Dennis Michael Wright

**** ***** ****

Fayetteville, NC 28306

USA

Email: adsh9g@r.postjobfree.com

Home: 910-***-****

US Cell: 910-***-****

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

• US Army 1SG/ First Sergeant

• Department of Defense SECRET security clearance (Current and maintained for over 15 years).

• Noted leader, strong interpersonal communicator, strong organizational skills, results-oriented, perceptive listener, extensive professional experience spanning over 20 years of military service.

• Completed more than 600 combat missions, including time sensitive target missions, reconnaissance and surveillance patrols, mounted and dismounted patrols, traffic control points

(TCP), checkpoint reinforcement and over watch, quick reaction force missions and small kill team operations.

• Extensive specialized experience as a Primary Instructor on tactical operations, logistics, pre- deployment operations and accountability management (manpower, materials, security, quality control of assets, maintenance, facilities, and pre-deployment services).

• Proficient usage of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, Standard Query Language (SQL), US Army Automated Logistics, Maintenance, Weapons Tracking Systems, and Rapid Deployment Integrated Surveillance System (EDISS).

• Experience in TOC/BDOC operations to include Protection Cell collaboration, security guard/protection operations, counter-insurgency and counter-IED operations, extensive mission planning, dissemination and distribution of information.

• Strong work ethic, high values, morals and strong analytical skills. MAY 2021 to Present, Gunsmith II Small Arms Howitzer Lead

. Gunsmith II Lead will direct the work of other gunsmiths and provide support to maintenance team to ensure satisfactory levels of customer service are maintained for internal and external customers.

. Inspect and troubleshoot fire control system components, towed artillery fire control systems, self-propelled artillery fire control systems, tank fire control systems, small arms, other infantry weapons and towed artillery.

. Classifies equipment for disposal LAW Army regulations.

. Repairs, replaces, and/or modifies barrel assemblies, upper receivers, lower receiver, gas tubes, gas rings, feed trays, feed pawls buffer and their other related components.

. SEPT 2019 to April 2021, USPS Associate Rural Carrier (ARC) USPS 196 H M Cagle Dr Cameron, NC 28326 Supervisor Susan 919-***-****

. Load packages in delivery sequence in vehicle.

. Delivers packages to customers along a prescribed route.

. Sort mail in delivery sequence for the assigned route.

.Receives and signs for accountable mail.

. Loads mail and delivery packages in vehicle.

. Delivers mail and packages to customers along a prescribed route or as an auxiliary assistant by a vehicle; collect monies and receipts for accountable mail; picks up mail from customers’ roadside boxes.

. Furnishes routine information concerning postal matters to customers. JAN 2016 to Present, Division Operations G-3 NCOIC (AJOC), U.S. Army, MSG, 82nd ABN DIV, U.S. Army Fort Bragg, NC 28310, SGM Caldwell 910-***-**** Managed material assets and conducted daily inventory of signal and automation equipment and classified material. Accomplished special project tasking’s and other assignments as directed by the EOC OIC or Watch OIC. Initiated time sensitive staff work based upon established policies and procedures. Provided advice and guidance on general policies and procedures in resolution of time sensitive problems concerning operational matters. Reviewed, commented and provided recommendations to regulations, studies, staff papers, and other documents related to operational issues. Determined stated and implied tasks and their impacts on the command’s mission and resources, through an analysis of time sensitive memorandum traffic and unclassified reports. Prepared and presented written and verbal information and decision briefings based upon research and analysis of operational issues. Regularly briefed the EOC OIC, WATCH OIC, CHOPS, DROPS and G3 on operational matters. Wrote staff papers to include fact sheets, impact papers, information papers, decision papers, and various summary papers. Received and controlled SECRET material and equipment on a daily basis. Possessed and applied a thorough working knowledge of pre-deployment and redeployment operations, terminal operations, Information Work Space (IWS), Share Point Portal, Battle Update Briefs, Defense Messaging System (DMS), Corps Information Management System (CIMS), DMS message traffic, Time Phased Force Deployment DATA

(TPFDD), and the Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES). Analyzed DMS message traffic, TPFDD input/output, and synopsized significant events. Directed action on FLASH precedence messages/reports. Continuously monitored methods, analyzed procedures and ensured timely responses to real world events and crisis. Upon activation of the Crisis Action Team (CAT), served as a CAT Action Officer analyzing all inputs and relaying pertinent items of interest to the COC OIC or Watch OIC. Prepared and processed Emergency Action Messages and briefed the status of Alert Conditions and Force Protection Conditions to the G3 and Command Group. Assisted in the review and processing of message traffic entering and leaving the command.

