Michael Savage
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Lorena, TX 76655 **************@***.***
Seeking an entry level position that will lead to opportunities as a Financial Planner. Experienced in
leadership and adapting to new roles involving customer relations and sales.
EDUCATION
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX December 2009
Bachelor of Arts in History
Minor in Economics
Overall GPA 2.13
Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, TX May 2009-Present
Financial Planning Certificate Program:
Completed Course: Fundamentals of Financial Planning
Current Course: Insurance Planning
WORK EXPERIENCE
United States Marines Corps Reserves, Waco, TX May 2003-May 2009
Ordnance Maintenance Company
Sergeant
• Completed tour of duty for Operation Iraqi Freedom from May 2007-08.
• Supervised squad of Marines in junior leadership position.
• Adapted and learned new technical proficiencies for over 20 types of complicated electronics.
• Awarded Certificate of Commendation for repairing over 60 tank components and over 600 optics
pieces during deployment.
• Chosen to represent battalion after selection from meritorious promotion board.
Centroplex Service Company, Robinson, TX Summers 1999,2000,2002,2009
HVAC Apprentice
• Conducted work in self-managed environment.
• Implemented installation plans on over 50 houses.
• Investigated and solved technical difficulties, resolving an average of 8 service calls daily.
• Explained viable repair options to customers while mediating potential problems.
Redmen Bingo, Waco, TX July 2009-March 2010
Floor Worker
• Advertised and sold products to customers to increase sales volume to average $1500 each
evening.
• Named ‘Employee of the Month’ during first month of employment.
• Achieved proficient money counting/ handling skills, responsible for $500+ at any given time.
• Supported co-workers and cash counting departments to accomplish various tasks.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Veterans of Foreign Wars July 2010-Present
• Participate in various community service projects and fellowship with other veterans.
Twin City Mission, Bryan, TX July 2010-August 2010
• Volunteer twice week at ‘Community Cafe’ kitchen, which provides meals for the hungry.
Boy Scouts of America
• Achieved the rank of Eagle Scout through a community service project at a state park.
REFERENCES
Duane Cowart
Gunnery Sergeant, USMC, Retired
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Jason Bathon
Gunnery Sergeant, USMC, Active Duty
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Nathan Goff
Manager, Red Man Bingo
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