Andrew Vargas ******.******@**.*** • 386-***-****
EDUCATION
Rollins College
January 2017 – May 2020
Bachelor of Arts International Affairs
Global War on Terror Veterans Society member
EXPERIENCE
Triple Canopy, FPO, KBOSSS/KUWAIT April 2016 – August 2017
•Controlled and operated US Government-installed barrier devices to deny unauthorized vehicle access to US Government interests, e.g., installations, off post parking areas, etc.
•Prepared to handle both military and contracted convoys entering and departing designated Entry Control Points
•Conducted inspections of personnel and vehicles using systems such as: Ion Scanners and Backscatter X-ray machines
•Worked in conjunction with BETSS-C RAID personnel in base defense operations US Army, Fire Support Specialist/Forward observer (13F) June 2011- December 2015
•Assisted with fire support planning, preparation and coordination within area of operations to include target analysis with Joint Task Force during combat operations utilizing manned/unmanned air assets and PGSS/PTDS
•Supported in Tier One investigations for High Valued Individuals to mitigate known or suspected hostile action or insurgent activity, IED manufacturing and transportation, drug trafficking, and other illegal activities which had a negative impact on US and Coalition forces
•Worked effectively with Task Force assets responsible for maintaining and ensuring all equipment was fully mission capable
•Was Responsible for equipment valued over $5,000,000.00 with zero faults, shortages or discrepancies Leadership
Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach- Cornerstone Charter, Orlando, FL October 2019- Present
-Delivered all aspects of assisting Head Coach including scouting, practice, planning, statistical analysis, video analysis, guard and forward individual workouts
-Worked with 20-30 student-athletes on strength and conditioning drills and understanding the fundamentals of the game of basketball
-Consulted with teachers and mediators to ensure players met academic and disciplinary standards Squad Leader, United States Army- Fort Drum, NY December 2014- December 2015
-Responsible for training, professional development, health, morale and welfare of four lower-enlisted soldiers
-Assisted the Platoon Sergeant in developing and implementing individual training
-Responsible for the accountability and maintenance of all assigned equipment worth in excess of
$5,000,000.00
Andrew Vargas ******.******@**.*** • 386-***-****