Experience

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  Koetter Fire Protection

  • Belton, Texas, United States

  • Fire Protection Specialist

    • Sep 2022 - Present
    • Belton, Texas, United States

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  Temple College

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 500 - 600 Employee

  • Coordinator, Veterans Affairs

    • Sep 2020 - Sep 2022

  • Technician, Veterans Affairs

    • Jan 2015 - Sep 2020

    Responsible for providing educational guidance and assistance for students (Veterans and dependents) by planning schedules, recommending courses and determining appropriate education solutions for different types of students. Provide technical assistance to all students entitled to VA educational benefits. Follow through and track the advancement of students. Provide case management to students who do not meet local educational requirements; and provide assistance for at-risk students. Share knowledge, experience and insight that is beneficial to the student. Help the student evaluate and realize educational and career options.- approve the student's academic program of study- provide accurate and consistent information- clarify program requirements, policies and procedures- assist the student in identifying appropriate institutional resources- facilitate relationships between the student and other individuals on campus who may provide assistance- uphold the academic standards of the institution

  • Student Worker

    • Nov 2013 - Dec 2014

    Assisted Veterans and dependents, using education benefits, apply to school; answered questions; processed paperwork; made copies; created and maintained folders; and assisted in the enrollment of classes.

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  The Home Depot

  • Killeen/Temple, Texas Area

  • Inventory Clerk

    • Mar 2013 - May 2014
    • Killeen/Temple, Texas Area

    Compiles and maintains records of quantity, type, and value of material, equipment, merchandise, or supplies stocked in establishment: Counts material, equipment, merchandise, or supplies in stock and posts totals to inventory records using handheld computer; Verifies clerical computations against physical count of stock and adjusts errors in computation or count, or investigates and reports reasons for discrepancies; Stocks and issues materials and merchandise.

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  US Army

  • Platoon Sergeant; Assistant Operations Sergeant

    • Nov 2007 - Jun 2013

    -Enlisted Leader for a Platoon consisting of 30 personnel; conducted and supervised training to ensure personnel were trained and proficient in basic skills, administrative and leadership qualities.Maintained safe and functional office and maintenance facilities enabling the unit to accomplishdaily tasks efficiently; directly responsible for leader development and conducting daily meetings toensure effective communications across the organization.-Assistant Operations Sergeant in a Combined Arms Battalion, comprised of five companies and an assigned strength of 500+ Soldiers; assisted and supervised the Battalion Schools, Training, and DTS NCOs; prepared the Tactical Operations Center for orders, drills, briefs, and rehearsals; received and appropriately handled and distributed orders, Red Cross messages and Serious Incident Reports (SIRs); responsible for the accountability, maintenance and readiness of equipment in excess of $3 Million; responsible for the health and welfare, training and welfare, training and operational readiness of three NCOs and 10 Soldiers; performed duties as the Operations Sergeant in his absence.- Deployed to Iraq with 3/4 CAV; deployed to Afghanistan with 3/66AR.

  • Infantryman; Calvary Scout; Instructor

    • Mar 1992 - Oct 2007

    - Served as an Instructor; provided technical training for over 250 Initial Entry Training (IET), international, and reclassification Soldiers annually; conducted remedial training, examinations, and evaluations of Soldiers for the purpose of awarding the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 19D Cavalry Scout; ensured accountability and positive control of test materials protecting the integrity of examinations; maintained accountability of vehicles and related equipment valued in excess of $2.5 million; responsible for the health, welfare, and supervision of five Soldiers.- Deployed to Bosnia twice in support of Operation Joint Endeavor; and to Haiti, in support of Operation Uphold Democracy.- Conducted security operations at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras.- Conducted numerous training events across the U.S., and in Panama and Germany.- Enlisted Soldier in the US Army; an Infantryman for the first 3 years and re-classed to a Cavalryman for the remainder.

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  University of Southern California

  • Instructor, ROTC

    • Sep 2008 - Oct 2011

    - Principle instructor for a Cadet Command Battalion consisting of 106 Cadets and 12 cadre; responsible for training cadets on all pre-commissioning tasks with emphasis on land navigation, first aid, small unit tactics, and marksmanship; ensures training aids and support materials are current and available for each class; assists in the planning and execution of all field-training exercises and monitors cadet allocations for professional development training; counsels and assists cadets as necessary; assists in recruiting prospects for the Basic and Advance Courses while performing other duties in support of the Cadet Command Mission.