Military Resume

The military includes a long list of diverse opportunities, so the importance of specificity in your resume cannot be overstated. Detail your field experience and explain your specializations in a way that hiring managers will understand. References from high-ranking military personnel will be helpful for establishing your credibility.

Military career fields

  • Enlisted
  • Officer
  • Cargo Specialist
  • Company Convoy Commander
  • Logistics Specialist
  • Storekeeper
  • Transportation Specialist
  • Vehicle Driver

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Objective

To continue my professional career after the military with a stable company. I have the ability to adapt and pick up new skills quickly. I never stop learning, everyday is a new experience for me.

To share and use my knowledge as an Aircraft Electrician in an organization where my skilled expertise and experience in the field are utilized to their maximum potential in a way that benefits me as well as the company.

My objective is to pursue a career in a work field related to my military experience. Also, to expand my knowledge, skill set, and capabilities.

To obtain a position within a well established organization with a stable environment that will lead to a lasting relationship in the automotive industry.

Seek a position within the United States Intelligence Community where my professional experience will contribute to mission success.

To obtain a full-time position with your company.

To establish a career in an environment that will challenge me and use my skills acquired in electronics to fix equipment. Also to further my knowledge in electronics and related fields.

Current National Guard soldier of 5 years looking for opportunities to assist military personnel in pursuing higher education.

Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic position with the goal of supervisor or inspector.

Experience

  • Healthcare Specialist (68W) (14 Feb 2012 - 14 Feb 2014)
    • US ARMY, APO, AE USA
    • Operated and maintained communication equipment in good condition.
    • Performed different night missions using night vision sights.
    • Manipulated, cleaned and stored weapons.
    • Installed and handled communications devices.
    • Operated and maintained Vehicles in good Condition.

  • EMT (Jan 2009 - Jun 2011)
    • Butler Medical Transport, York , PENNSYLVANIA USA
    • Operated and maintained Vehicles in good Condition.
    • Treated Patients while enroute to medical appointments.
    • Provided emergency medical treatments as needed to Patients.

  • EMT (Jun 2007 - Jun 2011)
    • Grantly Fire and EMS, York , PENNSYLVANIA USA
    • Provided emergency medical treatments as needed to Patients.
    • Operated and maintained Vehicles in good Condition.
    • Communicate with Hospital staff Via Radio and in Person.
  • Combat Marksmanship Coach (05/20/2012 - 06/27/2014)
    • USMC, Camp Lejeune , North Carolina United States
    • Instructed 100s of Marines on live fire ranges.
    • Entrusted to score Marines by the Marine Corps regulations.
    • Guided and mentored Marines on the fundamentals of shooting.
    • maintained a safe environment on live fire ranges during the time of practice, pre-qualification and qualification.

  • Infantry Squad Team Leader (01/04/2012 - 06/27/2014)
    • USMC, North Carolina, North Carolina United States
    • Inspired and lead Marines while pushing and guiding them into the right directions and pathways to better their careers and home life.
    • mentored troubled marines ensured everyone was treated equally and were provided the help they needed.
    • maintained accountability of a team of 4 Marines while leading them in combat and both training operations on foreign and state side lands.

  • Automatic Gunner (06/13/2011 - 01/04/2012)
    • USMC, Marjah, Helmand Afghanistan
    • Provided security for patrol bases while maintaining a high level of security for Marines, civilians and over 100,000 dollars in military equipment.
    • Provided security for fellow Marines and children during combat and noncombat patrols.
    • Maintained and held accountability of over 5,000 rounds along with explosives, protective equipment, motorized vehicles, and communications gear.
  • Platoon Sergeant (May 1992 - May 2015)
    • US Army, Fayetteville, North Carolina United States
    • Served as Platoon Sergeant in a Field Artillery Battalion as a part of the 82nd Airborne Division and part of the Army Crisis Response Force. Supervised and responsible for ensuring his platoon maintained firing capability, occupation of firing positions and the overall maintenance of all equipment within the platoon. Ensured the proper handling and protection of ammunition and safety procedures are followed. Directly supervised three section chiefs and is the primary enlisted assistant to the Platoon Leader;. Responsible for the health, welfare, and training of over 30 Soldiers and responsible for the care and maintenance of equipment valued at over .5 million. Operated artillery arms such as cannons, rockets and missiles in attack and defense operations. Operated and maintained communication equipment in good condition. Performed different night missions using night vision sights. Received and trained Soldiers in hand-to-hand combat training.
  • Suppy Sergeant/Clerk (92Y) (01/04/2011 - 11/23/2013)
    • 3RD ID 3/1 CAV, Columbus, GA U.S.
    • Operated and maintained communication equipment in good condition.
    • Took rapid and advantageous decisions to fulfill each mission.
    • Conducted diverse operations that mobilized armed companies, brigades and division levels.
    • Detected and annulled mines.
    • Provided doctrine, organized and arranged equipment for diverse campaigns.
    • Operated in contaminated areas.
    • Performed reconnaissance operations.
    • Performed different night missions using night vision sights.
    • Observed and delivered information about enemy situation and force.
    • Realized hand-to-hand combat training.
    • Manipulated, cleaned and stored weapons.
    • Set up, fixed and maintained electronic systems in good condition.
    • Installed and handled communications devices.
    • Operated armored assault vehicles.
  • Horizontal Engineer Squad Leader (03/2007 - present)
    • 341st EN CO, Barling, AR
    • Provided doctrine, organized and arranged equipment for diverse campaigns.
    • Took rapid and advantageous decisions to fulfill each mission.
    • Supervised ten to fifteen soldiers in construction operations.
  • Mechanic Engineering (sep 13 2011 - march 15 2014)
    • 1990, el paso, TX United States
    • I deployed to Afghanistan from February 2 2013 to September 28 2013. Been in us army since september 13 2011. I am a Apache helicopter mechanic for an AH-64 Apache Helicopter
  • Radiology Specialist (09/04/2012 - Current)
    • U.S. Army, Fort Bragg, NC U.S.
    • Perform radiologic procedures as well as giving excellent patient care to produce diagnostic quality radiographs.

