Richard Jones
*** * *********, ****** *******, KS 66012
Cell: 913-***-**** Alt. Phone: 913-***-****
*******.*.*****@*******.***
OBJECTIVE
To acquire a position where I can use my career experiences to enhance an organization’s processes,
procedures and operational efficiencies and provide positive value for its customers.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
A solid background in team-oriented work.
Additional supervisory and training experience.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
U.S. Army Reserve, Leavenworth, KS Oct 2006 – Present
Infantryman, 11B
Job Functions: General Infantryman duties. Maintain weapon qualifications on M16, A4, M249,
M9, and 240B crew served weapon system. Currently Life Saver qualified.
Razorback Rail Services, Kansas City, KS 5 Mar 2007 – 17 Nov 2009
Construction and Maintenance Division Foreman
Job Functions: Oversee and run small projects, including but not limited to: general
maintenance of track and surrounding areas, pouring concrete, and operating equipment.
Required to have certifications to be on KCT railroad property, such as E-rail Safe,
Verifile, contractor orientation, and on track safety. Administered certifications for new
employees, tracked 60+ employees time cards, and ran safety briefings.
Saginaw Corporation, Topeka, KS 2006-2007
Laborer/ Equipment Operator
Job Functions: Operated equipment (backhoes, skid loaders, rubber tire loaders),
poured concrete, and performed other general laborer tasks. Performed duties on
Kansas City Terminal railroad, therefore, required all certifications as listed above.
U.S. Army, Hohenfels, Germany 23 Feb 2003 – 23 Feb
2006
Infantryman, 11B
Job Functions: General Infantryman duties. Aided in the training of units preparing to
deploy. Maintained weapon qualifications on M16, A4, M249, M9, and 240B crew
served weapon system. Received Army Accommodation Medal for successfully creating
a motorcycle safety packet, as well as preparing soldier pre-deployment readiness
packets. Army Achievement Medal for acting as the single soldier liaison, by making
sure the single soldier’s quality of life was as important as the married soldier.
EDUCATION
Degree Candidate, Fire Services Administration A.A.
Johnson County Community College, 2007 – Current
JCCC Fire Fighter Academy, May 2007
JCCC Emergency Medical Technician – Basic, May 2010
Degree Candidate, General Education A.A.
University of Maryland, 2005
Diploma
Turner High School, Kansas City, KS, 1998
COMPUTER SKILLS
Experienced and familiar with common office software programs including Windows
98/2000, XP, and Vista, MS Office 98-XP, (i.e. Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).