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I am a 7 year Army Veteran and been a military contractor for the past 6 years. I'm a highly motivated, passionate and organized worker with an exceptional attention for detail and a thirst for knowledge. I have 13 years of experience dealing with all aspects of small arms maintenance, physical security and associated criteria.
Weaponry Expertise:
M9 Pistol, M11 Pistol, M1911/M45 Pistol, M16/M4 series Rifles & Carbines (including specialty versions, i.e. - M231, MK-18, etc.), M14 & EBR Rifles, M500/M590 Shotgun, M870 Shotgun, M1014 Shotgun, M203 GL, M320 GL, M249 SAW, MK-46 LMG, MK-48 LMG, M240 Series GPMG, M60 Series GPMG, M2HB/M2A1/M48/M296 HMG, MK-19 GMG, M24 SWS, M110/MK-11/SR-25 SASS, M107 SASR, M224/M224A1 60mm Mortar, M252 81mm Mortar, M120 120mm Mortar
Military Experiences
Nov 2003 - May 2007
Shop Foreman (Senior Lower Enlisted)
• Inspected, Troubleshoot, Repaired and Modified all current weapons in the US Army inventory
• Managed multiple enlisted personnel while conducting daily maintenance operations.
• Created lesson plans on various small arms and instructed fellow soldiers in the operation and/or maintenance of weaponry
• Maintained controlled access, inventory and physical security of the small arms shop vault.
• Performed as firearms range cadre as well as providing technical and instructional range support
• Instructed cadets on the use and operator maintenance of small arms during Cadet Summer Training, Task Force Widowmaker at Camp Natural Bridge, US Military Academy at West Point during the summer of 2004.
• Deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from SEP 05 – SEP 06
Feb 2002 - Oct 2003
NCOIC
• Inspected, Troubleshoot, Repaired and Modified all current weapons in the US Army inventory
• Managed multiple enlisted personnel while conducting daily maintenance operations.
• Created lesson plans on various small arms and instructed fellow soldiers in the operation and/or maintenance of weaponry
• Maintained controlled access, inventory and physical security of the small arms shop vault
• Performed as firearms range cadre as well as providing technical and instructional range support
• Assisted the Inspector General of Fort Sill in predeployment inspections of every unit armsroom in preparation of Operation Iraqi Freedom
• Deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from MAR 03 – AUG 03
Jan 2001 - Jan 2002
NCOIC
• Inspected, Troubleshoot, Repaired and Modified all current weapons in the US Army inventory
• Managed multiple enlisted personnel while conducting daily maintenance operations.
• Create lesson plans and instructed fellow soldiers in the maintenance of small arms
• Volunteered for multiple secondary assignments
Deployments
(1 year, 7 months)Sep 2005 - Sep 2006
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Deployed with 526th Maintenance Battalion in support of 2nd BCT. Primarily supported 2nd Brigade, however assisted many other units. Rotational shifts guarding the CMOC (Civilian Medical Operations Center) near the old Baghdad Zoo. Made multiple trips to the "Triangle of Death".
Mar 2003 - Aug 2003
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Deployed with 588th Maintenance Company out of Ft. Sill. Was attached to 548th Maintenance Battalion out of Ft. Drum. Primarily supported 10th Mountain, but assisted anyone who came through the door. Made numerous runs to Camp Dogwood and "Bunker Range" in support of missions.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Sep 2007
American Construction Training
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Jan 2004
US Army Armorers Course
Sep 2000 - Dec 2000
US Army Ordnance School
Certifications
Sep 2009
Rock Island Arsenal SARET Certificate
Mar 2009
Barrett M82A1/M107 Armorer's Course
Security Clearance
None / Expired
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