April Gaither

**** * ****** ******

El Paso, TX *9930

706-***-****

adqv29@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Though young, I have had extensive life experience due to my military background, which has served to mold my values and maintain focus on the development and attainment of both personal and professional goals.

• Strong team member and experienced team leader.

• A burning desire to help others.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Belief in the use of systems as well as seeking creative solutions.

• Willingness to learn as well as to teach.

• Security Clearance Level: Secret

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

May 2006-Present United States Army National Guard – Chemical/Supply Sergeant at 20th Group Special Forces Operations

Assigned to the 4th Infantry Division Fort Carson, Colorado. Trained in use and protection of various chemical agents, biological, radiation, and nuclear warfare. Served one tour of duty in Iraq and received Honorable Discharge from active duty November 2009. Joined Army Reserve in Aurora, Colorado. Now assigned to Alabama National Guard, 20th Special Forces Group. Duties included:

• Perform various administrative and communication duties as assigned both on base and in the field.

• Maintaining inventory of equipment valued at $450,000,000.

• Track all supplies and assets for damage and ordering of replacements.

• Organized and conducted training for officers and enlisted personnel in proper use of NBC equipment and various weapon systems.

• Conduct ammunition and range qualifications for soldiers and future leaders.

• Provided training and certification for personnel within the Chemical Division to attain higher ratings.

• Provided management and coordination of inventory and supplies for field training and deployments.

• Conducted Power Point briefings for commanding officers regarding equipment and personnel readiness.

• Writing and distribution of Standard Operating Procedures.

• Assisted in coordination of supply chain of provisions and personal items for Iraqi, British, Polish, Australian, and Ugandan military personnel. August 2012-March 2013 Security/Safety Operator - Delta Solutions and Strategies – Peterson AFB

• Greet building customers with a friendly smile and a helpful attitude.

• Performed background checks for all new visitors into the building.

• Dealt with all security checks with in the building. March 2013 – February 2014 Security/Safety Operator – Infinity Systems Engineering – Peterson AFB

• Provided assistance with ordering and receiving equipment for the building.

• Provide an efficient check in/out experience for all customers.

• Dealt with all incoming and outgoing classified materials. April 2015 – November 2015 CSAII Paint Department – Lowe’s – Fountain, CO

• Stock and zone all designated isles.

• Help all customers with home/work painting projects with experience and knowledge.

• Organize all paint made for customers in a timely manner. December 2015 – February 2020 Coleman World Wide Moving/Allied Van Lines - Colorado Springs, CO / Columbus, GA

• Handled all incoming and outgoing customer calls. Prepared and checked all paperwork for Pack, loads, and deliveries of customers' household goods.

• Driver, daily vehicle inspections, OTR assignments.

• Operations Manager of 20 employees and 15 trucks.

• Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations functions of the facility to make sure all departments are organized, efficient, and effective in my daily tasks and responsibilities are achieved.

• Ensured that all jobs are covered, issues are handled properly, and decisions made to increase the profitability and revenue for the company.

EDUCATION

• 2005 Graduate- Harlem High School- Machesney Park, Illinois

• Attended Colorado Technical University for a business logistics degree.

• Varity of Army training schools.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Combat Life Savers Course, CPR, First Aid, HazMat Training-US Army

• US Military Driver’s License – Heavy wheeled vehicles, forklift

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications

• Ammunition and Range qualifications