Andrew Gamboa
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Will help grown the US Army Outdoor Team while establishing a Fly Fishing or 3D Archery section that focus's on Mental Health Recovery while still providing a competitive environment.
Able to reach out to associations and partner with brands that attend Archery shoots i.e.; The Total Archery Challenge. This would also be ideal to set up an Army recruiting booth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Drill Sergeant
US Army
Columbus, GA
02.2021 - 06.2024
- Serves as a Senior Drill Sergeant in a Basic Combat Training Company; training 60 initial training soldiers in a platoon during a 22-week One station unit training (OSUT) cycle.
- Supports the Infantry Program of Instruction (POI), and responsible for the accountability, professional development, supervision, and evaluation of three Drill Sergeants.
- Responsible for the discipline, morale and training of a Platoon; assists the First Sergeant and Commander i in preparation and conduct of all training.
Archery Hunter
n/a
- Accepted constructive criticism from coaches and teammates to improve skills.
- Exercised strong leadership skills and practiced self-discipline on and off field.
- In preparation for the upcoming hunting season; would participate in 3 spot competitions and placing 8th in my first event at Archery School of the Rockies. Additionally would shoot on 3D ranges to better understand the real world hunting applications.
- Utilized Hunting as a way to redirect negative energy due to PTSD into a positive light, and ultimately leading to completed therapy through the behavioral health program.
- Applied for multiple Promotional Staff positions with in the industry and represented; FirstLite, Black Eagle Arrows, Mtn Ops, Titanium Archery Products, and Rogue Bowstrings.
- Has an ability to market to a larger audience to gain brand recognition.
Fly Fisherman/ Fly Tier
N/a
- Utilized fishing as a way to continue to get outdoors during the break in hunting seasons.
- Attended Fly tying events held by Project Healing Waters (veteran out-reach program), to better understand fly fishing dynamics and entomology.
- Would Tie and donate flies to the program to help facilitate new fishermen getting on the water.
- Pro-staffed with Simms Fishing and Umpqua Feather merchants to help drive brand recognition.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Purdue University
West Lafayette, INSkills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Management skills
- Attentiveness
- Flexibility
- Personable
- Assertive
- Accountability
- Creativeness
- Empathetic to those that struggle with BH issues
Certification
- SHARP VIctim Advocate
Accomplishments
- Drill Sergeant of the Cycle
- Drill Sergeant of the Month x2
Timeline
Senior Drill Sergeant
US Army
02.2021 - 06.2024
Archery Hunter
n/a
Fly Fisherman/ Fly Tier
N/a
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Purdue University