Matthew Stroup

Holly Springs, NC ***** 253-***-**** ad1lim@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Driven to strengthen teams and motivate employees to outperform expectations. Well-versed in safety standards and strategies for success as a small group leader. Significant background in working with military managers to reorganize and revitalize operations.

Skills

Leadership

Unconventional Warfare Operational Design Course

TS-SCI Clearance

Task Prioritization

Close Target Reconnaissance Surveillance

Strategic Decision-Making

Proficient in Microsoft Office

ASOT Level III

Senior Instructor

Work History

Senior Leader Course Instructor, 05/2019 - 10/2023

U.S. Army Active Duty – Fort Bragg, NC

Maximized product quality by updating lesson plans and module rewrites.

Provided expert leadership and mentored more than 180 subordinates on Unconventional Warfare; Strategical, Operational, and Tactical operations; Unit Training Management; and Military Decision-Making Process.

Led academy in module test and quiz rewrites improving course quality and accreditation.

Achilles Dagger Committee, 11/2014 - 04/2019

U.S. Army Active Duty – Ft. Lewis, WA

Coordinated with local, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to incorporate relevant training enhancements for Special Operational Forces students.

Planned and led 20 regional training events, on and off military installation, involving soldiers, civilians, and law enforcement.

Dedicated 480 hours redesigning new scenario for Achilles Dagger Course.

Special Forces Weapons Sergeant, 05/2006 - 10/2014

U.S. Army Active Duty – Ft. Lewis, WA

Organized, trained, and supervised 40-man CMRG platoon leading to reduction of more than 80 IEDs in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

Led more than 40 dismounted patrols in an austere mountainous environment during OEF-A.

Led Advent Laden Operations in Khas Uruzgan, Afghanistan resulting in detainment of 25 insurgents.

Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Demonstrated leadership skills in managing 200 projects from concept to completion.

Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.

Infantryman (11B), 04/2003 - 04/2006

U.S. Army Active Duty – Schofield Barracks, HI

Patrolled 50 designated areas and evaluated terrain for patrol base defensives.

Led 80 reconnaissance operations and reported enemy movements to commanding officers.

Led 150 fire team missions during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.

Conducted over 300 mounted/dismounted combat patrols in during OIF-2.

Education

Associate of Arts: General Education, 12/2018

Fayetteville Technical Community College - Fayetteville, NC

4.0 GPA

Certifications

C-Certificate in Business Administration

Leadership and Management Certificate

Languages

Korean

Elementary

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