VERNON GRESS

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El Paso, Texas 79925 ac6weu@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Proactive, dedicated professional with extensive experience managing, training, and supervising personnel. Diversified hands-on work experience has contributed to a thorough understanding of military procedures, personnel management, and work efficiency. Acute time management skills; ability to work in diverse and dynamic work environments has allowed for development of acute critical problem-solving. Areas of Expertise:

Personnel Management

Inventory Management

Fire Protection Control

Logistics Operations

Administrative Controls

Team Building

Safety / Security

Leadership Ability

OTR Driver

Public Relations

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Class A CDL with Doubles-Triples-Tanker Endorsements EDUCATION

Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, Tennessee Bachelor of Science in Political Science

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CANAL INTERNATIONAL LLC. 07/2013 – Present

Truck Driver Frankfurt, IL

Performed as a cross country truck driver delivering assigned materials to various locations. Completed daily truck logs recording completed mileage and remaining distances; managed routes and routines to proceed with assignment as efficiently as possible; met all time requirements.

Conducted standardized inspections of vehicle ensuring travel is still possible; reported vehicle damages and performed maintenance as needed.

Work extensively with clients ensuring product requested is correct, accurate pricing, and review products ensuring everything adhered to prescribed safety rules and regulations.

Served as liaison between customers and company developing rapport and increasing company reliability. Work under extreme weather condition and critical deadlines. U.S ARMY 02/2005 – 03/2012

Fire Protection Control Specialist / Supply Specialist Clarksville, TN

Operated as a Fire Protection Control Specialist deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq; recorded and transmitted firing data utilizing specialized programs operating multiple devices for transmission; operated fire direction systems.

Platoon Leaders’ Digital Message Device and various artillery systems communication equipment. Recorded fire capability charts containing friendly and enemy situation maps.

Developed and maintained detailed records of ammunition expenditures and equipment serviceability. Provided information containing firing points, situations, targets, and mission reports.

Supervised, trained, and mentored support personnel; prepared counseling statements and evaluations; ensured safety and welfare of personnel. VERNON GRESS PAGE 2

COACHING EXPERIENCE

TENNESSE STATE UNIVERSITY 01/2011 – 08/2013

Track / Field Coach Nashville, TN

Trained and mentored student of Tennessee State University-NCAA Division 1 in track and field events ensuring athletes achieve personal and university goals. Instructed athletes on proper exercise techniques, stretches, and developed activities tailored to individual athletic needs. TRAINING / DEVELOPMENT

Drivers Training

Supply Specialist

Logistic Operations

Safety / Security Regulations

Fire Protection Control

Documentation

Personnel Training

Eagle First Responder

AWARDS / RECOGNITION

Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/ Campaign Star

Iraq Campaign Medal w/ Two Campaign Stars

Army Commendation Medal (2)

Army Good Conduct Medal (2)

Combat Action Badge

National Defense Service Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Army Service Ribbon

Overseas Service

Driver and Mechanic Badge

NATO Medal

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