Gregory J. Cello
Gregory J. Cello
Boston, MA 02215 |------------ | ------------ | LinkedI------------/in/gregorycello
EDUCATION
CORe: Credential of Readiness Sep 2017
Harvard Business School Online; Boston, MA
BS, Biology May 2011
Providence College; Providence, RI
• 4-Year Army ROTC Scholarship Recipient, Dean’s List, NCAA Division I Athlete, ROTC Cadet Commander
WORK EXPERIENCE
HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 3RD COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADE; Savannah, GA 2016 to 2019
Company Commander, Captain (1 year) | Spearheaded daily administration; managed property valued in excess of $55 million and six sections totaling 239 personnel, including officers with seniority; selected for position reserved for a Captain entering second command.
• Proposed and implemented a $1.2 million infrastructure upgrade after identifying a weakness in brigade tactical headquarters; resulted in direct recognition from division commanding general.
• Applied an automated document routing and tracking system built on SharePoint (GEARS); enhanced efficiency of communication amongst each of six staff sections; boosted processing times by 100%.
• Ranked as one of top two company commander’s out of 8 following a 12-month command period.
3RD DIVISION ARTILLERY, 3RD INFANTRY DIVISION; Fort Stewart, GA 2016 to 2016
Operations Officer, Captain | Orchestrated brigade-level mission command for any joint, service, or multinational headquarters. Responsible for tactical deployment, teaching, preparation, and operations for division artillery.
• Implemented an intricate long-range training calendar; enabled brigade to synchronize instruction and resourcing of six battalions in a fluid environment; amplified coordination efficiency by 50%.
• Revitalized and directed a daily physical exercise program; increased overall performance of a 30-member section on Army Physical Fitness Test by 50 points.
3-319TH AIRBORNE FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION, 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION; Fort Bragg, NC 2014 to 2015
Battalion Intelligence Officer, 1st Lieutenant – Captain | Oversaw intelligence readiness, asset synchronization, counterintelligence and security for 596-member battalion; handpicked from over 33 fellow Officers to serve in position typically reserved for a Captain.
• Coordinated with several higher-ranking Officers to develop an operation plan to deploy battalion within 90 days; recognized in top 20 of all Officers in battalion (of 200) following deployment rotation.
• Organized and presented over 100 top-secret intelligence briefings to senior ranking officers; enhanced unit readiness by 50%.
BRAVO BATTERY, 3-319TH AIRBORNE FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION; Fort Bragg, NC 2013 to 2014
Platoon Leader, 1st Lieutenant (1 Year) | Led a 40-man platoon capable of 18 hour no notice worldwide deployment to perform direct and indirect fire missions; guided daily administration; managed property valued in excess of $18 million.
• Selected as one of two platoons (out of entire US Army) to support USMA Summer Cadet Field Training.
• Analyzed and processed quantitative firing data accounted for several variables including weather, speed, location, and distance to accurately shoot ballistic projectiles towards designated targets; shot over 20,000 rounds with zero firing incidents.
APACHE TROOP, 3-73RD CALVARY SQUADRON; Ghazni Province, Afghanistan & Fort Bragg, NC 2012 to 2013
Fire Support Officer, 2nd Lieutenant – 1st Lieutenant | Directed, supervised and taught three teams of nine personnel to execute fire support operations in support of an 85-man troop during Operation Enduring Freedom XII; supervised property valued over $2 million.
• Awarded Army Commendation Medal for leading and executing fire support operations for over 75 combat patrols and two named (classified) operations resulting in zero friendly casualties.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Certifications: US Masters Swimming Certified Coach.
Volunteering: To memorialize Veteran’s Day 2013, helped organize a 24-hour open ocean swim; swam over 50km and raised over $80,000 for Gold Star Teen Adventures, a non-profit provides healing and opportunity to children of special operations Service Members lost in line of duty. Over five years of volunteer head coaching experience, ranging from YMCA to High School Varsity.
Interests: Avid mountaineer; summited both Mt. Rainier, WA and Mt. Washington, NH.
Awards: Awarded North Carolina Boy’s Coach of the Year – Mid-South 4A Conference - 2014-2015.
