Bridgett Pickle

Experience

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  US Army

  Oct 2006 - Oct 2014

  • Developed and implemented physical fitness program excelling with a 96% first time pass rate • Tracked all aspects of progress, loss time due to injuries, and program success • Responsible for the health, welfare, and training of approximately 60 soldiers for each 19-week training cycle • Responsible for the care the care and maintenance of all assigned equipment and facilities valued in excess of $200,000• Mentored the organization resulting in a 99% first time go on all law enforcement exams • Hand selected to serve as a member of the Battalion Funeral Honors Team• Weapons instructor resulting in 99% end of day qualification rate • Rated as number one Drill Instructor• Implemented training and knowledge on Reconfigured Vehicle Tactical Trainer • Led 60 soldiers through the first DA Peace Officer standards and training exam, resulting in an 86% pass rate and validated new course flow for DOD certification• During ceremony planning and IPR meetings, routinely tasked duties to appropriate leadership and staff elements to ensure all segments of the event are covered Voir moins • Able to communicate with customers and understand their needs (e.g. provide products and services that meet the needs of the customers, respond in appropriate and timely manner to customer’s questions and concerns.)• Performed effectively in stressful environments such as time-sensitive projects, short deadlines, competing priorities and uncooperative or confrontational people.• Provided administrative advice on policy requirements to internal and external organizations as well as personnel working on actions• Advised internal office personnel on administrative matters• Identified professional developmental needs of organization employees to ensure a high quality of work is maintained• Drafted official correspondence for higher headquarter review; regularly reviewed incoming correspondence to determine if any action is required• Analyzed work processes to ensure timely completion of projects• Exceptional written and oral communication skills; able to communicate with various levels of employees, but subordinate and superior• Advise supervisors of administration and coordination of organizational operations to maintain communication• Developed tracking systems resulting in first time pass rate for inspections • Writing and processing awards for achievements • Sacrificed personal time to ensure personnel actions were completed in a timely manner• Motivated subordinates to succeed by continually setting, communicating, and enforcing high achievable standards• Conducted monthly and quarterly Resiliency Training for the Organization; exceeding all standards for the Resiliency Training Program Voir moins • Responsible for the planning, coordinating, executing and readiness of high risk detention operations in support of Operations Enduring Freedom (OEF)• Responsible to inform the Executive Leadership on activities and actions within the facility that could have a direct effect on the Active Battlefield• Provided training to newly arriving staff members to ensure conformity of the established policies and procedures• Regularly coordinated multi agency intelligence operations with the Military Investigations, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), Navy Criminal Investigations Services (NCIC) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), which resulted in a safer battlefield• Responsible for the safe guard of documents that could be detrimental to National Security if not handled properly• Conducted regular senior executive-level tours of the facility, including high-level members of the Department of Defense and elected officials, to include senators and congressmen• Trained staff on multiple intake tracking systems and fingerprinting techniques • Maintains accountability and serviceability of the Tactical Holding Area and organizational weapons valued at $220,000.• Implemented a rigorous physical fitness program • Promoted development and learning in a beneficial environment to all subordinates Voir moins • Trains team members to function as a part of the organization to accomplish its mission• Maintains accountability and readiness of equipment valued in excess of $100,000• Responsible for the individual training, personal appearance, welfare, morale, and accountability of two soldiers• Selected over peers as the organizations master driver for Armored Security Vehicle • Vigorously worked domestic disturbances, traffic accidents and theft cases; enhancing the safety for over 45,000 soldiers and civilians on Fort Riley • Enhanced and enforced high safety standards as the Range Safety Officer for company ranges; resulting in in zero safety violations • Complete proper documentation in accordance with local policies for receiving and releasing new inmates• Ensure custody and control of all inmates Voir moins

  • Drill Instructor

    Oct 2012 - Oct 2014

  • Unit Prevention Leader

    Oct 2012 - Oct 2014

  • Human Resource Non-Commisioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC)

    Jan 2011 - Sept 2012

  • Team Leader / Sergeant of the Guard (SOG)

    Nov 2009 - Mar 2011

  • Team Leader

    Oct 2006 - Nov 2009
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  US Army

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2018

  • Establish information and interactive training to ensure understanding of reporting procedures for 796 personnel • Evaluated current Equal Opportunity program to determine and resolve any comprehensive problems with the program in an attempt to enhance its effectiveness• Assesses the urgency of Equal Opportunity cases, developing and implementing appropriate plan of action for crisis intervention• Publish new articles on Equal Opportunity to promote public awareness• Occasionally perform duties on an on-call basis• Advises complaints of rights and responsibilities after filing a Equal Opportunity claim• Provided guidance to staff and superiors in the development and implementation of strategies designed to decrease equal opportunity complaints • Selected over eight Non-Commissioned Officers to serve as the Organizations Equal Opportunity Representative• Advised 7 Commanders on their organizations Equal Opportunity program • Supervise and train 14 Equal Opportunity representatives • Improved the Equal Opportunity program by developing a tracking system for command climate surveys and Equal Opportunity representatives within the organization • Utilizes appropriate mediums (ie., bulletin boards, flyers, formations) for use in promotional efforts of the Equal Opportunity program• Investigate and conduct intakes for equal opportunity complaints Voir moins • Trained on statistical data collection and interpretation• Supervised, trained and ensured tracking of all personnel and training for four companies and four detachments consisting of 796 personnel.• Preparer, coordinator and conductor of Battalion training meetings, Unit training briefs and Quarterly training briefs • Development of the organizations mandatory training program increasing the number of soldiers trained by an average of 12% in five categories. • Trained on various computer software programs (ie., word processing, spreadsheets and databases) to improve office efficiency and effectiveness • Drafts official correspondence for higher headquarter review • Conducts after action reviews on events to identify areas of improvement and sustainment• Responsible for building and maintaining a cohesive team who works well together on a wide variety of projects; sometimes potentially life threatening projects• Provided technical assistance and guidance to Army mandated training, in accordance to Army Regulations, including programs such as Equal Opportunity and Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Voir moins

  • Equal Opportunity Specialist

    Mar 2015 - Jan 2018

  • Training Manager

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2018
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  Transcendence Treatment Center

  Jan 2018 - now

  Drug And Alcohol Counselor