2013-2013 | General Laborer
Worked as general laborer, responsibilities included the loading and unloading of steel beams, delivery of steel, welding of non-structural steel, and fabrication of basic steel elements. Laid off from position November 2013. Key Accomplishments: Drove F800 10 speed flatbed as well as a 10K Skytrak and a skid steer. Learned basic MIG welding, cutting torch skills. Operation of heavy machinery to include: Ironworker, 3 ton hoist, hydraulic bender, drill press. Reading of architectural drawings.
2013-Present | Firefighter/EMT
Paid, on-call; respond to all calls in a 12-hour period. Completed CPT and on-the-job training, 24-hours of ambulance ride-along, 16-hours of Emergency Room clinicals at McLaren Hospital in Flint, MI. Completion of EMT Basic course at McLaren Hospital.
2010-Present | Sergeant
Motor Transport Operator; contract is up February 1, 2016. As an 88M Motor Trans Operator responsibilities include: operate all wheel vehicles and equipment over varied terrain and roadways; manage loading and unloading of vehicles and the safety of personnel being transported; oversee and check proper loading and unloading of cargo on vehicles and trailers; employ convoy defense techniques; identify, correct or report all vehicle deficiencies; prepare vehicle for movement/shipment by air, rail or vessel. Key Accomplishments: Hold Class A CDL for State of Michigan. Army Commendation and Army Good Conduct medals. Driver Badge for driving over 8000 accident free miles while deployed overseas. Overseas deployments: Kuwait and Afghanistan, December 2011 to December 2012. Afghanistan, November 2013 to Currently deployed. Promoted ahead of my peers to SGT and placed in Team Leader position within my squad. Licensed on: M1070 HET (system), M915 (system), Maxpro MRAP, M107 PLS (system). Accident Avoidance Course.
2006-2010 | High School Diploma
Participated in wrestling and football all four years. Received KLAA Scholar Athlete Honors and All-County Honorable Mention (football), and Honor Roll.