NOE DE LA CRUZ
BIG SANDY, TX ***55
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Career Objectives
To pursue my career within a great company in a position to step up in levels with performance, effectiveness, and
competency in using my skills that I obtained while serving in the US Army and also in law enforcement agencies.
Work History
City of Big Sandy, Big Sandy, Texas
Police Officer Oct 18, 2013
I patrol the city of Big Sandy in a marked patrol vehicle. I give information to pedestrians and motorists, check for any
law violations, write citations, direct traffic and escort convoys. I also respond to radio calls and investigate
complaints, disturbances, collisions, and also administer first aid in emergencies. I watch for suspicious cars, curfew
violators and wanted persons. I make arrests for violations of laws and ordinances. I serve warrants and subpoenas,
transport prisoners and assist in booking and jailing prisoners. I appear in court, investigate conditions hazardous to
life or property. I also conduct initial investigations of crime and crime scenes and may assist detectives in criminal
investigation work.
I write reports and have also testified in Court as required.
Big Sandy Police Department, BIG SANDY, Texas
Reserve Police Officer Oct 03, 2011 - Oct 18, 2013
On a volunteer basis, I perform a variety of public safety work providing emergency aid, security and protection to the
estimated 1266 citizens of the City of Big Sandy. Big Sandy is a city in Upshur County, Texas, located in East Texas.
Big Sandy PD requires 20 hours a month to fulfill my TCLOSE requirement.
US Army, TEGUCIGALPA,Honduras
HHC Commander Jun 10, 2012 - Oct 17, 2013
Serves as Company Commander to 66 Soldiers assigned to the Medical Element, located on Soto Cano Air base,
Honduras. Responsible for planning and executing individual training of the Soldiers and collective training of the
company towards full mission readiness in support of the Joint Task Force-Bravo mission to counter narcoterrorism,
provide humanitarian assistance/disaster relief and building partner capacities to promote regional cooperation and
security in the Caribbean, Central America and South America. Responsible for sustaining mission readiness of
materials and MTOE property valued at over 100 million dollars. Responsible for the health, welfare, training and
professional development of Soldiers assigned to the company, while enforcing the highest standards in Soldier
appearance, morale, discipline and safety.
US ARMY, FT HOOD, Texas
Battalion Operations Officer (S3) Jun 01, 2010 - May 31, 2012
As the Battalion Operations Officer, I was responsible for planning the operations, organization, and training as
directed by the Battalion Commander. I worked closely with the Executive Officer to accomplish the mission. I wrote
operational directives and planned and wrote tactical orders. I conducted field training exercises and was responsible
for Soldier training schedules. I prepared courses of action and recommended actions or decisions to the Battalion
Commander for the accomplishment of the mission. I planned, controlled, and executed mission operations from
regiment through battalion level. I prepared detailed plans, which supported execution of policies and strategies.
While performing my duties as Operations Officer, I also served as the Battalion's Primary Government Purchasing
Card Billing Official, Casualty Assistance Officer, Anti-Terrorism Officer, Summary Court-Martial Officer, and Voting
Assistance Officer.
US ARMY, Ft Sill, Oklahoma
Battalion Supply Officer (S4)/ Mayor Cell Oct 01, 2009 - Jun 01, 2010
As the Battalion Supply Officer, I was in responsible for supervising the Soldiers assigned to me within the Battalion. I
maintained 100% accountability of an estimated 5.5 million dollars worth of Army equipment. I was also responsible
for evaluations and awards for my Soldiers. I was transferred to the Mayor Cell position in which involved managing a
team of ten Soldiers and a simulated Forward Observation Base (FOB) called Camp MOW-WAY at Ft Sill. I
coordinated the amenities such as ice, food; A/C for the tents for the Soldiers preparing to go overseas that trained
and lived at the FOB.
Sports Authority, Mansfield, Texas
Sales Associate Apr 06, 2009 - Oct 01, 2009
My responsibilities as a sales associate were to effectively advise and sell to customers by understanding their goals,
asking appropriate questions to determine their needs, helping find the right product for them, and suggesting
additional products. I had to actively utilize effective selling behaviors. Embody the Sports Authority Service
Competencies: Engaging, Competitive, Professional, Persuasive, and have a Passion for sports. I developed deep
knowledge of features and benefits of products. I had to understand and be knowledgeable of how to handle
customer complaints. Be familiar with the daily advertising and promotions to accurately inform the customer. Sell
merchandise at company established prices.
Mansfield ISD, Mansfield, Texas
Substitute Teacher Jan 01, 2009 - Oct 01, 2009
AS a substitute teacher, I was responsible for providing instruction, managing the classroom environment, and
promoting student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher, I taught all grades from K-12.
Arlington Police Department, Arlington, Texas
Police Officer Feb 02, 2006 - Nov 11, 2008
I worked the graveyard shift 10pm-6am. I did routine patrol, I aided in preventing crime and enforcing Federal, State,
and City laws. I observed, reported, and acted upon conditions conducive to crime and danger such as checking
buildings, assisting other officers, enforcing traffic, making arrests, transporting prisoners and investigating crimes.
Using my own judgment, I determined the nature of a call for services investigates the circumstances and may take
necessary or prudent action. Responded to emergency radio calls and assisted with investigating accidents,
robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing persons, prowlers, abuse of drugs, etc.;
took appropriate law enforcement action when appropriate. I performed other duties as assigned.
Texas Toyota of Grapevine, Grapevine, Texas
Bilingual Sales Associate Nov 14, 2005 - Feb 01, 2006
I was expected to spend time walking the lot to greet customers and demonstrate vehicles along with moving vehicles
when necessary and at any time of the year or in any season. I would arrange test drives for customers and ride
along in order to demonstrate the features and options of the vehicles. I was the only bilingual salesman, and was
required to translate for non-English speaking customers.
US ARMY, Sunni Triangle,Iraq
Platoon Leader Jun 07, 2004 - Nov 07, 2005
While I was deployed in Iraq, I was a platoon leader in charge of 53 Soldiers. I was attached to an infantry unit and
my team supported the infantrymen with showers and laundry. I maintained accountability of the equipment and also
developed a process similar to the civilian laundry mat. I had to send up reports to my higher of the amount of water,
fuel, and laundry we were using. Maintain records, maintain the equipment, along with continuing the supervisor role
with evaluations and awards for my soldiers.
Education
Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas
Bachelors Degree
Major: Military Science
Minor: Law Enforcement
GPA: 2.2
References
Jeff Cuningham
Police Officer/Friend
Ft Worth Police Department
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JeRome Pipkins
Installer/Friend
Dish Network
Dan St Clair
Detective/Friend
Ft Worth Police Department
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Shannon Keener
Captain/Friend
US Army
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Richard Hartstein
Sales Associate/Friend
Lowes
Daniel Fairfield
1SG/Friend
US Army
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Elaine Ust
S1 NCOIC/Friend
US Army
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Barbara Kerrane
Captain/Friend
US Army