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COREY J. WALTON

Elgin

Summary

Motivated and results-driven Army leader with 20 years of honorable service, excels in mentorship, logistics coordination, drill instruction, and team leadership. Takes pride in coaching young adults in achieving personal goals and reaching their full potential. Proven ability to communicate effectively, streamline processes, drive organizational success, and foster high-performing teams.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Property Book Officer

283rd Army Band, US Army
  • Accountable for a $1.75M property book.
  • Collaborated with other departments on projects involving the use, transfer, and turn-in of government-owned property.
  • Assisted with budget planning activities related to property management. Created 12-month budget plans for the replacement and acquisition of property.

Operations Sergeant

282D Army Band, US Army
01.2024 - 04.2025
  • Responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of all taskings assigned to the organization. Worked alongside multiple civic, governmental, and educational organizations.
  • Led a seven-person office that managed the logistics of nine different teams across four states.
  • Advise the commanding officer on all operations and training aspects.
  • Lead planner for three Army units during the state funeral of President Jimmy Carter.
  • Successful in increasing operational productivity by 40%. Streamline the office calendar to increase preparation time for all teams by 50%.

Human Resources NCO

282D Army Band, US Army
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Managed a three-person team in the processing of all personnel actions, awards, evaluations, and leave and passes for a 41-person organization.
  • Created a livable spreadsheet that increased the accountability and tracking of all actions in the organization. Allowed a 6 to 12-month real-time outlook to the commanding officer.

Platoon Sergeant

US Army
01.2017 - 12.2023
  • Served in this position for over seven years, within three organizations. Selected each time over peers with more time in service to lead junior Soldiers.
  • Led and mentored a platoon of 16+ soldiers, effectively managing daily operations, training, and career development.
  • Counseled and evaluated soldiers' performance, setting clear standards, and fostering a high-performing, disciplined team.

Education

General Studies

American Military University
Charleston, WV
12.2021

Skills

  • Training development
  • Operations management
  • Logistics coordination
  • Effective communication
  • Drill and Ceremony instruction
  • Character development
  • First aid training
  • Physical fitness training
  • Weapons handling

Accomplishments

  • One of three Finalist in the 2023 Army Band NCO of the Year Competition.
  • Chosen as one of 12 NCOs in the US Army to compete in the 2021 United States Army Best Warrior Competition.

Training

  • Army Instructor Course
  • Army Master Fitness Trainer
  • Equal Opportunity Leaders Course

Timeline

Operations Sergeant

282D Army Band, US Army
01.2024 - 04.2025

Human Resources NCO

282D Army Band, US Army
08.2023 - 01.2024

Platoon Sergeant

US Army
01.2017 - 12.2023

Property Book Officer

283rd Army Band, US Army

General Studies

American Military University

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