Adam Pinkerton
Raleigh,USA
Summary
Professional soldier with expertise in tactical operations, strategic planning, and combat readiness. Strong focus on team cohesion and mission success, adapting to changing scenarios with ease. Skilled in weaponry, navigation, and physical endurance. Dependable, driven, and ready to make impactful contributions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Infantryman (11B)
US Army
Fort Bragg, NC
04.2021 - Current
- Led tactical operations to achieve mission objectives in diverse environments.
- Trained and mentored junior soldiers on weapons handling and operational readiness.
- Conducted reconnaissance and surveillance to gather intelligence for strategic planning.
- Coordinated logistics for equipment and supplies, ensuring mission preparedness.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Proactively addressed potential issues by conducting thorough risk assessments before initiating any task or operation.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols while operating heavy machinery and firearms on base or in the field.
- Managed logistical support for the platoon during field exercises and ensuring timely delivery of necessary resources.
- Contributed to overall mission success by consistently demonstrating adaptability, resilience, and problem-solving abilities under pressure.
Mineman
Navy Reserve
Raleigh, NC
03.2018 - 04.2021
- Being accountable during muster.
- Engaged in General Military Training
- Assessed the drug screening
- Maintaining an above average physical fitness score.
- Communicating with enlisted or non-listed officers with a professional manner.
- Upholding the Navy's dress code.
Bartender
Nickelpoint Brewing Co.®
Raleigh, NC
03.2018 - 04.2021
- Kept inventories and notified management of ordering needs for beer, wine and bar supplies.
- Processed orders on a computerized point of sale system.
- Closed out cash register with accuracy and prepared cashier report.
- Managed bar revenues, ensuring that all patrons were billed and cash properly accounted for.
- Checked customers' identification to confirm they met legal drinking age.
- Cleaned, mopped and vacuumed the bar area.
- Greeted guests in a timely and professional manner.
- Served each guest courteously, quickly and efficiently.
Sales Representative
Strategic Value Media
Raleigh, NC
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Cold-called leads and closed $2,500 sales over a 6 month time-frame.
- Catered product launches specifically and successfully towards clientele to meet business objectives and support customer relations.
- Commended for building strong rapport with clients by understanding their needs and clearly explaining products.
- Generated and followed up on lead lists resulting from specific marketing campaigns.
- Identified prospects' needs and developed appropriate responses along with information on fitting products and services.
- Utilized professional sales techniques to persuasively communicate with clients.
Line Cook
The Local
Boone, NC
05.2012 - 02.2018
- Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces when beginning a new task to avoid cross-contamination.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by the chef.
- Checked each food item to ensure that it was fresh and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor in cases where freshness was an issue.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations.
- Weighed, packaged and labeled meat and seafood products, following proper dating procedures.
- Stocked and maintained cleanliness of stations.
- Refilled and rotated items on shelves to maintain well-stocked inventory.
- Established and maintained a positive work environment.
Summer Camp Counselor
Chetola Resort
Blowing Rock, NC
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Assisted in the coordination of various summer projects, field trips, and fundraising events for children ages 5-12.
- Overseeing the safety security of camp participants to reduce the risk of bodily harm or incidents in a variety of situations.
- Escorted and monitored children on field trips to swimming pools, amusement parks, and outdoor recreational parks.
- Counseled children displaying unruly behavior on the importance of respect, kindness, and understanding through positive reinforcement.
- Participated with children in activities such as singing, sports, board games, and storytelling.
- Provided instruction and support for beginning and intermediate swimmers at several swim related functions.
- Provided first aid care for on-site injuries.
U.S Army
Fort Knox, KY
08.2009 - 04.2012
- Ft. Knox, KY
- Deployment-Ghazni, Afghanistan from January 2011 to December 2011.
- Trained in the use of tear gas and explosives.
- Performed as a fire team member during situational training exercises and all infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Supervised teams in support of security and installation law and order operations.
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
- Performed mine-sweeping activities on land.
- Led basic reconnaissance operations and reported enemy movements to commanding officers
- Aided superiors in the planning, resourcing and execution of more than 200 mounted and dismounted operations.
- Gathered evidence and processed crime scenes and evidence.
- Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $800,000.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC01-2017
Associate of Arts - undefined
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
Boone, NC01-2015
Skills
- Small unit tactics
- Military operations planning
- Terrain analysis
- Survival techniques
- Communications equipment
- Report writing
- Equipment management
- Key tactics and techniques
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Infantryman (11B)
US Army
04.2021 - Current
Sales Representative
Strategic Value Media
04.2018 - 12.2018
Mineman
Navy Reserve
03.2018 - 04.2021
Bartender
Nickelpoint Brewing Co.®
03.2018 - 04.2021
Summer Camp Counselor
Chetola Resort
05.2017 - 08.2017
Line Cook
The Local
05.2012 - 02.2018
U.S Army
08.2009 - 04.2012
Associate of Arts - undefined
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Appalachian State University