W**** Center Rd.
Merrill, WI
******.*.******@**.****.***
Employment Objective:
To obtain a position where I can put all of my military training and
experience to good use serving my country, preferably in a downrange
setting.
Work Experience:
June 2010- Present WI State G4 Defense Movement Cell
. Ensure all excess gear and equipment reaches WI
units in a timely fashion
Jan 2010- June 2010 951st Sapper CO, Tomahawk, WI (employed by WI G4)
. Working with 951st Unit Administrator to reset all
equipment, weapons, training aides, and supplies
following unit's deployment to Afghanistan
Nov 2008- Nov 2009 Deployment to Afghanistan as a Staff Sergeant in RCP
5, 951st Sapper CO
. TC of RCP Buffalo/ primary IED interrogator
. Proficient with Talon robot, and placement of
demolition charges with robot
. EOCA, Explosive and Ordnance Clearance agent.
. Served as liaison with our EOD teams. Duties
include but not limited to: pre and post mission
planning and intel sharing, coordination during
blasts and while performing x-spray and biometrics
data gathering
. X-Spray explosives detection kit trained and
proficient
. NCOIC of dismounted search team, personally
conducted at least 300 contact searches on LN's
during dismount ops
. Conducted platoon wide demo training
. Organic interpreter rode and operated at my side
during all missions and operations
. Dismount Team Leader and point man during Tangi
Valley Operations
. I was the last soldier from my company to leave
theatre as I stayed back to train replacement unit
April 2008- Nov 2008 TDY Orders at Various Bases in order to complete
multiple courses listed in the Special Skills
Section, all in preparation for latest deployment.
Feb 2007-April 2008 Safety Supervisor- Weather Shield Millwork Division
and Arizona Facilities, SNE Special Services Field
Service Division
The Schield Family Companies, Medford, WI
. Maintain training, OSHA compliance, workers
compensation, and other site specific records
. Conducts on-site safety training for all facilites
. Perform site inspections and ensure all company
rules and regulations are followed by employees
. Coordinate efforts with individual Division
Management and HR personnel in order to continuously
improve the safety record and culture within each
area
Aug 2006-Feb 2007 Corporate Safety & Health Specialist-
The Schield Family Companies, Medford, WI
. Maintain training, OSHA compliance, workers
compensation, and other site specific records for
SNE Field Service Division
. Developed Field Service and Field Installation
Divisions safety programs, training materials, and
MSDS binder
. Complete special projects as assigned by Corporate
Risk Control Manager
Nov 2005-Aug 2006 Safety & Health Specialist-
SNE Enterprises, Mosinee, WI (owned by Schield Family Companies)
. Proved myself through work ethic and abilities
enough to progress from intern to part time, and to
a full time position in the Safety Department
. Developed complete Mosinee facility Lockout/Tagout
manuals
. Assist Safety Manager in training, overseeing
individual departmental safety meetings and
inspections, and ensuring regulatory agency
compliance
. Served as an SNE First Responder
Aug 2000-Nov 2005 Retail Sales Associate- Camping Dept.
(part-time, during college) Gander Mountain, Mosinee, WI
. Outfit customers with high quality camping and
outdoor recreational gear while maintaining
outstanding product knowledge
. Employee of the month- Oct. 2002
1996-2000 (full time) HVAC Technician/ Union Sheet Metal Worker
2000- 2003(part-time) Stainless Specialists, Wausau, WI
. Acted as a Journeyman trainer to mentor new
apprentices
. Developed excellent communication skills by working
directly with owners and contractors to design and
install heating and air conditioning systems
Mar 2003- Apr 2004 U.S. Army National Guard Engineer Team Leader
(full-time) C Co 724 EN BN, Iraq
. Successfully lead a seven member team to complete
all missions with utmost proficiency
. Served as security NCO for my engineer platoon as we
performed various engineer tasks
Sept 2002- Mar 2003 Safety & Health Lab Coordinator for JJ Keller
(school year) UWSP Campus, Stevens Point, WI
. Organize and maintain safety & health related
software, testing and sampling equipment, and
reference material for student usage
. Worked with other UWSP students to research
materials and utilize equipment offered by the lab
Jan 1998- Present US Army National Guard Engineer
951st Sapper Company/ formerly C Co 724 EN BN
Rhinelander, WI
. Team Leader from 2002 until present responsible for
a 7 member team of combat engineers
. Traveled to Europe and Central America on three
separate occasions for training or humanitarian aide
reasons
. Received 4 army achievement medals, the good conduct
medal, Iraq theater ribbon, and numerous other
specific awards, ribbons, and medals
1994- 1996 HVAC Installer
RM Mechanical, Merrill, WI
1993- 1994 Laborer/ Delivery Truck Driver
Richs Used Equipment, Merrill, WI
Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree, obtained Dec 2005
University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point (UWSP)
Major: Business Administration
Minor: Safety & Health Protection
Cumulative GPA: 3.26 (4.0 ="A")
Special Skills and Qualifications:
Course Date Credit
Hrs.
Military Training
EOCA (Explosive Ordnance Clearance 2008- 168
Agent) Sept-Oct
Unit Searcher (Advanced Combat 2008- 120
Search) July-Aug
Route Recon and Clearance Leadership 2008- Aug 48
Combat Search Ops. (Train the 2008- May 40
Trainer)
Route Recon and Clearance Crew Course 2008- June 40
Area Clearance Course 2008- April 32
VMMD, MPCV, MMPV Maintenance 2008- July 40
CROWS Weapon System Operator 2009- Jan 40
VCOT Evaluator/Observer Controller 2008- May 40
Course
Unit Prevention Leader Course 2008- April 16
MACC Level 1 (Army Combatives) 2008- Feb 40
Warrior Leader Course 2007- April 80
Volcano Operator Course 1998- Sept. 10
21B Combat Engineer Phase 2 2007- 80
Aug-Sept.
Secret Security Clearance 2009- March
Civilian Courses
Property Loss Control 2006- May 1.5 CEU
NFPA 70-E Implementation 2006- April .8 CEU
Tradesman Electrical License 1998- June Testing
Residential Sheet Metal Worker 4 year 1999- July 4 Year
Program - Construction
Blueprint Reading (separate course)
- Advanced Pattern Development
(separate course) - Drill Bit
Sharpening (separate course)
- OSHA 8 Hour Safety
- 1st Aid & CPR
Confined Space Rescue 2008- Feb. .4 CEU
HERC Equipment Safe Operating Program 2007- Jan 8 Hours
Disaster Preparedness 2006- June .8 CEU
Aerial Lift Train the Trainer 2006- Aug 16 Hours
Fall Protection 2007- May .8 CEU
Universal Refrigerant Technician 1998- July 8 Hours
References:
Craig Schemenauer, Safety and Environmental Manager for The Schield Family
Companies, Medford, WI
Athens, WI 54451
1LT Darin Beschta
Executive Officer, 951st Sapper Co
Currently deployed to Afghanistan, multiple FOB's
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Dale Lindwahl, Former President, founder, and owner of Stainless
Specialists Inc., Current owner of Comfort Gallery LLC,
Wausau, WI