Mason Gryder
Clarksville
Summary
Infantry Squad Leader with extensive experience in the U.S. Army, excelling in operations planning and team management. Proven track record in intelligence gathering and personnel mentoring, successfully leading troops through complex scenarios. Recognized for enhancing mission success through strategic decision-making and effective resource allocation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Infantry Squad Leader
U.S. Army Active Duty
11.2024 - Current
- Maintained property and equipment inventory and crew assignments.
- Maintained current in-depth knowledge of team member strengths and weaknesses to most effectively plan battle strategy.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Assessed battlefield conditions such as terrain and enemy fire effectiveness to organize and deploy team members effectively.
Barracks Manager
U.S. Army Active Duty
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
Infantry Squad Leader
U.S. Army Active Duty
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Supervised and led squad of 8 soldiers, setting high standard of efficiency, loyalty, and integrity.
- Executed reasoned and efficient decision-making to foster troop discipline and unity.
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
Reconnaissance Assistant Squad Leader
U.S. Army Active Duty
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
- Created contingency plans to address unexpected tactical scenarios.
- Analyzed intelligence reports and identified potential tactical threats.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
Infantry Assistant Machine Gunner
U.S. Army Active Duty
03.2019 - 07.2021
- Learned and maintained proficiency in different shooting positions.
- Worked hard to build and maintain level of physical fitness required to carry and position weapons and ammunition.
- Taught new team members how to operate and maintain weapons.
- Conducted patrols over different types of terrain.
Rifleman
U.S. Army Active Duty
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Supervised casualty evacuations.
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
Education
High School Diploma -
High School Diploma -
North East Carolina Prep
Tarboro, NC05-2017
Skills
- Intelligence gathering
- Explosives handling
- Survival skills
- Team management
- Land navigation
- Equipment management
- Operations planning
- Personnel mentoring
- Conducting risk assessments
- Radio communications
- Reconnaissance
- Identifying hazards
Timeline
Infantry Squad Leader
U.S. Army Active Duty
11.2024 - Current
Barracks Manager
U.S. Army Active Duty
03.2024 - 11.2024
Infantry Squad Leader
U.S. Army Active Duty
07.2023 - 03.2024
Reconnaissance Assistant Squad Leader
U.S. Army Active Duty
07.2021 - 07.2023
Infantry Assistant Machine Gunner
U.S. Army Active Duty
03.2019 - 07.2021
Rifleman
U.S. Army Active Duty
09.2018 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
High School Diploma -
North East Carolina Prep