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objective

exploring career opportunities to utilize security, military experience, management and organizational abilities in a challenging security/law enforcement assignment. 

career profile

     over four years of u.s. army experience.

     served as fire team leader and teammate.

     adept in coordinating security functions.

     knowledgeable in security planning and working with military/civilian organizations.

     record of rapid promotion to sergeant.

     skilled in combat operations.

     army commendation medal for performance in iraq.

     proven capacity in overseeing personnel teams.

     record of progression to positions of increasing authority and responsibility.

     skilled in supervision, safety and training. 

     proficient in achieving security goals.

     successful record in providing service in high volume environments.

     outstanding competence in communications, presentations and policy/procedures.

     effective in working directly with senior command management and resolving issues in a successful manner.

     upcoming degree in criminal justice.

professional experience

army national guard, gardner, ma                                                                                          2009 c present

title

       joined national guard after honorable discharge from united states army.

       tasked to instruct and train personnel in security and combat operations.

       utilize prior experience to demonstrate performance in difficult environments.

united states army, ft. drum, ny                                                                                               2005 c 2009

fire team leader (2006-2009)

       deployed to iraq from 2007-2008.

       achieved rank of sergeant in april 2007.

       designated to train and supervise personnel for combat operations.

       completed pre-ranger training course.

       contributed to successful completion of over 350 combat patrols.

       professional leadership development course certification.

       performed monthly personnel job performance evaluations with appropriate counseling in goal setting and career development.

       recipient of army commendation medal.

teammate (2005-2006)

       initially deployed to iraq during 2005-2006.

       achieved two promotions in seven months.

       army achievement medal and combat infantryman s badge.

earlier background

prior to army service, was gm certified technician/ase technician with ragsdale s pontiac and cadillac, auburn, ma, and longs cadillac, framingham, ma.  in these assignments built outstanding technical, mechanical, organizational, time management and customer service skill sets.

education

university of phoenix, bachelor of science, criminal justice, expected graduation date

ohio technical college, cleveland, oh, automotive technology certification, 2000
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dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a security/law enforcement assignment and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include relevant united states army experience, recipient of the army commendation and achievement medals, an outstanding record of promotion and an upcoming b.s., criminal justice.  as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team player, committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. 

 

i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to your organization.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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