Chris Cotten

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Blue Springs, MO 64014

816-***-****

abkd3q@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

Obtain a challenging position as a security officer for a national company which values outstanding

service and strong work ethics.

Experience:

Missouri National Guard, Platoon Leader – Jan. 2009 to Present

Supervise five junior soldiers perform maintenance on seven vehicles, conduct a monthly safety

inspection and compile risk assessments as Safety Officer, train for local and national disasters,

maintain physical fitness and ensure soldiers get transported in convoys to training sites.

U. S. Navy, Recruiter – Dec. 2006 to Dec. 2008

Contact prospects, determine if they were inclined to apply, gather applicant’s personal information,

ensure applicant is mentally, morally and medically qualified, get them sworn in to the Navy as a recruit,

provide ongoing training, document recruit’s progress, ensure recruit is sent to basic training on schedule.

Pinkerton Government Services, Armed Security Officer – Aug. 2005 to Nov. 2006

Contracted employee at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, Independence, Missouri

Became a very valuable employee by taking on any shift, any position needing to be filled.

Duties included:

• 100% identification check of each person requesting entry, inspect vehicles.

• Patrol sensitive areas every half hour, ensure drivers maintain posted speed limit,

provide escort for ammunition deliveries, report any unusual activity.

• As Dispatcher, log on to watch computer, issue equipment, enter hourly reports on

watch log, instruct patrols to escort trucks delivering explosives to assigned

bunkers, transfer calls to requested person, alert shift supervisor of emergencies.

First Equity Mortgage, Inc., Loan Consultant – July 2002 to July 2005

Assist clients obtain a home loan or refinance, order client credit report, inquire about client employment,

gather paystubs and bank statements, confirm down payment and collect real estate contract for purchase

loans, send documents to an underwriter, originate more loans while awaiting underwriter approval, meet

clients at title company to close the loan.

Education:

Pinnacle Career Institute, Wind Turbine Technician program, anticipated

Martinsburg Institute, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, March 2010

U. S. Navy, Naval Training Certificate in Advanced Electronics, February 1989

Northwest Missouri State University, B.S. in Broadcast-Business, December 1986

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