Greg Harrell

Experience

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  US Army National Guard

  Mar 1989 - Aug 2011

  Major

  Served as the Air Mission Request (AMR) OIC assigned to the Multi-National Division-Center (MND-C) Combat Aviation Brigade, forward deployed and conducting combat operations in Iraq. Responsible for the training and scheduling of 4 NCO's. Responsible for the creations and quality control of five UH-60 general support mission sets and 2 UH-60 direct support mission sets. Provide oversight for attack missions. Tasked to coordinate between G3 Air Plans and subordinate Battalions to create and continually refine missions ISO the Division Commander's Intent. Ensure all air missions support Division tactical orders and existing SOP's. Continually adapts automation and procedures to ensure maximum efficiency in processing Brigade air missions. Responsible for keeping the BDE Commander abreast of all AMR support rates and aircraft utilization rates. Show less

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  LB PLASTICS

  May 1998 - Aug 1999

  Sales Representative

  Managed East coast accounts for window extrusion division. Setup new window manufacturing plant in North East.Represented the company at multiple trade shows.Conducted cold calling to generate leads for new manufacturing plants.

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  John Deere

  Jan 2000 - Jul 2005

  Territory Sales Manager

  •Led Colorado and Indiana Market Coverage Team to facilitate positive relationships between the Agricultural and C&CE Divisions. •Increased John Deere aftermarket parts sales by 35%.•Organized dealer open house events while promoting new products to customers•Managed dealer inventories to ensure equipment was in the correct location to enhance total sales across the territory•Directed dealer organization in marketing their dealerships •Managed dealer training events annually for equipment and parts.•Won highest award in the C&CE Division in 2002, Raleigh Review•Increased sales by 15% during a drought.•Increased John Deere Market Share by over 10% for Utility Tractors and Compact Utility Tractors.•Assisted dealers with governmental sales by performing product demos and holding commercial ride and drives. •Maintained one of the lowest past due balances for assigned territory•Developed a reference manual to assist in navigation of Deere and Company computer systems for new hires. Show less

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  Better Publishing

  Jul 2005 - Feb 2008

  Vice President of Sales

  Recruited salary personnel in sales environment.Supervised one market manager and managed six to ten salaried personnel in the sales department.Created & facilitated leadership development training for supervisory & managerial staff.Grew sales from $150k in Appalachian High Country market to $300k.Developed billboard marketing campaign that enhanced the growth and awareness of the Guide, digital telephone directory, in three markets covering three states.Co-facilitated development of current compensation package that facilitated hiring quality personnel. Implemented product improvements to the Guide that led to a 30% increase of product usage in all markets. Designed one week sales training program for all new hires and conducted the training. Show less

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  Army Aviation Support Facility

  Sept 2009 - Jun 2010

  Helicopter Pilot

  Pilot-in-Command of utility helicopters to transport passengers and cargo to and from a variety of points. Operate aircraft with short takeoff and landing capability, generally in good or fair weather conditions, but may include all types of weather, day and night over terrain such as forests, marshlands, mountain ranges, and open seas. Flights are to modern airports with paved runways, with navigational aids, good landing facilities and some unimproved or tactical landing pads. Serve on boards pertaining to aviation accidents, flight evaluation, collateral investigations, standardization and federal recognition. Show less

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  US Army

  Apr 2012 - Jan 2014

  127th Aviation Support Battalion Executive Officer

  Executive Officer for the 127th Aviation Support Battalion, 1st Armor Division, Combat Aviation Brigade consisting of a Headquarters Company, Distribution Company, Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Company and Brigade Signal Company totaling over 650 personnel. Responsible for synchronization of all staff sections and war fighting functions to include the coordination of all internal and external logistical support. Oversaw the management of a budget in excess of $7,000,000 (air and ground). Responsible for the management of the battalion information systems and ensure timely and accurate flow of information throughout the command. Provide staff assessments and recommendations to the Battalion Commander on all administrative and logistical matters for the battalion and serves as the battalion commander in his absence. Show less

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  US Army

  May 2014 - Dec 2015

  Light Air Support Helicopter, LASH, Team Chief deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan in support of NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan (NTM- A) and Train Advise Assist Command - Air (TAAC-Air), consisting of 10 Soldiers and 50 civilians, 17 Armed MD530 Cayuse Warrior helicopters, 2 MD530 Flight Training Devices (FTD) and associated equipment valued in excess of $90 million dollars. Responsible to ensure the MD530 LASH team is adequately resourced to conduct tactics and gunnery training in support of the Afghanistan Air Force. Expertly advise the Command on the timely and accurate execution of both Armed MD 530 and Mi 17 Programs of Instruction (POI). Maintain proficiency as an Air Mission Commander, Pilot in Command and Instructor Pilot in the MD 530 Helicopter. Show less MD 530F Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT), Instructor Pilot Course training (IPC) Team Chief deployed to Shindand Airbase, Afghanistan in support of NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan (NTM-A) and NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan (NATC-A), consisting of 24 Soldiers and civilians, 5 MD530F helicopters, 2 MD530F Flight Training Devices (FTD) and associated equipment valued in excess of $25 million dollars. Responsible to ensure the MD 530F UPT/IPQ team is adequately resourced to conduct Initial Entry Rotary Wing (IERW) training in support of the Afghanistan Air Force. Expertly advise the Command on the timely and accurate execution of both MD 530F and Mi 17 Programs of Instruction (POI). Maintain proficiency as an Air Mission Commander, Pilot in Command and Instructor Pilot in the MD 530F Helicopter. Show less

  • 32d AAMDC Safety Officer

    May 2015 - Dec 2015

  • Technical Assistance Fielding Team 1

    Oct 2014 - Apr 2015

  • Team Chief TAFT TM 1

    May 2014 - Oct 2014
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  32d AAMDC

  Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

  Deputy Chief of Staff
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  98th Aviation Troop Command

  Jan 2017 - Jul 2019

  Brigade AO
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  2-285th Assault Helicopter Battalion

  Feb 2017 - Jan 2019

  Battalion Commander
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  US Army

  Jul 2019 - Jun 2020

  Army War College Student
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  AZ Recruiting and Retention

  Jun 2020 - Jul 2021

  Battalion Commander
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  AZ Army National Guard

  Jul 2021 - Jun 2024

  98th Aviation Troop Command Brigade Commander
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  Army National Guard

  Jul 2021 - now

  AZ State Army Aviation Officer