Brian McNamara
Project & Account Manager | Army Officer | MS in Management | Team Builder, Mission-Focused Execution
- Role
- Infantry Officer at Army National Guard
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Brian McNamara
I’m a results-driven Project & Account Manager with a strong background in operations…
Experience
Infantry Officer
Jan 2021 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
As an Infantry Officer in the Army National Guard, I lead, train, and manage a 40+ Soldier platoon. I specialize in operations management, cross-functional leadership, and executing complex missions under pressure, including a 9-month combat deployment to the Middle East.Key Responsibilities & Accomplishments:• Led 80+ combat and logistics missions as Platoon Leader and Convoy Commander, securing cross-border movements of personnel and equipment valued at $10M+ with zero mission failures.• Directed Quick Reaction Force (QRF) operations in coordination with EOD, medical teams, and international Special Operations units.• Created and implemented SOPs for convoy security, indirect fire response, range operations, and mission planning—improving efficiency and safety by 30%.• Oversaw accountability of vehicles, weapons, and gear exceeding $10M in value; ensured 100% operational readiness.• Built strong partnerships with U.S. Air Force and allied units to support joint operations.• Mentored junior leaders and Soldiers, increasing readiness, morale, and tactical proficiency.• Graduated in the top 10% of 300 candidates at Accelerated Officer Candidate School, a program with a 40% failure rate.These experiences sharpened my strengths in strategic planning, leadership, and operations execution. I’m now pursuing opportunities in project management, operations, and implementation roles—bringing discipline, structure, and mission-focused execution to every team I lead.
Education
East Leyden
High School
2008 — 2012
Alabama Military Academy
Officer Candidate School
2022 — 2022
Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Masters in Mangement
2024 — 2025
Morton College
Associate’s Degree
2014 — 2016
University of Illinois Chicago
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2022 — 2023
Saint Xavier University
Bachelor’s Degree
2016 — 2018
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