1. GEORGE BUENVIAJE
2553 Prescott Circle East, Cololorado Springs, CO 80916 • Home: 8087227436 • GBUENVIAJE@AOL.COM
Professional Summary
Astounding leader and problem solver looking to transition from a successful career in the military to the security
industry. Calm under pressure with superior time management and conflict resolution skills. Ammunition and
Weapon’s specialist skilled in managing a Organization size of 500 personal howitzer weapons certification program.
Hardworking and motivated professional looking to transition from U.S. Army duty to the civilian workforce. Highly
motivated with more than 24 years of experience and achievements, including 4 Bronze stars and 3 Meritorious
service medals. Actively seeks additional responsibilities and resolves problems quickly and efficiently. Determined
and trained in risk management, project management and computers. Expertise in strategic and tactical planning.
Analytical problem solver and critical thinker.
Skills
Teamwork and Leadership Secret Security Clearance
Weapons training Troubleshooting
First Aid certified Firearm and explosives handling
Disaster preparedness Trained in security
Fire warden Quick learner
Battle Staff Operation Team leader
Master Resilient Trainer Trained in cross-cultural communication
Battalion Master Gunner Air Assault
Digital Training Management System DTMS Unit Movement Officer
SHARP Sexual Harassment Assault Response &
Prevent
Work History
Master Gunner/ Assistant Operation Sergeant, 06/2012 to Current
HHB 2-77FA 4/4ID – Fort Carson, CO
Organized a section certification program and Field Artillery Safety certification for cannon section chiefs
throughout the battalion.
Developed and led training programs in preparation for combat.
responsible for monitoring all Weapon evaluations throughout the battalion.
Advisor to the battalion commander on weapon system expert on training, safety and maintenance operations.
Devised office job descriptions and directives.?
Operated and maintained communications equipment.
Performed as a fire team member during situational training exercises and all infantry dismounted battle drills.
Expert in tactical and technical guidance.
Surveyed and analyzed terrain to determine optimum equipment placement and use.
Operated and maintained equipment worth $800,000 in contaminated areas.
Observer Controller, 06/2009 to 06/2012
Operations Group Combat Trainer – Fort Irwin, CA
Supervised the creation and validation of anti-terrorism plans on a forward operating base FOB
Developed and led training programs in preparation for combat.
Trained in the use of tear gas and explosives.
Observe, control, and train Direct Support and Reinforcing Artillery Battalions and Batteries during the
planning, preparation and execution phases of simulated Force on Force, Stability Operations and Support
Operations (SOSO), and Live Fire combat missions,collect, analyze, and provide feedback to rotational artillery
units using After Action Reviews and Take Home packages,provide training, analysis, and feedback to the field
in the form of Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTP), professional articles, trends analysis, and video
training productions.
Served as custodian of classified documents.
Operated and maintained communications equipment.

2. Expert in tactical and technical guidance.
Communicated urgent orders and directions effectively to team8 personnel.
Coordinated integration of company weapons systems into those of adjacent platoons.
Supervised teams in support of security and installation law and order operations.
Guided and coordinated unit's force protection programs to meet fleet requirements.
Tracked personnel and supplies within the company.
Tracked and filed administrative paperwork and personnel folders.
Planned and briefed personnel on missions.
Platoon Sergeant, 05/2004 to 05/2009
C 2-11FA 25ID – Schofield Barracks, HI
Assists platoon leader in the planning, preparation, and execution of collective training activities of the platoon.
Conducts battery/platoon reconnaissance, selection, occupation, and defense of position areas. Supervises firing
battery personnel engaged in firing battery operations, maintenance, and training. Lays the unit for direction of
fire and verifies safe operations before and during firing. Supervises battalion ammunition trains operations.
Reviews, consolidates, and prepares technical, personnel, and administrative reports covering firing battery
element activities.
Supervises 12 to 60 persons; selects sites for weapon emplacement; supervises firing; supervises and conducts
training of section personnel; lays fire direction; conducts weapon checks; supervises ammunition train and
movement of weapons; prepares technical reports.
Performed as a fire team member during situational training exercises and all infantry dismounted battle drills.
Expert in tactical and technical guidance.
Supervised teams in support of security and installation law and order operations.
Education
High School Diploma: 1985
Vallejo High School - Vallejo, CA
42 credit hours: General Studies, Current
Central Texas College - Killeen, TX
Accomplishments
Awarded 4 Bronze star medals for 3 Combat Deployments
Awarded a certificate of appreciation from the state department for coordinating and planning SHURA
meetings in Afghanistan
Recipient of the U.S. Army Air Assault Badge.
Trained and certified nearly 300 soldiers as a cannon crew member on a digital M777A2 Howitzer
Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $800,000 with no loss of
equipment.
Developed a M777A2 SOPstandard operation procedure that became the standard for the battalion at Fort
Irwin.