Christopher John Barthol
Portland, OR 97202
*********@*****.***
Objective
To work as a security officer.
Overview
Four years of military experience and a master’s degree in agricultural economics.
Related Work Experience
White Bear Lake Highschool
Grounds Security: 05/2006-06/2006 and 05/2007-06/2007: Worked as a security guard
overnights in and outside of high school. Patrolled grounds, conducted nightly hourly
logs on any suspicious activities, and reported to principal of high school.
U.S. Marine Corps
Machine Gun Squad Leader: March 2001 - September 2004: Worked as a machine gun
squad leader in an infantry platoon. Lead squad of six men in daily routines such as
classes, physical training, and machine gun training. Developed sharp leadership qualities
by giving orders, inspections, and being responsible for my squad. Worked security posts
in a number of areas around the world such as Kuwait, the Philippines, at sea aboard a
ship, and at Camp Lejeune and Pendleton. Tasks included watching security cameras,
searching vehicles for explosives, patrolling areas, searching individuals for weapons,
and keeping log books of any suspicious activity.
Marksmanship Coach February 2003 - September 2004: Provided duties as a range coach
for rifle and pistol. Coached marines on rifle range and helped them qualify annually.
Conducted classes for groups of up to 100 marines.
Education
St. Cloud State University: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Economics (Minor in
Finance), May, 2008
Purdue University: Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics, May, 2010
Other Skills: Microsoft Office Functions (Excel, PowerPoint SAS (econometric
program utilized in forecasting markets, regression analysis, and data collection)
Honors and Activities
Marine Corps Awards and Medals: Good conduct medal, Global War on Terrorism
Medal, Operation Iraqi Freedom Medal, and Meritorious Unit Citation
Vice President of Economics Association: September 2006 to May 2008. Elected vice
president of SCSU Economics Association. Helped conduct weekly meetings,
coordinated volunteer activities, and planned annual trips to New York and Chicago