Carlos R. Ortiz

Cameron, NC *****

910-***-****

ac6fda@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Tactical leader offering over 15 years of active duty experience derived from service in the U.S. Army as a Field Artillery Officer. Assigned to multiple spearheaded organizations, in-charge of 110 direct report personnel, maintained accountability of over $60M in defense assets, and administered budgets valued up to $5M. Possesses three years of experience managing Security Assistance training programs, planning, directing, coordinating, executing, and supporting foreign nations’ military training requirements. Security Assistance Team Manager/ GS-12 position, in charge of establishing and maintaining relationships with local, state and federal government agencies on matters relating to U.S national security policy abroad. Capable of leading Security Assistance Teams, Technical Assistance Field Teams, Military Training Teams, Department of the Army civilians, contractors, and their supporting staff to achieve challenging short-term and long-term goals carried out worldwide. Fluent in the Spanish language; traveled extensively and communicates effectively with diverse cultural audiences. Career is supported by Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems Engineering.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Security Assistance Team Manager

United States Army

U.S. Army Security Assistance Training Management Organization

Fort Bragg, NC 28310 United States

01 April 2015 – 13 January 2018

Hours per week: 80

Salary: CPT/O3 Pay Grade

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills

Maintained and authorized budget expenditures of $60M classified under Title 22 funds in support of Security Assistance training programs implemented in the UAE. Provided accurate Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE) associated with the Security Cooperation Education and Training (SCET) requests submitted by the foreign nation. Conducted quarterly and monthly briefings to the UAE Armed Forces, U.S. Embassy Security Cooperation Officer, USASAC, and USASATMO on matters relating to current Security Assistance training programs implemented and future training requirements.

Planned, managed, and provided direct support services to four Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs implemented in the UAE and operated by Security Assistance Teams, Technical Assistance Field Teams, and Military Training Teams deployed to meet the Host Nation’s military training requirements. Performed Contracting Officer Representative duties in support of FMS programs implemented in the UAE and developed all legal contracting requirements to train allied nations Outside Contiguous United States (OCONUS). Forecasted and develop training opportunities available to foreign militaries based on the Security Cooperation Officer outlined requirements to reinforce the Host Nation’s partnership capacity. Developed FMS- Total Package Approach training plans required to safely operate and maintain all major weapon system delivered by the United States Government.

Engagement Branch Team Leader

United States Army

U.S. Army Security Assistance Training Management Organization

Fort Bragg, NC 28310

01 May 2014 – 30 March 2015

Hours per week: 80

Salary: CPT/O3 Pay Grade

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills

Led and trained a military advisory training team of 11 Non-commissioned Officers capable of worldwide deployment to execute specialized military training to foreign militaries in leadership skills, small unit tactics, Military Decision-Making Process, Troop Leading Procedures, and military-grade technical operation and tactical emplacement of Field Artillery and Air Defense Artillery equipment within the United States European Command Area of Responsibility.

Conducted weekly briefings to the U.S. Embassy Security Cooperation Officers in Kosovo and Ukraine on matters relating to the training conducted in-country and future training opportunities available by The U.S. Department of State and The U.S. Department of Defense foreign policy objectives. Analyzed partner nations tactical operations, practices and procedures and provided formal After-Action- Reviews and recommendations to U.S. Department of State and The U.S. Department of Defense leadership.

Led, planned, and coordinated a detailed plan identify the training plan and the delivery 20 of Light Counter Mortar Radars (LCMR) to reinforce the Government of Ukraine small units’ tactical defense. Led the Military Training Team in coordination with Tobyhanna Army Depot engineers to train 40 Ukraine Senior Military Officers on LCMR tactical emplacement, technical specifications, maintenance, and services.

Battery Commander

United States Army

2nd Infantry Division, 210th Fires Brigade, 6th BN, 37th Field Artillery Regiment, Bravo Battery, Camp Casey, South Korea.

01 March 2013 – 30 April 2014

Hours per week: 80

Salary: CPT/O3 Pay Grade

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills

Led and directed the tactical operations and training of an Army Tactical Missile Systems, Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Battery deployed in South Korea supporting the United Nations, the Combined Forces Command, The Eighth Army, and the Second Infantry Division.

Developed a highly trained MLRS Battery capable of providing interdiction and counter fires to defeat any attacks from North Korea.

Brigade Assistant Operations Officer

United States Army

210th Field Artillery Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Casey, South Korea.