• Responsible for reporting Division Management Tracking Systems and Joint Planning Systems to Corp Headquarters with the most-up-to date information on over 15,000 Paratroopers.

• Conducted daily briefings and instructions to over 30 Division Staff Personnel on time sensitive messages, Status of Alert Conditions and the status’ on Pre-Deployment and Deployment of 4 Brigades and 2 Support Brigades.

OCT 2014 to JAN 2016, DIVARTY/ Battery, U.S. Army 1SG/, Alpha 1-319TH AFAR,

(DIVARTY), 82nd ABN DIV, U.S. Army Fort Bragg, NC 28310, CSM Machado 910-***-**** Serves as the DIVARTY/ Battery First Sergeant 1-319TH AFAR for DIVARTY, 82nd ABN DIV. As a M119A3, 105mm Battery First Sergeant NCOIC in a Light Airborne Field Artillery Battalion. Oversees the training, maintenance, safety, morale, health and welfare of 70 Paratroopers and their families. Provides mentorship and guidance to NCOs and Officers of the DIVARTY/Battery; assists and advises the DIVARTY/ Battery Commander on all administrative functions including awards, promotions, duty assignments, UCMJ, SHARP, EO, and safety. Accountability valued in excess of $16,000,000. Received and distributed situational reports and events and provided the Battalion Commander and Command Sergeant Major with updates on the operational environment. Responsible for developing the operations, intelligence and effects briefings, and the shift change briefings for the Battalion Commander and CSM. Managed HUMINT Teams attached for training/missions, BATS for Fixed Site Defense, Geospatial Intelligence, and MASINT (mainly the SCORPION) Battle Tracking for major exercises conducted within the Brigade and Battalion. Initiated and reviewed requests for recommendations for the DIVARTY Commander and subordinate commanders on all matters concerning information, communication, Operation, Physical, and Personal Security in support of the Installation Security Program. Reviewed, analyzed, and evaluated all requests for suspension/revocation of TOP SECRET, SECRET, and CONFIDENTIAL clearances from subordinate units to determine if requests were completed and properly prepared. Provided recommendations for approval or disapproval to the Commander based on information provided by the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) to verify clearance data of incoming personnel. Engaged in public relations, spoke to several large crowds within the Battalion, Brigade and Division. Worked with maps, overlays, and computer programs for intelligence gathering information. Conducted studies of third world countries in support of deploying troops to Iraq. Experienced in processing Electronic Personnel Security Questionnaire (EPSQ). Created and maintained current access rosters of personnel; conducted/assisted on inspections for special and scheduled inspections of units. Conducted Anti-Terrorists briefings and Arms rooms’ inspections throughout the Battalion/ Brigade. Assisted/Developed the Science and Technology Office to introduce the use of new types of surveillance and information recording/gathering equipment for pre-deploying and redeploying units. Supervised the Guarding and overmatch of Battalion sized Ammunition Supply Points (APS) of different types of ammunition ranging from Artillery shells to standard 5.56MM.

• Instructor to over 300 NCO’s and Soldiers in DIVARTY/ Battalion Operations, Sensitive Intelligence Reports and daily briefings to the Battalion/Brigade Staff.

• Accounted for and maintained fully functional operating equipment in excess of

$16,000,000 in support of Brigade/Battalion Operations.

• Trained and instructed over 70 Paratroopers on sexual/physical assault briefs, Subversion and Espionage Directed against the U.S. Army (SAEDA) and Operational Security (OPSEC)

.• Assisted all subordinate units within the Brigade to obtain a superb rating of 99% or better during all Operational Readiness Inspections of Personnel, Physical Security, and Artillery Equipment.

