Brian Cates

Experience

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  Fort Lewis, Washington

  Apr 1997 - May 2001

  Multichannel Radio Communications Operator / Maintainer

  Team Chief / Training & Operations Sergeant

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  Fort Gordon, Georgia

  Jun 2001 - Nov 2004

  Tactical Satellite Communications Instructor

  Instructor of Advanced Individual Training (A.I.T.) students

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  Gilbert Public Schools

  Nov 2009 - May 2014

  Instructor, Developer & Educator for Accelerated Program for Gifted Students in Gilbert Public Schools. Focus on Accelerated Mathematics, English / Language Arts, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), Sciences. High emphasis on classroom technology (Robotics, Computer Programing Languages, Science Experimentation, Web-based Learning) Teacher of Gifted and Highly Performing

  • Self-Contained Gifted Classroom Educator (Elementary/Middle School Curriculum)

    May 2013 - May 2014

  • Intermediate Accelerated Learning Program Teacher

    Nov 2009 - May 2013
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  Arizona Army National Guard

  Apr 2014 - now

  Recruiting and Retention Non Commissioned Officer

  Prospects for qualified applicants, processes each qualified applicant for enlistment into the Arizona Army National Guard, and follows up with each enlisted applicant to ensure a smooth transition from 'civilian' to 'soldier'. Establishes and maintains contacts with schools, public officials, personnel managers and parents of prospective applicants. Conducts interviews in order to determine eligibility and screens applicants for disqualifying factors and discusses individual aims and goals to include security, personal aptitudes, training opportunities, job satisfaction and stability, advancement, prestige, and military life. Evaluates applicants' occupational, educational, medical, physical and psychological background to determine apptitude in National Guard job opportunites. Gathers individual data pertaining to medical, legal and educational requirements and prepares forms and documents required to enlistment processing. Guides and leads applicants regarding their new requirements and expectations, processes all required documentation for enlistment and acts as a soldier's first line supervisor and leader from enlistment day to ship date. Show less

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  B Co, Recruiting and Retention Battalion

  Apr 2018 - Oct 2019

  Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP) NCO

  Responsible for the overall daily execution of all activities of the Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP), prioritization of National Guard Bureau training and guidance, organization and implementation of training schedules and provision of guidance to RSP companies. Ensures all guidance is disseminated to RSP staff, trainees, and IADT manager. Responsible for all administrative and logistical actions, audits of RSP training records, and updates of VULCAN / GCRc records daily. Designated as the Safety Officer for the RSP. Coordinates and conducts all RSP Training/Coordination meetings. Directly supervises full time unit support. Acts as the liaison officer to the Recruiting and Retention Sergeants Major to ensure Recruiters maintain continuity with Trainees from time of enlistment through Gold Phase / Battle Hand-Off. Facilitates weekly conference calls, at-risk, 90-120 day shippers, 10 month no BCT, 18 month no -MOSQ. Ensures monthly RSP After Action Reports (AAR) from each company are completed and submitted and initiates corrective action based upon AAR comments. Responsible for near-term planning (120 days and in) and Shipper activities. Manages the RSP Battle Rhythm in accordance with local guidance. Ensures all Soldiers meet Direct Ship qualifications prior to shipping to IADT. Show less

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  Arizona Army National Guard Recruiting

  Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

  In-Service Recruiting Coordinator / Inter-State Transfer Coordinator

  The primary function of the Inter-State Transfer (IST) & In-Service Recruiting (ISR) Coordinator is to ensure the successful transition of Army National Guard Soldiers between States and coordinate the accession of active duty Soldiers into the ARNG. Duties are as follows:a. Follow applicable State and federal regulatory guidance and current policies to determine the enlistment and incentive eligibility of Soldiers desiring intra-State transfer, inter-State transfer (IST) or in-service enlistment.b. Identify and contact the new unit of assignment for all Soldiers desiring an IST or in-service enlistment and obtain the name and phone number of a sponsor.c. Coordinate with and maintain contact, as applicable, between gaining and losing State IST/ISR, the Reserve Component Career Counselor (RCCC), and the national IST/ISR help desk to ensure the successful completion of all transfers and in-service enlistments.d. Prepare and conduct briefings to units and installations to streamline and improve the IST/ISR.e. Prepare and process AARs, information papers, production reports and other correspondence as required and make recommendatoins to the RRC to improve IST/ISR processes.f. Submit IST worksheets and documents through IPPS-A / RMS for both incoming and outgoing ISTs.g. Monitor and update the REQUEST System for the ARNG on a daily basis paying specific attention to the manage unit vacancies functionality, to include maintaining unit information and unit POC. Ensure current and accurate vacant positions are posted within the REQUEST system using AUVS. Show less

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  Gilbert Police Department

  Dec 2022 - now

  Chaplain ( Volunteer )

  Support the emotional and spiritual wellness of all GPD personnel - sworn, civilian, and volunteer; and to serve the community when needed.Provide service and support to all GPD personnelRespond to critical incidents to support personnel on-sceneProvide support to victims on-scene