Derryl Valk

Experience

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  US Army

  May 1986 - Dec 1993

  146th Ord Det (EOD) Aug 89-Feb 92259th Ord Det (EOD) Feb 92-Dec 93

  • EOD Team Leader

    Aug 1989 - Dec 1993

  • EOD Assistant/Specialist/Sergeant

    May 1986 - Aug 1989
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  19th SUPCOM

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1995

  Operations NCO

  Coordinated with Eighth Army staff, 19th Support Command staff, subordinate unit and deploying units for logistical support for major exercises conducted on Korean peninsula. Coordinated and advised EOD support throughout entire command operational area. Managed all task orders and facilitated policy development and distribution for the command. Provided weekly briefs to Commanding Generals of 19th Support Command and Eighth U.S. Army. Served as command’s lead planner for three theater level exercises. Established deployable operations center for command. Validated over 100 training scenarios involving chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive for command. Show less

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  8th ORD DET (EOD)

  Jan 1995 - Dec 1995

  EOD Team Leader

  Led Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team in the render safe and disposal procedures on hazardous unexploded ordnance and improvised explosive devices. Developed render safe procedures in the absence of established procedures. Performed as primary instructor for mission specific technical classes. Maintained over 20,000 classified documents and performed all aspects of security for the unit.

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  EOD Training Department

  Jan 1996 - Aug 1999

  Senior Instructor Writer/Senior Trainer Developer

  Managed a160 hour course on mission equipment and techniques and provided instruction on Army peculiar equipment and techniques. Revised instructional lesson plans and reviewed course material for technical content. Served as mentor for seven instructors during their progress the through the Instructor Development Program

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  718th OD CO (EOD)

  Sept 1999 - Sept 2000

  Operations NCO

  Directed missions for seven response teams involving nuclear, biological, chemical, conventional and improvised explosive munitions in the Republic of Korea. Planned, coordinated and supervised unit operations and movements. Provided support to United States Secret Service and Department of State for the protection of the President, Vice President, their families, Secretary of State and other designated foreign heads of state and dignitaries.

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  787th OD CO (EOD)

  Sept 2000 - Jun 2004

  Operations NCO

  Directed missions for seven response teams involving nuclear, biological, chemical, conventional and improvised explosive munitions covering over 82,000 square miles in 46 counties in California and 7 counties in Nevada. Provided support to United States Secret Service and Department of State for the protection of the President, Vice President, their families, Secretary of State and other designated foreign heads of state and dignitaries. Developed long range operations and training plans for the company. Directed over 200 combat missions in direct support of site exploitation operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Provided daily briefs to task force commander on identified and possible emerging threats. Coordinated EOD support to three Army and one Marine Division Commands. Coordinated weekly logistical resupply for geographically dispersed teams. Show less

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  718th OD CO (EOD)

  Jul 2004 - Jul 2007

  Operations NCO/First Sergeant

  First Sergeant for a forward deployed Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company responsible for the Force Protection of Eighth United States Army and United States Forces Korea Armistice mission. Supervised the training and development of seven Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams emphasizing mitigation of improvised explosive devices, chemical and conventional unexploded ordnance threats, and search capabilities in support of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Presents briefs to senior leaders on command organization, operations, and command capabilities. Supervised the development of long range operations and training plans for the company. Supervised the health, welfare and development of all assigned Soldiers. Served as commander in their absence. Directed missions for seven response teams involving nuclear, biological, chemical, conventional and improvised explosive munitions in the Republic of Korea. Planned, coordinated and supervised unit operations and movements. Developed long range operations and training plans for the company. Provided support to United States Secret Service and Department of State for the protection of the President, Vice President, their families, Secretary of State and other designated foreign heads of state and dignitaries. Show less

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  US Army Training Detachment

  Aug 2007 - Jul 2009

  First Sergeant/S3 NCO

  Managed 61 permanent party personnel and a daily average of 525 Soldiers attending Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal. Scheduled and coordinated military school seats for Professional Military Education and Training and Doctrine Command mandated training. Supervised the implementation and administration of the Instructor Standard Development Plan. Developed long range operations and training plans and calendars for the command based on assigned missions. Managed task orders received from higher headquarters, conducted tracking from receipt to completion. Advised the Detachment Commander and Sergeant Major on all daily operations and Soldier issues and concerns. Supervised the administrative, supply and operations sections. Supervised the student in/out processing, pay, awards, evaluations and training requirements for all assigned personnel. Show less

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  USASMA

  Aug 2009 - May 2010

  Student

  USA SMC Class 60

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  52D OD GP (EOD)

