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I have had the opportunity to explore some very interesting career fields, from supervising air cargo operations to serving in the Army conducting counterinsurgency missions and leading Soldiers in combat. I have served in the Infantry for 10 years and have 3 combat deployments in support of the Global War On Terrorism. Currently, I am a civil engineering technician for a local engineering firm.
Military Experiences
Jun 2014 - Dec 2014
MAR2 Coordinator - Division Retention
Coordinated with Brigade Career Counselors regarding the MAR2 (Military Reclass) program; Identified Soldiers eligible for the MAR2 program by screening eProfile for candidates; Created and verified MAR2 Soldier packets before submitting to HRC; Worked in a duty position two grades above current pay grade
Jan 2014 - Jun 2014
S1 Personnel NCO
Served as a Human Resources Sergeant in an Infantry Battalion; responsible for the accountability, health, safety, welfare, training, and counseling of six Soldiers; managed the battalion strength consisting of over 750 military personnel; supervised the processing of awards, personnel actions, promotions, leave, legal actions, eMILPO transactions, customer service, and military pay.
Jun 2012 - Jan 2014
Senior Radio Operator/Maintainer
Served as a Senior Radio Operator for the Company Commander of a Light Infantry Company capable of deploying anywhere in the world within 72 hours; responsible for the coordination of all company communication platforms and the transfer of information to the Company Commander; assisted in the supervision and training of four Platoon Radio Operators; assisted in the development, scheduling, coordination and evaluation of all communications training for the company; supervised the maintenance of all communications equipment worth in excess of $100,000.
Jan 2011 - Jun 2012
Fire Team Leader
Served as a Fire Team Leader for a four man team of a Light Infantry Squad capable of deploying anywhere in the world within 72 hours of notification to fight and win; responsible for the health, welfare, morale, discipline and training of all assigned personnel; provided professional counseling to subordinates; executed training on all individual and team tasks; responsible for the serviceability, accountability of all assigned equipment worth in excess of $75,000.
Deployments
(2 years, 10 months)Mar 2011 - Mar 2012
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
Served as a Fire Team Leader and backup Squad Leader in the platoon during stability operations in Kandahar Province.
Dec 2006 - Feb 2008
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Served as a M249 SAW gunner and later as a Fire Team Leader during counter-insurgency operations throughout Iraq.
Jun 2005 - Nov 2005
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
Served as the lead .50cal gunner and worked as the platoon vehicle maintenance specialist without additional support elements for the entire deployment. Deployed in support of first national elections.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Certifications
Jun 2017
Troxler Nuclear Gauge Safety Certification with HAZMAT
Security Clearance
Secret
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
Personal Information
Interests
Astronomyengineering
Geology
Metal Workingmining
Model Building
Motorsports
Reading
Sci-Fi
Science
Science Fiction
Teaching
Travel
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