JOHN P. HILL2516 Dundle Road ~ Fayetteville, North Carolina 28306

(910) 364-4141 pftwall4me2000@yahoo.com

S E C U R I T Y S P E C I A L I S T

Retiring from the U.S. Army Special Forces Senior Noncommissioned Officer with combat-tested leadership skills and proven abilities in managing multiple security projects, tasks and priorities effectively and in a timely manner. Superb Instructor/Trainer skills; highly effective in building “can do” security teams and programs. Superior communicator, readily distills the most complex of materials into easily-understood, compelling presentations. Core competencies include:

Top Secret/SCI Clearance Team Building/Leadership Close Quarter Battle Counter-Terrorism Sets Performance Standards Intelligence Gathering R&D Engineering Support Military Free Fall Tactics Rapid Prototyping

P ROFESSIONAL E XPERIENCE

Security Specialist: Progressively responsible experience in complex security operations, including projects affecting national security. Resourceful and adaptable, exercising superb competence and efficiency with every project. Career highlighted by success and constant achievement.

Responsible for the research, development, evaluation and testing of future Special Operations Forces (SOF) technologies; coordinated and conducted new equipment training for SOF units.

Supervised the staffing and battle tracking of 158+ combat operations executed across six Afghan provinces throughout the pivotal 2014 fighting season.

Conducted engineer-related task such as temporary construction of buildings to house up to a 30 man element and associated equipment in Iraq.

Gathered atmospherics, oversaw Human Intelligence (HUMINT) collection, established networks for intelligence gathering; prepared target packets for combat operations.

Subject Matter Expert for the handling unexploded ordinance and destruction of weapons during combat operations; handled explosives and prepared explosive charges.

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 500+ personnel including foreign nationals and subordinate supervisors; earned a reputation for firm, yet compassionate mentorship.

Managed all SF Directorate administrative, training and tasking requirements to ensure compliance and support of Special Forces training.

Supervised and directed the Combined, Joint Operations Center (JOC) consisting of 21 members of the International Security Assistance Force Special Operations Forces (ISAF SOF).

Problem-Solving & Analysis: 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.

Worked directly with U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Program Managers and private industry engineers to expedite the development of emerging SOF technologies.

Handpicked over other Master Sergeants to serve as the Sergeant Major for a unique, 530-man Combined NATO SOF Task Force supporting combat operations in Afghanistan.

Facilitated Battalion-level planning for 15 major Joint Combined Exchange Training events, ensuring seamless coordination between six NATO partnering nations.

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E MPLOYMENT

U.S. ARMY, Various Duty Stations Globally 1992 – PresentOperations Sergeant, HHD, 1st Bn, 10th SFG (A), 2014 – Present Operations Sergeant, 1-10 SFG, 2011 – 2014 Intelligence NCO, Special Operations Research Support Element (SORSE), USASOC, 2008 – 2011Senior Engineer / Intelligence Operations Sergeant, C Co, 2 BN 10th SFG, 2003 – 2008Intelligence Sergeant / Engineer Sergeant, 2002 – 2003Infantryman / Avenger, Vulcan & Bradley Crewmember / Squad Leader, 1992 – 2002

E DUCATION & T RAINING

Military Occupational Specialties / Additional Skill Identifiers: 18Z – Special Forces Senior Sergeant; 18F – Special Forces Assistant Operations and Intelligence Sergeant; 18C – Special Forces Engineer Sergeant; 11B – Infantryman; 14S – Avenger Crewmember; 14R – Bradley Linebacker Crewmember; 16R – Vulcan Crewmember; 2S - Battle Staff Operations; P - Parachutist

Selected Military Training: Unconventional Warfare; Basic Instructor Training; Capabilities / CBT Development; Free Fall Parachutist; Free Fall Jumpmaster; SP FR Ops / Intelligence Course PCL; Senior Leader Course (SLC); SERE High Risk; SP Forces Qualification Course; Emergency Med Tech-AMB Course; Jumpaster; Air Movement Operations; HAZMAT Certification; Civil Disturbance; Advanced Leader Course (ALC); Warrior Leader Course

Foreign Language Skills: German (basic)

Computer Skills: MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access)

Selected Awards: Bronze Star Medal (x2), Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Services Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (x9), Army achievement Medal (x7), Presidential Unit Commendation Award, Joint Services Meritorious Unit Award, Good Conduct Unit Commendation, Army Good Conduct Medal (x8), National Defense Service Medal Bronze, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal (x2), Special Forces Tab, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, Parachutist’s Badge, Air Assault Badge

Military: Master Sergeant (E-8), U.S. Army (Retired)

R EFERENCES

Excellent references furnished upon request.