany, 54th Engineer Battalion (02/15/2005 -
02/14/2008)
Platoon Sergeant
Bamberg, Armed Forces Overseas, Germany
Supervisor: MAJ Brian Brobeck - 907-***-****; Contact: Yes
Salary: $60,000.00 per year, Hours per week: 60
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT: In charge of Combat Engineer Platoon consisting
of 30 world wide deployable combat engineer personnel. Responsible for the
accountability, training, welfare and discipline of all platoon members.
Established and maintained forms, records and personnel files. Reviewed and
verified records to identify discrepancies. Interviewed personnel to obtain
information. Researched and provided factual information regarding
applicable rules, regulations, procedures and requirements. Prepared
correspondence, statistical reports, and conducted briefings. Retrieved
data from various information sources for use in responding to
correspondence or preparing reports, statistical analysis or briefings.
Received and answered routine telephone and electronic mail inquires and
received and referred visitors.
BUDGETING / FUNDS MANAGEMENT: Responsible for maintaining and accounting of
platoon equipment in excess of $3,000,000.00 during deployment to Ramadi,
Al Anbar Province/Iraq (12 months) for road clearance missions. Planned and
executed tactical and technical engineer missions. Supported and ensured
mobility of the 2nd Marine Division by clearing improvised explosive
devices (IED) from all roads in sector. Conducted on site property
accountability inspections. Coordinated Report of Survey Program.
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT: Served as the organizational ammunition manager and
functional expert for arms, ammunition and explosives. Verified and
validated ammunition basic loads, operational ammunition requirements,
force protection ammunition and special ammunition requirements.
Established and enforced safety and security standards and guidelines.
INSTRUCTOR: Taught classes on the receipt, handling and disposition of
munitions and associated materials. Ensured explosive devices were
transported in compliance with written requirements.
U.S. Army, Fort Leonard Wood, MO
35th Engineer Battalion (08/15/2001 - 02/14/2005) - Drill Sergeant / Senior
NCOIC
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, United States
Supervisor: Mr. David Eisley - (573) 855- 6038; Contact: Yes
Salary: $34,000.00 per year, Hours per week: 60
TRAINING INSTRUCTOR (DRILL SERGEANT): Responsible for a timely and accurate
review of the current POI and cycle training to ensure compliance with
established Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) policy, that appropriate
cycle length is encompassed, training is scheduled at optimum class size,
and sufficient logistical and administrative requirements are scheduled to
accommodate the training. Planned and coordinated the in-processing for and
the logistics of shipping Soldiers every 14 weeks. Responsible for daily
status reports, mail collection and distribution to trainees, and
preparation of trainee in-processing packets. Maintained training records
specifically physical fitness results, weapons qualifications, cycle
requirements. Developed and distributed training schedules on a weekly
basis. Prepared routine correspondence, fact sheets, statistical data, and
training schedules. Compiled and prepared narrative presentations and
statistical reports. Operated a motor vehicle. Initiated, processed,
maintained and updated personnel actions, performed in-processing/out-
processing functions. Presented and managed instructions using appropriate
training materials, training aids, and equipment. Continuously monitored
students to identify academic problems and recommended solutions. Counseled
students and provided remedial assistance. Administered tests and evaluated
student progress. Performed administrative duties such as completion of
required forms and reports on students. Inspected and maintained
accountability of tools, equipment, training aids/vehicles and shop space
in assigned area of instruction, and oversaw student policing of common
areas. Participated in review and validation of instructional materials,
and developmental activities of new equipment. Maintained technical
competency in maintaining combat equipment. Kept abreast of curriculum and
instructional program development, instructional techniques, motivation
techniques, teaching practices, classroom management, evaluation
techniques, and learning theories.
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT: Taught survivability skills and techniques, team
concepts and self-esteem applications to entry level personnel on a
recurring basis. Administered hands-on tests and written quizzes. Evaluated
students progress and made recommendations relative to graduation. Prepared
and processed academic reports. Responsible for cycle training.
PROJECT AND OFFICE MANAGEMENT: Reviewed and updated lesson plans and
associated training materials. Coordinated for classroom and other training
facilities. Coordinated transportation and lodging requirements. Reviewed
training requirements submitted in response to surveys done with in coming
Soldiers. Consolidated results for submission to TRADOC.
SUPPLY MANAGEMENT: Scheduled, prepared and conducted on site property
accountability inspections in support of the command supply discipline
program. Advised and assisted supply personnel on all facets of logistical
issues, procedures and regulations. Researched transaction histories and
status inquiries. Took action and/or recommended appropriate solutions to
correct discrepancies.
U.S. Army, Schweinfurt, Germany
9th Engineer Battalion (06/15/1998 - 08/14/2001) - Squad Leader
Schweinfurt, Armed Forces Overseas, Germany
Supervisor: 1SG Robert Reed 011-49-151-51258261; Contact: Yes
Salary: $29,000.00 per year, Hours per week: 50
MENTOR AND MOTIVATE STAFF: Supervised a seven man world wide deployable
combat engineer squad. Assumed responsibility for the accountability,
training, welfare and discipline of all squad members. Reviewed and studied
regulations and directives applicable to service school programs.
Researched and kept abreast of training and educational opportunities
available at service schools.
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT: Responsible for maintaining equipment in excess of
$300,000. Planned and executed tactical and technical engineer missions.
Performed spot checks to verify that stocked items have been recorded on
inventory. Ensured that accurate records of property, funding documentation
and receipts were maintained in accordance with regulation.
Education:
College/University
Central Texas College (12/15/2004)
Degree: Associate of Arts Degree
Major: General Studies
GPA: 3.6 out of 4.0
Additional Information:
Training - First Army Observer Controller/Trainer Course (06/01/2008)
Training - Unit Movement Officer Course (03/01/2007)
Training - Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course (04/10/2004)
Training - Drill Sergeant Course (01/02/2001)
Training - Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course (06/15/1998)
Training - Primary Leadership Development Course (11/20/1994)
Training - Sapper Leader Course (08/19/1991)
AWARDS:
Meritorious Service Medal, Fort Jackson, SC, 2010
Bronze Star Service Medal, Iraq, 2006