Andrew Gurule
Fort Irwin,CA
Summary
Driven professional with extensive experience as an Ammunition Specialist and Unit Armorer in the US Army, adept in hazardous materials handling and inventory control. Excelled in ensuring regulatory and safety compliance, optimizing munitions storage, and enhancing team proficiency. Skilled in verbal communication, showcased through effective training and leadership, contributing to streamlined operations and improved accountability.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ammunition Specialist
US Army
05.2020 - 05.2024
- Performed routine audits of munitions records and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance standards were consistently met within the unit.
- Participated in the transport of sensitive and classified munitions, ensuring secure and efficient deliveries to intended destinations.
- Optimized storage space utilization for ammunition stockpile by implementing efficient organization methods and practices.
- Accurately completed all paperwork and documentation related to receiving and transfer of ammunition.
- Handled inspection, inventory, and issuance of ammunition to teams of soldiers.
- Ensured proper disposal of hazardous materials from expired or damaged ammunition, maintaining environmental compliance standards.
Unit Armorer
US Army
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Conducted risk assessments for potential hazards in the workplace environment, implementing corrective actions as appropriate.
- Served as subject matter expert on weapons handling procedures during unit trainings, increasing overall proficiency levels among personnel.
- Mentored junior personnel on armory management responsibilities, fostering a positive learning environment and strengthening team cohesion.
- Handled daily, weekly, and monthly repair and supply orders for equipment and materiel worth over $1.5 million
- Managed the tracking of serialized items using a comprehensive database system, ensuring accurate record-keeping for accountability purposes.
- Achieved safety compliance by conducting regular safety briefings and enforcing strict adherence to regulations.
- Maintained open lines of communication with chain of command regarding status updates or issues affecting armory operations, promoting transparency at all times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cibola High School
Albuquerque, NM05.2017
Skills
- Shipping and receiving
- Verbal and written communication
- Safety Procedures
- Transportation Planning
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Ammunition Management
- Inventory Control
- Military Regulations Compliance
Accomplishments
- Achieved armory safety compliance by completing both physical safety and documentation inspections with 100% satisfaction rating
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 12 in fulfilling the munition requirements of multiple aircraft gunneries.
- Documented and resolved missing equipment which led to the equipment's recovery.
Certification
- Certified Ammunition Specialist, U.S. Army - 4 years
- Forklift training
- Combat Life Savers / First Aid
Timeline
Unit Armorer
US Army
12.2020 - 12.2022
Ammunition Specialist
US Army
05.2020 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Cibola High School