David Porter

Military Service:

• Rank: Sergeant First Class

  Branch/Position: Army

  Period: November 2005 - present

  Occupation: 88M - Motor Transport Operator - 88M

  Security Clearance: Top Secret Clearance

  Duties Description:
  Operates all wheel vehicles and equipment over varied terrain and roadways for support of combat operations; manage entrucking and detrucking of personnel being transported; oversees and checks proper loading and unloading of cargo on vehicles and trailers; secure cargo against inclement weather, pilferage and damage; operates vehicle component material handling equipment (MHE), as required; employs land navigation techniques; must be knowledgeable of tactical automated communications systems and weapons when they are mounted on the vehicle; corrects and reports all vehicle deficiencies.

  Training courses:

  • MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL
  • ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL (x5)
  • ARMY ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL (x4)
  • ARMED FORCES SERVICE MEDAL
  • ARMY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL (x6)
  • ARMY SERVICE RIBBON
  • GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM-EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL
  • GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM-SERVICE MEDAL
  • HUMANITARIAN SERVICE MEDAL
  • IRAQI CAMPAIGN MEDAL (x2 COMBAT STARS)
  • NATIONAL DEFENCE RIBBON
  • OVERSEAS RIBBON (x2)

Work history:

• Job Title: Security Driver

  Company: United States Military Delegation to NATO

  Period: September 2020 - present

  Role Description:

  Served as personal security driver for the U.S. Military Representative (US MILREP) to the NATO Military Committee, a 3-star billet and DOD designated level-2.5 high risk personnel; responsible for around-the-clock transportation and security for diplomatic and official functions throughout Europe;
  responsible for performing route reconnaissance, mission planning, and coordination with U.S. and international agencies during high-level security movements; responsible for the supervision and maintenance of two heavily armored vehicles and equipment valued in excess of $900,000.  

• Job Title: Transportation Supervisor

  Company: Forward Support Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)

  Period: August 2018 - September 2020

  Role Description:

   Served as the Transportation Supervisor in the Transportation Platoon, Forward Support Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) responsible for the discipline, accountability, development, and welfare of 11 Soldiers and 8 NCOs; supervises personnel readiness, maintenance, and utilization of one Load Handling Systems (LHS); 14 Family Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV); two Medium Tactical Vehicle (MTV) Trailer; one 30 foot Trailer and one 10k ATLAS Forklift, weapons and additional equipment valued in excess over $4,000,000; enforces technical and tactical training standards for unit mission accomplishments.  

• Job Title: Fleet Manager

  Company: A Company, Group Support Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne)

  Period: November 2014 - August 2018

  Role Description:

  Served as the Fleet Manager for Alpha Company, Group Support Battalion; responsible for providing direct logistical support to 3D Special Forces Group (Airborne); supervises and coordinates the planning and execution of all transportation operations for the battalion; responsible for the planning, coordinating, and organizing of all company training; responsible for the quality control of all administrative and financial requests; supervises training room clerks, supply specialists, arms room personnel and NBC; responsible for the health, welfare, and training of three NCOs and 6 Soldiers; directly responsible for over $14 Million worth of MTOE equipment

• Job Title: Team Leader

  Company: A Company, Group Support Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne)

  Period: November 2012 - November 2014

  Role Description:

  Served as a Team Leader in A Company, Group Support Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne); responsible for the health, welfare, morale, discipline, and training of two NCOs and six Soldiers; deployable worldwde with little prior notification; responsible for the tranportation of paratroopers, containerized cargo, ammunition, and hazardous materials in support of all elements for four Special Operations Forces Battalions within the 3D SFG(A); monitors administrative actions, supply, and training; responsible for the maintenance and accountability of 16 vehicles and associated equipment valused at over $1.5 million.

Education:

• Fayetteville Technical Community College

  Associate's Degree – General Studies

  Period: May 2013 - May 2018

• American Military University

  Bachelor's Degree – Business

  Period: December 2024 - present