Andrew Montague
***** *-** *, ******, MI *****
***********@*******.***
OBJECTIVE: Weapons expert looking to further his knowledge and experience
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Active secret U.S. government security clearance
- Able to make difficult decisions in stressful situations
- Multiple awards and recognitions for work performance
- Work well in groups and on an individual basis
- Quick learner and able to adapt to changes quickly
EXPERIENCE
Apr 2011-Apr 2012 Weapons Repair Technician ACFirst, FOB Pasab, Afghanistan
- Responsible for maintenance, services and repairs made to weapon systems in use by U.S. Army personnel - helped to manage and secure over $1,000,000 in repair parts, replacement systems and sensitive items for all weapon systems
- Provided instruction on proper maintenance, services and repairs made to weapon systems to U.S. Army weapons repairers, arms room workers and operators
- Inspected work performed by others to ensure proper procedures and all needed repairs were made
- Helped manage and maintain paperwork on services made
July 2010-Mar. 2011 New Car Sales Consultant Spartan Toyota/Scion, Lansing, MI
- Sales consultant responsible for furthering the knowledge and buying decisions of potential customers in regards to the complete Toyota and Scion vehicle line-up
- Became Scion Sales Manager within 4 months of starting position
- Explained in detail monetary breakdown of total purchasing price as well as total monthly payments to be made on vehicle purchases
- Effectively communicated product knowledge and negotiated final prices to a diverse populace
Jan. 2006-June 2010 Small Arms/Artillery Repairman - 91F/45B U.S. Army, Fort Richardson, Alaska
- Supervisor of all maintenance, services, and repairs made to over 800 pieces of equipment over a 4 year period - managed and secured over $100,000 of repair parts for U.S. Army issue weapons
- Provided leadership, instruction and oversight of personnel with insufficient knowledge of U.S. Army weapon systems.
- Implemented new system of weapons services that decreased stressful work levels of all personnel.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively in diverse environments with a wide diverse populace.
May 2005-Jan. 2006 Pizza Delivery Personnel Papa Johns Corp. Kalamazoo, MI
- Ensured deliveries were made promptly and effectively with high regard to safety - efforts led to a 5% decrease in store delivery time.
- Supervised delivery reliability of incoming personnel by giving instructions on store management.
- Effectively implemented designed routes of delivery to ensure the quickest possible delivery time - decreased delivery times another 5%
Aug. 2003-May 2005 Dorm Security Personnel Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo MI
- Ensured the overall safety and wellbeing of students residing in living quarters - efforts led to zero crimes committed within building over a 2 year period.
- Instructor of new personnel on security management and overall procedures of dorm security
EDUCATION
- Penn Foster Career School - Certified Gunsmith Diploma, Online Courses
- Lansing Community College - 12 credit hours completed in Kinesiology, Lansing, MI
- U.S. Army - Specialized Training: Aberdeen Proving Grounds
- Western Michigan University - 28 credit hours completed in Exercise Science, Kalamazoo, MI