JOSHUA J. Burnes

***** ******** ***** ** ~ Wimauma, FL 33598

763-***-**** acz4i3@r.postjobfree.com

PROJECT & OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Combat-tested leadership skills combined with an exceptional ability to manage multiple large-scale projects, tasks and priorities effectively and in a timely manner. Demonstrated track record of success in controlling costs, increasing efficiencies, and identifying uncharted opportunities. Swiftly comprehends the “big picture” and executes the boldest of organizational visions. Superior communicator, readily distills the most complex of materials into easily-understood, compelling presentations. Core competencies include:

Project Engineer Construction Management Training Plans/Programs

Logistics Troubleshooter Sets Performance Standards Quality Assurance

Process Optimization Sensitive Site Exploitation Excellent People Skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Management: Took the strategic vision of executive leadership and swiftly developed detailed plans of action, guiding staff in the execution of groundbreaking organizational objectives. Resourceful and adaptable, exercising superb leadership and team playing skills with every assignment.

Served as the Senior Engineer Sergeant in a Special Forces Village Stability Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA).

Excellent construction skills; as an Engineer Sergeant, planned, supervised and executed light construction projects in the most demanding of operational conditions.

Planned and conducted small unit tactics in support of Unconventional Warfare, Special Reconnaissance, Foreign Internal Defense and Direct Action missions.

Created a combat engineer knowledge base with subordinates, resulting in exceptional understanding and performance of engineer-related tasks.

Leadership & Supervision: A superior leader with demonstrated performance in high-pressure environments. Improved organizational performance through hands-on training and a leadership approach that emphasized decision-making through active listening.

Superbly managed and motivated as many as 50+ personnel including subordinate supervisors; earned a reputation for firm, yet compassionate mentorship.

Planned continuous combat operations in Khandahar Province, Afghanistan, resulting in 17 IEDs neutralized and an increase of security around protected villages.

Trained and advised an Afghan Special Forces ODA in all aspects of light infantry tactics, resulting in 5 successful missions.

Problem-Solving & Analysis: Consistently implements keen analytical abilities and a proven team-based work dynamic with a systems-oriented approach to facilitate efficient and effective solutions. A critical thinker open to alternative views to optimize decision-making.

Flawlessly managed a budget of $1M as team pay agent while overseeing assets valued in excess of $3M.

Took charge of an unsatisfactory Supply Section and turned around a 25% mission accomplishment rate to a full 100% accomplishment rate.

Developed standard operating procedures for counter improvised explosion device operations that supported village stability operations in Afghanistan.

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EMPLOYMENT

PKB Construction Company, Savannah, GA 2016 - 2017

Carpenter Apprentice/ Project Supervisor

Nine Line Apparel, Savannah, GA 2015 - 2016

Public Relations Officer/ Sales

U.S. ARMY, Various Duty Stations Globally 2000 - 2014

Primary Instructor, SFQC Phase II, Small Unit Tactics 2013 - 2014

Senior Engineer Sergeant, ODA 3316, 3rd Special Forces Group, 2009 - 2012 OEF XV / XVII

Special Forces Candidate, 2007 - 2008

Sniper Squad Leader, 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Division, 2004 – 2007 OIF III

Installation Security Assistant, Directorate of Intelligence and Security, 2002 - 2004

Ranger, 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, 2000 – 2002 OEF I

Overseas Deployments: Afghanistan (x3), Iraq (x1)

EDUCATION & TRAINING

South University, Savannah, GA

59 Credit hours completed toward a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology

Military Occupational Specialties / Additional Skill Identifiers:

18C, Special Forces Engineer Sergeant

11B, Infantryman

W2, Sniper

5W, Jumpmaster

8, Basic Army Instructor

Defense Language Proficiency Test Scores: Arabic 1/1, Russian 1/1

Selected Military Training: SOC Basic Instructor Training; Senior Leader Course (SLC); SOC Jumpmaster Course; SERE (High Risk); Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC); Advanced Leader Course (ALC); Special Forces Qualification Course; Sensitive Site Exploitation Course; Combative Level I Course; Sniper School; Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, Combat Life Savers Course; Ranger First Responder Course; Airborne School

Computer Skills: MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access)

Selected Awards: Combat Infantryman Badge, Honor Graduate of both the Army’s Primary Leadership Development Course and Sniper School, Leadership Awardee U.S. Army Special Forces Qualification Course

MILITARY

Sergeant First Class (E-7), U.S. Army (General Under Honorable Discharge, 31 October 2014)

REFERENCES

Excellent references furnished upon request.

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