
Sergeant (Team Leader), US Army, Middle East, Fort Hood, TX.
September 2015 to December 2018
Three and a half years of dedicated military service as a Cavalry Scout with progressive levels of responsibility.
Counseled, mentored and provided evaluations to subordinates discussing strong points and shortcomings. Helped set goals and aided to achieve goals.
Was responsible with the accountability, maintenance and sustainability for up to two million dollars’ worth of equipment and sensitive items never resulting in a loss.
Supervised section maintenance to ensure subordinates completed tasking to the standard and within a given time frame.
Served as a unit liaison to the British Army providing information from the British Command to my Command team, resulting in successful operations and unit cohesion.
Deployed in support of missions in Kuwait and Syria, where I served as part of an executive protection team for diplomatic missions of the US State Department.
Attained a US Government Security Clearance (SECRET-ACTIVE)
Warehouse Manager, Bethel Mills Lumber INC. Bethel, VT
June 2014 to September 2015
Over a year of supply and management experience as well as shipping, receiving and customer service specialization.
Was accountable for the proper storage and distribution of millions of dollars in building materials to include lumber, hand crafted cabinets, hand crafted doors, and windows.
Was responsible for the unloading of the company’s top-grade building materials and ensuring they were in desirable condition and properly inventoried and stocked.
Provided customer service and support on different building materials and applicability.
Took initiative by providing support to the sales staff if they were short manned. Learned on the spot how to operate the company sales application and provided customers with the knowledge and support they needed.
Fire Fighter, Bethel Vermont Volunteer Fire Department. Bethel, VT
September 2012 to September 2015
Three short but successful years serving as a fire fighter. Responding to over 100 calls taking part in life saving actions. Ensured the safety and protection of life, property, and natural resources.
Took lead in the creation of a cadet education program providing the youth of the community and opportunity to experience a career in the fire service resulting in the recruitment of highly motivated and trained individuals.
Proved a wealth of knowledge around rope rescue to my own department and partner departments, as well as providing local fire service professionals formal classes on the technical skills of rope rescue operations.
Responsible for inventory and organization of equipment for my areas Swift Water Rescue Team while serving as technical advisor for all aspects of rope systems within the team.
Received National Certifications for NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) Fire Fighter I and Hazmat Operations.
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EDUCATION
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High School Diploma 2014
Whitcomb Jr./Sr. High School, Bethel, VT.
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CERTIFICATION/TRAINING
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NIMS (National Incident Management System) 100, 200b
Technical Rope Rescuer I & II (NFPA 1006)
CPR
Combat Life Saver
Swift Water Rescue
Ice Rescue
Forklift Operators License
Joint Capabilities Release operator and maintainer
Basic Leader Course
Fire Fighter I
Hazmat Operations
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REFERENCES
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Travis Williams Platoon Sergeant, US Army.
Years known: 1
Phone:xxx-xxx-xxxx
E-mail: xxx@xxx.com, xxx@xxx.com
John C. Money Platoon Sergeant, US Army.
Years known: 3
Phone:xxx-xxx-xxxx
E-mail: xxx@xxx.com
Eric M. Swinehart First Sergeant, US Army.
Years known: 2
Phone:xxx-xxx-xxxx
E-mail: xxx@xxx.com
Tom Harty Instructor, Randolph Technical Career Center
Years known: 5
Phone:xxx-xxx-xxxx
Last Resume Update | January 7, 2019 |
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