Shelia Bowen Dudley

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Springfield, GA 31329

912-***-****

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1st Ranger Battalion Sua Sponte Foundation

501c3 Non Profit

**** – Present

Director of the Board (Ranger Liaison)

The Sua Sponte Foundation is an all-volunteer 501c3 non-profit organization comprised of a small group of veteran 1/75 Rangers and patriotic civilians. The Foundation was created in 2010 to provide assistance to Rangers and families of the 1st Ranger Battalion, part of the U.S. Army’s elite 75th Ranger Regiment based at Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, Ga. The Foundation’s name, Sua Sponte – Latin for “of their own accord” –is the regimental motto.

With the support of donations from individuals and businesses, the Sua Sponte Foundation:

Assists 1/75 Rangers and their families in times of crisis

Hosts and sponsors events to increase the morale and cohesiveness of the 1/75 Rangers and their families

Maintains and cares for the 1/75 Memorial site to the highest standard

It is the Sua Sponte Foundation’s goal to ensure ninety-eight percent (98%) of donations go directly to its mission and cause

1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiments, Hunter Army Airfield, Ga 31405

July 1988 – Jun 2016

912-***-****

Administrative Assistant to the Commander

I served the Special Operations Community at the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, Georgia from July 1988 until June 2016. I remain a volunteer.

Duties:

US Passport Agent

Received visitors and dignitaries

Performed all travel related services for the command group

Processed travel vouchers

Prepared correspondence

Attended meetings reporting discussions and details in reports

Planned and executed social activities

Planned annual formal (1350 attendees)

Liaison with families of injured and deceased Rangers

Gold Star Family Liaison

Project Manager for the 1/75 Memorial, a tribute to Rangers killed in action and training

Awards and decorations:

U S Army Ranger Hall of Fame, Class of 2019 (only woman inducted in the Hall of Fame)

2015 Charles E. Pimble Special Operations Command Lifetime Achievement Award

2014 Special Operations Command Employee of the Year

Honorary Gold Star Mother for 75th Ranger Regiment Association

Honorary Ranger, 75th Ranger Regiment; Honorary Ranger, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment; United States Special Operations Command Volunteer of the Year

Civilian of the Year for Fort Stewart, Georgia and Hunter Army Airfield

City of Savannah, Georgia Community Star

Awardee of the Order of St. Maurice

Department of the Army Meritorious Civilian Service (This is the second highest civilian award presented by the Secretary of the Army and is equivalent to the Legion of Merit Military Award)

U S Army Ranger Hall of Fame, Class of 2019 (only woman inducted in the Hall of Fame)

Education:

High School diploma, Central Gwinnett High School

320 credit hours Dept of Defense training

Associates Degree in General Studies, Central Texas College

5 credits from BBA, Brewton Parker College

Previously held SECRET and TOP SECRET clearance

Hospitality Coordinator

2010-2020

During this time owned and operated a Savannah Historic District vacation rental Advertised and promoted on various sites, I.e., VRBO, Homeaway, etc.

Corresponded, welcomed, advised guests on activities in and around Savannah; performed online and in person bookings; procured service and technicians as necessary; ordered supplies and maintained inventory; directed housekeeping staff on scheduled stays.

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