Matthew M. Brown

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SUMMARY

** ***** ** ********** ********* leadership, direction and motivation to peers and subordinates to accomplish complex tasks to high standards.

Extremely effective communicator; able to understand the vision of an organization and convey its nuances to others through verbal or written styles.

Goal oriented and self-motivated, always striving to do better today than yesterday. Competitive drive brings my units to the front of success.

Integrity and Loyalty beyond reproach.

Natural born leader; demonstrates a strong and inspiring leadership style for others to emulate.

Have a current secret security clearance.

HIGHLIGHTS

Effective team leader

Experienced Course of Action developer and Conflict Resolver

Effective communicator, inside and outside of organizations

Efficient in setting priorities of work to meet multilevel suspense

Strategic level ability to obtain and process information

Considered a subject matter expert in my field

Strong computer skills applicable to multiple programs

Plan for future event and set milestones for progression

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Awarded the Bronze Star Medal for combat actions in Iraq.

Awarded the Major General Aubrey "Red" Newman Award for leadership excellence.

Awarded the Meritorious Service Metal three times for exceptional leadership, technical competence and achievements.

Awarded the Army Commendation Metal for achieving the second highest rating across the Army for an AIT course accreditation in 2010.

Maintained 100% accountability of a large fleet of vehicles and associated equipment worth over $75,000,000 for almost three years.

Personally selected to be in charge of the port for the first unit to ever deploy from South Korea into a combat zone in 2004.

POSITIONS HELD

FIRST SERGEANT US ARMY MARCH 2012 TO PRESENT

Senior Field Artillery Advisor; Responsible for training, discipline, promotions, talent management and all functions of the unit and organization (up to 115 employees). Planned annual schedules, prepared units for deployment, assessed training levels of organization and established training plans to cover all gaps in training. Subject matter expert for all regulations and policies. Ensured all reports for monthly, quarterly and annual requirements are accurate.

CHIEF INSTRUCTOR - MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET CREW MEMBER (MLRS) US ARMY SEPTEMBER 2009 TO MARCH 2012

Responsible for the Army MLRS Advance Individual Training Course. Conducts course rewrites, restructuring, analysis, determine instructional technique, developed training aids and much more.

OPERATIONS SERGEANT MAJOR US ARMY APRIL 2007 TO SEPTEMBER 2009

Senior enlisted responsible for current operations of a fires cell supporting 25th Infantry Division covering all of northern Iraq (MND-N) during pre-deployment training and a 15 month deployment.

PLATOON SERGEANT US ARMY OCTOBER 1999 TO APRIL 2007

Responsible for training, mentorship, professional development and daily operations of teams numbering up to 75 members.

AMMO CREW AND LAUNCHER CREW US ARMY MAY 1992 TO OCTOBER 1999

Conducted vehicle preventative maintenance, services and troubleshooting, implemented vehicles into tactical application and conducted complex drills as a member of a team during delivery of fires.

CASHER BURGER KING JANUARY 1990 TO MAY 1992

Food preparation, cooking and packaging for dine in or carry out; received customer orders while conducting up sale of products; trained new personnel in all kitchen positions and restaurant duties.

EDUCATION

ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE 2003 CAMERON UNIVERSITY

Major: Psychology

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PROGRESS UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD

Major: Organizational Development

GPA: 3.34 of a maximum 4.0; eight classes to completion

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA 1992 SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS HIGH SCHOOL

FIELD ARTILLERY MASTER GUNNERS COURSE 2010 FORT SILL, OK UNITED STATES

ARMY BASIC INSTRUCTOR COURSE 2010 FORT SILL, OK UNITED STATES

CADRE TRAINING COURSE 2009 FORT SILL, OK UNITED STATES

SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR 2008 FORT SILL, OK UNITED STATES

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY LEADER COURSE 1997 FORT SILL, OK UNITED STATES

COMBAT LIFE SAVERS COURSE 2010 FORT SILL, OK UNITED STATES

UNIT MOVEMENT OFFICER COURSE 2000 FORT SILL, OK UNITED STATES

US AIR FORCE AIRLIFT PLANNER 2000 FORT SILL, OK UNITED STATES

NUCLEAR BIOLOGICAL CHEMICAL COURSE 1996 FORT SILL, OK UNITED STATES

SENIOR LEADER COURSE 2003 FORT SILL, OK UNITED STATES

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Professional Development, Counseling and Mentorship program manager

Punctual, able to meet task and organizational suspense

Quality assurance and quality checks expertise

Provide oversight on daily accountability, payroll, medical requirements, sick days, earned vacation, work schedules.

Evaluate employees for promotions, adverse actions, employee task management, and additional duties assignments

Managed information security in accordance with regulations and organizational policy

Conducted conflict resolution, investigate and resolve relations issues (Equal Opportunity and Equal Employment claims, harassment, discrimination, ethics violations).

Responsible for course of action development and selection.

Single point adviser to organization senior leadership for technical and comprehensive solutions.

Provide solutions for training of position, position description changes, provide employment restructuring, identify retention or dismissal requirements for employees.

Address manning shortages and identify staffing requirements.

Conduct interview for position selection and talent management.

Ensure policies, regulatory and legal standards are adhered to.

Responsible for the health and welfare of all employees to include family and life issue management.

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