Austin Barron
Cornersville,TN
Summary
Experienced military veteran knowledgeable about deploying, operating and maintaining targeting, tracking and firing systems. Advanced mechanical expertise and technical know-how to handle any challenge. Highly observant, organized and methodical in isolating and resolving any issue.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Support Specialist
United States Army
Wahiawa, HI
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Advised fire support sergeants and Officers of fire planning and coordination techniques and drafted fire support plans for tactical operations.
- Managed fire support, operations and target acquisition activities for field artillery battalions.
- Directed and implemented cannon, missile, rocket and target acquisition operations, training programs and communication activities.
- Oversaw field planning and coordination in full compliance with established command structures and detailed combat orders.
- Assisted with real-time intelligence collection by conducting field reconnaissance operations.
- Maintained complete accountability during redeployment of sensitive communication equipment.
- Communicated over wire and radio and identified strategic target locations.
- Determined elevation and grid azimuths with maps and map overlays.
- Directed supporting fire to suppress enemy fire and allowed troops to maneuver in area.
- Drove and operated heavy and light wheeled trucks and tracked vehicles
- Maintained fire capability charts and friendly and enemy situation maps
- Operated in reduced visibility environments using infrared and starlight-enhancing night vision devices and targeting.
- Conducted workplace compliance training to reduce liability risks and operate effectively.
- Operated and maintained field communications equipment.
- Constructed and camouflaged Forward Observer positions to prevent detection.
- Planned and briefed personnel on missions.
- Aided superiors in the planning, resourcing and execution of more than 500 fire missions.
- Tracked, maintained and aided 160+ soldiers throughout our company with administrative actions.
- Maintained 100% accountability of all sensitive equipment worth moire than $60,000.
Line Helper
Berry Global
Lewisburg, TN
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Weighed and measured items to prevent waste and meet quality standards.
- Monitored machinery to identify concerns, make corrections or report complex problems.
- Maintained maximum organization and productivity by properly sorting project components on work tables.
- Practiced company policies to promote safety and compliance.
- Performed manual labor and random jobs to help teams accomplish goals.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Maintained work records and logs to help management track production and generate reports.
- Monitored machinery and equipment to detect and troubleshoot problems.
- Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.
- Examined work to verify conformance to specifications.
- Operated various hand and power tools to complete general tasks.
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Inspected and adjusted work performed to meet expectations.
Quality Control Technician
Meiwa International
Lewisburg, TN
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.
- Determined root cause of deviations and non-conforming results and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions throughout product development process.
- Safeguard customer requirements as well as product quality standards by delivering support.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Generated detailed reports outlining results and recommendations.
- Reviewed and validated quality requirements for manufacturing planning, supplier purchase orders and engineering specifications to meet contract compliance regulations.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections and other established tests.
- Inspected manufactured parts by reviewing visually and assessing dimensions.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Completed supporting documentation for testing procedures, data capture forms, equipment logbooks and inventory forms.
- Created testing protocols to be used across product lines.
Education
Technical Certificate - Robotics
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Pulaski
Pulaski, TN02.2018
Skills
- Dedicated team player
- Quick learner
- Critical thinking
- Weapons training
- Firearm and explosives handling
- Strong leader
- Secret Security Clearance
- Troubleshooting
- Organized
- Trained in security
- Knowledgeable with word programs such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Fire support operations
- Classified file maintenance
- Laser range finders
- Targeting
- Fire direction data
- Fire Control Systems
- Reconnaissance
- Personnel management
Accomplishments
Received the Army Commendation Medal for maintaining, processing and completing over 2,500 actions in the company over 2 years of being in the administration section.
Received the Army Achievement Medal for leading my team at JRTC in convoy operations.
Timeline
Fire Support Specialist
United States Army
05.2019 - 08.2022
Line Helper
Berry Global
01.2018 - 04.2019
Quality Control Technician
Meiwa International
12.2016 - 01.2018
Technical Certificate - Robotics
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Pulaski
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