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Andrew Owen

Andrew Owen

Executive Assistant to the Command Sergeant Major for Multinational Task Force East

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Public Affairs Specialist-- Retired Army Mobility Officer-- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

  • Education

    • Initial Entry Rotary Wing Flight School

      2012 - 2013
      UH-60 Black Hawk Certification Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General

      Activities and Societies: Army Aviation Association of America Earned qualification of pilot of the U.S. Army/Sikorsky UH-60 A/L Black Hawk helicopter. Instrument flight and Night Vision Goggle flight rated.

    • Warrant Officer Candidate School

      2012 - 2012
      Military and Strategic Leadership WO1

      Activities and Societies: Warrant Officer Association Earned rank of Warrant Officer, an adaptive technical expert, combat leader, trainer and adviserManages, maintains, operates, and integrates Army systems and equipment across the full spectrum of Army operations

    • Virginia Commonwealth University

      2015 - 2017
      Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) Social Work

      Through an innovative curriculum and individualized attention from faculty and mentors, our students engage the guiding principles of the profession and build a foundation of theoretical knowledge concerning human behavior and community dynamics. From that foundation, they discover diverse methods of intervention and develop the skills not only to apply those methods in a wide range of real-life settings, but to reflect upon and process their experiences.

    • J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

      2008 - 2014
      Social Sciences

  • Experience

    • United States Army

      Jul 2006 - Dec 2007
      Executive Assistant to the Command Sergeant Major for Multinational Task Force East

      Provided executive support to the command staff for the forward operating units of the 29th Infantry Division, in support of Operation Enduring FreedomCoordinated staff and logistical resources to ensure preparedness for all missionsReceived 2 Army Commendation Medals for serving with distinction during this time

    • Virginia Army National Guard

      Aug 2008 - Jun 2012
      Staff Sergeant, State Public Affairs

      Award-winning senior print journalist and photographer of Virginia National Guard Headquarters Public AffairsManaged team of 10 public affairs specialists and developed and expanded social media presence to increase visibility of Virginia Air and Army National Guard training Created and provided weekly update briefs detailing the effectiveness of the public affairs program to the Adjutant General of Virginia

    • Virginia Army National Guard

      Jul 2014 - Dec 2016

      Managed 2-3 crew chiefs and oversee all pre-flight inspections, maintenance and necessary planning prior to assuming control and piloting 18 million dollar helicopterTransported high visibility passengers including Governors of Virginia, General Officers and State DelegatesSafely operated aircraft in a variety of conditions including low-visibility environments due to darkness or weather, and hazardous combat areasMentor junior pilots and crew chiefs Supervised two 12-person engineer teams to demolish 13 derelict properties in PetersburgCoordinated daily with city officials to ensure all applicable laws and regulations were strictly adhered to during demolitionFormed and maintained contacts to expand the program to two other municipalities

      • UH-60 Black Hawk Pilot,

        Dec 2013 - Dec 2016

      • Project Manager, Operation Renew

        Jul 2014 - Oct 2014

    • Homeward

      May 2016 - Aug 2016
      Volunteer Intern

      Conduct day-to-day operations in office settingConduct outreach for people experiencing homelessnessAssist in conducting meetings with organizations working to combat homelessness

    • VCU The Wellness Resource Center

      Sept 2016 - May 2017
      Peer Advocate Intern

      Provided direct service and support to survivors of sexual assault, relationship violence or stalking through advocacy and accompanimentEducated students about healthy sexual relationships and bystander intervention through interactive presentationsConnected survivors with available resources on campus and within the community

    • USARC Substance Abuse Program. Patriot Enterprises

      Aug 2017 - Mar 2018
      Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator

    • The Choice Group

      Mar 2018 - Aug 2021
      Community Support Services Counselor

    • Army National Guard

      Oct 2019 - now

      • Transportation Officer

        Oct 2019 - now

      • Transportation Officer

        Oct 2019 - Jul 2024

    • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

      Dec 2022 - now

      • Equal Employment Opportunity Manager

        May 2024 - now

      • Public Affairs Specialist

        Dec 2022 - Jul 2024

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Instrument rating--UH-60 Black Hawk

      U.S. Army