DEC 2011 to OCT 2014, First Army Division East, AC/RC Advisor/ Master Gunner/ C-IED Instructor, U.S. Army MSG, 2-306th Regt, Fort Stewart, GA 31314, CSM Hughes (912) 767- 8315

Serves as the Senior OC/T in the Field Artillery Battalion in direct support of First Army Division East, led and supervised an OC/T Team consisting of nine NCOs; responsible for equipment and vehicles valued at $ 2,000,000; served as a primary advisor to the Team Chief on all NCO professional development matters; responsible for all administrative, logistical, and maintenance requirements; assists the Team Chief in planning, coordinating, and supervising all training in support of mobilizing units; trains, mentors and coaches Army Reserve and National Guard units during mobilizations; responsible for overall safety of units during mobilization.

• displayed technical knowledge as a VCE for two gunnery exercises; qualified over 250 Soldiers from the 30th ABCT which enhanced the units combat readiness.

• Accounted for and maintained fully functional operating equipment in excess of

$2,000,000 in support of Brigade/Battalion Operations.

• Technically and tactically proficient Master Gunner; persistently incorporated his former combat experiences to improve 1-11th Field Artillery fundamentals.

• Assisted all subordinate units within the Brigade to obtain a superb rating of 99% or better during all Operational Readiness Inspections of Personnel, Physical Security, and Artillery Equipment.

• Trained all subordinate units using his C-IED skills with the 1-11th FA; to improve their combat readiness.

NOV 2009 to DEC 2011, Chief Of Firing Battery/Platoon Sergeant/ Master Gunner, U.S. Army, SFC, Bravo Battery 1-319th AFAR, Fort Bragg, NC 28310, 1SG Robert Edwards, 910-***-****.

Serves as a Chief of Firing Battery/Platoon Sergeant/Master Gunner for an Airborne Artillery Battery with a mission of no-notice immediate deployment. Developed and managed the training, supply, operations, and movement plan for the unit. Planned and organized unit training for worldwide deployments using current doctrine. Principal assistant/Senior Advisor to the unit commander/first sergeant, providing advice for all tactical, technical, and administrative aspects of training and physical security of the unit. By using and enforcing Risk Management control measures, assisted in deploying/ redeploying unit on numerous training exercises, including a 15-month combat deployment with no accidents or incidents. Responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating emergency and contingency plans in support of Battery/Platoon/Battalion missions. Exceptional knowledge of technical and tactical artillery skills to provide timely and accurate fires in danger areas. Planned and coordinated live fires and air assaults both in training and real-world operations. Assisted in analyzing, coordinating and implementing Operations orders, Memorandums of Instructions, Tactics, Techniques & Procedures, Standing Operating Procedures, and other planning documents used to accomplish the mission requirements. Coordinated and developed Intelligence gathering plans with higher headquarters and Intelligence Teams. Trained, taught and operated Blue Force Tracker on multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan while serving as a Convoy Commander on numerous patrols. Participated in and evaluated/created unit readiness test exercises, pre- deployment briefs, ethical briefs, code of conduct briefs, first aid scenarios, UCMJ briefs, sexual/physical assault briefs and all other special programs. Gathered information and prepared after- actions review/reports, which included suggestions for improvements. Possessed in depth knowledge of staff operations, active and reserve components force structure, the functions of Fort Bragg as a mobilization station and a regional supporting installation, the command relation between these entities and major commands, continental armies, readiness groups, and the Senior Advisors of the Reserve and Army National Guard. Primary Instructor to Soldiers and Leaders in matters related to pre-deployment and redeployment services, personal conduct, performance, attendance, and dispute resolution. Performed end- of- day security checks to ensure classified materials were properly secured.

• Assisted in the management and development as a supervisor/operator in the Base Defense Operations Cell (BDOC) utilizing the Lightweight Counter-Mortar Radar (LCMR), and the Wireless Audio Visual Emergency System (WAVES) Sense and Warning equipment.

• Responsible for the health and welfare of 50 personnel with over $10,000,000 dollars’ worth of equipment during rating period.

