Frank Richard Howard   (208)-821-4941 ▪ Email: frhoward2008@yahoo.com

PRODUCTION MANAGERSecurity Clearance

Solid background based on extensive formal training and 21 years U.S. ARMY experience as a Combat Arms Leader demonstrating superior leadership initiative, technical expertise, program enhancement creativity, and award-winning performance success.

KEY SKILLS:Planning ▪ Organizing ▪ Operations ▪ Testing ▪ Troubleshooting & Repair ▪ Small Arms Repair ▪ Classroom Instruction▪ Synchronization ▪ Digital Electronics/ Computer Applications ▪ Instrumentation ▪ Ancillary Equipment & Systems ▪Tactics and Training ▪ Victim Advocate for Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault ▪ Unit Master Resilience Trainer ▪ Unit Leader for Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity,

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HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE: UNITED STATES ARMY

Sexual Assault Response Coordinator March 2015- Present2nd BCT 10th MTN DIV, Fort Drum NY, 13602

Manages sexual assault prevention, training, and victim advocacy program; ensures victims of sexual assault receive guidance and emotional support during administrative, medical, investigative, and legal procedures and ensures victims understand the process; assigns a VA to assist victim immediately upon notification of an incident of sexual harassment or sexual assault.

Developed, trained, and qualified 14 personnel as Battalion Level Victim Advocates, Coordinators and 56 others as Company Level Advisors.

Provided timely and accurate updates to the Brigade Commander on all Victim or Offender Cases within the Brigade.

Operations Sergeant Major October 2013 – August 2014 1st Squadron 89th Cavalry2nd Brigade 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum NY, 13602Serves as the Operations Sergeant Major for a Light Cavalry Reconnaissance Surveillance Targeting and Acquisition (RSTA) Squadron; responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising current operations, training, orders development, ranges, and taskings; manages tasks from division and brigade as well as tactical operation center activities to include battle tracking, intelligence collection, and battle drill execution; responsible for the health, welfare, and development of 6 NCOs, 10 Soldiers, and their Families; accountable for over $5,000,000 worth of equipment; assumes the role of Squadron Command Sergeant Major in his absence.

Continuously engaged five company troop sergeants and staff in the battalion resulting in an outstanding climate that fostered teamwork throughout the unit.

Implemented an Operator Level Training Program for command post personnel on ABCS systems; resulting in an increase in efficiency in the command post operations.

Scout Platoon Sergeant October 2011–October 20131st Squadron 89th Cavalry2nd Brigade 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum NY, 13602Directs the tactical and technical training and deployment of a reconnaissance Platoon assigned to a Scout Troop within a Reconnaissance Squadron; responsible for the health, morale, welfare, discipline, individual and collective training, and the professional development of 4 Non-Commissioned Officers and 12 Soldiers; additionally responsible for the operational readiness, maintenance, and accountability of all assigned vehicles and equipment valued in excess of $8,000,000, advised the Scout Platoon Leader on all procedures, training, administrative actions and enlisted matters.

Developed a physical readiness program that raised each individual Soldiers Army Physical Fitness Test score by 25 points. Deployed as a Scout Platoon to the Pakika Province in Afghanistan, and was handpicked by the Brigade Commander to serve as a

Security Force for an Advise and Assist Team to the Afghan National Army.

Observer Controller Trainer October 2009-October 2011Cobra Team, Operations GroupNational Training Center Fort Irwin California, 92310Serves as a Scout Platoon Observer Controller within the Operations Group Cobra Team; responsible for the training and safety of leaders and Soldiers in platoons exceeding 24 personnel, up to 10 times per year; training rotational units on Security, Reconnaissance, Tactical Convoy Operations, Force Protection, and supply operations. Conducts After Action Reviews (AARs) for over 10 rotations a year enhancing the rotation units combat capabilities for future deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq.

Coordinated with Opposing Force Elements each rotation to ensure that the Rotational Unit’s overall mission readiness is optimal Implemented a solid maintenance plan for all of Cobra Team.

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Squadron Master Gunner October 2006-October 2009

4th Squadron 7th Cavalry 1st Brigade 10th Mountain Division,Camp Hovey Korea, APO AP, 96224-0453Served a Bradley Master Gunner for a forward deployed Cavalry Squadron based in USFK South Korea; responsible for the planning and training of all gunnery related tasks for 700 Soldiers and 24 Bradley (CFV), Cavalry fighting Vehicles; served as the Squadron Commander's technical advisor on both gunnery related subjects and maintenance of Bradley CFV, and the M242 25mm Machine Gun; maintains all gunnery related data that pertains to the M3A3 fire control system; additionally responsible for 5 Non-Commissioned Officers and 2 Bradley CFVs as the Operations NCO of the S3 section.

Developed a Squadron Gunnery Program for entire Battalion-Sized element, successfully training over 720 Cavalry Troopers on the M242 25mm Machine Gun, .50 Caliber Machine Gun, MK-19 40mm Grenade Launcher, all Crew-Serve Weapon Systems, and small arms.

Developed and implemented a successful M242 25mm MG Maintenance Program for the entire Squadron.

Warrior Leader Course Instructor June 2004-October 2006NCO AcademyFort Knox, Kentucky, 40121Serves as an Instructor/Writer for the Warrior Leader Course (WLC) class at the United States Army Armor School with a daily strength of three cadre and 70 students with an annual load of over 800 students; coordinates and synchronizes logistical and administrative support among numerous support agencies to facilitate student training; acts as a mentor and counselor, and establishes standards of conduct and accountability to newly Non-Commissioned officers; supervises and refines training doctrine, leadership and physical readiness training.

Recognized as the Instructor of the Cycle for August 2005. Dedicated over 150 hours after close of business to work with Boy Scouts of America

Education/Certification:  Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education/ Physical Education     Certified US Army Instructor/Trainer  Certified Observed Controller/ TrainerCertified Battalion Level Master Gunner/ TrainerEqual Opportunity Leader CourseUS Army Safety Leader CourseSmall Weapons Repair Course Graduate

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