Eddie J Lewis
Cusseta, Georgia 31805
United States
Phone: 706-***-****
ablx63@r.postjobfree.com
WORK EXPERIENCE:
American Systems (03/17/2010- 07/03/2010) - Marksmanship Instructor
/Engagement Skills Trainer (EST) 2000 Operator Site Lead
Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)-Comprehensive Training Program Beirut, Lebanon
Supervisor: Richard Russell
Salary: $1,150.00 per week
Hours per week: 40
Duties: Site Lead responsible for the overall operation of one EST 2000
site and all systems components. Supervises two employees and provide
assistance in operation of system, technical expertise and development.
Planned, developed, and executed marksmanship Program of Instruction (POI)
for the LAF on the EST 2000. Applied the system approach to training (SAT)
to analyze, design, and develop training material for assigned programs of
instruction. Instructed fundamentals of marksmanship training instructions,
EST 2000 operator instruction, and Remedial training to the LAF on the 9mm
pistol, M16A2, M4, M249 SAW, MK 19, AK-47, RPG 7, and the M2 machine gun.
Trained 120 LAF soldiers per week .Training consists of Grouping and
Zeroing, Downrange Feedback, Field Fire I, Qualification, Collective
Scenarios training and Shoot Don't Shoot Scenarios training.
1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (03/09/2009 - 10/19/2009) - Brigade
Schools Training Technician
Fort Polk, Louisiana United States
Supervisor: Edwin Chance - 337-***-****; Contact: Yes
Salary: $47,944.80 per year
Hours per week: 40
Duties: Processed and enrolled students in Army Education System for
training and development. Ensured student were properly enrolled in course
using the Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS). Monitor
ATRRS reservations to ensure maximum use of available training seats.
Retrieved from ATRRS, reviews, and analyzes course class fill rates taking
timely and appropriate action to avoid late class cancellations, scheduled
input diversions, and the conduct of classes below the minimum economical
fill. Ensures all applicable agencies are advised of changes by ATRRS
messages, electronic mail or other correspondence. Entered, revised,
sorted, calculated and retrieved data using databases and/or spreadsheet
software such as Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint,
or Microsoft Word. Maintained computer databases that containing all
pertinent information. Prepared and maintained automated training records
of over 1200 students and track daily, weekly and monthly reports.
Generated order of merits lists for attendance to courses within the
Noncommissioned Officer Education System (NCOES).Reviewed application and
request for school and prepare correspondence for individuals at all levels
and various backgrounds. Initiated full range of personnel management
functions such as, the initiation of personnel actions. Prepared and
provided briefing to command staff. Scheduled courses of
instruction/training, computes troop requirements, equipment, and
ammunition support by applying the contents of Programs of Instruction
(regulatory guidance) to the requirements of the training organization.
Validated and spotted inaccuracies and changes in the POI and submitted
changes, updates, and recommendations in the correct format. Resolved
problems that arise by taking into account scheduling conflicts, equipment
shortages, facility availability, ammunition requirements, transportation
requirements, and graduation support requirements. Maintained master
schedules and updated them as required.
1st Battalion 11th Infantry Regiment (09/25/2005 - 03/08/2009) - Senior
Instructor
Fort Benning, Georgia United States
Supervisor: Stanley Diehl - 706-***-****; Contact: Yes
Salary: $42,398.80 per year
Hours per week: 65
Duties: Performed the basic techniques and fundamentals of instructions,
including
preparation, classroom management, and implementation of instructions;
created lessons
plans, made instructional decisions, developed instructional aids, and
delivered a variety of instructional methods. Determined requirements for
support troops, tactical vehicles, weapons, communications, sound, visual
and special equipments, as well as specialized equipment identified in the
Training Resource Management Scheduling System (TRMSS) and Letter of
Instruction (LOIs) for special events. Personally instructed, evaluated,
coached and mentored over 2400 Army officers on leadership, Army Values,
Equal Opportunity, counseling and combat operations which inspired students
to meet course requirements. Established and created short and long-range
work projects, training, and developmental requirements for instructors and
supervisors. Developed and maintained personnel files; maintained 100%
inventory and accountability of over $250,000 of unit equipment. Planned,
coordinated, and communicated by phone and in writing/electronically all
training requirements in support of all scheduled instruction and
graduation requirements which include Central Issue Facility (CIF)
issue/turn-in, weapons/ammunition requirements, training areas, facilities,
ranges, outside instruction and instructor equipment, quest-speaker and
band requirements, and blood drive programs. Exercised significant
managerial insight to the development of programs and long range
improvements for significant range problems associated with range support
systems. Prepared planned, established policies, procedures, and program
requirements, composed correspondence, Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs), reports, makes changes to POI/regulations, audit trails and meets
established deadlines. Expressed ideas and provided information tailored
for specific requirements and audiences. Established and maintained
training and POI files. Researched and interpreted a variety of regulatory
guidance, resources, and equipment requirements determining training needs
and the applicability of these resources.
