Micah D. Goss

Employment History

Lazy Bear Furniture: March 2015-Present

Rustic Furniture Finishing/Painting (Part time)

Bright Electrical: October 2012-March 2013

Tower Tech (Install & repair tower lighting systems)

MMA Trainer/Professional Mixed Martial Artist: 2005-2015

Mixed Martial Arts Trainer for Faith Mixed Martial Arts & Iron Beast Combatives / Professional MMA Competitor

Eckerd Youth Alternatives: March 2006-September 2006

Group Counselor for Juvenile Justice System & privately funded troubled teens.

United States Army: August 27, 2002 - November 17, 2005

E-5 Sergeant/Infantry Squad Leader (OIF/OEF Deployments)

American/Specialty Tower Co.: June 2000 - July 2002

Tower Technician Certified in Fall Protection, Tower, & Antenna Safety as required by OSHA (Comtrain), Tower Erection, Lines, Civil/Ice bridge construction, etc.

Education

North Hall High School: Gainesville, GA:

College Prep Studies

Graduated: 1995

Gainesville College: Oakwood, GA:

Undergraduate Studies

Years Attended: 1997-1998

Georgia Southern University: Statesboro, GA:

Health and Physical Education

Years Attended: 1998-1999

US Army, III Corps/ Fort Hood: Fort Hood, TX:

NCO Academy

Primary Leadership Development Course

Graduated: December 14, 2004

University of Phoenix: Online

Information Technology

Currently Attending

Leadership Experience

United States Army: Fort Hood, TX:

Non Commissioned Officer

Served as Squad Leader in the War on Terrorism (Operation Iraqi Freedom1 March 2003 - March 2004)

Force 21 Battle Command, Brigade-and-Below Leadership Course

Combat Life Saver Qualified (Advanced CPR & Rescue)

Georgia Southern University Wrestling Program: Statesboro, GA:

Member of National Collegiate Wrestling Association

President of Wrestling Club

Responsible for organizing fundraisers, scheduling matches/ tournaments, overseeing team practice

Faith Mixed Martial Arts: Gainesville, GA

Established & operated Not-for-profit MMA Program for teens and troubled young adults

Accomplishments

Awards: Combat Infantryman Badge, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Driver & Mechanic Badge, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal.

Achievements: Member of Team Georgia Junior Olympic Wrestling Team, Three Time State Place Winner (Wrestling), 3rd Place NCWA Southeastern Conference, US Army Physical Fitness Excellence Recipient, Top 1% Graduating Class United States Army Infantry School, US Special Forces Selection Candidate, Certified MMA Trainer/Professional Competitor in more than 5 states.