01 September 2012 – 20 February 2013

Hours per week:80

Salary: CPT/O3 Pay Grade

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills

Supervised the Current and Future Operations Sections consisting of 35 executive leaders, midlevel managers, and junior Soldiers. Planned, coordinated, resourced, and synchronized current operations; including alert and readiness exercises, ammunition and land management, Brigade Tactical Operation Center operations, and taskings.

Battery Executive Officer (Combat Deployment Iraq)

United States Army

82nd Airborne Division, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, Alpha Battery, Fort Bragg, NC 28310, United States.

01 September 2009 – 31 July 2012

Hours per week: 100+

Salary: CPT/O3 Pay Grade

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills

Led, trained, maintained, and resupplied 100 Paratroopers and their combat equipment including eight howitzers and 35 wheeled vehicles capable of no-notice worldwide deployment within 18 hours notification. Performed additional duties as Unit Maintenance Officer, Unit Movement Officer, Unit Air Movement Officer, and Unit Supply Officer.

Platoon Leader (Combat Deployment Iraq)

United States Army

82nd Airborne Division, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, Alpha Battery, Fort Bragg, NC 28310 United States.

01 February 2008 – 30 August 2009

Hours per week: 100+

Salary: 1LT/O2 Pay Grade

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills

Led a 30-man Airborne Field Artillery Platoon to undertake the mission of a full spectrum maneuver force responsible for providing security to the most politically sensitive area surrounding the Presidential Palace and Baghdad University. Trained 200 Iraqi police officers from the National Police Brigade on checkpoint and dismounted patrol operations resulting in immediate 80% improvement of the security in the Karadah Peninsula, Baghdad.

Troop Fire Support Officer (Combat Deployment Iraq)

United States Army

82nd Airborne Division, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, Charley Troop, Fort Bragg, NC 28310 United States.

01 September 2006 – 31 January 2008

Hours per week: 100+

Salary: 2LT/O1 Pay Grade

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills

Led, trained and developed a 12-man Fire Support Team responsible for the confirmed destruction of enemy strongholds through the utilization of indirect fires, Army attack aviation, and close air support. Developed fully integrated lethal and non-lethal fires that lead to 47 successful combat operations in the Diyala River Valley, Iraq. Established a Joint Security Working Group in the Diyala River Valley that brought together Sunni and Shia political leadership that at the time, was in an all-out civil war. Performed Contracting Officer Representative duties for multiple Commander's Emergency Response Programs implanted in Diyala Province, Iraq. Served as the headquarters platoon leader responsible for leading dismounted patrols, Small Kill Teams, and time-sensitive raids that captured eight High-Value Individuals.

EDUCATION

Webster University

Saint Louis, MO, United States

Master's Degree 05/2018

Major: Master Business Administration

Catholic University

Guayaquil, Ecuador

Bachelor's Degree 12/2000

Major: Information Systems Engineering Minor: Business Administration

Relevant Coursework: Capable of designing, implement and maintain computer-based information systems that collect process, store, and present financial information.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

North Carolina Residential and Commercial Real Estate Broker/Realtor, December 2017.

U.S. Army Defense Acquisition University, Contracting Officer Representative, February 2016.

U.S. Army Fort Bragg Military Contracting Command Officer Representative, November 2015.

DISAM Security Cooperation Management Action Officer Course, June 2014.

DISAM Security Assistance Management Overseas Course, June 2014.

U.S. Army Infantry Officer Captain Career Course, August 2010.

U.S. Army Field Artillery Officer Basic Course, August 2006.

SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL

Secret (Active)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook), QuickBooks, QuickBase, and SharePoint.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Spanish-American, Advanced Skills: Spoken, written, and read.

AFFILIATIONS

Military Order of the Purple Heart - Life Member.

Veterans of Foreign Wars - Life Member.

Fayetteville North Carolina Association of Realtors.

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Served in The United States Army from October 2002 to January 2018

Bronze Star Medal

Purple Heart Medal

Meritorious Service Medal

Army Commendation Medal (5th Award)

Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award)

Presidential Unit Citation Award

Army Superior Unit Award

Army Good Conduct medal

National Defense Service Medal

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal

Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star (4th Award)

Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Korea Defense Service Medal

Army Service Ribbon

Overseas Service Ribbon (3rd Award)

NATO Medal

Combat Action Badge

Pathfinder Badge

Parachutist Badge

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