James Small
Email: *********@********.***
Address: **** * ******** ***
City: Lincoln
State: NE
Zip: 68524
Country: USA
Phone: 402-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: $60,000
Willing to Relocate
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Educational Background:
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5331 W LEIGHTON AVE
LINCOLN NE, 68524
*********@********.***
JAMES M.SMALL
OBJECTIVE
To gain employment with USDA-NRCS in a Soil Conservation position that offers professional growth utilizing past experiences, management skills, and leadership skills.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
12 months of International Soil Conservation Experience in Afghanistan
11 Years of Military Service in Nebraska Army National Guard
4 Years as Transportation Officer in the Nebraska Army National Guard
3 Years of Leadership Schools and Training
2 Years as Platoon Leader in Nebraska Army National Guard
2 Years experience as an Assistant Operations Officer in the Nebraska Army
National Guard
Security Clearance: Secret
WORK OF EXPERIENCE
01JUL2011 through Present Nebraska National Guard Agribusiness Development Team 3 Lincoln, Nebraska, and Gardez, Afghanistan
Soil Specialist and Contract Manager
aa Successfully completed 44 hours classroom and hands-on Agricultural Training from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension
aa Successfully completed 40 hours of Agricultural Development for Afghanistan Pre-Deployment Training (ADAPT)
aa Successfully Completed 60 hours of Contracting Courses
aa Certified Contracting Officer Representative
aa Certified Project Purchasing Officer
aa Conduct Agriculture Development Operations to enhance crop operations, food production, forestry, and rehabilitation of watershed systems to foster economic growth within Afghanistan
aa Responsible for the training, guidance, and mentoring of Afghanistanaaas Soil Scientist, Watershed Specialist, Agriculture Extension Managers within the National Resource Department, and the Director of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock.
aa Manage and oversee over 12 million dollars worth of contracts with no monetary discrepancies.
aa Utilize Microsoft Excel to manage all contracts and contractors.
aa Provide weekly PowerPoint briefs to Commander on contract statuses and Provincial Agricultural progress
aa Plan, develop, execute and assess future projects that support Provincial, District, and local efforts that increase farmer production and productivity.
aa Develop personal relationships with Provincial, District and local leaders that sets conditions and enables successful completion of established developmental programs and projects.
04JAN2010 through 30MAR2012 92nd Troop Command, Nebraska Army National Guard Lincoln, Nebraska
Assistant Operations Officer
aa Managed Daily Operations of 2700 National Guard Soldiers
aa Managed Domestic Operations for Emergency State Active Duty Missions in Nebraska
aa Managed 92nd Troop Command Safety Program for 18 months with no Accidents or violations
aa Managed 92nd Troop Command Contingency of Operations Plan
aa Managed Subordinate Battalions and Units Training Schedules
aa Utilized Microsoft Excel to manage Daily, Domestic, and Training Operations
aa Provided a weekly PowerPoint Brief to Commander on Daily, Domestic and Training Operations
EDUCATION
Present Oklahoma State University Online
Currently Enrolled in the Masters of International Agriculture Program
Perusing a Master in International Agriculture with a focus in Education
2002-2009 University of Nebraska Lincoln, Nebraska
College of Agriculture Science and Natural Resources
Bachelors of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
I enjoy playing sports, staying physically fit, hunting, and fishing. I also volunteer to speak to children about my military experiences.