Matthew Root

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  • About me

    Retired Military | Project Manager | Cross-Functional Leadership | Puzzle Solver

  • Education

    • Bethel University

      1996 - 2000
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Accounting
  • Experience

    • US Army

      Jan 2003 - now

      Oversee a top-tier, 12-person cross-functional team in planning, coordination, and execution of specialized projects, ensuring strategic objectives are met efficiently and effectively. Plan budgets, manage risk, and ensure logistical requirements are met to conduct engagements with host nation military and police throughout East Asia. Manage compliance and governance throughout the engagement. Conducted in-depth analysis of security risks throughout the Asia Pacific region. Delivered comprehensive assessments to key decision-makers aiding in the safety and security of U.S. interests in the region. Oversaw curriculum development and implementation ensuring the highest standards of training for future leaders. Mentored and guided peers and seniors through an advanced leadership course. Led a mortar gun team, carried a lot of weight, ran a lot of miles, lost a bit of hearing.

      • Various positions within 1st Special Forces Group

        Jan 2003 - now
      • Program Manager

        Jan 2018 - now
      • Intelligence Analyst / Assistant Operations Manager

        Jan 2015 - Jan 2018
      • Senior Instructor and Curriculum Writer

        Jan 2012 - Jan 2015
      • Assistant Operations Manager

        Jan 2005 - Jan 2015
      • Team Leader

        Jan 2003 - Jan 2006
    • Microsoft

      Sept 2024 - Nov 2024
      Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship

      Corporate fellow in Azure CXP. Bringing together multiple organizations within Azure to reduce volume and better support the customer.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Brief Fundamentals for Fellows

      The BRIEF Lab
      Mar 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Top Secret / SCI

      US Army
      Jun 2015
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Matthew Root
      SOTF Fellow - 2024
    • Awarded to Matthew Root
      THF Fellow - 2024
    • Awarded to Matthew Root
      Australian Army Bronze Commendation Medal Australian Army Aug 2023
    • Awarded to Matthew Root
      Philippine National Police Special Action Force Beret PNP SAF Jun 2022
    • Awarded to Matthew Root
      Master Instructor Badge US Army Jun 2015