Travis Christopher Brown
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
Phone: 757-***-****
Fax: 757-***-****
E-mail: abh595@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
To obtain employment in a fast paced challenging field.
Education
* G.E.D from Commonwealth Challenge in VA Beach, VA(17 Dec 2006)
* Basic Combat Training Course, Fort Sill Ok (17 Aug 2007)
* United States Air Defense Artillery School, Fort Bliss TX (31 Oct 2007)
* Avenger Slew to Cue Course (64 hours), Ft Bliss TX (1-14 Nov 2007)
* Enhanced Combat Lifesaver Training (40 hours), FT Sill OK and FT Hood TX
(recertify once a year)
* Composite Risk Management Basic Course, Ft. Rucker, Alabama (24 Jan 2008)
* Manage Platoon Training, Ft Hood, TX
* The Army Family Team Building Program Level 1, Ft Hood, TX
* Manage Battalion Training, Ft Hood, TX
* Anti-Terrorism Level 1 Training, Ft Hood, TX (re certify once a year)
* C-RAM Wireless Communications Training, Ft Hood, TX (14 Nov 2008)
* Introduction to Wireless Audio Visual Emergency System, Ft Hood, TX
(15 Oct 2008)
* Phishing Awareness Course, Kirkuk, Iraq (21 June 2009)
* Safe Home Computing Course, Kirkuk, Iraq (21 June 2009)
Awards
* Certificate Of Achievement, Ft Hood, TX (18 March 2008)..for outstanding
achievement while supporting the Echo Battery. 4th battalion, 5th air
defense artillery regiment during Avenger Table VII. Private Brown's
knowledge and expertise were essential to the overall success of the
event and reflect great credit upon himself, echo battery, the renegade
battalion, and the United States Army.
* The Army Achievement Medal, Ft Bliss, TX (19 Sept 2008)..Exceptionally
meritorious achievement during Warrior Task and Battle Drills. PFC
Brown's dedication to duty and commitment to excellence are in keeping
with the finest traditions of military service. His accomplishments
reflect great credit upon him self, 3-3 ADA BN and the United States
Army.
Travis Christopher Brown
Awards cont'd
* The Army Achievement Medal, Ft Bliss, TX ( 28 Jan 2009). Exceptionally
meritorious achievement while serving as a C-RAM crew member during the
Task Force 3-3 Air Defense Artillery mission rehearsal exercise. PFC
Brown demonstrated undaunted dedication, professionalism, and tactical
proficiency during the two week exercise. His actions reflect great
credit upon himself, "Able Battery", Task Force 3-3 Air Defense
Artillery, and the United States Army.
* The Army Commendation Medal, Baghdad, Iraq. Exceptionally meritorious
service to the United States an operator in the Base Defense Operations
Center, Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment,
Multi-National Corps- Iraq, Baghdad, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi
Freedom. Specialist Brown's actions are in keeping with the highest
traditions of military service and reflects distinct credit upon himself,
the Multi- National Corps-Iraq, and the United States Army.
* Army service Medal
* Iraqi Campaign Ribbon
* Global war On Terrorism Service Medal
* National Defense Service Medal
* Army Overseas Service Ribbon
Work Experience
Dec. 2005-June 2005
Wal-Mart
Stocker, greeter, maintenance
June 2005-Aug 2005, Carpenter Intern
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Repaired furniture
April 2007-present
US Army
Avenger crew member/gunner and team chief
Travis Christopher Brown
Volunteer Work
BOSS representative-Better opportunities for single soldiers.
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office (includes but not limited to):
* Microsoft Office Word
* Microsoft Office Publisher
* Microsoft Office Excel
* Microsoft Office Power Point
* Microsoft Office Outlook
References
Sgt. Fransico Cruz
US Army
Allen Johnson, Supervisor
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Sgt. Joseph Nave
US Marines