1. Robert F. Parrish
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207 Edwards Dr robert.f.parrish.mil@mail.mil
Anderson, SC 29626 864-367-2618 (C)
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a challenging position utilizing my leadership skills, education,
and military background to directly impact the success and growth of the
organization.
EDUCATION:
Limestone University, BA Liberal Arts Gaffney, SC
Graduated 2016 (Current 3.69 GPA) 06/05 – 03/16
Professional Education Center for the Army, Air Defense School Ft. Bliss, TX
Industrial Technology/Management 01/06 – 04/06
Professional Education Center for the Army, Infantry School Ft. Benning, GA
Senior Leader Course 07/95 – 08/95
Professional Education Center for the Army, TRADOC Ft. Leonard Wood, MO
Drill Sargent Instructor School 07/96 – 09/96
Professional Education Center for the Army, 24th
Infantry Division Ft. Stewart, GA
Advanced Leader Course 04/89 – 04/89
Professional Education Center for Army Europe, 3rd
Infantry Division Kitzingen, W. Germany
Professional Leadership Development Course 01/87 – 02/87
EXPERIENCE: Top Secret Clearance
South Carolina Army National Guard
Anderson SC
14G Operations Sergeant (Theater Level) 01/01 to03/16
• Managed over 45 Soldiers and Leaders annually
• Coordinated and trained 5 different States in multiple locations
• Duties included budgeting training dollars in excess of 5 million
• Travel dollars in excess of 2 million
• Maintaining equipment to facilitate missions with values of over 1 million dollars
• Served in a supporting command to US Army North for all Army Air Defense Artillery
2. South Carolina State Corrections Pelzer, SC
Corrections Officer 09/97 – 01/05
• Responsible for enforcing rules and regulations in a prison, jail or other holding facility
• Responsible for 4 Correctional Officers
• Responsible for 54 prisoners who have been convicted of a crime(s)
• Oversees prisoner conduct and safety. Supervises prisoners during meals, recreation,
work and other daily activities. Documents violations and takes appropriate disciplinary
actions.
United States Army Ft. Leonard Wood, MO
Drill Sergeant 07/95 – 09/97
• Successfully held highest standards and quotas as a Drill Sergeant Leader/Instructor.
Duties include candidate training/testing up to 45 recruits and 3 leaders, facilitating and
instructions of all Army standards for civilians to meet in order to become Soldiers and
Leaders to become Drill Sargent’s. Duties also include extensive physical training and oral
correspondence training, mentoring and leading up to 45 recruits to all levels.
• Provide individualized career counseling for all 45 potential Soldiers
• Promoted to Sergeant First Class.
• Led the Company as the Senior Drill Sergeant training over 500 Soldiers and 60 in
leadership positions
United States Army Ft Leonard Wood, MO
11C Infantry Mortar Crew Member 05/84 – 06/95
• Top 10% in all leadership school
• Promoted to Staff Sergeant (SSG) leading 32 Soldiers during Operation Desert Storm
• Served in Operation Desert Shield
• Served in Operation Desert Storm
United States Army Korea/Ft Bliss, TX
14G Enhanced Systems Operator/Maintainer 01/02 – 01/05
• Honor graduate of program
• Successfully led team in operator training
• Served in Operation Iraqi Freedom
• Promoted to Sergeant First Class (SFC)
• Served in Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan)
HONORS AND AWARDS:
• Bronze Star Meritorious Service Medal
• Combat Infantry Mans Badge Combat Action
• Expert Infantry Mans Badge Drill Sargent Badge
• Army Commendation Medal Army Achievement Medal
3. • Good Conduct Medal Humanitarian Service Medal
REFERENCES: Provided upon request