  • Photo Center Specialist ( March 2006 - November 2010)
    • Wal-Mart, Columbia, MO U.S.
    • Developing and printing pictures, providing information about products, operating cash register, as well as giving excellent customer service.
  • ARMY VEHICLE CREW ( 17 SEP 2012 - 15 MAY 2014)
    • U.S. ARMY, JBLM, Washington United States
    • Maintained and operated numerous military vehicles with 0% loss or damage.

  • ARMY TEAM LEADER ( 15 MAY 2014 - 25 NOV 2015)
    • U.S. ARMY, JBLM, Washington United States
    • Performed as a member of a team during drills constantly raising training and readiness levels.

Skills

  • Ability to understand complicated procedures, able to recall necessary actions to combat power plant casualties such as flooding, fires, and equipment failures, 5 years
  • Ability to perform as required in high stress environment, contributed to high marks in Operational Reactor Safeguards Exam, a 4 day inspection testing the crew's ability to respond to power plant casualties, 5 years
  • Ability to lead peers, assisted other students to succeed during training, 5 years
  • Procedures for shipping, receiving, storing and issuing stock, interest in mathematics, bookkeeping, accounting, business administration and/or typing, 3 years
  • Stock control and accounting procedures, ability to keep accurate records, 3 years
  • Procedures for handling medical and food supplies, interest in operating forklifts, cargo trucks, and other warehouse equipment, 3 years
  • Movement, storage and maintenance of ammunition, enjoy physical work, working indoors and outdoor, 3 years
  • Customer Service, Proven ability to answer customers’ questions and give information regarding the business procedures and policies in an exact and customer-friendly way, 7 years
  • Communication, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, 7 years
  • Computer, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, 7 years
  • Cashiering, Hands-on experience in accepting payments from customers, 7 years
  • Woodworking, 5 years
  • CPR/AED, 4 years
  • Heavy Equipment Operator, 3 years
  • Landscaping, 6 Years
  • Leadership, 2 years
  • Analytical, Intermediate, 6 years
  • Research, Intermediate, 6 years
  • Data Entry, Intermediate, 5 years
  • Leadership, Intermediate, 4 years
  • Presentation, Intermediate, 4 years
  • Emergency Medical, EMT Basic, 2 years
  • Psychiatrics, Technician, 5 years
  • Computer-Microsoft OS, Advanced, 15 years
  • Computer- CHCS and AHLTA, Proficient, 5 years
  • Explosive Maintenance, Storage, Handling, Transporting, Emergency Response, 4 years
  • Driving/ Operating, Heavy equipment, Forklifts, Wheel loaders, Super Stackers , 4 years
  • Proficient in all Microsoft programs as well as various other legal programs, Computer Proficiency, 5 years
  • Prepared hundreds of wills and POAs, Drafting legal documents, 4 years

Education

  • Pine Tree High School, 2006
    • Longview, TX, USA
    • General Studies, High School Diploma

  • AMEDD course 300-M6 , 2011
    • San Antonio/Tacoma, TX/WA, USA
    • Nursing, N/A
    • Military education. Practical nursing course consisting of 955 didactic hours, 1041 clinical hours, 28 major examinations, 22 skills labs, 10 clinical rotations and culminating in the NCLEX examination.
    • Graduated in top 8th out of a class of 52, earning a spot on the course's Commandant's List.
  • Aircraft Armament Systems Technical School , 2006
    • Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, United States of America
    • Aircraft Armament Systems, Technical
    • Loads and unloads nuclear and non nuclear munitions, explosives, and propellant devices on aircraft. Manages, controls, maintains, and installs aircraft bomb, rocket, and missile release, launch, suspension, and monitor systems; guns and gun mounts; and related munitions handling, loading, and test equipment.

