Business operations/ Project Management

Christopher Persaud ( *******@***.***

** ******* ***** **. ? Sanford, NC 27332 ? Phone: 712-***-****

Business & Operations Management

Security Clearance: Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information

Areas of Expertise AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

? Leadership & Personnel Management ? Interagency Coordination

? Tactical Planning

? Administrative Operations ? Accountability ? Project Management

? Oral & Written Communications ? Resource Management ? Team

Building

Professional Background

Chief of Operations, Fort Bragg, NC 07/2013 to Present

Organize, coordinate, and resource all unit-level training and future

operations for reconnaissance unit. Collaborate with external units such as

Human Resources (HR), Security, Logistics, Medical, Finance, and others to

ensure all required tasks are scheduled and accomplished according to

operational timelines. Research, draft, and distribute operational orders,

amendments, and status reports to local and Higher Headquarters.

. Recognized for superior performance while serving in position two grades

above pay grade.

. Displayed apt managerial skills in planning and executing VIP component

of Joint Operations Air Demonstration, effectively managing logistical

and support requirements of VIPs such as congressional and international

officials.

Human Resources Manager, Fort Bragg, NC 06/2012 to 07/2013

Led 8-person team in executing all HR functions, such as in- and out-

processing, promotions, awards, time off, and pay, for 458-person

multidisciplinary unit. Monitored and reported manpower data to leaders to

ensure decision makers had sufficient information to plan current and

future operations. Planned and managed administrative actions and casualty

tracking as key member of Administrative and Logistical Operations Center

during training and real-world operations.

. Lauded for successfully planning and executing Reception, Staging,

Orientation, and Integration for major multinational training exercise

with executive and State Department oversight encompassing U.S. and

Indian forces.

Personal Security Detail Manager, Fort Bragg, NC 10/2011 to 09/2012

Planned and executed security for the Commander of a 3.5K-person Airborne

Brigade Combat Team in Afghanistan. Identified security needs and directed

air movements for executive management and interpreters. Searched for,

identified, and removed Improvised Explosive Devices near facilities to

keep U.S. personnel safe. Trained personnel in security requirements and

procedures.

. Led Personal Security Detail (PSD) on six-month deployment to

Afghanistan, keeping 100% of personnel safe.

. Ensured personnel and equipment were prepared, maintained, and ready for

security details in a hostile setting.

. Planned and safely executed all aspects of more than 80 PSD movements

throughout high-intensity environment.

Small Unit Leader, Fort Bragg, NC 12/2010 to 10/2011

Directed operations, training, planning, and performance of 20-person unit

prepared for rapid worldwide deployment at all times. Accounted for and

maintained $6M+ worth of equipment and vehicles, ensuring all assets were

ready and available, when needed. Set goals, relayed expectations,

monitored progress, assessed performance, and provided constructive

feedback. Identified and exploited opportunities for improvement within

unit and implemented plans.

. Designed and implemented team training plan, resulting in improved

fitness, shooting, and tactical performance.

. Guided team to outstanding performance on major training exercises; led

to praise from senior leadership.

. Recognized as top Small Unit Leader in organization.

Education and Training

Bachelor of Arts, Government and World Affairs, University of Tampa, FL

University of Tampa Honors Program Graduate, GPA: 3.5

Professional Army Training:

Army Reconnaissance Course; Officer Candidate School; Equal

Employment Opportunity; Information Assurance and Awareness

Professional Certifications:

Gryphon Group Commander's Personal Security Detachment Course; Personal

Security Detachment Certification; Krav Maga Self-Defense Instructor;

Professional Association of Diving Instructors, Open Water Scuba

Instructor;

United States Parachute Association, "A" License in Skydiving

AWARDS

Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal

(3), Afghanistan Campaign Medal NATO Medal Combat Action Badge,

Parachutist Badge, Leader of the Cycle Award - Basic Combat Training

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