1. Aaron D. Smith
57 Gilmerton Court ~ Blythewood SC 29016
(607) 426-9622 aaron.d.smith84@gmail.com
PRO FIL E
Combat-tested leadership skills combined with exceptional abilities in managing multiple large-
scale projects, tasks and priorities effectively and in a timely manner. Demonstrated track record
of success in controlling costs, increasing efficiencies, and identifying uncharted opportunities.
Seeking a position in Management or Site Supervision. Expert at building “can do” teams that
thrive in the most demanding of operational environments. Core competencies include:
♦ Secret Clearance ♦ Superb Presentation Skills ♦ Training Plans/Programs
♦ Logistics Troubleshooter ♦ Sets Performance Standards ♦ Quality Assurance
♦ Process Optimization ♦ Superb Administrator ♦ Excellent People Skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Management: Took the strategic vision of executive leadership and swiftly developed detailed
plans of action, guiding staff in the execution of groundbreaking organizational objectives. Resourceful
and adaptable, exercising superb leadership and team playing skills with every assignment.
• Accurately analyzed stakeholder needs in face-to-face meetings, developed project scopes/outlines,
and organized all resources and personnel for on time, on-budget project rollout.
• Oversaw the training and readiness of 1,500 Soldiers and Noncommissioned Officers in an Infantry
Battalion tasked with a global deployment mission.
• Flawlessly managed a budget of $1.5M while overseeing assets valued in excess of $20M.
• Managed the simultaneous closure of one military camp in Afghanistan while standing up another
base at an offset location; both projects completed ahead of schedule.
• Established training management systems and scenario concepts for basic and advanced live fire
training, validating Iraqi and Afghan Special Operations Forces for combat.
Leadership & Supervision: A superior leader with demonstrated performance in high-pressure
environments. Improved organizational performance through hands-on training and a leadership
approach that emphasized decision-making through active listening.
• Superbly managed and motivated as many as 3500+ personnel including foreign nationals and
subordinate supervisors; earned a reputation for firm, yet compassionate mentorship.
• Displayed physical endurance and an “out front” leadership style that enabled Infantrymen to
conduct over 400 Indirect Fire Missions in Afghanistan from 2003 to 2004.
• Trained and validated an Infantry Battalion for a Combat Rotation to Iraq.
• Conducted a Deployment to Iraq, and two Deployments to Afghanistan.
Problem Solving: Consistently implements keen analytical abilities and a proven team-based work
dynamic with a systems-oriented approach to facilitate efficient and effective solutions. A critical thinker
open to alternative views to optimize decision-making.
• Advised the Ground Force Commander during mission planning for indirect fire time-sensitive High
Value Targets (HVT) in Iraq and Afghanistan; significantly degraded enemy networks in contested
areas.
• Excels at proactively identifying project bottlenecks and recommending immediate, practical and
cost-effective solutions on site.
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EMPLOYMENT
U.S. ARMY, Various Duty Stations Globally 2005 – Present
Brigade Operations Sergeant, 193rd Infantry Brigade, Fort Jackson, SC, 2016 - Present
Battalion Operations NCOIC, 2nd
Battalion 13th
Infantry Regt, Fort Jackson, SC, 2014 - 2016
First Sergeant, Charlie Co 2nd
Battalion 13th
Infantry Regt, Fort Jackson, SC, 2013 - 2014
First Sergeant, Delta Co 1st
Battalion 13th
Infantry Regt, Fort Jackson, SC, 2012 - 2013
Platoon Sergeant, HHC 2nd
Battalion 34th
CAB, Fort Riley, KS, 2011 - 2012
First Sergeant, HHC 2nd
Battalion 16th
Infantry Regt, Fort Riley, KS, 2009 - 2010
Platoon Sergeant, HHC 2nd
Battalion 16th
Infantry Regt, Fort Riley, KS, 2008 - 2009
Battalion Operations NCOIC, 1st
Battalion 50th
Infantry Regt, Fort Benning, GA, 2007 - 2008
Senior Drill Sergeant, Alpha Co 1st
Battalion 50th
Infantry Regt, Fort Benning, GA, 2006 - 2007
Senior Drill Sergeant Echo Co 1st
Battalion 50th
Infantry Regt, Fort Benning, GA, 2005 - 2006
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Troy University, Alabama, Columbus, GA Campus
Associates in Criminal Justice, 40 credit hours completed, 20 hours until complete
Military Occupational Specialties / Additional Skill Identifiers: 11Z – Infantry Senior Sergeant; Battle
Staff, Airborne, Drill Sergeant
Selected Military Training: United States Army Company Commander First Sergeant Course;
Infantryman Advanced Leader Course; Infantryman Senior Leader Course; Primary Leadership
Development Course; Battle Staff NCO Course; Army Basic Airborne Course; United States Army Drill
Sergeant School; Infantry Mortar Leader Course; Anti-Terrorism Level 1; Unit Prevention Leader
Course; Equal Opportunity Representative Course.
Computer Skills: MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Selected Awards: Bronze Star Medal(x2), Meritorious Service Medal (x3), Army Commendation Medal
(x3), Army Achievement Medal (x8), Army Good Conduct Medal (x6), Afghanistan Campaign Medal,
Iraq Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Expert Infantryman’s Badge, Basic Parachutist
Badge, Drill Sergeant Identification Badge.
Military: First Sergeant (E-8), U.S. Army (Retired)