  Jun 2010 - May 2012

  Operations Sergeant Major

  Supervised the day to day operational mission tasking and assignment of functional or professional training courses for a 1,152-person force consisting of a brigade sized headquarters element, 3 battalions and 24 companies. Directly coordinated with higher headquarters to provide Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) enablers in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation New Dawn, homeland security, and VIP protective details supporting the President of the United States, Secretary of Defense and designated foreign dignitaries. Conducted mission analysis and prepared operational and decision briefs. Developed long range operations and training plans and calendars for the command based on assigned missions. Managed task orders received from higher headquarters, conducted tracking from receipt to completion. Performed liaison duties with five Army divisions and two CORPs in establishing support plans for contingency operations. Show less

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  CJTF Paladin

  Jul 2010 - Jul 2011

  CJ7 Sergeant Major

  Supported the CJ 7 OIC in the discharge of assigned responsibility for C-IED training for all US, Coalition and Host Nation forces. Planned, coordinated, executed and directed both mandatory RSO&I and Theater-wide sustainment C-IED training. Ensured proper execution of training at five remote locations as well as continuous employment of Mobile Training Teams. Maintained and provided timely updates to all C-IED Training Support Packages used in theater. Supervised 43 NCO and 37 contract trainers. Presents briefs to senior leaders on organization, operations, and capabilities of Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Training program. Show less

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  242D OD BN (EOD)

  Jun 2012 - Oct 2013

  Command Sergeant Major

  Served as the principal advisor to the Battalion Commander on matters pertaining to training, morale, welfare, discipline and good order for over 320 battalion personnel. Enforced Army standards throughout the command and for training and developing the NCO Corps and Soldiers in six companies dispersed across 4 states. Advised on the commander in the formulation and the execution of command policies pertaining to mission execution, and Soldiers’ training, performance, discipline and care. Provided guidance to primary and special staff on behalf of the commander. Served as the primary advocate for Soldiers’ well-being. Assigned tasks to staff sections and subordinate commands in support of the commander’s guidance and intent. Presented briefs to senior leaders on command organization, operations, and command capabilities. Show less

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  JTF Paladin-South, 242D OD BN (EOD)

  Jul 2013 - Oct 2013

  Command Sergeant Major

  Command Sergeant Major for Joint Task Force Paladin-South, the Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Joint Task Force in support of Combined Joint Task Force-4/Regional Command South during Operation Enduring Freedom. Senior Enlisted Advisor to the JTF commander and oversaw the morale, welfare and professional development of 523 Joint Service Warriors, 3 Army companies, 2 Air Force flights, 1 Navy Platoon and 1 Slovakian Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team and numerous Civilians dispersed across Regional Command-South, Regional Command-Southwest, Regional Command-West, Special Operations Task Force-South and stateside. Advised the commander in the formulation and the execution of command policies pertaining to mission execution, and Soldiers’ training, performance, discipline and care. Provided guidance to primary and special staff on behalf of the commander. Assigned tasks to staff sections and subordinate commands in support of the commander’s guidance and intent. Show less

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  71st Ordnance Group (EOD)

  Oct 2013 - Dec 2015

  SENIOR OPERATIONS and PERSONNEL MANAGER (Command Sergeant Major)

  Advised the Group Commander on matters pertaining to training, morale, welfare, discipline and good order for over 1,600 personnel in the group and subordinate battalions. Enforced Army standards throughout the command and for training and developing the Non-Commissioned Officers Corps and Soldiers in 28 companies dispersed across 10 installations. Advised on the commander in the formulation and the execution of command policies pertaining to mission execution, and Soldiers’ training, performance, discipline and care. Provided guidance to primary and special staff on behalf of the commander. Assigned tasks to staff sections and subordinate commands in support of the commander’s guidance and intent. Served as the primary advocate and for Soldiers’ well-being. Presented briefs to senior leaders on command organization, operations, and command capabilities. Show less

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  Department Human Resources, Installaton Management Command

  Jan 2016 - Nov 2016

  Operations/Program Manager

  Brought into agency to restructure and improve processes. In this role, I supervised a staff 27 military/civilian personnel supporting a high-volume Solider Readiness Processing Center Army base with population of 30,000+.Key Accomplishments:• Developed new organizational structure; identified gaps in workflow - increased efficiency and deployment readiness.• Led transformational process for medical, administrative, and unit deployment departments; seamlessly integrated departmental functions into one regulatory process. Show less

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  Janus Global Operations LLC

  Jul 2017 - Sept 2017

  Host Nation Technical Advisor

  Provides advice, guidance and technical support to host country in Conventional Weapon Destruction (CWD)/Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) activities. Responsible for the training, oversight and capacity building eight CWD Teams, eight Weapons and Ammunitions Destructions (WAD) Teams, one Military Support Team and one Survey team. Assists host country to develop capabilities in order to become self-sufficient or reach desired goals or end states.

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  Colorado Technical University

  Oct 2017 - Dec 2019

  Student

  Completed Master of Science Management-Project Management (March 2019) and Master of Business Administration (December 2019).