PAUL
DELEÓN
GU English Department
New North 306
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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MAJ PAUL DELEÓN
Work experience
UNITED STATES ARMY 2003 - present
Infantry Rifle Company Commander
February 2010 – July 2011 (Fort Campbell, KY / Afghanistan)
Awards
- Bronze Star Medal
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Army Commendation Medal
- Army Achievement Medal
• Led 130 infantrymen in combat operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom while
deployed to Afghanistan.
• Taught and developed 12 junior officers through professional development and leadership.
• Managed and directed multiple enablers, systems, and teams aimed at obtaining a common
goal.
• Planned, prepared, and executed over 1000 combat missions which relied heavily on
organization, leadership, and attention to detail.
Headquarters Company Commander
April 2008– February 2010 (Fort Myer, VA)
Decorations
- Ranger Tab
- Combat Infantryman Badge
- Expert Infantryman Badge
- Parachutist Badge
- Air Assault Badge
- Special Operations Diver Badge
• Led 150 soldiers in ceremonies and day-to-day operations in and around Arlington National
Cemetery to include full-honor funerals, parades, and dignitary arrivals.
• Established clearly defined goals and obtained results which resulted in a trained and capable
team of soldiers that were prepared for any mission.
• Researched and wrote multiple military art papers that taught and developed 8 junior officers.
2010 - present
Battalion Human Resources, Officer in Charge
August 2006– April 2008 (Fort Myer, VA)
• Led the human resources center and managed the administrative actions for a 750 soldier
Battalion.
• Wrote, processed, and edited hundreds of awards, evaluations, and administrative
paperwork that supported the Battalion’s mission and led to its success.
2010 - present
Infantry Rifle Platoon Leader
October 2005 – August 2006 (Fort Myer, VA)
• Led the human resources center and managed the administrative actions for a 750 soldier
Battalion.
• Wrote, processed, and edited hundreds of awards, evaluations, and administrative
paperwork that supported the Battalion’s mission and led to its success.
Infantry Rifle Platoon Leader
May 2003 – October 2005 (Fort Hood, TX / Iraq)
• Led the human resources center and managed the administrative actions for a 750 soldier
Battalion.
• Wrote, processed, and edited hundreds of awards, evaluations, and administrative
paperwork that supported the Battalion’s mission and led to its success.
Education
Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
M.A., English
- Expected Graduation, May 2013
United States Military Academy, West Point, NY
B.S., English and Electrical Engineering, 2003
- Dean’s List, four semesters
U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning, GA
Maneuver Captain’s Career Course, 2009
- Commandant’s List, Top 20%
U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning, GA
Infantry Officer Basic Course, 2003
Career Highlights
Army Advanced Civil Schooling Recipient
• Selected to attend two years of government-funded advanced civil school followed by an
Instructor position in the Department of English and Philosophy at the U.S. Military
Academy at West Point, NY.
Bronze Star Recipient
• Received the Bronze Star for meritorious service during combat operations in support
of Operation Enduring Freedom while leading an Infantry Rifle Company.
Ranger School Graduate
• Graduated from Ranger School, a 61 day, combat leadership course focused on planning,
leadership, teamwork, discipline, and dedication.
Combat Diver Qualification Course Distinguished Honor Graduate
• Graduated first in the class of a mentally and physically challenging, six week long underwater diving course.
** You can download a pdf version of this resume here.