• Assisted in developing the overall defense and offensive plan utilizing 24-hour continuous operations (this included providing security for a 100 square mile area in a combat environment).

• Managed the maintenance, occupation, employment, and safe operation of Howitzers, vehicles, communication, and tactical equipment valued at over $6,000,000 dollars. Uniform 6 Towed Artillery Howitzer Mechanic/Technician/Supervisor (US Army Course): 82nd ABN DIV: 1/319 AFAR, 3/319 AFAR

2/17 FA (Korea) 2/3 FA (Germany)

Performed basic duties involving inspection, maintenance, and repair of Towed Artillery Howitzers. Provided technical instruction, guidance, or training to lower level artillery technicians and provided assistance to higher level artillery technicians. Subject Matter Expert on the different types of ammunition, round, fuse and powder/increment combination on various types of mortar/artillery and fixed wing ammunitions. Spent over 20 years in various Towed Artillery Howitzer Units.

2005-2011: M198-M777-M119A1/A2 Variants Towed Artillery Howitzer Mechanic Supervisor 2003-2004 M109A1/A2 Self Propelled Howitzer Mechanic Technician/Supervisor Camp Hovey, Korea

1997: Completed Uniform 6 Artillery Mechanic Technician/Supervisor Course Fort Sill, Ok 1994-2011: M119A1/A2 Towed Artillery Howitzer Mechanic Technician/Supervisor 1990-1993: M109A1/A2 Self Propelled Howitzer Mechanic Technician/Supervisor Giessen, Germany

EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS

Associate of Science in General Studies, Fayetteville Tech College 2201 Hull Rd Fayetteville, NC 28303

910-***-****

Jan 1998 to May 2003

Total: 74 Semester Hours towards Associates Degree (GPA 3.0) NO DEGREE RECEIVED SPECIALIZED U.S. ARMY TRAINING

2014 XVIII Airborne Corps Company Commander/1SG Course, Fort Bragg, NC 2014 82nd Airborne Division Pre Command Course, Fort Bragg, NC 2012 Observer Controller Academy, Camp Shelby, MS

2012 C-IED Master Trainer Course, Camp Shelby, MS

2010 FA Master Gunner Course, Fort Sill, OK

2008 Senior Leaders Course (SLC), Fort Sill, OK

2008 Jumpmaster Course, Fort Bragg, NC

2008 CREW (Counter-Radio, Electronic Warfare) Company Specialist Course, Fort Polk, LA 2008 Anti-Terrorism level II, Anti-Terrorism Officer Basic Course, Fort Polk, LA 2008 (BAT/HIIDE) Biometric Automated Toolset Instructor Course, Fort Polk, LA 2007 Combat Lifesavers Course, Fort Bragg, NC

2006 Total Army Instructor Course, Fort Bragg, NC

2004 Airborne Leaders Course, Fort Bragg, NC

2003 EO Leaders Course, Fort Bragg, NC

2002 Safety Officer/NCO Course, Fort Bragg, NC

1999 Advance Leaders Course (ALC) Fort Sill, OK

1999 Hygiene/ Sanitation Course, Fort Bragg, NC

1997: Completed Uniform 6 Artillery Mechanic Technician/Supervisor Course, Fort Sill, Ok 1996 Intro to Defense Reutilization & Marketing System Course, Fort Eustis, VA 1994 Naval Correspondence Course, Fort Eustis, VA

1993 Airborne School, Fort Benning, GA

NOTABLE AWARDS

Meritorious Service Medal (X2 OLC),Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA), Army Superior Unit Award (ASIA), National Defense Service Medal (NDSM-BS), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM), Master Rated Jumpmaster wings, Combat Action Badge (CAB), Army Commendation Medal (5), Army Achievement Medal (6), Army Overseas Ribbon (5), Iraq Campaign Medal, Advanced Leaders Course, Basic Leaders Course, Senior Leader Course, Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM), Korea Service Medal (KDSM), Kosovo Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM), Global War on Terrorism Medal (GWOTSM), Kuwait Liberation Medal, Parachutist Badge

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