Andrew Arias
Piscataway,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Lance Corporal Small arms weapon technician offering 2 years of United States marine corps service. Dedicated to using leadership and discipline abilities to positively impact operations and improve efficiency. Expert maintenance, repair and inspection skills focused on team management. From being team captain on the high scool soccer,basketball, and football team respectively to being a strong leader in the hardest and finest military branch the country has to offer I have always had the leadership role weather or not I asked for it. Since working in sales and getting the entrance to marketing in my time as a server to my time as a sales executive I have fallen in love with the idea of having a job working with finances and management. Anywhere from real estate to sales agent, just being able to connect with new people and get to know about them as they learn more about me as well. I know im young and this is the beginning of a long career ahead of me, but every chapter of the book matters and although my age and experience is newer to the field, it gives me more time to learn and expand on my work. And don't look at my age to reflect my knowledge of things because I have met all kinds of people and connected with them and been put through intense training to mold me into a very experienced young man.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Armory Chief
United States Marine Corps Reserve
Trenton, NJ
02.2023 - Current
- Responsible for maintaining and managing the armory's inventory of weapons and ammunition.
- Ensured that all weapons and munitions are properly stored, accounted for, and maintained in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure proper security measures are taken when handling any weapon or munition.
- Conducted regular inspections of armory equipment to assess condition of weapons and ammunition.
- Provided technical advice on the selection, purchase, maintenance, repair, storage, transport, and disposal of arms and munitions.
- Trained personnel in the safe operation of all weapons systems used by the military branch.
- Supervised staff responsible for cleaning, inspecting, repairing and testing firearms prior to issue or return from service.
- Maintained records of all issued weapons including serial numbers, make and model information and other pertinent data related to each firearm.
- Currently ranked as a enlisted 3 (Lance Corporal)
- During boot camp and combat training was given the job billet of squad leader.
- Was given the trust to have marines from the ages of 18-33 to wake up when i told them, be in the uniform that was told, carry out the training agenda that was passed down to me, be accountable and maintain the progress of the marines below me.
- Back to back years with first class combat fitness test and physical fitness test.
- Currently am in charge of the Golf Battery 3/14 unit's Instagram and social media page used for marketing, recruiting, and showing the activities carried out by those marines.
- Maintained accountability for all assigned personnel and equipment.
- Supervised squad training exercises to ensure proficiency in weapon systems operation and safety regulations.
- Assigned tasks to individual team members based on strengths and abilities.
- Reviewed situational reports from other squad leaders in order to make informed decisions during operations.
- Developed standard operating procedures for handling weapons safely in the field.
- Organized tactical movements during engagements with enemy forces.
- Issued orders pertaining to missions, fire control measures, positioning of troops, and target acquisition techniques.
Preschool Teacher
The Learning Experience
Raritan, NJ
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.
- Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
- Implemented appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary according to school policies.
- Monitored student behavior to ensure compliance with rules and expectations set forth by school administration.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
- Made sure the classroom was a safe and great place for children to learn and have fun
- Cleaned and sanitized my classroom each day to ensure children can learn in a clean and healthy environment.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
- Administered assessments throughout the year to gauge student understanding of content material.
Server
green knoll grill
Bridgewater, NJ
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
- Presented menus to patrons to answer questions about offered items and make suitable recommendations.
- Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
- Recorded meal selections and transactions in microsystem to deliver prompt service.
Team Lead Sales Associate
Kaizen 9 Consulting
New Brunswick, NJ
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales productivity.
- Provided leadership, guidance, and direction to team members.
- Conducted weekly meetings with sales associates to review goals, successes, challenges, and areas of improvement.
- Achieved 43 sales in my first days breaking the previous record of 40 sales in 10 days.
- Hit a great average of 23-27 sales per week during my time with the company.
- Held meetings with the sales representatives on my team and helped get them to accomplish their goals.
- 2 of my representatives went on to be promoted to leaders of their own teams.
- Trained new staff in customer service protocols and product knowledge.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure availability of products for customers.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly and efficiently.
