Patrick E.

Hawkins
2425 Fairmont Ave.
McAllen TX, 78504
Cell: (210) 878-6663 Hm: (956) 627-2946 ph
dace8a@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position that utilizes the combined strengths from 23 years
of military service and experience in leadership, accountability, efficiency an
d productivity in attaining optimum personal performance and exceeding organizat
ional goals.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: Successful leadership in managing projects for the U
.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Experience includes:
Personnel Management,Force Protection, Quality Control, Leadership,
Risk Management, Security, Project Engineering, Safety, Training
A dependable team member with excellent leadership and communication skills. Rec
ognized for the utilization of state of the art technology to facilitate on time
requirements. Holds an active Secret/SCI security clearance.
EDUCATION:
AA General Studies, Central Texas College, 2004, 3.21 GPA.
111 SH of 121 towards BA in Homeland Security, American Military University (AMU
) (Expected Graduation - Dec. 2010) 3.66 GPA.
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
U.S. Army First Sergeant Course:
Students receive training in the development and administering of programs, prob
lem solving and family care, battle focused training and tactical operations, an
d improved communications and counseling skills.
U.S. Army Staff and Faculty Development Course:
A course designed to familiarize training developers with the training process w
ith accompanying job aids and references. The course instills within students th
e disciplined and logical approaches to make collective, individual and self-dev
elopment training decisions for the total Army. The skills learned consists of a
pproaches to training, education development, analysis, design, development, imp
lementation and evaluation; all designed for delivery in a traditional classroom
or via video tele-training. Graduates are proficient it evaluating critical ind
ividual tasks, performance specifications, developing lesson outlines, writing p
erformance tests for a learning objective and determining the validity of train
ing materials.
U.S. Army Drill Sergeant School:
Trained in the art of supervision, instruction, motivating and evaluating traine
es. Utilizes audiovisual material, practical exercises, lectures and computer-ba
ses training solutions. Topics include leadership, physical fitness, marksmanshi
p, methods of instruction, sexual assault prevention response and ethics.
U.S. Army Recruiter School:
Trained in the establishing of goals, sales prospecting procedures, marketing an
alysis and the development of sales presentations. Develops competitive strategi
es, interviewing skills and promotional presentations.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Advanced Non Commissioned Officer Course:
Four months of intensive construction engineering, management, and leadership.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course:
Three months of basic military engineering, demolitions, management, and leaders
hip.
U.S. Army Primary Leadership Development Course:
Four weeks of basic military leadership and management training.
U.S. Army Certificate -Observer Controller and Trainer Course
U.S. Army Certificate -Combat Lifesaver Course
U.S. Forces Iraq Certificate Training -Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explo
sive Device Electric Warfare (CREW)
Selected Accomplishments: Management/Operations/Sr Instructor Trainer/Engineerin
g:
a- Directly responsible for the management and execution of several civil and mi
litary construction projects throughout the United States, Europe and Afghanista
n.
a- Aggressively synchronized the needs and wants of customers with contractors t
o complete all projects on time within budget and exceeding customer expectation
s.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
July 08 2010-Present: Observer Controller (KOCT-MPRI) Trainer Facilitator
MPRI KOCT APO AE 09330 Kuwait Supervisor: Paul Collins 011956567795402.
Conducts training in support of forc
es deployed to Kuwait or Operation Iraqi Freedom. Utilized audiovisual material,
practical exercises, lectures and computer-based training solutions in the exec
ution of training.

Aug 28 2008 - July 31 2010: Senior Manager (First Sergeant) E Co 3-8CAV FT H

ood TX 76544 Supervisor: CPT Francisco Mendoza # 254 288 5268.
Planned, directed, and coordinated the operations and training for 96 employee
s.
Managed actions, determines status, prioritize events, and provided comprehensiv
e status briefs to senior management and briefed subordinate leaders.
Senior advisor in the planning, and execution of military operations requiring t
actical and technical expertise in small unit tactics.
Drafted correspondence of routine nature such as Memorandums of Instruction (MOI
) and Operations Orders (OPORDs).
Manages the professional development of junior leaders and soldiers to ensure pr
oficiency in critical military skills including physical fitness, marksmanship,
medical knowledge and equipment maintenance and accountability valued at $15 mil
lion dollars.

Feb 29 2008 a" Aug 27 2008: Brigade Operations NCO (Project Leader)
HHC 173D Airborne Brigade Bamberg Germany Unit 31421 APO AE 09139 CPT Joseph Val
intis # unknown.
Director of Public Works in Europe. Inspected and monitored contract performance
to insure technical proficiency and compliance with terms of the contract and e
valuated contract performance in $10 million dollars worth of building renovatio
ns.
Conducted on-site quality assurance inspections to ensure the contractoras quali
ty control programs functioned properly.
Inspected material utilized by the contractor, monitored the contractoras progre
ss, investigated quality and performance problems related to materials and proce
sses.
Assisted in the evaluation of contractoras quality control system and maintained
 continuous liaison.
Provided independent risk management assessments and decisions to minimize the a
ssociated hazards and risks by effective integration of safety requirements with
the mission demands.

