Posted on: 2015-08-25
Professional Skills Summary
Self-motivated, results driven team player with strong communication, analytical, problem solving and reasoning skills. Efficient and effective time management skills for task, project, or mission accomplishment. Highly developed cultural awareness in diverse ethnic communities and ability to connect across cultural barriers. Skilled in coordinating and executing community activities for market expansion.
Professional Experience
US Army Recruiter – Roseville, MN (April 2012 - Present)
Responsibilities:
- Served as the Army's ambassador within the community.
- Recruited and interviewed quality applicants by determining applicant enlistment eligibility, counseling applicants on enlistment programs and options, as well as prepared enlistment applications and jointly processed 101 qualified applicants to enlist in the Army and Army Reserve.
- Accounted for and prepared Future Soldiers for initial entry training.
- Implemented and conducted Army awareness programs throughout an area covering 637 square miles with a population of 198,459.
- Maintained a network of influencers including parents, educators, and community officials in 13 high schools and 6 colleges.
- Administered 6 government vehicles without loss of accountability worth $120,000.
Accomplishments:
- Maintained an OPM/DOD clearance.
- Completed Advance Leadership / Development Course and Imagery Analyst Transition Course; to advance skills in Management and Military Occupation.
- Promoted to Staff Sergeant; level 6.
- Good Conduct Medal 2012, 2015; Army Commendation Medal 2015.
Imagery Analyst –297th Military Intelligence Battalion, Fort Gordon, GA (July 2010 – April 2012)
Responsibilities:
- Served in Military Intelligence Corp as an Imagery Analyst.
- Team leader accountable for quality control; ensured continuity for 116 time sensitive national and theater intelligence products without error.
- Managed 8 - 13 personnel as a first line supervisor for 21 months; accountable for the safety and well-being of the personnel and their families.
- Master Driver; trained and licensed 46 personnel on three different military vehicles for safety, maintenance and operation.
- Range Safety Supervisor for 15 ranges; ensured gun safety and instructed on qualification standards for 75 personnel.
- Motor Pool Maintenance Manager; maintained meticulous records for 75 personnel; and accountable for $150,000 of military equipment.
Accomplishments:
- Completed First Line Leadership and Development Course
- Volunteered for Army Recruiter
Soldier/First Line Supervisor - 201st Brigade Support Battalion, Fort Hood, TX / 125 Brigade Support Battalion , Fort Bliss, TX (September 2006 – January 2010)
Responsibilities:
- Served in Transportation Corp as a Driver and First Line Supervisor.
- Managed 8 - 13 personnel as a first line supervisor for 1 year; responsible for the safety and well-being of the personnel and their families.
- Motor Pool Maintenance Manager; maintained meticulous records for 55 personnel and accountable for $150,000 of military equipment.
- Range Safety Supervisor for 10 ranges; ensured gun safety and instructed on qualification standards for 50 personnel.
Accomplishments:
- Promoted to level 5 with-in 31 months / First Line Supervisor – Sergeant.
- Retrained for Imagery Analyst.
- Good Conduct Medal 2009, Army Commendation Medal 2009,Combat Action Badge 2009, Driver’s Badge 2009, Army Achievement Medal 2008,2010.
Southdale Hospital
Emergency Room / Post / Pre- Operations Certified Nursing Assistant – Edina, MN
(October 2005 – September 2006)
Responsibilities:
- Assisted nurses with duties; restocked supplies, responded to call lights, monitor vital signs, observing, reporting, documentation, and informing nurse of any changes.
- Assisted patients with daily care; personal hygiene, comfort, dressing, range of motion, skin care, and helped them walk for directed exercise.
- Transported patients to needed destinations as well as back to designated patient rooms.
Education / Certification
American Military University
Bachelor of Science Degree in US Fish and Wildlife
Obtained 81 of total 122 credits needed
GPA of 3.71 to 4.0
Currently pursuing degree
Certified Nursing Assistant
Green Bay, WI
1994 – 1997
Voluntary Activity
MN Valley US Fish and Wildlife Refuge – report any damages on trails, unlawfulness, wildlife present and number of citizens using 9 different trails.
Simply Outdoor Experience - educate and mentor vulnerable adults and youth on safety for fishing and boating.