Benito Fuentes
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at the Texas Army National Guard, excelling in teamwork and problem-solving. Proven ability to mentor and motivate teams, achieving optimal results. Skilled in maintaining military vehicles, ensuring operational readiness. Recognized for attention to detail and a friendly, positive attitude, fostering strong relationships with future soldiers and colleagues.
Operations professional with deep understanding of optimizing team efficiency and streamlining processes to meet organizational goals. Proven ability to foster collaborative environments and drive results through strategic planning and execution. Adaptable and reliable, with strong leadership and conflict resolution skills valued by employers.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
National Guard Recruiting & Retention
11.2024 - Current
- Properly assess future soldiers' qualifications by army standards which include Height/Weight, reviewing their legal and medical history, proper documentation and their goal suitability
- Present power point presentations to schools that explain who the National Guard is, what the National Guard does and how it can benefit them in all aspects of life
- Train future soldiers before they go to actual Basic Training by showing them the fundamentals in weapon usage, Army DNC, rank structure, marching and ACFT
- Ensure all paperwork before and after enlistment is uploaded with signatures in proper folders per MEPS, R&R and soldiers future unit
TEAM LEADER
Texas Army National Guard
05.2010 - Current
- Mentored and coached team members to ensure successful performance.
- Delegated tasks to team members according to project requirements and employee strengths.
- Motivated team to achieve optimal results through effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Coached individuals to develop their technical knowledge as well as soft skills such as communication, teamwork.
- Resolved problems and escalated high-level issues to supervisor within established timeframes.
- Established team goals, objectives and strategies for successful project completion.
TECHNICIAN
Texas Military Department
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Performed preventative maintenance on over 100 military vehicles from 3 different units across the south region of Texas
- Conducted recovery missions and training for all units that needed assistance
- Assisted in QAQCing work orders pertaining to all vehicles used by our sister units as well as ordering parts and entering work orders into G-Army
LINEMAN
Texas OLS Border Mission
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Responsible for detecting, observing and reporting all sightings of persons illegally crossing into the United States vis the Texas/Mexico border
- Team Leader/Squad Leader – Responsible for the development of 12 soldiers
- Ensured all soldiers were checked daily for all equipment and necessities needed to work in designated areas
- Reported all soldier short comings to higher up personnel so all issues could be rectified
- RTO – Kept all reports for each shift and compiled them in Microsoft Teams for weekly records
- Kept records of all vehicles being used for OLS personnel and categorized each receipt per fuel card for state reference
- Supply NCO – Sent up daily and weekly reports of ammo and weapon counts to S1 and TF Eagle equipment personnel
- Held records via Microsoft excel of all soldier equipment needs and requests
- Supervised all movements of all vehicles, personnel and sensitive items being transferred between task forces
PATIENT COORDINATOR
State of Texas
02.2019 - 08.2021
- Company Overview: COVID Response Team
- Registered all incoming of persons requesting the COVID 19 vaccine by which brand they chose
- Kept recorded numbers of how many shots were given daily by the brands and age group then sent all records to the city management team
- Upheld leadership of 10 soldiers and ensured their safety by making sure all medical protocols were adhered to by taking temperatures and all masks were PMCS'd per protocol
- Helped input over 1000 individual records into the Texas COVID data registry
- COVID Response Team
SUPPLY TECHNICIAN
Texas Military Department
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations pertaining to hazardous materials handling requirements.
- Maintained a clean and organized warehouse environment that adhered to safety standards.
- Participated in coordination of engineering changes, product line extensions, and new product launches to ensure orderly and timely transitions in material and production flow.
- Implemented new and improved supply chain processes to improve efficiency and performance.
SECURITY OFFICER
Allied Universal
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Patrolled premises regularly to maintain order and establish security presence.
- Utilized strong communication skills to interact with staff, guests, vendors and law enforcement personnel in a professional manner.
- Enforced safety regulations, policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment.
- Performed routine checks of doors, windows, and gates for security breaches.
- Observed, reported and documented suspicious activities to management.
- Maintained daily logs of all activity occurring on the premises.
- Performed routine checks of fire alarms, door locks, lighting systems and surveillance equipment for proper functioning.
INTERNET SALES CONSULTANT
Autonation Ford
02.2015 - 03.2018
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies related to internet sales solutions.
- Created and managed web content for online store with a focus on driving traffic and increasing conversions.
- Assisted customers with inquiries regarding orders placed via the website or other digital channels.
- Uploaded digital media to online storefront, auction sites, and other shopping Web sites.
Education
Warrior Leadership Course -
Camp Cook
Louisiana06.2012
Basic Combat Training - undefined
Fort Jackson
South Carolina03.2008
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Foy H. Moody High School
Corpus Christi05.2007
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Dependable and responsible
- Flexible and adaptable
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Technical training
- Preventative maintenance
- Documentation management
- Quality assurance
- Communication skills
- Data entry accuracy
- Task delegation
- Performance coaching
- Safety compliance
Certification
- CPR
- Notary Public
- First Aid
Timeline
National Guard Recruiting & Retention
11.2024 - Current
TECHNICIAN
Texas Military Department
06.2024 - 11.2024
LINEMAN
Texas OLS Border Mission
08.2021 - 06.2024
PATIENT COORDINATOR
State of Texas
02.2019 - 08.2021
SUPPLY TECHNICIAN
Texas Military Department
03.2018 - 02.2019
SECURITY OFFICER
Allied Universal
06.2017 - 03.2018
INTERNET SALES CONSULTANT
Autonation Ford
02.2015 - 03.2018
TEAM LEADER
Texas Army National Guard
05.2010 - Current
Basic Combat Training - undefined
Fort Jackson
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Foy H. Moody High School
Warrior Leadership Course -
Camp Cook