Benjamin Michael
El Paso
Summary
Experienced and dedicated service member with over a decade of active duty. Thrives in a fast-paced environment, excelling in independent problem-solving. Successfully organizes and executes various training events, overseeing the development of soldiers/employees and providing comprehensive instruction on basic and advanced soldier skills. Known for strong work ethic and unwavering professionalism, consistently delivering exceptional results.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
M1 Abrams Armored Crewman; Observer, Coach, and Trainer(OC/T)
United States Army
05.2014 - Current
- Armored Crewman- Operate and command the M1 Abrams Main Battle tank; learn tank operations, armor tactics, map reading, combat field strategy. Prepared the tanks, personnel, and equipment for training and combat operations. Ensured the readiness and well-being of those under my charge within the Platoon.
- OC/T- Trains soldiers through exercises, after action reviews, and other assessments. Advised leaders and provided performance feedback; and helped plan and coordinate training, mobilization, and deployment of Army National Guard units.
- Expedited mission completion through meticulous route planning and navigation using advanced GPS technology.
- Ensured the successful completion of various missions by effectively collaborating with infantry units, artillery teams, and air support personnel.
Loader
Pepsico
01.2012 - 04.2014
- Build Pallets to customer specifications within a warehouse environment using the Vocolect voice system. Deliver pallets to loading dock in a safe and timely manner.
- Contributed to overall warehouse operations by assisting with various tasks as needed, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets quickly and safely, managing work load priorities.
Order Selector
Sysco Foodservice Distribution
06.2009 - 11.2011
- Responsible operating an electric pallet jack, or forklift, to select the correct products using the Sysco Order Selection (SOS) label technology, palletizing product to customer specifications and deliver to loading dock in a safe and timely manner.
- Expedited order processing timeframes with thorough knowledge of warehouse layout for quick item retrieval.
- Minimized damaged items through careful handling of fragile products while selecting orders.
Order Selector
Bashas' Grocery
10.2006 - 05.2009
- Responsible for accurately and efficiently picking, selecting, and palletizing cases of merchandise from designated floor and shelve slots, using an electric pallet jack, to fulfill the customer orders to specification and delivering to loading dock for delivery in a safe and timely manner.
Unloader
Walmart
02.2005 - 09.2006
- Responsible for unloading incoming trucks, stocking shelves, moving inventory, providing any needed customer service.
Mens apparel Associate
Sears, Roebuck, and Co.
07.2004 - 01.2005
- Providing customer service, maintaining merchandise presentation standards and execution of visual programs.
Education
Associates Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies
American Military University
El Paso, TX12-2024
High School - General Studies
Skyline High School
Mesa, AZ05-2004
Skills
- Weapons simulator instructor
- Weapon proficiency instructor
- Administrative expertise
- Computer operation and troubleshooting
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Teams
- Managing large groups of individuals
Active Security Clearances
Secret Clearance, 12/26/25
Military Education
- Risk Management and Safety Course
- Inter-Service Range Safety Course(Intermediate)
- Basic Leaders NCO Course (BLC)
- Armor Advanced Leader Course
- Unit Prevention Leader Course(40hrs)
- Small Armament Maintenance Course(2014,2018)
- US Armor School: Fort Benning
- Small Unmanned Aircraft System(SUAS), RQ-11B Raven B Operator Course
- Joint C-sUAS Operator Course
- Combat Lifesaver Course(CLS)
- Vehicle Crew Evaluator Course(VCE)
- Advanced Leader Course: Fort Benning
Timeline
M1 Abrams Armored Crewman; Observer, Coach, and Trainer(OC/T)
United States Army
05.2014 - Current
Loader
Pepsico
01.2012 - 04.2014
Order Selector
Sysco Foodservice Distribution
06.2009 - 11.2011
Order Selector
Bashas' Grocery
10.2006 - 05.2009
Unloader
Walmart
02.2005 - 09.2006
Mens apparel Associate
Sears, Roebuck, and Co.
07.2004 - 01.2005
Associates Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies
American Military University
High School - General Studies
Skyline High School
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