Gregory J. Cello
Boston, MA 02215 |------------ | ------------ | LinkedI------------/in/gregorycello
EDUCATION
CORe: Credential of Readiness Sep 2017
Harvard Business School Online; Boston, MA
BS, Biology May 2011
Providence College; Providence, RI
• 4-Year Army ROTC Scholarship Recipient, Dean’s List, NCAA Division I Athlete, ROTC Cadet Commander
WORK EXPERIENCE
HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 3RD COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADE; Savannah, GA 2016 to 2019
Company Commander, Captain (1 year) | Spearheaded daily administration; managed property valued in excess of $55 million and six sections totaling 239 personnel, including officers with seniority; selected for position reserved for a Captain entering second command.
• Proposed and implemented a $1.2 million infrastructure upgrade after identifying a weakness in brigade tactical headquarters; resulted in direct recognition from division commanding general.
• Applied an automated document routing and tracking system built on SharePoint (GEARS); enhanced efficiency of communication amongst each of six staff sections; boosted processing times by 100%.
• Ranked as one of top two company commander’s out of 8 following a 12-month command period.
3RD DIVISION ARTILLERY, 3RD INFANTRY DIVISION; Fort Stewart, GA 2016 to 2016
Operations Officer, Captain | Orchestrated brigade-level mission command for any joint, service, or multinational headquarters. Responsible for tactical deployment, teaching, preparation, and operations for division artillery.
• Implemented an intricate long-range training calendar; enabled brigade to synchronize instruction and resourcing of six battalions in a fluid environment; amplified coordination efficiency by 50%.
• Revitalized and directed a daily physical exercise program; increased overall performance of a 30-member section on Army Physical Fitness Test by 50 points.
3-319TH AIRBORNE FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION, 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION; Fort Bragg, NC 2014 to 2015
Battalion Intelligence Officer, 1st Lieutenant – Captain | Oversaw intelligence readiness, asset synchronization, counterintelligence and security for 596-member battalion; handpicked from over 33 fellow Officers to serve in position typically reserved for a Captain.
• Coordinated with several higher-ranking Officers to develop an operation plan to deploy battalion within 90 days; recognized in top 20 of all Officers in battalion (of 200) following deployment rotation.
• Organized and presented over 100 top-secret intelligence briefings to senior ranking officers; enhanced unit readiness by 50%.
BRAVO BATTERY, 3-319TH AIRBORNE FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION; Fort Bragg, NC 2013 to 2014
Platoon Leader, 1st Lieutenant (1 Year) | Led a 40-man platoon capable of 18 hour no notice worldwide deployment to perform direct and indirect fire missions; guided daily administration; managed property valued in excess of $18 million.
• Selected as one of two platoons (out of entire US Army) to support USMA Summer Cadet Field Training.
• Analyzed and processed quantitative firing data accounted for several variables including weather, speed, location, and distance to accurately shoot ballistic projectiles towards designated targets; shot over 20,000 rounds with zero firing incidents.
APACHE TROOP, 3-73RD CALVARY SQUADRON; Ghazni Province, Afghanistan & Fort Bragg, NC 2012 to 2013
Fire Support Officer, 2nd Lieutenant – 1st Lieutenant | Directed, supervised and taught three teams of nine personnel to execute fire support operations in support of an 85-man troop during Operation Enduring Freedom XII; supervised property valued over $2 million.
• Awarded Army Commendation Medal for leading and executing fire support operations for over 75 combat patrols and two named (classified) operations resulting in zero friendly casualties.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Certifications: US Masters Swimming Certified Coach.
Volunteering: To memorialize Veteran’s Day 2013, helped organize a 24-hour open ocean swim; swam over 50km and raised over $80,000 for Gold Star Teen Adventures, a non-profit provides healing and opportunity to children of special operations Service Members lost in line of duty. Over five years of volunteer head coaching experience, ranging from YMCA to High School Varsity.
Interests: Avid mountaineer; summited both Mt. Rainier, WA and Mt. Washington, NH.
Awards: Awarded North Carolina Boy’s Coach of the Year – Mid-South 4A Conference - 2014-2015.