Education:
Bristol Community College, Fall River, MA
Associate in Arts, Magna Cum Laude, 2014
Dean’s List – GPA: 3.6
Bristol Community College Basketball Team (2012 – 2014)
Honors and Distinctions:
US Army Honorable Discharge: July 2002
US Veteran
Athletic Participation Award, MCCAC Basketball Champions, 2012 – 2014
Al and Jeannine Roy Student Athletic Basketball Scholarship, 2013
Community Service Award, Office of Engagement, BCC 2012 – 2013
“29 Who Shine” awarded, leading 29 college students in Massachusetts, 2014
Phi Theta Kappa member
Keynote address speaker at College GED graduation, 2014
African American Student Association, President, 2014
Positivity and Kindness Club, member, 2014
Bristol Community College, Student Ambassador, 2014
NALS, member, 2014
Special Skills and Coursework:
Extensive international travel and ability to interact well with all cultures.
Computer literate in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Civil Litigation and Procedures, Criminal Law, and Business Law.
Trained West Point Cadets in Military Protocol.
Awarded Expert Infantryman Badge.
Leadership training and experience to the rank of Specialist.
Forklift operator certification expires 2024.
Certifications and Training:
Emergency Management Institute, Surry, VA FEMA
Sponsored certifications:
IS-00700.a National Incident Management System – An Introduction.
IS-00800.b National Incident Management System – Intro to National Response Framework.
IS-00200.a ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents.
IS-00100.a Introduction to Incident Command System.
DBHDS Peer Recovery Specialist Training (72 hours)
10122018 Certificate number.
Military Experience:
United States Army, New York, Hawaii, Japan, and South Korea.
August 1998 – July 2002
Deployed overseas July 2001 – July 2002
Hawaii 2002 – 2003
Infantryman Rank: E-4
Operated military hardware and instruments in ground combat operations.
Located, constructed, and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment.
Evaluated terrain and recorded topographical information.
Operated and maintained field communication equipment.
Assessed the need for and directing supporting reinforcements.
Places munitions and performed minesweeping activities in defensive positions.
Participated in basic reconnaissance operations.
Trained West Point Cadets in Basic Military Protocol.
Played on Divisional and Battalion basketball teams.
Professional Experience:
Randstad USA Colonial Heights, Va
Cherry Picker Operator April 2024 – May 2024
Operated and upkeep of the equipment cherry picker/boom lift to standard.
Standard Motor Products Inc Disputanta, Va
Forklift Operator Class 1 July 2023 – January 2024
Inbound parts to standard, performed Forklift operator maintenance inspection, kept accurate account of part inbound and locations.
Randstad USA Petersburg, Va
Material Handler August 2022 – July 2023
Picked parts to fulfill orders, cleaned the work area, performed tasks with computers and mobile accountability devices.
PeopleReady Richmond, Va
Laborer November 2021 – June 2022
Contracted work, day labor.
Trans Services Team Chester, Va
Supervisor April 2020 – November 2021
Trained, instructed, inspected, advised subordinates in daily tasks and operations of the warehouse.
Randstad USA Petersburg, Va
Forklift Operator April 2019 – April 2020
Operated and maintained forklift according to safety regulations.
Central State Hospital Petersburg, Va
Housekeeping February 2017 - November 2018
Clean buildings, inspect equipment, and organize classrooms for daily activities.
Cashier
Count till, wait on customers, clean tables, inventory, and replenished condiments.
Assemble dietary kits
Constructed meal condiments kits for patients and staff.
Employment 2000 Fall River, Ma
Contractor Blount Fine Foods, June 2013 – August 2013
Contractor Spectrum Lighting, June 2012 – August 2012
Operated and maintained manufacturing machines according to safety regulations.
Surry County Surry, Va
Maintenance Technician December 2009 – July 2011
Performed work designed to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of an establishment in repair.
Duties included pipe fitting, insulating, machining, carpentry, repairing electrical or mechanical equipment, installing, aligning/balanced new equipment and repairing floors, stairs, and buildings.
Labor Ready Newport News, Va
Laborer June 2006 - November 2009
Contract employee for various worksites with a focus on construction and equipment moving.
Cleaned and prepared construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
Read and interpret plans, instructions, and specifications for needed work activities.
Controlled traffic near, in and around work zones.
Dug ditches and trenches at work sites as needed.
Allied Forces Newport News, Va
Carpenter December 2005 – February 2006
Contract employee at Northrop Grumman Shipyard in the carpenter shop.
The contract focused on building the foundation for the warehouse. Duties included cutting materials, building support beams for the concrete and leveling gravel for the building.
Wackenhut Corporation Honolulu, Hi
Security Guard October 2003 – February 2004
Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees and visitors on premises.
Responsible for securing location during overnight shifts via walking patrols on location.
Developed and wrote reports on daily activities and any irregularities including property damage, theft, or unauthorized persons.