Aeon Downey is a retired U.S. Army veteran with over 21 years of experience in organizational management, human resources, operations, logistics, planning, and electronics maintenance. He has a MBA and B.S. in Organizational Leadership. Downey held several leadership roles such as Brigade Chief of Operations, Battery Commander, Battalion AS3, and Brigade S4 where he demonstrated strong performance managing budgets, personnel, and complex operations. He is seeking a new career opportunity leveraging his diverse military experience.

1. Aeon J. Downey (U.S. Army – 21 years)
14376 Apache Point Drive, El Paso, TX 79938
915-861-6450 | jamiedowney43@gmail.com
EDUCATION:
MBA, NorthcentralUniversity | 2015 GPA: 3.2 (while on active duty)
B.S. Organizational Leadership, Columbia Southern University | 2012 | GPA: 3.2 (while on active duty)
EXPERIENCE: Organizational Management (10 years), Human Resources (14 years), Conflict Resolution & Peer Mediation
(10 years), Operations (7 years), Electronics/Maintenance/Troubleshooting (6 years), Planning (4 years), Logistics (3 years)
Brigade Chief of Operations (Director of OPS) Ft. Bliss, Texas August 2012 – April 2014
Operations division chief and third in charge of a 13 man brigade operations office. Responsible for the training, safety,
operations security, organizational inspections, and special projects manager of a 499 man operations brigade.
 Rated in the top 5% of captains during a 12-month rating period; surpassed peers for outstanding operations performance.
 Expertly managed a combined conference event which included two brigades, 550 guests, a guest speaker; received one
Army Commendation Medal and one superior performance achievement coin from the unit commander.
 Planned, coordinated, and executed two complex brigade level safety stand downs with 12 agencies; trained 364 personnel.
Battery Commander (HR & Logistics Director) South Korea November 2010 - April 2012
Accountable for the command, control, training, administration, operations, logistics, and combat readiness of a 163 man
headquarters and headquarters battery. Responsible for the operational deployment of a battalion-size combat battalion in
support of the brigade combat team. Maintained and accounted for $52 million in weapons, equipment, and ammunition.
 Directed the maintenance, security, and operation of 61 combat systems and battalion ammunition, 15 miles from the DMZ.
 Rated #1 Captain in brigade out of 45 peers; earned the Meritorious Service Medal and three high performance coins.
 Successfully managed the logistics and fielding of 4 new M1200 fire support knight vehicles and 2 new Q-36 radar systems
with a total value of $71.6 million; increased the brigade fire support effectiveness and counter fire operability by 40%.
Battalion AS3 (Organizational Strategic Planner) Camp Casey, South Korea November 2009 - November 2010
Transcribed maneuver battalion operational plans 6 months in advance. Led, mentored, and trained 5 lieutenants.
 Principle planner; led, staffed, coordinated, and conducted 3 major battalion level exercises which involved aviation assets;
zero accidents or losses incurred and recognition by the commander with a unit coin and superior performance rating.
 Supervised the battalion operations office and 11 personnel in the absence of battalion operations officer in charge.
 Performance and dependability led to being handpicked to command the field artillery battalion headquarters battery.
Brigade S4 (Rear-Provisional) (Director of Logistics) Baumholder, Germany August 2008 - January 2009
Managed and trained 5 female logistics personnel. Managed logistical support, procurement, storage, issue, and accountability
of all assigned property, the task force annual budget, government credit card system; transportation, & building projects.
 Awarded Army Achievement Medal for excellence in the planning and execution of moving the brigade headquarters.
 Rated one of two top captains out of 5 for superb performance managing a $2.792 million annual budget with zero losses.
Project Manager (Base Facilities) Al Asad Air Base, Iraq July 2007 - August 2008
Managed 30 facilities and project work induction systems management, multi-cultural construction project development,
coordination of heavy equipment requests, maintenance work orders, and facilities management for 6 joint units.
 Reduced work order processing time by 50%; increased facility repair and new construction productivity by 20%.
 Developed the construction projects program valued at $11.75 million; included funding, schedule, and scope of work.
Platoon Leader (Organizational HR/Log Manager) Idar Oberstein, Germany August 2006 - July 2007
Responsible for the training, welfare, and safety of a 39 man logistical support platoon. Managed logistical operations and
$10M worth of inventory while maintaining full operability of 40 transportation systems with zero loss or safety incidents.
 Ranked best qualified out of 13 lieutenants in the battalion due to the highest logistical readiness and maintenance rating.

2. Sergeant (Electronics, Systems Maintenance, Troubleshooting Tech) Multiple September 1994 – September 2001
Maintained, troubleshoot, and operated M1 tanks, M88s, multiple diesel vehicles; Sales (active duty recruiter); Customer
Service; HR Manager.
Professional Organizations: American Legion, VFW, Wounded Warrior Project, DAV, AUSA, Military Officers of America
Association, 2nd
Infantry Division Association, and 9th
Infantry (Manchu) Regiment Association.
Additional Data: Top Secret Security Clearance - SCI; Conflict Resolution; Travel; Adaptive-Flexible; Run/Cycle. U.S.
Government moves family and house hold goods at government expense due to retirement.