Aaron Smith
Easley,SC
Summary
Reliable and dedicated professional committed to teamwork and effective communication of complex information to diverse audiences. Accomplished leader passionate about mentoring and training others to achieve their maximum potential while fostering a culture of knowledge sharing. Proven ability to thrive under pressure, managing responsibilities with meticulous attention to detail. Experienced tactical operator with a solid foundation in military operations and mission-critical tasks, recognized for adaptability and a results-driven approach in achieving objectives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Laborer
Miller Pipeline
Greenville, SC
07.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily operations to ensure safety compliance and efficient workflow among labor teams.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments prior to each project phase, proactively addressing potential hazards before they could impact crew safety or job completion timelines.
- Collaborated with other team leads to ensure consistent quality across all projects.
- Coordinated material transport and logistics to optimize project timelines and resource allocation.
- Conducted regular inspections of job sites, identifying hazards and implementing corrective measures.
Gas fitter
Bayonett Heating and plumbing
03.2022 - Current
- Installed threaded gas line in new residential homes.
Union Carpenter Apprentice
F.A Wilhelm Construction
Indianapolis, IN
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Performed multiple duties and assisted journeyman carpenters in daily duties.
- Trained and used multiple pieces of robotic equipment in the value of 40,000 dollars.
11B Infantryman
D Co, 1-16 Cav, 316 BDE
Fort Benning, GA
03.2018 - 07.2019
- Supervised the individual training, discipline, health, welfare, values, morale and professional development of seven soldiers while assigned as a Squad Leader.
- Provided training support for the Fort Benning Maneuver Center of Excellence, Infantry Basic Officer Leaders Course while being responsible for a M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle valued at 4.2 million dollars, supervising its operational readiness, maintenance, and all essential equipment.
- Mentored five soldiers in obtaining a higher rank.
- Relate well to peers and subordinates, by developing a sense of respect and mutual trust within the unit.
- Advised over 2000 newly commissioned officers on military tactics in a field exercise environment.
- Placed in leadership roles with additional responsibility.
Platoon Sergeant
Fort Campbell, KY
10.2015 - 03.2018
- Managing the training, health and welfare of personnel and their families during deployments, by teaching, coaching and mentoring the junior managers to be successful in management, training and physical fitness.
- Advisor to the First Sergeant on the planning and execution of all training and operational readiness, giving advice to the Command Sergeant Major on the planning and execution of operations during deployment.
- Responsible for the management of 6 million dollars' worth of equipment during deployment operations and while in the garrison.
- Assisting personnel to perform to standard while complying with safety constraints.
- Selected to serve as a Platoon Sergeant over three other highly qualified junior NCO's based on technical and tactical competence.
- Promoted several times and tasked with additional responsibilities, as a result of superior performance in the field.
- Graduated with Certification as a Sling Load Safety Inspector.
Squad Leader
A Co, 1 Barracks
Schofield
10.2012 - 10.2015
- Responsible for the health, welfare, discipline, training and combat readiness of a nine Soldier Air Assault Infantry Squad capable of deploying worldwide within 36 hours.
- Assisted and advised the platoon leader in technical and tactical matters.
- Provided mentorship to personal, in performance, and professional development areas.
- Supervised the administrative, logistics and maintenance of organic property worth in excess of $120,000.00.
Team Leader
D Co, 1
Fort Campbell, KY
06.2010 - 10.2012
- Team leader in a Light Infantry Company, responsible for the welfare, fitness, morale and discipline of a four man Team.
Rifleman
Us Army
Logansport, IN
07.2005 - 12.2009
- Operates both mounted and dismounted to close with and destroy the enemy.
- Employs, operates, and maintains assigned weapons and equipment.
- Employs proper dismounted movement techniques, cover, concealment, and camouflage as part of dismount team.
- Performs basic communication functions and operates platoon communications equipment.
- Constructs individual fighting positions.
- Collects and reports tactical information as member of combat or reconnaissance patrol.
- Assists in target detection, identification, and round sensing.
- Assist in the breaching of minefields and obstacles.
Education
High School Diploma - computer programming
Keiser University
01-2021
Diploma - General Education
Logansport High School
Logansport, IN01-2007
Skills
- Management of Personnel
- Effective Leader
- Trained in Emergency Medical Response
- Trained in Modern Army Combatives - Level 2
- Trained in Various Small Arms Weapons with Expert Qualifications
- Work Well Under Pressure Maintaining Attention to Detail
- Maintaining/Inspecting Equipment
- Risk Analysis and Contingency Planning
- Microsoft Word/PowerPoint and Excel
- Certified in Pathfinder Operations and Sling Load Safety Inspections
- Interfacing and Communicating with People, Safe Operation and Maintenance of Weapons
- Teamwork
- Land Navigation
- Operation of Radios and other Electronic Equipment
- Emergency Medical Aid
- Hand to Hand Combat, Army Combative
- Training Background
- Certified Sling Load Safety Inspector
- Combat Life Saver - Emergency First Aid
- Advanced Leaders Course
- Army Sexual Harassment Assault Response Program (Quarterly)
- Army Equal Opportunity Training (Quarterly)
- Army Master Resiliency Training (Quarterly)
- Modern Army Combative Program Level 1 & 2 Certified-Hand to Hand Combat
- Administrative, Army, Attention to Detail, Basic, coaching, Inspecting Equipment, First Aid, Inspector, instructor, leadership, Team leader, logistics, Managing, mentoring, Excel, PowerPoint, 2000, Microsoft Word, Weapons, Navigation, Personnel, personnel management, Risk Analysis, Safety, supervising, teaching, Teamwork
- First aid certified
- Team supervision
- Briefing leadership
- Assessing risks
- Sound decision making
- Identifying hazards
- Safety protocols
- Training leadership
- Vehicle maintenance
- Training expertise
- Safety guidelines
- Equipment management
Certification
- Management of Personnel
- Effective Leader
- Trained in Emergency Medical Response
- Trained in Modern Army Combatives - Level 2
- Trained in Various Small Arms Weapons with Expert Qualifications
- Work Well Under Pressure Maintaining Attention to Detail
- Maintaining/Inspecting Equipment
- Risk Analysis and Contingency Planning
- Microsoft Word/PowerPoint and Excel
- Certified in Pathfinder Operations and Sling Load Safety Inspections
- Interfacing and Communicating with People, Safe Operation and Maintenance of Weapons
- Teamwork
- Land Navigation
- Operation of Radios and other Electronic Equipment
- Emergency Medical Aid
- Hand to Hand Combat, Army Combative Training Background
- Certified Sling Load Safety Inspector
- Combat Life Saver - Emergency First Aid
- Advanced Leaders Course
- Army Sexual Harassment Assault Response Program (Quarterly)
- Army Equal Opportunity Training (Quarterly)
- Army Master Resiliency Training (Quarterly)
- Modern Army Combative Program Level 1 & 2 Certified-Hand to Hand Combat
Timeline
Lead Laborer
Miller Pipeline
07.2025 - Current
Gas fitter
Bayonett Heating and plumbing
03.2022 - Current
Union Carpenter Apprentice
F.A Wilhelm Construction
07.2019 - 02.2020
11B Infantryman
D Co, 1-16 Cav, 316 BDE
03.2018 - 07.2019
Platoon Sergeant
10.2015 - 03.2018
Squad Leader
A Co, 1 Barracks
10.2012 - 10.2015
Team Leader
D Co, 1
06.2010 - 10.2012
Rifleman
Us Army
07.2005 - 12.2009
Diploma - General Education
Logansport High School
High School Diploma - computer programming
Keiser University