  • Air Force Basic Military Training , 2006
    • Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, United States of America
    • Basic Military Training, Military
    • Transform civilians into motivated, disciplined warrior Airmen with the foundation to serve in the world's greatest Air Force.
  • Verbena High School , 2011
    • Verbena, AL, United States
    • High School, Advanced Diploma.
    • N/A
  • Laughlin JR/SR High School, 2010
    • Laughlin, Nevada, United States
    • High School, High School Diploma
    • Grades 6-12
  • Pine Tree High School, 2006
    • Longview, TX, USA
    • General Studies, High School Diploma

  • AMEDD course 300-M6, 2011
    • San Antonio/Tacoma, TX/WA, USA
    • Nursing, N/A
    • Military education. Practical nursing course consisting of 955 didactic hours, 1041 clinical hours, 28 major examinations, 22 skills labs, 10 clinical rotations and culminating in the NCLEX examination.
    • Graduated in top 8th out of a class of 52, earning a spot on the course's Commandant's List.
  • Marine Occupational School, 2004
    • Twentynine Palms, California, United States
    • Ground Communications Organizational Repair Course, N/A
    • USMC MOS training program for my assigned occupational field in the Marine Corps, which specialized in the repair in radio communications.

  • Suffolk County Community College, 2009
    • Selden, New York, United States
    • Liberal Arts, Associates
    • General studies major.

  • University of Phoenix, 2012
    • Phoenix, Arizona, United States
    • Organizational Security Management, Bachelor's
    • Online course for UOP majoring in security.
  • Eastern Washington University, 2009
    • Cheney, Wa, USA
    • Computer Science, German

  • Spokane Falls Community College, 2009
    • Spokane, Wa, USA
    • Cisco

Accomplishments

  • Received Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal 2012, and 2 in 2013.
  • Supervised 10 personnel In electrical work center to keep a 98% mission completion rate on three deployments to the middle east area of responsibility.
  • Served in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom 2011-2012
  • Served in Jordan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom 2013-2014.
  • Received top the rating on all annual Enlisted Performance Reports (EPRs).
  • Awarded Air Force Achievement Medal for meritorious service as shift supervisor at Davis-Monthan AFB.
  • Awarded Army Achievement Medal for meritorious service in support of Operation New Dawn in Iraq.
  • Frequently receive top performer of the month at Fort Hood Army Installation.
  • Supervised professional performance offering challenging objectives and motivating the personnel.
  • Directed work assignment and fulfilled evaluations.
  • Graduated Recruit Training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego California.
  • Graduated Marine Combat Training in Camp Pendleton California.
  • Graduated Military Occupation Specialty School in Fort Leonard Wood Missouri.
  • Serviced in Afghanistan, and in other classified operations.
  • Trained soldiers from the Republic of Korea on Technical Escort procedures, strengthening foreign relations between the US and Republic of Korea.
  • Fulfilled advanced leadership role numerous times; achieved excellent results while managing team missions and subordinates issues.
  • Responsible for the maintenance and accountability of ,000,000 worth of army and commercial equipment resulting in zero discrepancies or losses.
  • Supervised professional performance offering challenging objectives and motivating the personnel.
  • Served in Afghanistan in 2012.
  • Graduated Airman Leadership School in 2013.
  • Directed work assignment and fulfilled evaluations.
  • Supervised professional performance offering challenging objectives and motivating the personnel.
  • Directed work assignment and fulfilled evaluations.
  • Executed classified missions in Afghanistan and Iraq

References, Certifications and Awards

  • Certificate of Achievement July 2007.
  • The Good Conduct Medal November 2008.
  • The Army Commendation Medal February 2009.
  • The Army Achievement Medal August 2009.
  • Certificate of Achievement 2010.
  • National Defense Service Medal.
  • Iraq Campaign Medal .
  • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
  • Army Service Ribbon.
  • Overseas Service Ribbon.
  • Driver's Badge for Wheeled Vehicle.
  • Driver's Badge for Amphibious Vehicle.
  • Korean Defense Ribbon.
  • Served in Operation Enduring Freedom (11/2007-02/2009).
  • Awarded Iraq Campaign Medal w/ Two Campaign Stars.
  • Awarded Army Commendation Medal.
  • Awarded Army Superior Unit Award.
  • Awarded National Defense Service Medal.
  • Awarded Global War On Terrorism Service Medal.
  • Awarded Army Service Ribbon.
  • Awarded Overseas Service Ribbon.
  • 2013 - Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.
  • 2010 - Awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal 1st Oak Leaf Cluster.
  • 2008 - Awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster.
  • 2007 - Awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal 1st Oak Leaf Cluster.
  • 2006 - Awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal.
  • 2002 - Awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal.
  • Afghanistan Campaign Ribbon.
  • Non-Article 5 Nato Ribbon.
  • Global War On Terrorism Ribbon.
  • National Defense Ribbon.
  • Overseas Ribbon.
  • Basic Life Savers Course Certification.
  • Meritorious Mast Citation.
  • National Defense Service Medal.
  • Army Service Ribbon.
  • Army Reserve Overseas Training Ribbon.
  • Ammunition Specialist Honor Graduate Commander's Coin.
  • Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal Ribbon.