Drew Harvey
Indianapolis
Summary
Accomplished Infantry Squad Leader with a proven track record in the United States Army, showcasing exceptional tactical leadership and team management skills. Elevated squad performance through innovative training, achieving significant advancements in efficiency and readiness. Excelled in urban warfare and intelligence gathering, fostering unparalleled team cohesion and decision-making capabilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Army
02.2014 - Current
- Managed logistical requirements for the squad, ensuring appropriate equipment allocation and maintenance schedules were followed.
- Maintained a high level of discipline and professionalism in the squad, leading by example at all times.
- Improved squad performance by implementing rigorous training and evaluation methods.
- Mentored junior soldiers on career progression opportunities within the Infantry field, providing guidance on promotion paths and required qualifications for advancement.
- Developed cohesion among team members through regular team-building exercises and open communication.
- Coordinated with higher command echelons for resource allocation, sharing valuable intel from ground-level observations to inform decision-making processes.
- Identified issues between soldiers and successfully resolved problems through active listening and interpersonal communication.
- Supervised and led squad of 8 soldiers, setting high standard of efficiency, loyalty, and integrity.
- Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors.
- Enhanced overall unit readiness by conducting individual skill assessments and providing targeted coaching.
- Briefed leaders on readiness, equipment status, and enemy locations to enable sound decision making.
- Provided comprehensive after-action reviews following each operation, identifying areas for improvement and refining tactics as necessary.
Education
GED -
Lawrence North High School/Walker Career Center
Indianapolis, IN05-2013
Skills
- Tactical leadership
- Team management
- Patrolling techniques
- Physical fitness
- Small unit tactics
- Urban warfare
- Weapons proficiency
- Firearms maintenance
- Defensive tactics
- Land navigation
- Intelligence gathering
- Air assault operations
- Teamwork and loyalty
- Sound decision making
Expert Infantryman Badge, Air Assault Badge, Army Achievement Medal x3, Good Conduct Medal x3, ETC
All awards that show resilient efforts to grow with ambition.
The Expert Infantryman Badge and Air Assault Badge are prestige's achievements that take focus, concentration, hard work, and ambition.
The Good Conduct and Army Achievement Medals are achieved by years of consistent good behavior without punishment or fail. Also awarded for accomplishing more than expectations.
Timeline
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Army
02.2014 - Current
GED -
Lawrence North High School/Walker Career Center
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