Ken Costello

Military Service:

• Rank: Staff Sergeant

  Branch/Position: Army National Guard

  Period: February 2013 - April 2027

  Occupation: 92Y - Unit Supply Specialist - 92Y

  Security Clearance: Top Secret Clearance

  Duties Description:

  92Y MOS. Supervises or performs duties involving request, receipt, storage, issue, accountability, and preservation of individual, organizational, installation, and expendable supplies and equipment. 

  I also hold the 35F MOS. The intelligence senior sergeant/chief intelligence sergeant serves as the principal enlisted assistant to commanders and heads of staff elements, and as staff NCO for major commands, in multi-echelon, joint and combined intelligence organizations. Supervise intelligence surveillance, collection, analysis, processing, and distribution activities at all echelons. Supervise activities pertaining to organization and training of tactical and technical operations.

Work history:

• Job Title: Army National Guard Recruiter

  Company: Illinois Army National Guard

  Period: June 2024 - September 2025

  Role Description:

  As a full time National Guard recruiter, I find and enlist qualified candidates by presenting the benefits of service, networking in communities and schools, conducting interviews, and guiding applicants through the enlistment process. Key duties include promoting career opportunities, managing recruiting events, performing medical and eligibility screenings, processing enlistment applications, and preparing "Future Soldiers" for training. Recruiters also supervise recruiting activities, develop recruitment plans, and work with community leaders to raise awareness of the National Guard.  

• Job Title: Unit Supply Sergeant

  Company: Illinois Army National Guard

  Period: June 2023 - May 2024

  Role Description:

  As a full time Unit Supply Sergeant (MOS 92Y) I am responsible for managing all unit-level equipment and supplies, including receiving, inventorying, storing, issuing, and delivering them. Duties include maintaining automated supply systems like GCSS-Army, overseeing sensitive items such as weapons and ammunition, initiating financial liability investigations for lost property, and ensuring soldiers have the necessary equipment for missions and training

• Job Title: Counterdrug Criminal Analyst

  Company: Illinois Army National Guard

  Period: May 2017 - May 2023

  Role Description:

  As a National Guard Counterdrug criminal analyst, I provide tactical, operational, and strategic analytical support to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies investigating illegal drug activity. They do not perform law enforcement tasks but use military-unique skills to help disrupt and dismantle drug trafficking organizations. Five years on a task force with DEA. One year on a task force with FBI.

• Job Title: Shipping Manager

  Company: Grunt Style LLC

  Period: April 2015 - April 2017

  Role Description:

  As a shipping manager's for the apparel company Grunt Style, my duties include managing daily shipping and receiving operations, ensuring goods are delivered accurately and on time, supervising warehouse staff, maintaining accurate inventory and documentation, optimizing shipping costs and routes, collaborating with other departments, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies. I am responsible for everything from planning shipping strategies to resolving issues with carriers and handling crucial shipping documents. 

Education:

• Warren Township High School

  High School

  Period: August 1998 - June 2002