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14 years US ARMY Combat Medical Specialist (Medic) experience, 11 years as E5/SGT NCO (supervisor) experience as squad leader, Clinic/main aid station NCOIC, combat line medic, and much more. Earned and awarded EFMB (Expert Field Medical Badge) 1st attempt, awarded CMB (Combat Medical Badge) in Baghdad, Iraq in 2004. 5 years leadership and management experience in Retail/Medical Industries
Retail Drug Store Management, Cash Handling and Accounting, Inventory Management, Valet Parking and Management. Insurance industry medical examinations, Self-employment, Personnel Management
Military Experiences
Jul 2005 - Feb 2007
Medical Sergeant
Actual Unit E. Company, 249th Main Support Battalion, unit disbanded for BCT redesignation. Squad Leader, Main Support Battalion Medical Company, Deployed for Hurricane Katrina.
Oct 2004 - May 2005
Company Senior Medic/Platoon Medic
1st Cavalry Division Combat Area of Operations, we were a seasoned and professional OREGON ARMY NATIONAL GUARD Infantry Battalion that earned respect of the Active Duty Army and the citizens of Baghdad we defended! I served as Company Senior Medic, D Co., 2nd Platoon. Additional duties, RTO, lead vehicle driver, M2/M240B Gunner, etc.
Mar 2003 - Oct 2004
Platoon Sergeant
1st Battalion 162nd Infantry Regiment Medical Platoon Sergeant. Oregon Army National Guard
Apr 1999 - May 2000
Senior Line Medic
Senior Line Medic squad leader, A through C troops, HHC Unit Movement NCO, EFMB Proctor and Asst Lane NCOIC, Evacuation.
Deployments
(1 year)Aug 2005 - Sep 2005
Hurricane Katrina
Provide humanitarian medical aid in relief effort for the people of New Orleans, LA. Awarded Humanitarian Service Ribbon.
Oct 2004 - Apr 2005
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Volunteered to serve as Infantry Platoon Medic (Doc) and as needed act as Senior Company Medic (NCO). Performed as supporting Infantryman as needed often as "Soldier first", manned all weaponry as guard relief, and engaged enemy combatants as necessary. Provided medical aid to all in need, Iraqi Nationals, FN's, etc.
Jun 1995 - Aug 1995
Guatemala and Honduras (Hurricane Opal)
Humanitarian relief Deployment for Hurricane Opal-Medical and basic life subsidies support.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Jul 1993 - Jan 1995
Special Forces Medical Sergeant Course (correspondence)
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Certifications
Foreign Language Skills
2013
Spanish (3/3+)
1999
German (1+/2)
Additional Specialization(s)
Security Clearance
None / Expired
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees