Edward Kwait

Military Service:

• Rank: Captain

  Branch/Position: Army

  Period: September 2015 - July 2025

  Occupation: Infantry Officer - 11A

  Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

Work history:

• Job Title: Company Commander

  Company: 1-24 IN, 1/11 ABN DIV

  Period: June 2023 - July 2025

  Role Description:

  Supervised four teams of 100 personnel in heavy weapon warfighting in extreme cold weather and their readiness to conduct combat operations, security cooperation and competition efforts in the Pacific Theater.

  • Recognized as the most lethal company in the brigade during combined arms live fire
    certification.
  • Managed over 1,000 miles of military vehicle operations, 35 live fire exercises and 50 training
    exercises including battle simulations in a snow-covered environment.
  • Controlled the development of procedures for heavy weapon operation in an extreme cold and
    snow-covered environment.
  • Managed inventory, maintenance and care of military weapons, vehicles, communication
    systems and equipment valued over $50M.
  • Managed administration and advised upper management on human resources, supplies,
    budgeting and employee performance through verbal and written communication.
  • Developed the organization’s policies, procedures, and regulations for budget and acquisition,
    employee training, performance evaluation, equipment maintenance, workplace safety,
    disciplinary action, and equal opportunity. 

• Job Title: Training Officer

  Company: Northern Warfare Training Center

  Period: April 2021 - June 2023

  Role Description:

  Managed risk and instruction of cold weather and mountain warfare including over-snow mobility, avalanche response, river crossing, glacier traverse, mountaineering, rock climbing, and winter survival in temperatures exceeding -40 degrees Fahrenheit for 1,700 Soldiers.

  • Supervised 30 cold weather and mountaineering courses, two Arctic Circle ski expeditions, six
    alpine expeditions, and three air medical exercises in the mountains of Alaska and Colorado.
  •  Improved programs by piloting a snow shelter, ice crossing, medical, and mountaineering
    exercise. Coordinated avalanche training, travel, lodging, and meals for 40 instructors.
  • Managed an unprecedented number of 11 courses and 650 personnel in one winter and the
    first two courses for senior managers at Fort Wainwright in the organization’s history.
  • Presented cold weather program changes aligning with the Army’s arctic vision to the Senior
    Director. Presented the US Army cold weather and mountain program at the International
    Commander’s Conference of Mountain Troops to 8 senior international military officials.
  • Published ‘The Case for Cold Regions and Mountain Operations Training’ in Infantry Magazine
    Winter 2022-2023 issue. 

• Job Title: Operations Officer

  Company: 1-32 IN, 1/10 MTN DIV

  Period: April 2019 - April 2021

  Role Description:

  Managed senior administrative functions that supported the formulation and integration of policy. Synchronized a team of staff through five major battalion and brigade training exercises.

  • Managed a base defense operations center in Afghanistan synchronizing 10 organizations
    and over 500 personnel during Operation Freedom’s Sentinel under hazardous and stressful
    conditions.
  • Managed training needs, projects and four financial accounts for over 600 employees as the
    certifying official. Briefed analysis of budget trends, projected funds and purchases.
  • Developed resolutions to conflicts in schedule, policy, and staff documents.
  • Trained organization’s mountaineering program. Developed, instructed and supervised four
    weeks of training for 300 personnel culminating in a casualty evacuation water crossing.
  • Applied experience to develop a new mountaineering appendix to Fort Drum Regulation (FDR)
    350-4. 

• Job Title: Platoon Leader

  Company: 1-32 IN, 1/10 MTN DIV

  Period: September 2015 - April 2019

  Role Description:

  Led two platoons in reconnaissance and heavy weapons training, combat readiness, morale and welfare to prepare for world-wide deployment and combat operations.

  • Built a team of 31 Scouts into the most proud and disciplined team in the organization.
  • Trained an 18 Soldier weapons platoon completing six platoon to brigade live fire exercises
    and two years of collective situational training exercises.
  • Deployed to two training missions in Zambia and Malawi support of Africa Command
    Regionally Aligned Forces. Participated in joint instruction and evaluation of individual skills,
    collective tactics, and jungle warfare with five United Nations training teams.
  • Served as a U.S. Embassy Liaison Officer, Contracting Officer Representative, and pay agent
    in Africa to maintain logistical requirements for transportation, lodging and medical support. 

• Job Title: Pond and Waterfall Construction Worker

  Company: Ponds by George

  Period: August 2025 - present

  Role Description:

  Pond, Waterfall and Stone Pathway Construction

  • Read and interpret plans and instructions for water feature designs.
  •  Build stable, watertight and visually appealing ponds and waterfalls utilizing various boulders, stones, gravel, drift wood, plants, soil and mulch.
  • Install pre-fabricated water fountains.

  Plumbing

  • Install plumbing for all water features to maintain water supply, drainage and healthy ecosystem.
  • Install skimmer box, waterfall box, filters, pump, pipes, fitings, check valve, overflow pipe, algae control system, aeration device, and bogs.

  Electrical

  • Install pond, waterfall, water fountain and landscape light fixtures, ground wire and transformers.

  Landscaping

  • Plant trees, flowers, shrubs and aquatic plants.
  • Conduct dirt transfer, digging, weeding and mulching.

  Vehicle Operation

  • Operate vehicles and machines including skid loader, dump truck, and work van.

  Maintenance and Inspection

  • Inspect seals, structural stability, plumbing, electrical, and ecosystem. Recommend repairs and repair as required.
  • Conduct maintenance and full cleaning services including water drainage, fish transfer, algae removal, power washing and filling.
  • Apply chemicals to improve water clarity, fish and plant health.
  • Conduct winterization including filter backwashing and installing heating system and pond netting.

  Customer Satisfaction

  • Communicate with customers to ensure customer satisfaction.

• Job Title: Roofer

  Company: Carotenuto Brown LLC

  Period: July 2013 - January 2014

  Role Description:
  • Remove, measure, cut and install decking, ice and water shield and slate and tile roof material.
  • Operate wet saw, machine operated top-lift and rope pulleys.
  • Install jacks and planks to maintain work progress.
  • Transfer material and tools to maintain work progress.
  • Operate harness and rope system to maintain safety.

Education:

• Temple University

  Bachelor's Degree – Kinesiology

  Period: September 2011 - July 2015