- Assisted customers with product selection based on their needs and budget.
- Created reports on monthly sales performance for executive review.
- Analyzed data from customer surveys to identify areas of improvement in customer satisfaction scores.
- Collaborated with marketing department to develop promotional campaigns that increased sales volume.
- Demonstrated outstanding communication skills when interacting with both internal teams and external customers alike.
- Established efficient processes for tracking orders from start to finish.
- Implemented effective methods for managing returns and exchanges.
- Performed daily spot checks of store shelves to ensure proper product placement.
Bus Boy/server
Gabrielle's bar and grill
Piscataway, NJ
06.2021 - 10.2023
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Accurately recorded orders on cash register and point-of-sale system.
- Maintained records of transactions made during shift as required by law or company policy.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies..
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to maintain adequate levels of necessary supplies.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Piscataway Township High School
Piscataway, NJ06-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Finance
Rutgers University
Camden, NJSkills
- Weapon Maintenance
- Procurement processes
- Security Protocols
- Firearm Expertise
- Task Prioritization
- Firearms Maintenance
- Verbal and written communication
- Soldier mentoring and guidance
- Shipping and receiving
- Military Regulations Compliance
- Transportation Planning
- Ammunition Inspection
- Safety Procedures
- Storage Facility Management
- Supply Restocking
- Order Management
- Safe Food Handling
- Food inspection
- Food Running
- Beverage Preparation
- Guest Relations Management
- Order Accuracy
- Foreign language proficiency
- Sales Techniques
- Weapons inspection
- Reporting and documentation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Task Delegation
- Team Leadership
- Managing safety gear
- Wilderness Survival
- Physical Fitness
- Small Arms Weaponry
- Personnel mentoring
- Event sequencing
- Coordinating training
- Teamwork and Loyalty
- Marksmanship Expertise
- Fireteam Coordination
- Scout Patrols
- Drill Marching
- Training expertise
- Competitor Analysis
- Territory Management
- Pipeline Management
- Sales Presentations
- Market trends understanding
- Sales Coaching
- Lead prospecting
- Business Networking
- Professional Networking
- Client Development
- Marketing initiatives
- Deal structuring
- Cross-selling techniques
- New market penetration
- Upselling expertise
- Closing Techniques
- Data Analysis
- Problem investigations
- Sales Forecasting
- Vendor Management
- Schedule Coordination
- Contract Negotiations
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Sales analytics
- Curriculum Implementation
- Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Parent and student communication
- Innovative lesson planning
- Creative lesson planning
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Motivating students
- Creative lesson plan development
- Public Speaking
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Learning Strategies
- Kinesthetic Learning
Affiliations
- Gym 5-6 days a week (When I was 17 i weighed 235lbs within 8 months of hard training i dropped down to 160lbs and now to the man who can run 3 miles in 19 minutes and 30 seconds.)
- Sports, watching and playing
- poetry
- Journalism
- story telling
- church
- meeting new friends
- traveling
Accomplishments
- Healthlinks internship
- Rutgers future scholar scholarship recipient
- Promoted 2 times in the Marine corps
- Completed Lance Corporal seminar
- Promoted to squad leader during combat training and boot camp
- runner up at honor grad for combat training and my school house
- First class combat fitness test back to back years
- First class physical fitness test in back to back years
- Sharpshooter in rifle marksmanship
- tan belt in marine corps martial arts
Certification
- CPR certification
- Tactical combat casualty care certification
- Valid drivers license
- studying for life insurance agent certification
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
French
Elementary
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
The Learning Experience
03.2024 - 05.2024
Server
green knoll grill
02.2024 - 04.2024
Team Lead Sales Associate
Kaizen 9 Consulting
11.2023 - 04.2024
Armory Chief
United States Marine Corps Reserve
02.2023 - Current
Bus Boy/server
Gabrielle's bar and grill
06.2021 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Piscataway Township High School
Some College (No Degree) - Finance
Rutgers University