Experience

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  Oklahoma national guard

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1998

  Rifle platoon leader

  Directly supervised 40 infantry soldiers. Developed, supervised, and led all training for the platoon in accordance with Army doctrine. Responsible for the coaching, mentoring, counseling, disciplining, safety and professional development for all soldiers in the platoon. Ensured that the platoon was properly trained and equipped so the platoon could successfully complete any assigned mission. Developed a strength maintenance program that that ensured a 95% authorized strength level for the platoon. Developed and implemented a working platoon TACSOP. My platoon was selected to be the first platoon to conduct training in the Live Fire Trench at Camp Gruber. Show less

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  Usd #225 fowler jr-sr high school

  Aug 1998 - May 2000

  Science teacher, head high school football andtrack coach
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  Oklahoma national guard

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2002

  Company executive officer

  Second in command of a rifle company. Directly responsible for the soldiers and NCOs in the headquarters platoon. I supported the commander in all areas of combat readiness by organizing, leading, and managing the company administrative and logistical items to allow the company to perform at the highest level possible. I was responsible for mentoring platoon leaders to ensure technical and tactical proficiency. Routinely conducted equipment inspections which resulted in 100% accountability of all company equipment. Identified deficiencies in equipment and ensured that they were repaired. Assisted the commander in the coordination and execution of training. Show less

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  Usd #374, sublette middle/high school

  Aug 2000 - May 2010

  Middle school science and high school chemistry teacher. asst. high school football and track coach
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  Kansas national guard

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2012

  I took command of B Battery, 1-161 Field Artillery on extremely short as the battery was already in preparations to deploy to Iraq. As the commander I was directly responsible for 125 artillery soldiers, assigned medics, and interpreters. I was responsible for the morale, welfare, and training of all subordinate leaders and soldiers. Responsible for planning and developing combat operations. The battery conducted combat operations for 445 consecutive days. Led the battery during Operation Iraqi Freedom and commanded in the battalion’s most active combat zone. As battery commander the unit was responsible for training with and conducting counterinsurgency missions with Iraqi Army and Police Forces. The battery secured the highways in an around the battalion area of operations. In addition the battery was directly responsible for the successful capture of many Iraqi criminals. I interacted with Iraqi leaders to enable the populace to be a part of the stabilization process within their communities. Mission focus included stability operations, counter IED, QRF, counterinsurgency operations, area security, joint operations with Iraqi forces, EOD & KBR escort, and offensive operations. Show less Directly responsible for the training and welfare of 9 soldiers and NCOs. I was responsible for maintaining firing capability, maintenance, movement, security and fire direction of six 155mm self-propelled howitzers. I also had a force protection mission, as we were deployed to Ft. Riley, KS for Operation Noble Eagle. In this capacity I was responsible for maintaining all mission related equipment and weapons. I was responsible for daily battery operations, the battery QRF, supervising platoon physical training plans and individual weapons qualifications. I wrote a battery maintenance SOP which supported Ft. Riley regulations. Developed a streamlined vehicle dispatch procedure to ensure that the battery could successfully conduct the force protection mission. Resourced and conducted two field training exercises and live fire exercises with the battery’s six howitzers. Maintained a 95% operational rate for six self-propelled howitzers, six ammo vehicles, one recovery vehicle, and two command tracks. Show less

  • Brigade Plans Officer

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  • Battalion S3

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  • Battery Commander

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  • Battery Commander

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  • Battery Commander

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  • Battery Executive Officer

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2003
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  Western oaks middle school

  Aug 2011 - May 2012

  Teacher, 7th grade science, assistant 8th grade football coach.
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  Putnam city north high school

  Aug 2012 - May 2013

  Teacher, high school chemistry.
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  Medford public schools

  Aug 2013 - Jul 2017

  Science teacher and coach
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  Lawton public schools

  Jul 2017 - Jul 2019

  Assistant principal (8th grade) eisenhower middle school

  I am the 8th Grade Principal at Eisenhower Middle School in Lawton, OK. I work with a great staff of administrators, counselors, teachers, and support staff!

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  Elgin public schools

  Jul 2018 - now

  Elgin high school assistant principal