1st Battalion 38th Infantry Regiment (07/05/2002 - 09/24/2005) - Drill
Instructor
Fort Benning, Georgia United States
Supervisor: Orlandos Williams - 404-***-****; Contact: Yes
Salary: $35,944.80 per year
Hours per week: 70
Duties: Performed duties as a Drill Instructor in a basic military training
company
of approximately 60 initial entry soldiers per nine week cycle. Supervised
and initiated
instructions to soldiers in all subject areas required to complete basic
military
training. Maintained the highest military standards while instructing the
basics soldiering skills, developing and enforcing discipline, ensuring
good health, welfare and morale of assigned soldiers. Prepared training
schedules of approved training, disseminated training allocations and
conducts follow up with officers to assure soldiers attendance. Assisted in
planning and coordinating on-site training courses, making arrangements for
training room; preparing training schedule and attendance roles and for
notifying participants
814th Engineer Company (06/30/2000 - 07/04/2002) - Bridge Inspector
Fort Polk, Louisiana United States
Supervisor: Kurt Bouie - 337-***-****; Contact: Yes
Salary: $32,568.45 per year
Hours per week: 40
Duties: Supervised lower grade soldiers and provided technical guidance in
the accomplishment
of their mission. Supervised and manage personnel in the installation and
removal of hasty protective minefields. Collected data and calculated the
demolition requirements for explosives and related materials. Conducted
road, tunnel, ford, river, ferry and bridge reconnaissance. Maintained and
operated a motor vehicle with a loading capacity of 5 tons, to transport
float bridge sections, power boats, repair parts, or other bridging
equipment. Safely operated vehicles in convoys adhering to all safety and
traffic rules and regulations. Performed operators' maintenance on
equipment as required. Loaded and unloaded bridge sections by properly
manipulating vehicles hydraulic equipment. As required, safely operated a
powerboat to maneuver bridge components. Directed the off loading and
assembly of float and fixed bridges. Performed float and fixed bridges site
layout. Performed a variety of duties in the transport, assembly, erection,
disassembly, maintenance, and securing of tactical bridges, bridging and
other river crossing equipment. Supervised installation of an overhead
cable anchorage system, kedge anchorage system, shore guys and fixed bridge
anchorage. Supervised maintenance of fixed and float bridges. Directed
rafting operations. Directed fixed and float bridge construction.
Supervised preparation of ribbon bridge equipment for air transport.
Determined requirements for Engineer Equipment Park and Engineer
Regulating Point. Directed construction of bunkers, shelters and
fortifications.
Determined logistical requirements for wire entanglements.
EDUCATION:
College/University
Troy University (01/02/2003 - 06/01/2008)
Fort Benning, Georgia
United States
Degree: Associate of Science - Major: Business Administration
GPA: 2.95
High School
Bainbridge High (08/21/1985 - 06/01/1988)
Bainbridge, Georgia
United States
Degree: High School Diploma
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Specialized Education - Senior Leaders Course (10/15/2006) 313
Supervised lower grade soldiers and provided technical guidance in the
accomplishment
of their missions. Enforced safety standards, field sanitation,
communication procedures,
security and job specification. Determined logistical requirements for
military fixed
and float bridges. Determined anchorage requirements for fixed and float
bridges.
Calculated area requirements for airlift operations. Inspected fixed and
float bridges.
Determined requirements for float bridge protective devices. Supervised
mine clearing
and demolition missions. Determined logistical requirements for bunkers and
supervises
the construction of a defensive perimeter. Conducted platoon reconnaissance
missions
and calculated the Rapid Field Classification of fixed bridges.
Specialized Education - Drill Sergeant Course (03/23/2002) 372
Supervise, instruct, motivate and evaluate trainees in all subject areas
required
to complete basic military training.
Training - Basic Instructor Training (11/30/1998) 120
Performed the basic techniques and fundamentals of instruction, including
preparation,
classroom management, and implementation; describe the responsibilities of
an effective
instructor and the essentials of effective communication; master the
essential conditions
for learning; create lesson plans; make instructional decisions; develop
instructional
aids; and deliver a variety of instructional methods.
Training - Defense Reutilization & Marketing System (02/08/1995) 80
Introduction to Defense Reutilization & Marketing System
Training - Hazardous Material (02/21/1995) 45
Transportation and storage of hazardous material
Specialized Education - Bridge Crewmember Basic Noncommissioned Officer
(07/06/1993) 310
Supervises the installation of fixed bridging and river crossing operations
and perform
rigging, demolition, and reconnaissance missions.
Specialized Education - Primary Leadership Development Course (03/30/1991)
292
Lectures and practical exercises cover leadership, communication, resource
management,
training management, and professional skills, including introduction to
leadership,
principles of leadership, human behavior, character of leaders, ethics,
problem solving,
leadership styles, principles of motivation, counseling, and the
responsibility of
authority.