High School Operator

Dennis K Gonnerman

Hurdland, Missouri *****

719-***-****

***************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To gain employment with a company seeking to hire a Veteran, with recent

military experience.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

. Five years experience as a service member in the U.S. Army; obtained

skills and personal characteristics transferable to the civilian

workplace.

. Two years as an Infantryman, three plus years as a Heavy Wheeled

Vehicle Operator.

. Military experience instilled the ability to 'think on my feet' while

overcoming challenges and adapting to immediate change.

. Effective communication skills demonstrated through positive

interactions with individuals such as Iraqi foreign nationals, and

individuals from all over the country with different back rounds i.e.,

contractors, team members, senior leaders.

. Outstanding safety record; ensured continuous availability of

equipment by performing preventative maintenance and comprehensive

safety inspections.

. Skillfully operated the following equipment during one 15 month

deployment to Iraq: M1151 HMMWV 4x4 weapon carrier, Mine Resistant

Ambush Protected Vehicle, M1117 Guardian Armored Security Vehicle,

Palletized Load System, M915 Tractor Truck 14-ton 6X6, (Semi-trailer

truck).

. While deployed performed multiple job tasks to include;

. Gunner in a convoy

. Truck Commander

. Performed guard duties on weapons and T.O.C. (Transportation Operation

Command)

. Installed and set up the Blue Force Tracker and Radios in vehicles

prior to convoy.

. Performed multiple AAR's (After Action Reviews) and implemented steps

and procedures to improve the efficiency and safety of future

missions.

. While stationed in Germany, performed QRF (Quick Reaction Force)

multiple times and reacted to one bomb threat for Mannheim.

. Possess self-confidence and the maturity to accept accountability for

my actions, and the actions of others in my squad or team, as well as

millions of dollars of equipment.

. Reliable transportation with a "good" driving record; 3 or fewer

violations within the last three years. (i.e., speeding tickets,

illegal turns.)

. Took the initiative to proactively learn how to perform duties and

learn procedures of not only my own jobs, but the jobs of those over

me.

. Performed labor-intensive tasks in challenging locations such as,

Iraq, Germany, and Colorado.

. Completed duties requiring physical exertion; accomplished challenging

missions/assignments in harsh outdoor weather conditions.

. Secret Security Clearance.

WORK EXPERIENCE

11B Infantryman

Fort Benning, Georgia

July 2005-May 2007

88M Heavy Wheeled Vehicle Operator June 2007-

Sept 2010

U.S. Army, Germany, Iraq & Fort Carson, CO

.

Accomplishments

. Commended as a hardworking team member; remained flexible and

committed to on-time completion of job duties.

. Provided leadership to a squad sized element (6-8 soldiers); provided

training to optimize safe operations in compliance with the Army's

policies and procedures.

. Demonstrated a strong capacity for teamwork; led to a successful

deployment in Iraq.

. Achieved goals under pressure such as successfully transporting goods

to different F.O.B's, reacting to enemy fire appropriately with no

loss of life, providing convoy security.

EDUCATION & U.S. ARMY TRAINING

High School Diploma, Knox County High School, Edina, Missouri

2005

Combat Lifesaver

2007

Motor Transport Operator

2007

MILITARY MEDALS & AWARDS

. Army Achievement Medal

. Army Good Conduct Medal

. Combat Action Badge

. Driver and Mechanic Badge w/Driver Wheeled

. Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

. Iraq Campaign Medal w/Campaign Star (2nd Award)

. National Defense Service Medal

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