Luis Rodriguez

  

Biography:

Military Experience: 9.8 years

Work Experience: 2.0 years

Work Experience:

Army Command Sergeant Major and federal employee transitioning into the skilled trades after a long career in military operations, leadership, and government service. Seeking a full-time apprenticeship and long-term career in the electrical industry. Experienced in safety, workforce supervision, project coordination, equipment accountability, technical training, and operations in high-risk environments. Willing to begin as an apprentice, learn the trade from the ground up, and work toward journeyman status. Based in Peoria, Arizona and interested in opportunities throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area.

Military Service:

  • Rank: Sergeant Major

    Branch/Position: Army

    Period: September 2024 - February 2025

    Occupation: Infantryman - 11B

    Security Clearance: Top Secret Clearance

    Duties Description:

    Served as the J-3 National Events Sergeant Major supporting Joint Task Force-National Capital Region planning and execution for the 60th Presidential Inauguration and other national-level events. Directed operational planning, personnel integration, logistics, force protection, access control, credentialing, communications, and contingency planning in a high-visibility joint and interagency environment. 

    Training courses:

    • Defense Meritorious Service Medal
    • Contracting Officer's Representative Training

  • Rank: Sergeant Major

    Branch/Position: Army

    Period: May 2020 - August 2020

    Occupation: 38B - Civil Affairs Specialist - 38B

    Security Clearance: Top Secret Clearance

    Duties Description:

    Served as a senior enlisted leader and Action Officer on the Department of Defense Crisis Management Team within the National Military Command Center during the COVID-19 pandemic and nationwide civil unrest. Integrated operational information from military commands and federal agencies to provide senior Department of Defense leadership with current situational awareness and decision support. 

    Training courses:

    • Joint Service Commendation Medal

  • Rank: Master Sergeant

    Branch/Position: Army

    Period: February 2019 - March 2020

    Occupation: 11B - Infantryman - 11B

    Security Clearance: Top Secret Clearance

    Duties Description:

    Served in two senior joint assignments with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa: Current Operations Senior Enlisted Leader within the CJ-33 and later Joint Detailed Inspector General. Supported regional operations across East Africa through operational synchronization, command oversight, inspections, investigations, compliance reviews, risk assessment, and executive-level reporting. 

    Training courses:

    • Defense Meritorious Service Medal
    • Inspector General Basic Course

  • Rank: Sergeant First Class

    Branch/Position: Army

    Period: April 2012 - May 2013

    Occupation: 11C - Indirect Fire Infantryman - 11C

    Security Clearance: Top Secret Clearance

    Duties Description:

    Served as Operations NCOIC within the J3 Directorate supporting Special Operations Forces under NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan. Coordinated operational movements, training events, logistics, scheduling, force protection, and mission support for U.S. and coalition forces advising Afghan Commandos and Special Forces. 

    Training courses:

    • Bronze Star Medal
    • Master Resilience Trainer
    • Afghanistan Campaign Medal

  • Rank: Staff Sergeant

    Branch/Position: Army National Guard

    Period: April 2004 - February 2005

    Occupation: 35D - All Source Intelligence

    Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

    Duties Description:

    Served as a Measurement and Signature Intelligence Watch Officer supporting Joint Interagency Task Force South counter-narcotics operations. Analyzed technical sensor information and multi-source intelligence to identify maritime and airborne trafficking activity and support interdiction operations. 

  • Rank: Sergeant

    Branch/Position: Army National Guard

    Period: January 2003 - April 2004

    Occupation: 11C - Indirect Fire Infantryman - 11C

    Duties Description:

    Served as an Infantry Squad Leader during combat operations in Iraq. Led personnel during urban patrols, security operations, rapid-response missions, and other combat operations while maintaining personnel, weapons, equipment, communications, and mission readiness. 

    Training courses:

    • Combat Infantryman Badge
    • Army Commendation Medal
    • Iraq Campaign Medal

  • Rank: Sergeant

    Branch/Position: Army National Guard

    Period: February 2001 - January 2003

    Occupation: 11C - Indirect Fire Infantryman - 11C

    Duties Description:

    Supported Florida Army National Guard counterdrug operations in cooperation with federal, state, and local law-enforcement agencies. Conducted cargo inspections, interdiction support, contraband identification, operational coordination, and documentation supporting counter-narcotics investigations. 

  • Rank: Specialist

    Branch/Position: Army

    Period: August 1996 - August 1999

    Occupation: 11C - Indirect Fire Infantryman - 11C

    Duties Description:

    Served as an Indirect Fire Infantryman with 2nd Battalion, 72nd Armor in Korea and 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry at Fort Stewart. Operated and maintained mortar systems, calculated firing data, supported maneuver operations, maintained equipment readiness, and participated in field training and combat-readiness exercises. 

    Training courses:

    • Army Achievement Medal
    • Army Good Conduct Medal
    • Overseas Service Ribbon
    • Driver and Mechanic Badge
    • Combat Lifesaver Course

  • Rank: Command Sergeant Major

    Branch/Position: Army Reserve

    Period: February 2025 - present

    Occupation: 38B - Civil Affairs Specialist - 38B

    Duties Description:

    Serves as Brigade Command Sergeant Major and senior enlisted advisor for the 653rd Regional Support Group. Advises the commander on organizational readiness, workforce management, training, logistics, sustainment, policy implementation, risk management, leader development, and operational execution across a geographically dispersed Army Reserve organization. 

    Training courses:

    • U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy – Leadership and Workforce Development

Work history:

  • Job Title: Managerial Accountant

    Company: Federal Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR)

    Period: February 2018 - present

    Trainings, Certifications and Licences:

    • Federal Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor
    Role Description:

    Managerial Accountant responsible for cost accounting and financial oversight of electronics and fleet manufacturing operations within Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR). Perform manufacturing cost analysis, financial reporting, inventory valuation, labor and overhead analysis, production order review, pricing validation, and financial controls using SAP ERP and Microsoft Excel. Partner with production, supply chain, procurement, and financial management personnel to resolve cost discrepancies and support operational decision making. 

  • Job Title: Recreation Supervisor

    Company: Federal Bureau of Prisons

    Period: February 2016 - February 2018

    Role Description:

    Supervised institutional recreation and structured programming within a federal correctional facility. Managed employees, a large inmate workforce, operational scheduling, facility utilization, safety, security, regulatory compliance, program development, and cross-functional coordination in a highly regulated environment. 

Education:

  • Grand Canyon University

    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) – Business Administration

    Period: August 2017 - April 2019

  • U.S. Army Command and General Staff College

    Other – Leadership and Workforce Development

    Period: August 2020 - July 2022

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