Fernando Romero -MSG/ US Army (Ret)

Experience

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  US Army

  Sept 1990 - Jun 1998

  Sergeant (MOS 12B20)

  Motivated problem-solver with seven plus years of demonstrated ability to supervisions, lead, follow and serve in all aspects of operations, while also being responsible for the training of subordinates personnel. Experienced, results-oriented leader, providing tactical/ technical guidance to subordinates and professional support to subordinates and superiors.

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  Indiana Army National Guard

  Oct 1999 - Oct 2017

  Leads, trains and supervises an Army Recruiting Team dispersed in an area covering 1,500 square miles with a population of 216,800; responsible for the direct health, safety; morale and training of 20 Soldiers and the in-direct responsibility of 200 newly enlisted Soldiers. Sets high standards of conduct, training, professional development and operations. Controls and synchronizes facilities, equipment and vehicles valued in excess of $650,000.00. Plans, coordinates and supervises all activities that support the organizations mission. Promotes community awareness and support for the Army and its recruiting goals. Show less Served as the Army National Guard's ambassador within the community; recruits, determines applicant enlistment eligibility, counsels applicants on enlistment programs and options, prepares enlistment applications, and processes qualified applicants to enlist in the ARNG ;accounts for and prepares Future Soldiers for initial entry training;implements and conducts ARNG awareness programs throughout an area covering 35 square miles with a population of 65,000; maintains a network of influencers to include parents, educators, and community officials in 6 high schools and 2 college; responsible for $50,000 worth of Government equipment. Show less

  • Regional Operations Manager (US Army Master Sergeant/ MOS 79T58)

    Jun 2010 - Oct 2017

  • Recruiter and Retention Specialist (Sergeant to Sergeant First Class/ MOS 79T48)

    Oct 1999 - Jun 2010
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  Hammond High School

  Aug 2017 - Feb 2019

  Senior Army JROTC Instructor

  Providing a quality citizenship, character, and leadership development program, while fostering partnerships with communities. Motivating Young People to be Better Citizens. Teaching/ Instructing goals focused on leadership, teamwork, character education, personal responsibility, a sense of accomplishment, and service to the nation.

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  Triple Canopy (A Constellis Company)

  Aug 2019 - Mar 2020

  Protective Security Officer

  Charged with providing services to safeguard personnel, facilities, critical infrastructure, and other valuable assets. Critical to Federal Protective Service/ FPS in ensuring the safety and security of Federal facilities and offices located in Northwest Indiana.

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  INTERAGENCY READINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC

  Mar 2020 - Oct 2021

  Program Manager

  Primary analyst and trainer, for the Recruiting and Retention Team for the Indiana Army National Guard Northwest Region. Serves as personal advisor to Unit Leadership of the Indiana Army National Guard Companies/ Battalion on all analytical, training needs, recruiting and community events in local area. Including media relations and community relation matters. Developed and implemented a sale and marketing strategy in order to properly train the recruiting personal. Instruct, train and mentor personal to properly sell an intangible product while overcoming objections. Show less

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  Goverment

  Oct 2021 - Aug 2022

  Trainee
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  U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  Aug 2022 - now

  Federal LEO