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MANUEL CASTRO

Summary

Outgoing individual with well-honed organizational, labor and teamwork skills. Enthusiastic and team-driven with 6 years of experience working in busy and harsh environments.


Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

INFANTRY

Army National Guard
Fullerton, CA
02.2015 - 02.2021
  • Weapons qualifications: Annual weapons qualifications with our designated weapons (M4, M249B, M240B).
  • Gate Guard: Secure point of entry to Government buildings and allow only authorized personnel in.
  • Combat Life Saver (CLS): Conduct life saving techniques on injured personnel.
  • Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
  • Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors on regular basis.

CALFIRE

STATE SUPPORT
08.2015 - 09.2015
  • My National Guard unit was activated during a National Emergency due to heavy wildfires across California.
  • Attached to CalFire to support Firefighters in covering certain hotspot locations.
  • The Job involved carrying heavy equipment and rucking steep hills to get from one Hazardous location to another.
  • We will mop up any Hotspots to prevent any more Fires from spreading.
  • Used assigned tools to carry out mission which involved shoveling, chopping, and using Fire hose to put out hotspots.

Guard

SOUTHWEST BORDER MISSION
San Diego, CA
06.2018 - 12.2020
  • Assisted Customs & Border Protection (CBP) officers in protecting Calexico, and San Diego ports of entries.
  • Worked alongside a 6 man team conducting security and protection patrols in support of border mission operations.
  • Assisted with inspections on commercial trucks and commodities entering and exiting the United States.
  • Assisted CBP with security/counter drug operations including Joint Task Force; confiscating more than $30M worth of illegal narcotics in a two year span.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle and by foot.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.

CA Army National Guard

Los Angeles Riot Support
Los Angeles
06.2020 - 06.2020
  • My Unit was activated to assist the Los Angeles Police Department to Protect People and Government Property.
  • Patrolled the streets of LA and stood Guard in front of Government buildings and prevented looters from damaging Government property.
  • Protected the People's right to Peacefully protest.
  • Reduced vandalism and criminal activity by keeping close eye on premises through our presence on the streets.
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols every hour to spot and investigate concerns.

Cashier

Walmart
El Centro, CA
10.2021 - 11.2021
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.

Package Handler

UPS
El Centro, CA
11.2021 - 12.2021
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Assembled, sealed and loaded packages into correct trucks.
  • Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
  • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
  • Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
  • Removed debris and hazardous materials from packing area to avoid contamination.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fairfax Senior High School
Los Angeles, CA
06.2013

Skills

  • Loading Dock Operations
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Tactical Operations
  • Team Leadership
  • Safety Protocols
  • Patrolling Areas
  • Teamwork and Loyalty
  • Ground Patrol
  • Mental Toughness
  • Equipment Knowledge

Accomplishments

MEDALS

  • GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM
  • ARMED FORCES SERVICE MEDAL
  • AIRFORCE ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL
  • NATIONAL DEFENSE MEDAL
  • ARMY SERVICE RIBBON
  • AWARD OF CALIFORNIA STATE SERVICE RIBBON (CASSR) x4
  • CALIFORNIA GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL

Timeline

Package Handler

UPS
11.2021 - 12.2021

Cashier

Walmart
10.2021 - 11.2021

CA Army National Guard

Los Angeles Riot Support
06.2020 - 06.2020

Guard

SOUTHWEST BORDER MISSION
06.2018 - 12.2020

CALFIRE

STATE SUPPORT
08.2015 - 09.2015

INFANTRY

Army National Guard
02.2015 - 02.2021

High School Diploma -

Fairfax Senior High School

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