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Maria Watson

Whitewater

Summary

Retired United States Army Non-Commissioned Officer with extensive experience leading and managing teams in high-stress environments. Efficient in planning and executing complex military training operations in overseas emergency management. Skilled in developing and implementing policies and procedures with focus on safety.

Work History

Battalion Operations NCOIC

United States Army
  • Created contingency plans to address unexpected tactical scenarios for deploying company units.
  • Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
  • Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations.
  • Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
  • Planned exercises and practical tactical operations in complex and challenging environments for deploying units.

Assistant Inspector General

United States Army
  • Wrote detailed, organized and timely reports for inspections, investigations and complaints.
  • Received and processed complaints, in a timely matter and with sensitivity.
  • Traveled to multiple state locations to support subordinate units in Inspector General activities.
  • Developed detailed inspections based on broad guidance and direction from the directing authority.
  • Leveraged data and analytics from inspections to make informed decisions and drive organizational improvements and to create change.

Company Operations NCO and Team SGT

United States Army

Company Operations NCO and Team SGT

United States Army
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Established positive and effective communication among company staff and leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
  • Created contingency plans to address unexpected tactical scenarios.
  • Organized and executed the movement of 120 Soldiers, equipment and rolling stock to and from the National Training Center to train and validate for deployment

Advanced Individual Training Instructor

United States Army
  • Maintained compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and quality goals.
  • Evaluated training needs and developed appropriate class offerings through continues evaluation of the program of instruction
  • Assessed skill gaps for and developed training courses to meet identified needs through the Center of Army of Lessons Learned.
  • Integrated technology resources to maximize training success.
  • Acted as an observer coach and trainer for newly assessed Civil Affairs Specialist to the United States Army.

Civil Affairs Specialist

United States Army
  • Identified critical resources the local people needed during tactical missions and crisis situations
  • Fostered and maintained dialogue with NGOs and other humanitarian relief organizations to support the school in the Balad district
  • Attended district counsel meetings to coordinate and fund projects in the area

Education

Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
05-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
12-2023

Skills

  • Situational awareness
  • Operational efficiency
  • Leadership development
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Interagency coordination
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Crisis management
  • Cultural awareness
  • Training management
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Risk assessment

Timeline

Battalion Operations NCOIC

United States Army

Assistant Inspector General

United States Army

Company Operations NCO and Team SGT

United States Army

Company Operations NCO and Team SGT

United States Army

Advanced Individual Training Instructor

United States Army

Civil Affairs Specialist

United States Army

Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership

Western Kentucky University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Western Kentucky University

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