Andrew Wenger
Columbus
Summary
A dynamic and committed leader, striving for excellence in the special operations community. Possessing a fast-learning mindset and strong critical thinking skills, empowering subordinates to make informed decisions in high-pressure training and combat environments. Throughout the military career, had the privilege of serving alongside and learning from exceptional leaders. Highly motivated and a dedicated team player, ready to bring expertise and experience to new challenges.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Department of the Army
10.2020 - 08.2024
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Managed and tracked consumption of operational resources in support of training and operations
- Develop team members capacity to analyze situations quickly and make decisions under pressure
- Led a team of U.S Army Special Operations forces during combat operations
- Work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining the safety of fellow team members
- Managed the employment of the team’s sensitive equipment in austere environments with 100% accountability
- Ability to navigate a wide range of obstacles varying in heights of up to 60+ feet
- Trained new members in weapons marksmanship, medical proficiency, small unit tactics, and mobility
- Analyzed and resolved equipment malfunctions swiftly during training exercises, minimizing downtime and maintaining operational readiness
- Mentored and developed junior team members to ensure their seamless transition into military service
- Operated and maintained complex equipment such as Stryker, LMTV and JLTV
- Mastered the 75th Ranger Regiment core competencies
- Enforced safety procedures rigorously during daily training, leading to zero accidents within the team
- Maintain the physical readiness required to perform any task at any given time
- Deployments: Iraq 2022 (Operation Inherent Resolve)
Order Selector
Associated Wholesale Grocery
10.2017 - 11.2019
- Lead and teach new employees on the day to day tasks
- Manual case selection using a Vo-collect headset and double pallet jack
- Take orders to loading dock for shipment
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally more than 100 pounds
Education
-Lineworker Apprentice Program -
West Georgia Technical College
La Grange, GA03-2025
-Class A CDL -
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA12-2024
Skills
- Team player
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability
- Continuous self-development
- Servant leadership
- Work ethic
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Heavy lifting
- Proven success
- Teamwork and collaboration
Specialized Training Selection
- 75th Ranger Regiment Advanced First Responder, 09/01/23, 350 hours, Fort Benning, GA
- U.S. Army Ranger School, 11/01/21 - 01/01/22, 1,500 hours, Fort Benning, GA
- 75th Ranger Regiment Small Unit Tactics, 10/01/21, 100 hours, Fort Benning, GA
- U.S. Army Airborne School, 10/01/20, 100 hours, Fort Benning, GA
- 75th Ranger Assessment and Selection, 08/01/20 - 10/01/20, 1,500 hours, Fort Benning, GA
- U.S. Army Infantry School, 11/01/19 - 05/01/20, 2,200 hours, Fort Benning, GA
Awards And Decorations
- Joint Service Achievement Medal with Combat Device
- Army Achievement Medal (2)
- Army Good Conduct Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal
- Global War On Terrorism Service Medal
- Humanitarian Service Ribbon
- Army Service Ribbon
- Ranger Leadership Tab
- Combat Infantryman Badge
- Expert Infantryman Badge
- Parachutist Badge
- Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge
Timeline
Team Leader
Department of the Army
10.2020 - 08.2024
Order Selector
Associated Wholesale Grocery
10.2017 - 11.2019
-Lineworker Apprentice Program -
West Georgia Technical College
-Class A CDL -
Columbus Technical College
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