Angel Franco
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Versatile military professional skilled in training leadership, field communications, and combat lifesaving. Mentored junior soldiers, briefed teams on safety, and enhanced unit readiness through disciplined preparation and teamwork. Conducted evaluations and managed records with strong organizational skills. Committed to safety and maintaining high work standards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
11C Indirect Fire Infantryman
US Army
10.2023 - 10.2025
- Operated indirect fire weapons systems to deliver accurate mortar support during tactical operations.
- Communicated target information and fire missions using radio procedures and standardized battlefield reports.
- Trained junior soldiers on crew procedures, safety requirements, and weapons handling standards.
- Rehearsed fire support operations to improve accuracy, responsiveness, and unit cohesion during missions.
- Kept up-to-date on mission objectives by researching intelligence targets to understand significance in geopolitical context.
- Led soldiers through successful engagements with enemy forces.
- Coordinated with allied forces to achieve mission objectives.
- Applied first aid to squad members at camps and on the battlefield.
- Used modern communication systems to relay orders to squad members.
- Conducted safety briefings for squad members prior to missions.
- Analyzed terrain to identify advantageous positions for operations.
- Instructed squad members on proper use of weapons and equipment.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize squad efficiency.
- Contributed to overall team effectiveness through cross-training in other military occupational specialties, enhancing unit versatility.
- Trained over multinational partners, contractors and foreign nationals to develop warfighting and defense capabilities.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
AutoParts Delivery Driver, Assistant Manager
AutoZone
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Assisted delivery driver with accurate loading, route organization, and timely store-to-customer deliveries.
- Verified merchandise counts and matched orders against invoices before departure.
- Secured parts in vehicle to prevent damage during transport.
- Communicated delivery updates and exceptions to store team for schedule adjustments.
- Followed safety procedures while handling automotive parts and navigating delivery routes.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Auto Body Technician
Fantastic Finishes AutoBody
06.2020 - 05.2023
- Inspected collision damage and identified repair needs using estimating software and visual assessments. 2. Removed, repaired, and replaced body panels, bumpers, and structural components to restore vehicle fit. 3. Aligned frames and panels with measuring systems to meet factory specifications and quality standards. 4. Sanded, filled, and prepared surfaces for refinishing, ensuring smooth finish and paint readiness. 5. Matched and installed trim, glass, and hardware for complete post-repair vehicle assembly. 6. Coordinated repairs with painters, estimators, and parts staff to streamline workflow and ensure timely completion. 7. Mentored junior technicians on repair procedures and safety practices to enhance team skillset and shop safety. 8. Verified finished repairs for accuracy and quality to ensure vehicles met customer expectations before delivery.
- Mentored junior technicians on repair procedures, tool handling, and shop safety practices.
- Verified finished repairs for accuracy, proper operation, and customer-ready appearance before delivery.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Ensured consistent quality control through thorough inspections of completed work before releasing vehicles back to customers.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and techniques through continuous learning.
- Performed structural and non-structural repairs on a variety of vehicle models.
- Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
- Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
- Enforced compliance with safety regulations when operating equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Palo Verde High School
Las Vegas, NV05-2022
Skills
- Weapons handling
- Combat lifesaver
- Weapon maintenance
- Squad movement
- Small unit tactics
- Field communications
- Navigation expertise
- Navigation skills
- Terrain analysis
- Air assault operations
- Helicopter insertion
- Rappelling techniques
- Night operations
- Desert warfare
- Hand-to-hand combat
- Wilderness survival
- Training expertise
- Platoon leadership
- Training leadership
- Troop development
- Technical guidance
- Report writing
- Physical fitness
- Maintaining equipment
- Identifying hazards
- Smoke signals
- Hand signals
- Equipment maintenance
- Identifying hazards
- Weapons handling
Accomplishments
- Leader of a team of 5 squad members.
- Received ARCOM Award for Best Mortar Squad Event
- Completed Air Assault Training
Certification
First Aid & Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate
Human Health And Disease Prevention Certificate
Orienteering Training
Safety Training
Military Science Training
Firearms & Expert Marksmanship Certificates
Survival Swimming Certificate
Defensive Tactics Training
Timeline
11C Indirect Fire Infantryman
US Army
10.2023 - 10.2025
AutoParts Delivery Driver, Assistant Manager
AutoZone
12.2022 - 10.2023
Auto Body Technician
Fantastic Finishes AutoBody
06.2020 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Palo Verde High School