Paul Floyd
604 Patterson Avenue Austin, Texas 78703
512-771-8801 (m)
Professional Experience
1st Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, Georgia (March 2004 – April 2011)
· Served as the Headquarters Platoon Sergeant for Alpha Company for six months. Primary responsibilities included oversight and management of over 40 personnel; maintained accountability for over $3 million of equipment; planned and executed successful company-level training events; and served as master breacher for the company.
· Performed duties as a Weapons Squad Leader for one year, during which I was responsible for the training and operation of three machine gun teams. Served as the acting Platoon Sergeant, in which I was responsible for leading Ranger Rifle Platoon. In combat, led an Afghani Special Operations squad on 35 missions and served as their tactical operations in theater.
· Also served as a Ranger Rifle Squad Leader, Mortar Squad Leader, Team Leader, Machine Gun Team Leader, Squad Automatic Weapon Gunner, Grenadier, and Rifleman.
· Consistently rated among top 10% of Non-Commissioned Officers and was promoted ahead of peers.
YMCA, Austin, Texas (March 2001 – March 2004)
· Head lifeguard and head trainer for lifeguarding certification. Responsibilities included running a staff of 20 lifeguards, ensuring a safe and secure pool area, and compiling weekly staff schedules.
· As the head trainer, I certified lifeguards, open water certifications, CPR, and first aid for over 200 employees.
Areas of Expertise and Demonstrated Skills
· Small unit tactics expert.
· Proficient in 10 unique weapons systems.
· Expert in night ground vehicle convoys and air assault operations.
· Comprehensive knowledge of Falconview to analyze and plan routes for vehicle and on-foot assault, establish helicopter-landing zones, and identify vehicle drop-off points and blockade positions.
· Over seven years experience with night vision, thermal optics, and precision aiming devices.
· Computer skills: Windows platform, MS Office, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Internet Explorer, Global Positioning Satellite systems.
Education
The University of Texas – Austin, Texas (June 2000 – December 2002)
Stephen F. High School – Austin, Texas (August 1996 – May 2000)
Army Professional Development Training/Awards
· Leadership Courses: Ranger School; Warrior Leader Course; Advanced Leader Course; and Ranger Team Leader Course.
· Official Army Schools: Basic Training/Advanced Infantry Tactics; Airborne Training; Ranger Indoctrination Program; Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE-C); Jumpmaster.
· Regiment-specific Training: Explosive Entry for Rangers (EERS); Master Breacher; Humvee Advanced Driving Course; Striker Driving Course; Vanguard Hand-to-Hand Fighting School; Advanced Close-Quarters-Combat School; Advanced Carbine Marksmanship.
· Ribbons: Purple Heart; Meritorious Service Medal; Bronze Star; Army Commendation Medal with two bronze oak leaves; Joint Service Achievement Medal; Army Achievement Medal with one bronze oak leaf; Army Good Conduct Medal with two knots; National Defense Service Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two campaign stars; Iraq Campaign Medal with three campaign stars; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Army Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Medal; Army Service Medal; Army Overseas Service Medal; Joint Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon; Presidential Unit Citation (Pending).
· Badges: Combat Infantry Badge; Expert Infantry Badge; Expert Marksmanship Badge for 10 weapons systems; Ranger Tab; Combat Shoulder Sleeve Insignia, 1st Ranger Battalion.