Phillip Smith
Fayetteville
Summary
Psychological operations team leader with strong project management and strategic planning skills. Demonstrated success in enhancing mission effectiveness and fostering strategic relationships to achieve objectives. Committed to operational efficiency and driving results in high-pressure environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychological Operations Team Leader
Special Operations Command
Fort Bragg
2025.07 - Current
- Acted as Pay agent for Department of War Reward program.
- Directed operational teams to improve mission readiness and overall effectiveness.
- Developed products to generate tactical, operational, and strategic level effects to combat Narco-Terrorism.
- Led team in daily operations, maintaining optimal efficiency and productivity levels.
- Developed and maintained strategic client relationships to drive engagement and satisfaction.
- Developed products to generate tactical, operational, and strategic level effects to combat Narco-Terrorism.
Observer, Coach, Trainer
Special Operations Training Detachment
Fort Irwin
2023.07 - 2025.07
- Served as Joint Operations Center NCOIC as an E-6, leading to the successful training of over 300 Special Operations Soldiers.
- Developed first PSYOP training material at National Training Center, establishing foundational resource for PSYOP training scenarios.
- Evaluated operational readiness of tactical units to enhance mission effectiveness.
- Oversaw the Detachment Ammo responsibilities, achieving 100% accountability for all assigned ammo and pyrotechnics.
Psychological Operations Sergeant
1st Psychological Operations Battalion
Fort Bragg
2018.01 - 2023.07
- Coordinated psychological operations missions, enhancing effectiveness of strategic military objectives.
- Managed logistics for deployment of psychological operations equipment, ensuring timely and efficient resource allocation.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for mission execution.
- Facilitated briefings on mission plans and updates, improving situational awareness for command staff and team members.
- Managed development and submission of rewards packets for DOWRP
HSC NCOIC
1st Psychological Operations Battalion
Fort Bragg
2022.06 - 2023.06
- Oversaw adherence to Company Commander objectives, ensuring alignment with mission goals.
- Mentored junior enlisted soldiers, guiding them to successfully execute the Commander's intent.
- Managed Battalion Land and Ammo, ensuring 100% accountability and enabling effective training for over 700 soldiers.
- Managed Battalion Land and Ammo, maintained 100% accountability, and facilitated the successful training of more than 700 soldiers.
- Ensured accurate tracking of over 1.5 million rounds of ammunition, explosives, and pyrotechnics to support training operations.
Infantryman
101st Airborne Division Air Assault
Fort Campbell North
2014.02 - 2017.12
- Executed combat drills and emergency response procedures under high-pressure environments.
- Operated and maintained weapons systems, ensuring peak operational readiness and effectiveness during missions.
- Trained new soldiers in infantry tactics, weapon handling, and safety protocols, fostering a culture of safety and proficiency.
- Collaborated with team members during tactical training exercises, strengthening unit cohesion and readiness for deployment.
- Instructed personnel on environmental hazard reduction and PPE use, driving standardized procedures, and supporting team health and performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Management
American Military University
Charles Town, WV2026-03
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technologies
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Operational efficiency
- Risk management
- Client relationship management
- Team leadership
- Training and mentoring
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Psychological Operations Team Leader
Special Operations Command
2025.07 - Current
Observer, Coach, Trainer
Special Operations Training Detachment
2023.07 - 2025.07
HSC NCOIC
1st Psychological Operations Battalion
2022.06 - 2023.06
Psychological Operations Sergeant
1st Psychological Operations Battalion
2018.01 - 2023.07
Infantryman
101st Airborne Division Air Assault
2014.02 - 2017.12
Bachelor of Arts - Management
American Military University
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technologies
Community College of The Air Force