Andrew M. Estes Jr.
Syracuse University IDD&E Graduate Student
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Andrew M. Estes Jr.
Syracuse University IDD&E Graduate Student
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Andrew M. Estes Jr.
Syracuse University IDD&E Graduate Student
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Andrew M. Estes Jr.
Syracuse University IDD&E Graduate Student Current Resume
Andrew M. Estes Jr.
Syracuse University IDD&E Graduate Student Current Resume
DLC IV
Develops the sergeant fist class to lead at the unit and organizational level. Soldiers will develop the skills necessary to ensure the unit is ready, trained, proficient, disciplined, and motivated. The course prepares the learner for unit-level administrative and staff roles to ensure successful operations. DLC IV is a 43 hour course consisting of 23 lessons and serves as a prerequisite for the Master Leader Course (MLC). It is recommended that upon completion of this DLC level, soldiers complete SEJPME-II, a course that prepares senior enlisted leaders to successfully support activities and supervise multiple service members in a joint organization environment.
Andrew M. Estes Jr.
I am a Learning Architect and Army Veteran leveraging 27 + years of proven experience in coaching and training peak-performance teams while ensuring productivity and continued growth. Adept at leading teams of 180+ in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Possess a comprehensive background in budget management and training operations. A hands-on leader is skilled at setting expectations and holding personnel accountable to drive peak levels of performance and success. Committed to planning and executing learning and leadership development strategies, focused on high-impact outcomes to support organizational strategy, operational goals, and culture. Managed learning environments, communications, and security equipment, assets, and facilities valued at $225M while managing risk, safety, and quality assurance. Career supported by an associate and bachelor’s degree, and Master of Science in Instructional Design, Development, and Evaluation. Active TS/SCI Security Clearance.
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Biography
Sergeant Major (SGM) Andrew M. Estes Jr. is a native of Mesa, Arizona. He attended Army Basic Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, February 1997, Advance Individual Training at Fort Gordon, Georgia, May 1997, and earned the Military Occupation Specialty 31R, Multichannel-Transmission Systems Operator/Maintainer. In December 2006 he re-classed to 25S, Satellite Communication Systems Operator/Maintainer.
SGM Estes served in leadership positions ranging from Team Chief to Battalion Operations Sergeant Major and his duty assignments are: Bravo Company, 125th Signal Battalion, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii; Bravo Company, 51st Signal Battalion, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; 208th Signal Company, 108th ADA Brigade and NCOA, Fort Bliss, Texas; HHD, 41st Signal Battalion, Camp Coiner, Korea; 56th Signal Company, 54th Signal Battalion, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait; 550th Signal Company, 25th Signal Battalion, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan; G-4, NETCOM, HHC and Charlie Company 40th ESB, Fort Huachuca, Arizona; U.S. Army Network Enterprise Center, 59th Signal Battalion, Fort Wainwright, Alaska; HHD, 25th Signal Battalion, Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan; Intermediate Course Manager at the NCO Leadership Center of Excellence, Fort Bliss, Texas.
SGM Estes' military education include: Primary Leadership Development Course, Basic and Advance Noncommissioned Officer Courses, First Sergeant Course, United States Army Sergeants Major Course Non-Resident Class 44, Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education Courses 1 & 2, Fundamentals of System Acquisition Management Course, Master Resilience Trainer Course, Contracting Officer Representative Course, SIPR/NIPR Access Point Course, Combatives Level 1, Common Faculty Development Instructor & Developer Courses, Common Faculty Development Instructor & Developer Train the Trainer Courses (T3), Senior Training Education Managers Course, Training Education Middle Managers Course, Asynchronous Distributed Learning Instructors Course, Blackboard 101 & 201 Courses, Total Army and Small Group Instructor Trainer Courses, Equal Opportunity Representative Course, Area NBC Defense Course, Field Sanitation Course, and Drivers Training Course.
SGM Estes earned a a Masters of Science in Instructional Design, Development & Evaluation (IDD&E) through Syracuse University (Sergeants Major Academy Fellowship Program, Cohort 6).
SGM Estes' military awards include: Bronze Star (1 OLC), Meritorious Service Medal (6 OLC), Army Commendation Medal (3 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (1 OLC), Afghanistan Campaign Medal (2 Star), Iraq Campaign Medal (2 Star), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (1 Star), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, NATO Medal (1 Star), Presidential Unit Citation, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Citation (1 OLC), Army Superior Unit Award (1 OLC) and the Senior Army Instructor Badge (SAIB).
SGM Estes is married to SFC (retired) Merlyn J. Estes and they have one son named Devin.
SGM Estes' professional goals is to continue to influence positive change in the Army.
Personal Statement
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My name is Andrew M. Estes Jr. and I am currently pursuing a Master of Science in Instructional Design, Development and Evaluation (IDD&E) from Syracuse University (SU) with an expected graduation date in June 2021.
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I have been serving in the United States Army since February 1997 and currently hold a Bachelor of Science (Cum Laude) in Liberal Arts with a focus on Administration/Management Studies and History through Excelsior College. While assigned to the Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Center of Excellence (NCOLCoE) on Fort Bliss, Texas, I was fortunate to be placed in the Directorate of Curriculum Development as the Intermediate Course Manager. During this time, there was an opportunity for a scholarship to pursue a Master of Science by applying for the NCOLCoE Fellowship Program, Cohort 6. Through this program, I was selected with nine other Sergeants Major to attend SU to pursue a Master of Science in IDD&E. I realized the knowledge and experience I gained working in the Directorate of Curriculum Development and very strong encouragement from my leadership, this was what I wanted to do. Therefore, applying to attend SU was a no brainer.
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After I complete SU’s Program, I will serve as a facilitator for three years at the Sergeants Major Course. These three years will bring many opportunities to serve in other positions to assist in developing and improving curriculum for all the Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development courses that are so vital for the Army in developing future leaders.
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Once my three-year commitment at the NCOLCoE is complete, I plan to continue to use my gained knowledge and experience to improve the Army in any capacity I am assigned next. At this time, I plan on to continue to serve in the Army until my retention control point of 30 years.
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Once I retire from the Army, I desire to use my experience and knowledge to continue on serving as an educator. I am undecided at what level or where but with this M.S. IDD&E, the future is wide open with opportunities and I expected to have many options.
