CSM Donald McGlasson

Army | Command Sergeant Major AR

Dates of Service: May 1970 - Apr 2013

RETIRED

66% Complete

2 Endorsements

3 Contacts

Influence Score: 3,469
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Bio

Mid/Upper-level manager with more than 35 years of managerial experience while serving in the United States Army. Strong strategic-planning, motivator, mentor and people-management skills. Accomplished manager with extensive experience in front-of and back-of-house operations. Experienced professional with strong leadership and relationship building skills. Would like a position in HR or Safety.

Military Experiences

Brigade Command Sergeant Major

642nd RSG, 143rd ESC, 377th TSC | Decatur, GA

Managed, mentored, counseled and effectively communicated to a team of more than 2100 professional Soldiers, civilian employees and a senior staff across three states in day to day work ethics, standards and safety that resulted in a total team environment. Spearheaded and assessed unit transitional procedures using a logical approach to gain efficiency and increase effectiveness to achieve Commanders and United States Army goals. Process improved services and made transition for Soldiers and families more efficient. Implemented and standardized the Noncommissioned Officer’s Development Program selection and Best Warrior Competitions. Managed Department of Defense and Civil Service employees as part of the senior staff as it relates to overtime, discipline, and standards.

Deployments

(1 year, 11 months)

Jul 2011 - Apr 2012

Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan

Brigade CSM, oversaw all enlisted matters, maintained continuity throughout the command over three countries as it relates to information flow, health/welfare of Soldiers, promotions and Soldier development.

Oct 2005 - Oct 2006

Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)

Battalion Command Sergeant Major, Managed, mentored and counseled a team of more than 600 professional Soldiers, civilian employees and staff in day to day work ethics, standards and safety at home station and while deployed in a combat zone that resulted in a one team environment. Oversaw all Force Protection Operations on the FOB.