Mar 21 2007 - Feb 28 2008: Senior Manager (First Sergeant)

A Co 173D Airborne Brigade Bamberg Germany Unit 31421 APO AE 09139 CPT Jonathan
Zimmer # unknown.
Responsible for managing and supervising the overall training, readiness and acc
ountability of 76 personnel.
Executed the organizations force protection plan for the Forward Operating Base
resulting in no casualties during repeated attacks.
Coordinated with the Physical Security Officer to assess status of existing and
new Mission Essential Vulnerable Areas, high risk target structures, as well as
personnel, to reduce vulnerability to terrorists attacks in Afghanistan.
Drafted correspondence of routine nature such as Memorandums of Instruction (MOI
) and Operations Orders (OPORDs).
Senior advisor in the planning, and execution of military operations requiring t
actical and technical expertise in small unit tactics.
Served as the payroll officer for contracts with a monthly cash fund of 10,000 d
ollars.
Managed the professional development of junior leaders and soldiers to ensure pr
oficiency in critical military skills including physical fitness, marksmanship,
medical knowledge and equipment maintenance and accountability valued at $15 mil
lion dollars.

Nov 28 2006 - Mar 20 2007: Drill Sergeant A Co 3-34 INF RGT FT Jac
kson SC 29207 1SG Sergio Rodengen # unknown.
Trained in the art of supervision, instruction, motivating and evaluating traine
es. Utilized audiovisual material, practical exercises, lectures and computer-ba
sed training solutions. Topics included leadership, physical fitness, and marksm
anship, methods of instruction, sexual assault prevention response and ethics.

May 01 2005 - Nov 27 2006: Battalion Operations Sergeant

1-345th EN RGT FT Jackson SC 29207 Master Sergeant (Retired) Gilbert Jones 803 2
69 8788.
Responsible for training, teaching, coaching and mentoring over 5,000 personnel
in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. Ensured that all personnel
were trained to standard and their readiness level was increased, enabling them
to deploy to various global theaters for combat.
Supported the Defense Coordinating Element for South Carolina by providing techn
ical guidance to management and staff elements.
Coordinated individual and group training for a large diversified organization u
tilizing extensive knowledge and experience serving in various functions of lead
ership, training, and command of soldiers.
Planned, coordinated and supervised the Observer Controller Trainer Academy curr
iculum and maintained proper certification of subordinate instructors. Researche
d, developed, revised and reviewed the technical content of course material with
existing guidelines. Developed and implemented testing procedures for required
certification.
Established a safety program to eliminate accidents in the work place. Processe
d administrative correspondence, conducted logistical inventories, ordered, rece
ived and issued supplies, spare parts and equipment.

Dec 01 2003 - Apr 30 2005: Senior Observer Controller Trainer

1-345th EN RGT FT Jackson SC 29207 Master Sergeant (Retired) Gilbert Jones 803 2
69 8788.
Certified as an evaluator and Senior Trainer for an engineering organization. Pr
ovided training assistance, support and evaluations that enhanced the mission re
adiness of eleven priority engineer units of the Army National Guard and Army Re
serve components encompassing four states and Puerto Rico.
Supervised training assistance, support and evaluations that enhanced mission re
adiness. Led individual training programs and provided leadership, mentorship,
direction and motivation while instructing theater specific readiness training t
o numerous unit personnel.

Jul 27 2002 - Nov 31 2003: Project Manager (Engineer Platoon Sergeant)

A Co 2nd EN BN Camp Castle Kore
a APO AP 96224 CPT Conan Alailma # unknown.
Supervised the day to day activities of 28 employees. Advised the Commander on p
ersonnel, equipment, training and technical matters. Provided subordinate superv
isors with instructions on training plans and implemented training programs. Ins
pected work progress and enforced regulation and policy on job specifications an
d safety standards. Conducted weekly inspections of organizations training plans
and ensured they were in compliance with Army regulation and policy. Maintained
equipment valued at over $4 million dollars. Established priorities, assigned r
esponsibility, produced training schedules and forecasted upcoming training for
soldiers. Instructed personnel in specific assigned areas and followed approved
lesson plans and program instructions.

Apr 12 2000 - Jul 26 2002: Project Manager (Engineer Platoon Sergeant)

B Co 588th EN BN FT Hood TX 1L
T John Trickey # unknown.
Continually monitored and reviewed all assigned programs and projects to ensure
that resources are consistent with goals and objectives to be accomplished. Mana
ged, coordinated and provided a variety of administrative and management functio
ns to include personnel management, printing & reproduction, records management,
and training. Also served as a Training Specialist and supervised 42 personnel
in an Engineer Organization. Prepared correspondence, plans, orders, constructio
n schedules, reports and maintained files, records and technical publications. A
ccounts for 100% of equipment during all inventories in excess of $500,000.00.