RONALD L.
PERRY
4240 Ellenwood Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63116
(314) 280-3064
ronald_l_perry@[Link]
OBJECTIVE: To find an industry leading company in which to expand my leadership, problem solving and
interpersonal relationship skills while contributing to the continued success of the company.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Eight years leadership experience in the United States Army
• Creative problem solver able to see a mission from conception through execution with little supervision
• Dynamic leader who motivates subordinates to accomplish tasks with a sense of purpose and direction
• Creator of management systems from personnel and equipment to design and production
• Project officer and event coordinator of social events, including three military balls with 1,000 guests
• Exceeding all expectations in first job after the military with no prior construction experience
EDUCATION
UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY, 1993-1997 West Point, NY
B.S., Military History
WORK EXPERIENCE
Project Engineer, Paric Corporation, 2005 - Present St. Louis, MO
• Construction manager for a commercial, residential, and industrial construction company with over
$250 million worth of business last year
• Responsible for managing the schedule, budget, subcontractors and resources for 4 projects worth $29
million in the past 16 months
CAPTAIN, UNITED STATES ARMY, FIELD ARTILLERY, 1997 – 2005
5th Brigade Combat Team Fire Support/Information Officer, 2004 – 2005 Baghdad, Iraq
• Planned, coordinated, and delivered indirect fires from artillery, helicopters, and fighter aircraft in
support of approximately 4,000 ground troops
• Analyzed enemy indirect fires against friendly troops and provided the brigade commander with
predictions of and recommendations to counter future enemy attacks
• Designed and produced information products such as billboards, flyers, and radio and television
commercials aimed at influencing Iraqi citizens to choose freedom over terrorism
• Developed command messages and press releases for consequence management in the wake of terrorist
attacks
Field Artillery Battery Commander, 2003 – 2004 Fort Hood, Texas • Baghdad, Iraq
• Responsible for the lives of 96 combat troops deployed to Baghdad, Iraq
• Supervised approximately $12 million of equipment
• Provided security of approximately 60,000 civilians in the Hateen District of Baghdad
• Served as the military advisor to the Iraqi leaders of Hateen
• Managed reconstruction efforts including schools, essential services, and quality of life projects
1st Cavalry Division Artillery Personnel Officer/Adjutant, 2001 - 2002 Fort Hood, Texas
• Served as the human resource manager of approximately 2,400 combat troops specializing in personnel
placement, strength projections and career management
• Managed a staff of 2 officers and 12 soldiers responsible for personnel management, legal actions and
records management
• Rated by the Brigade Commander as one of the top five captains of the 55 serving in the unit
MLRS Battery Platoon Leader/Executive Officer, 1997 – 2001 Fort Bragg, North Carolina
• Served as second in command of a Multiple Launch Rocket System battery consisting of 102 soldiers
and $18 million of military equipment
• Managed the unit’s combat training, multi-million dollar budget and military records
• Rated as one of the best lieutenants in the battalion
