Andrew Hughes
Biography:
Security Clearance: Secret Clearance
Military Experience: 10.1 years
Work Experience: 10.1 years
Work Experience:
Disciplined and results-driven veteran with 10 years of Special Forces leadership experience and a proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and deliver results in high-pressure environments. Currently serving as an Account Executive, supporting state, education, and local government clients with a focus on strategic planning, client relationship management, and cross-functional coordination. Skilled in operations leadership and project execution, with graduate-level business coursework completed at UNC Kenan-Flagler. Seeking to transition into Construction Operations and Leadership, where I can leverage my leadership background, project management expertise, and customer-facing strengths to drive successful projects and high-performing teams.
Military Service:
Rank: Sergeant First Class
Branch/Position: Army
Period: June 2014 - July 2024
Occupation: 18B - Special Forces Weapons Sergeant - 18B
Security Clearance: Secret Clearance
Duties Description:Operate and maintain a wide variety of United States, allied and foreign weaponry; Go behind enemy lines to recruit, train and equip friendly forces for guerrilla raids; Carry out demolition raids against enemy military targets; Employ warfare tactics and techniques in infantry operations; Maintain proficiency with all foreign high-density light and heavy weapons Read, interpret and prepare combat orders.
Work history:
Job Title: Account Executive
Company: Infoblox
Period: September 2024 - present
Role Description:In my roles as a Business Development Representative and Account Executive, I have worked closely with federal, state, education, and local government clients to understand operational needs, coordinate solutions, and ensure successful delivery. This involved building strong stakeholder relationships, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and managing multiple priorities to keep projects on track. My experience balancing client objectives with internal resources has strengthened my skills in planning, coordination, and leadership. I am eager to apply these capabilities in a construction operations and leadership role where teamwork, execution, and accountability are critical to project success.
Job Title: Special Forces Sergeant
Company: U.S. Army
Period: June 2014 - July 2024
Role Description:During my career in U.S. Army Special Forces, I gained extensive experience leading teams in complex, high pressure environments while ensuring missions were executed safely, efficiently, and to standard. In operational roles I managed planning, logistics, and coordination across diverse teams, often integrating multiple units and resources to achieve critical objectives. As an instructor I trained and mentored future Special Forces soldiers, developing curriculum, teaching technical and tactical skills, and evaluating performance to prepare them for success in demanding environments. These experiences strengthened my ability to lead, train, and manage people while balancing planning, execution, and resource allocation, skills directly applicable to construction operations and leadership roles where precision, teamwork, and accountability are essential.
Education:
Western Governors University
Bachelor's Degree – Business - Management
Period: May 2022 - August 2024
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