Sean Parnell

• Operated studio sound boards, desks and playout software for slick, professional broadcasts.
• Found, researched, fact-checked and wrote scripts for relevant topics in local news.
• Devised marketing and promotional campaigns to increase ratings and listener base.
• Developed engaging content for listeners and guests, including competitions, interviews and phone-ins.
• Selected and created audio cuts and pre-produced audio programs for more fluid broadcasting.
• Utilized SEO principles to optimize content for search engine rankings.
• Anchored popular broadcast program with good ratings and audience engagement.

Wrote the New York Times bestselling book OUTLAW PLATOON, HEROES, RENEGADES, INFIDELS AND THE BROTHERHOOD OF WAR IN AFGHANISTAN

Author of the bestselling Eric Steele thriller franchise:

MAN OF WAR

ALL OUT WAR

ONE TRUE PATRIOT

LEFT FOR DEAD

• Speak on my book Outlaw Platoon at over 20 events per year with a special focus leadership, team building, combat operations in Afghanistan, and the resiliency of the American war fighter.

• Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
• Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
• Established foundational processes for business operations.
• Developed marketing materials and campaigns to boost brand awareness and customer engagement.
• Networked with other businesses and customers to increase sales opportunities and contacts.
• Recruited, interviewed and hired new staff members and developed training materials for employees.
• Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
• Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
• Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
• Represented organization at industry conferences and events.

• Helped craft The Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014 which was passed in the US House of Representatives as the VA Accountability Act
• Laid the foundation for the most substantive Veterans Affairs reform in a generation, the Mission Act which was signed into law by President Donald Trump in 2018 and gave veterans choice with regards to where they received their healthcareProvided expert advice, guidance and executive coaching to support specific major projects.
• Analyzed operations and management of business and provided analysis, recommendations or improvements.
• Created and published thought leadership content to support executive interests, missions and relevant topics.
• Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for new training processes.
• Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
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• Devised and implemented battle plans to achieve tactical objectives.
• Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
• Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments.
• Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations.
• Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success.
• Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
• Analyzed intelligence reports and identified potential tactical threats.
• Communicated with command centers to develop and execute tactical plans.
• Served as a Casualty Notification and Assistance Officer to support families of America's fallen warriors

• Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
• Created contingency plans to address unexpected tactical scenarios.
• Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
• Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
• Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings.
• Supervised manual and automated supply strategies, and connected with supply and data processing teams to facilitate communication and collaboration.
• Executed tactical operations with accuracy and control.

• Led a 40 man Infantry platoon in training and 16 months of combat in Afghanistan
• Recognized as one of the most valorously decorated units in Operation Enduring Freedom history
• Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon.
• Advised Maintenance Control Officer regarding needed repairs and material readiness.
• Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.
• Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
• Managed over $10 million worth of equipment during garrison and deployment operations.
• Coordinated with other military branches to execute operations.
• Analyzed fighting conditions and led attack and defense operations during ground missions.
• Recommended soldiers for promotion points and awards.
• Devised and implemented training plans and combat tactics.
• Led unit in field exercises and operations.
• Trained, supervised and organized over 60 soldiers and personnel.