Andrew Alexander
Rocky Mount,VA
Summary
Offering disciplined and reliable approach, eager to learn and develop in challenging environment. Brings foundational understanding of tactical operations and physical training, ready to adapt and excel. Ready to use and develop skills I have learned in my previous jobs to bring to your table.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infantryman
US Army
09.2022 - Current
- Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors.
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
- Established defensive positions to protect against enemy forces.
- Trained over multinational partners, contractors and foreign nationals to develop warfighting and defense capabilities.
- Was promoted to Team leader shortly after arriving to my first unit where I led a fire team for the last two years.
Contractor's Helper
Walter Gould
10.2021 - 08.2022
- I worked as a helper for a small business owner where we pressure washed houses in the summer.
- In the winter we would build additions onto houses in our area.
- Followed instructions from construction project managers and supervisors.
- Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition.
- Followed safety protocols on job sites.
- Unloaded and stored construction materials.
- Mixed mortar and concrete.
- Painted walls, ceilings and other surfaces.
- Operated variety of power tools and hand tools.
- Performed demolition work on existing structures.
- Set up ladders and other access equipment.
- Assisted with plastering, tiling and carpentry.
- Assisted in construction of commercial and residential buildings.
Structural Welder
Boone Dominion Processing Company
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by organizing welding supplies and materials, ensuring smooth workflow and easy access.
- Maintained proper usage and care of equipment, resulting in prolonged tool lifespan and reduced maintenance costs.
- Consistently met production targets without sacrificing craftsmanship or safety standards by balancing speed with precision in every task.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alexanders Acadamy of Excellence
Rocky Mount, VA05-2021
Skills
- Radio communications
- First aid proficiency
- Maintaining equipment
- Physical fitness
- Land navigation
- Teamwork and loyalty
- Hand-to-hand combat
- Weapons handling
- Automatic weapons
- Report writing
- Safety guidelines
- Training leadership
- Defensive positioning
- Identifying hazards
- Tactical operations
- Training expertise
Accomplishments
- x3 Army Achievement metals
- X1 Army service ribbon
- x1National Defense Service ribbon
- x1 Overseas ribbon
- x1Korea Defense Service ribbon
Certification
- Cyber Security Fundamentals Certificate – Issued through various Department of Defense approved educational platforms for soldiers engaged in cyber operations or requiring a baseline understanding of cyber security principles in their roles.
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care Certification (TCCC) – National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians in conjunction with the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care.
- Hazardous Materials Certifications (HazMat Certs)- Various authorized organizations depending on specific hazardous material handling requirements.
- Basic Combative Course(lvl.1)- Fort Benning Georgia
- Order Of The Spur- Korea Spur Ride for Longknife Squadron 4/3CR
- Certificate of Appreciation( for showing outstanding leadership as a gunner, who greatly contributed to not only increasing KATUSA soldiers' welfare but also strengthening the ROKA - US combined combat spirit.
- FireFighter 1 through Franklin Fire/Public Safety.
3 Army Achievment metals
The first AAM was from NTC 2023. I was a driver for a stryker and helped my company accomplish many successful attacks against the OPFOR.
The second AAM was from my deployment to Korea, in being a team leader during KCTC where we trained against the ROKA forces and held off their troops with outstanding odds with numbers being 1-6.
The third AAM was from returning home from deployment I worked a lot of nights alone as to help my platoon and company reach time hacks in order to maintain schedule with returning back to the states.
Timeline
Infantryman
US Army
09.2022 - Current
Contractor's Helper
Walter Gould
10.2021 - 08.2022
Structural Welder
Boone Dominion Processing Company
01.2020 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Alexanders Acadamy of Excellence