about me
Directed team of five supervisors and 800 personnel specializing in detection, identification, and transportation of nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) weapons. Set goals and priorities to ensure proper training and compliance with organizational needs. Managed, supervised, and ensured wellbeing of staff and families. Processed administrative and human resource actions, including promotions, reductions, and leave requests. Distributed counseling packets on a monthly basis.
Evaluated and assisted in all training functions. Ensured staff completion of Weapons Qualification exercises. Instructed 300+ team members in firearms and survival techniques prior to combat deployment. Safely conducted numerous live fire exercises using small arms and rifles. Coordinated physical fitness programs. Monitored accountability and serviceability of Chemical Defense Equipment valued in excess of $5 million.
• Successfully selected for the rank of Command Sergeant Major, served as the Command Sergeant Major for the 346th TC Battalion at Puerto Rico. Direct over 762 Soldiers in all readiness matters; ensuring units are ready to deploy and fulfill the nations call.
• Led over 140 Soldiers as First Sergeant while assigned to the 329th CBRN Company at Orlando Florida.
• Activated to serve in support of the active duty component on the Defense CBRN Response Force (DCRF). Covered over five states in case of a terrorist attack to support the civil authorities.
• Led chemical and biological inspection functions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom; in total participated in 3 tours to Iraq: 1 tour with the 173rd Airborne BDE which conducted a combat jump and 2 other tours supporting 5th Special Forces Group.
• Developed Standard Operating Procedures for execution of 30+ combat air assault missions, resulting in no serious injuries or loss of life.
• Personally selected to teach, coach, and mentor 60 foreign Special Forces personnel on critical NBC survivability tasks.
• Consistently met or exceeded all job requirements; received written commendations for loyalty, honesty, and meeting of challenges without compromising authority or integrity.
• Previously served in leadership, supervisory, and team member functions at Camp Ederle, Italy, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and Fort Riley, Kansas.
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Developments and testimonials
VA Claim increase to 60%
Edsin Consulting, has really been a blessing to me, I have been out of the Army since 2002. I didn't receive 10% until 2017, every time I tried to submit a claim for an increase I was denied. But Mr. Centeno, was very patient, throughout the entire process, he showed concern and understanding for my current situation. After working with me for about 9mos I went from 10% to 60% and for that I forever grateful, to the service that he provided for me! If you're looking to an increase your VA benefits, give Edsin Consulting a call, you'll be glad you did!
Testimonials
Great Testimonial from one service member!! Good evening Command Sergeant Major, I'm graduating tomorrow to become a Federal Law Enforcement Officer. You probably don't remember the details, but you were a masterpiece of my success, and I’d like to say thank you one more time. If I’d been discharged in 2016 from the 329th, I would’ve been here today. Also, I remember your last speech and used it to motivate me even more. Thanks!!
Weapons Training
Great mentor and motivator. During weapons training always open to helping every service member in improving weapons proficiency.