Michael W. Burten
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Cell: 914-***-**** - acghi4@r.postjobfree.com
Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, New York, NY
School of General Studies - BA Political Science - September 2007 - August 2011
Experience
POWER HOME REMODELING GROUP, Melville, NY Sep 2013 – Present
Remodeling Consultant
Travel to customers to conduct in-home remodling consultations
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Provide information regarding energy efficient building materials
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Take measurements and calculate costs of home remodeling projects
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Close sales and secure contracts with customers
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HUB ENTERPRISES, INC, Broussard, LA Sep 2011 – July 2013
Private Detective
Conduct private, undercover investigations of individuals to detect acts of fraud
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Write reports and case summaries documenting investigations
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Testify at hearings or court trials to present evidence
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WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT, New York, NY Jun 2009 - Aug 2011
Alumni Coordinator
Coordinated and planned events; spoke publicly on behalf of the organization
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Helped advise veterans of their benefits
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Military Service
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS Mar 2003 – Mar 2007
Administrative Clerk, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Camp Lejeune, NC (4/06 - 3/07)
Maintained scheduling and event calendars
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Collected and reported battalion training statistics
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Computer database management and word processing
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Coordinated and conducted operational risk management training for a Battalion of 1000 Marines
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Infantry Squad Leader, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Camp Lejeune, NC
(3/03 - 4/06)
Responsible for the performance, welfare, fitness, morale, and discipline of a 12-man squad
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Two deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom
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Operated and maintained weapons and field communications equipment in ground combat
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operations
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Located, constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment
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Military Awards
Honorable Discharge
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Two Purple Heart Medals
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Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Combat "V" Distinguishing Device
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Skills - Keen attention to detail and situational awareness; organizational and problem solving skills;
ability to work in a fast paced, time sensitive environment; ability to work efficiently alone or as a team
member, experience with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PC and Mac proficient.