Kevin Taunton

**** ********* ****** ********, ** 43221

Cell: 917-***-****

acglsg@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position as a Data Collector with Sportsdata AG.

SUMMARY: Skilled Weapons Specialist with 4 years of experience in the Security field.

With extensive skills in tactics, operations planning, and field supervision. Also

knowledgeable in weapon systems and first aid. Core strengths include skilled

marksmanship, challenging physical fitness, and outstanding performance under pressure.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

-Tactics -Security

-Supervising -Planning

-Elite airmobile support -Hazardous Conditions

-Survival skills -Detainee Protocol

-Training Development -Secret Clearance

-Proficient in Pashtu -Proficient in Dari

EXPERIENCE

U.S. Army, Fort Polk, LA, Oct2012- Nov2013

Infantry Team Leader

- Supervised and trained a 4 member security team proficiently and extensively for a

deployment in Jun2013. Oversaw and motivated security team to maximize their

superiority at their specific assignments. Resulting in 100 percent of qualification to

deploy.

- Taught responsibility and motivated security team by showing experience and

knowledge in different duties and assignments.

- Encouraged security team to achieve enhanced performance in physical fitness,

marksmanship, and specific duty assignments.

U.S. Army, Fort Polk, LA, Jan2012-Jul2013

11B, Combat Rifle Crewmember

- Leads, supervise, and serve as a member of an infantry unit of 10-20 personnel,

employing individual weapons, machine guns, and anti armor weapons in offensive and

defensive ground combat.

- Uses individual infantry weapons, lays field wire, performs basic communication

functions and operates communication equipment, utilizes camouflage to conceal

weapons and personnel, constructs minor fortifications, performs land navigation,

performs preventive maintenance on weapons, equipment, and some vehicles.

- Make verbal reports, administers first aid, and operates wheeled vehicles to transport

personnel, supplies, and equipment.

- Qualified Expert in small arms and assault weapons.

- Qualified Sharp Shooter in heavy weapons.

- Trained in diffusing hostile situations.

- Used Detainee Protocol on restricted personnel to ensure safety of others.

- Experienced in Planning, evaluating and assessing operations.

U.S. Army, Fort Polk, LA, Jan2012-Jul2013

11C, Infantry Indirect Fire Crewmember

- Leads or serves as a member of a mortar squad, section, or platoon employing crew-

served and individual weapons in offensive and defensive operations.

- Employs individual weapons, assists in construction of minor fortifications, performs

minor maintenance on weapons, equipment, and wheeled and tracked vehicles, performs

land navigation, measures horizontal and vertical angles, estimates ranges, computes

firing data, administers first aid, collects and orally reports tactical information using

communications equipment, such as field radios and telephones, or walkie/talkies.

U.S. Army, Ft. Benning, GA, Oct2010-Sept2011

11C10-OSUT, Indirect Infantryman

- Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate skills and

knowledge for combat survival in the area of tactics, physical fitness, and weapon

systems.

- Practical exercises, discussion, classroom exercises, and lecture. General course topics

include marksmanship, physical conditioning, first aid, combat tactics, land navigation,

weapon systems, military history and traditions, nuclear, biological and chemical defense.

EDUCATION

- U.S. Army Weapons Specialist: Specialized training in; firearms- M4 Carbine, M240B,

M249 SAW, M2 .50 CAL, M9 Pistol, MK 19, M224 Mortar system, M110, Explosives-

M67 Frag Grenade, Tear Gas, AT4, C4, Detonation Cord, First Aid, Leadership,

Communications.

- M9 Pistol Qualification Course, 2013

- Improvised Explosive Device Detection Course, 2013

- James Madison High School, High School Diploma, Brooklyn, NY 2010

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