Aaron Coombs
Erie
Summary
Dedicated employee with 20 years of experience serving in the U.S. Army at senior levels. Excellent at following direction, leading others, and finding solutions. Known for perseverance, timeliness, and outstanding work ethic. Highly motivated with a strong desire to take on new challenges. Possesses adaptability, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a strong work ethic. Adept at working unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Background includes operational management, reporting, and adapting to changing conditions. Skilled in compiling, modeling, and reporting on data to drive necessary changes. Highly analytical, decisive, and strategic-thinking. Committed job seeker who consistently meets company needs through organized practices. Works well under pressure and adapts to new situations and challenges to enhance the organizational brand effectively.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Military Science Instructor
U.S. Army
08.2021 - Current
- Integrated multiple disciplines into one course of study through collaboration with faculty members from other departments.
- Cross referenced Environmental Restrictions and protocols during numerous field training exercises that reduced waste production and ensured proper disposal of hazardous materials.
- Engaged in professional development through participation in workshops and conferences focused on military science instruction methods.
- Assisted in developing company-wide best practices for the due diligence process, contributing to overall operational excellence.
- Organized guest speakers from various branches of the armed forces to discuss job opportunities available after graduation.
- Provided letters of recommendation and other referrals to students pursuing further education programs or postgraduate employment.
- Mentored junior team members in the development of their investigative skills and knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
G3/5/7 Senior Sergeant
U.S. Army
05.2018 - 08.2021
- Managed cross-functional teams across United States Army Alaska to ensure timely implementation of new environmental regulations, minimizing potential fines or penalties.
- Designed risk assessment protocols enabling proactive identification and mitigation of potential non-compliance issues before they escalated into more significant problems.
- Planned and executed routine environmental and safety assessments in support of DoD Due Diligence programs that ensured facilities throughout all facilities and departments were in compliance.
- Collaborated with State and Federal agencies to plan and execute Environmental Assessments and Investigations that supported ongoing remediation efforts within the United States Army Alaska's footprint.
- Critical in developing and overseeing annual operating budgets through analyzing projected needs and timely reporting.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, streamline productivity and customer service for the Division Headquarters.
- Conducted gap analyses to identify areas needing improvement in the existing compliance framework, initiating corrective action plans accordingly.
- Maintained open communication channels between management team members, employees, vendors, suppliers, and customers throughout numerous project life cycles.
- Responsibly handled division operations, overseeing schedules, budgets, staffing decisions and resource allocation.
- Evaluated existing technology used by the division and identified opportunities for improved efficiency through automation.
- Enhanced overall compliance program effectiveness with continuous improvement initiatives and regular assessments.
Infantry First Sergeant
U.S. Army
04.2015 - 04.2018
- Maximized efficiency by assessing team dynamics among subordinates.
- Elevated the environment to promote successful communication within the organization.
- Oversaw and executed daily operations of the organization while mitigating risk and managing administrative tasks.
- Reviewed documents, files, records, and audits which drastically improved the companies regulatory compliance efforts
- Monitored emerging trends in regulatory requirements, anticipating potential impacts on the organization''s operations.
- Used supervision techniques to support and evaluate staff performance and enforce compliance with all relevant regulations, laws, and ethical standards.
- Analyzed and resolved areas for improvement within the command hierarchy.
- Enhanced overall company operations by continuously improving policies, procedures, and controls related to compliance and reporting requirements while operating in complex environments.
Education
Master of Science - Wildlife Ecology And Management
Unity Environmental University
05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK05-2019
Skills
- Process Improvement & Process Reporting
- Organizational Professional Development
- Training Program Assessment
- Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams, etc)
- Program Administration & Employee Counseling
- Long Term Strategic Planning
- Composite Risk Management & Evaluation
- Hazmat Regulations Compliance
- Identifying environmental concerns
- Energy project management
- Field observations recording
- Developing & Enforcing Standard Operating Procedures
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Environmental Monitoring & Waste Reduction
- Wetland Delineation & Permit Compliance
- GPS Navigation & Field Research
- Natural Resource Management
- Teamwork, Collaboration, Professionalism, & Motivation
Certification
- Common Faculty Development - Instructors Course
- Evaluating Instructors Course
- Battle Staff Course (Division Organizational Planning & Maneuver
Accomplishments
- Graduated top 10% of all Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Courses attended (Commandants List)
Affiliations
- Volunteer tudor for Military Science students to achieve goals outside of their participation with ROTC
- Avid Hunter & Fisherman, truly believe in wildlife conservation and land management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Military Science Instructor
U.S. Army
08.2021 - Current
G3/5/7 Senior Sergeant
U.S. Army
05.2018 - 08.2021
Infantry First Sergeant
U.S. Army
04.2015 - 04.2018
Master of Science - Wildlife Ecology And Management
Unity Environmental University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Alaska Anchorage
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