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Anthony Cates

El Paso

Summary

Dynamic, results-oriented professional with extensive experience as Bridge Crew Member in Army. Demonstrated leadership in training over 700 personnel and orchestrating logistics for $30 million in military assets. Specialized in bridge construction and strategic planning, ensuring safety compliance and operational excellence in high-pressure environments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bridge Crew Member

Army
El Paso
01.2007 - Current
  • Constructed, assembled, and maintained a variety of military and fixed bridges during combat and contingency operations.
  • Developed and implemented training plans, technical instruction, and hands-on exercises in fixed and floating bridge operations.
  • Supervised crews of up to 70 personnel in bridge construction and engineer support missions.
  • Instructed and trained over 700 personnel annually from 2012 to 2015 on fixed and floating bridges.
  • Assisted with the planning and execution of engineer support operations, integrating bridge operations into larger mission requirements.
  • Conducted safety inspections of bridges, and enforced compliance standards.
  • Coordinated logistics and managed military bridge assets valued at over $30 million, including vehicles, bridging systems, and engineering sets.

Education

GED -

Lyon County School District
Yerington, NV
04-2004

Skills

  • Leadership and team development
  • Bridge construction
  • Strategic planning
  • Training and instruction
  • Operations management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Safety and risk compliance
  • Curriculum development
  • Logistics and Supply Accountability

Languages

German
Limited

Accomplishments

  • Meritorious Service Medal
  • Army Commendation Medal x4
  • Army Achievement Medal x8
  • Navy Achievement Medal
  • Leadership Award
  • Sapper Spirit Award
  • Meritorious Unit Commendation x2
  • Certificates of Achievement x9

Certification

  • Army Basic Instructor Course
  • United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy
  • Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Career Course

Affiliations

  • Family
  • Travel
  • Learning

Timeline

Bridge Crew Member

Army
01.2007 - Current

GED -

Lyon County School District