James C. Eckard II

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Email: wl1dwj@r.postjobfree.com [C]: 614-***-****

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Employment History/ Experience

U.S Army, Fort Drum, New York 11/2007-Present

Cadre and Squad Leader, Warrior’s In Transition Unit 13 Months

Fire Direction Computer Technician, 2-15th Field Artillery 09 Months

* Targeted, fired, and maintained weapons used to destroy enemy positions, aircraft, and vessels

Tested, inspected, and stored ammunition and missiles

Conducted preventive and routine maintenance on weapons and related equipment

Established and maintained radio and wire communications and operated weapons targeting, firing, and launch computer systems

U.S. Air Force Reserves, Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio 02/2001-11/2007

Fire Team Member and Squad Leader, 910th Security Forces Squadron

Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises

Wrote reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences

Responded or supervised response in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons

Answered alarms and investigated disturbances

Circulated among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property

Patrolled military premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates

Escorted or drove motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations or to provide personal protection

Operated detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas

Warned persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary

Career Highlights

Supervised security team for the tennis venue at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta Georgia

Coined by President Bush and Vice President Chaney for exceptional security of Air Force Two

Provided security for President Bush and Senator John Kerry; lauded for exceptional attention to detail

* Observed satellite dishes that monitored the Space Shuttle and other Air Force assets from July 2005-December 2005

Education

Bachelors Degree in General Studies with a Minor in Criminal Justice Earned 05/2010

Columbia College, Columbia Missouri

Associates Degree in Criminal Justice Earned 05/1999

Kent University, Kent Ohio

U.S Army Advanced Officer Leadership Course

U.S Army Basic Officer Leadership Course

U.S Army Advanced Leadership Course

U.S Air Force Advanced Leadership Course

Ohio Police Academy

Awards

Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Operation Iraqi Freedom Campaign Medal National Defense Service Medal

Army Achievement Medal Joint Meritorious Unit Award

Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal Air Force Meritorious Service Medal

Air Force Reserve Medal Presidential Unit Award

Meritorious Unit Award Air Force Expeditionary Service Medal

Summary of Qualifications

* Result producing security management professional with 7+ years of experience in the planning,

development, implementation and maintenance of security policies and procedures

* Served 20 years in the Armed forces to include terms in the Air Force, Navy and Army; earned expert marksman in all branches for 9mm, M-16 and M-4

* Knowledge of roles and responsibilities to include concepts of human behavior, standards of discipline, effective counseling techniques, methods of orienting new personnel, principles of motivating individuals, personnel management skills and applied problem solving

* Possess managerial communication skills to include oral presentations, written reports, evaluations and other correspondence

* Demonstrated experience in team dynamics, process improvement and human relations

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