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Benjamin Price

Canton,OH

Summary

Steady Machine Gun Squad Leader with proven abilities in leadership and creative problem solving ready to bring all training and skills gained from 4 years as a Machine Gunner with United States Marine Corps to new role. Hold certifications in Marine Corps tactics as well as basic medical skills and extensive experience in machine gun employment and maintenance and troop leading. Consistently recognized by superiors for a positive attitude and to work with team members to achieve goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

0331 Machine Gunner

USMC Camp Lejuene
Jacksonville, NC
03.2020 - Current
  • Operated successfully under wide range of lighting, weather and stress conditions to complete missions.
  • Inspected weapon system components for serviceability before use.
  • Maintained skills by completing frequent clock and gun drills.
  • Evaluated terrain features and developed plans for positional defense utilizing crew-served weapons systems.
  • Coordinated with other members of the unit to ensure effective suppressive fire coverage during assaults.
  • Identified malfunctions of assigned weapons systems and applied corrective actions.
  • Supervised the emplacement of crew-served weapons systems into firing positions during all training operations.
  • Utilized night vision devices when conducting nighttime operations.
  • Tracked ammunition expenditure rates during all live and non-live fire operations.
  • Performed patrols in different weather and over range of ground conditions.
  • Assisted in the conduct of classes regarding machine gun operations and employment.
  • Moved quickly on foot carrying as much as 120 pounds to reinforce formations and carry out attacks.
  • Cleaned and maintained weaponry following official procedures for optimum reliability.
  • Adjusted fire using tracer rounds as necessary to engage targets accurately.

Baseball Umpire

Joi Stephenson
Canton, OH
03.2019 - 11.2019
  • Explained rules, regulations and league guidelines to players and coaches.
  • Assessed skills and rule understanding of other umpires.
  • Participated in and attended frequent meetings and training sessions to stay up-to-date on league requirements.
  • Communicated with team coaches when necessary to maintain good sportsmanship.
  • Notified teams of any rule changes or violations during the game.
  • Acted as a mediator between opposing teams if arguments broke out between players or coaches.
  • Called balls and strikes accurately based on a pitcher's delivery.
  • Ensured that all players, coaches, and spectators followed the rules of the game.
  • Navigated difficult situations with direct communication and explanation of game rules.
  • Attended pregame meetings with teams to discuss ground rules for each game.
  • Inspected equipment prior to games to ensure safety standards were met.

Chick-fil-A Employee

Doug Pough
Canton, OH
07.2016 - 07.2019
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.

Education

EMT Certification - Emergency Medical Technology

Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC
03-2024

BLS - Basic Life Saving Provider

Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC
12-2023

Infantry Training Certification - Machine Gun Specialist

Marine Corps Infantry School of Training
Jacksonville, NC
07-2020

Basic Trained Marine - Marine Corps Training

Marine Corps Basic Training
Paris Island, SC
05-2020

High School Diploma -

Lake Center Christian School
Hartville, OH
05-2019

Some College (No Degree) - Athletic Training

Kent State University
Kent, OH

Affiliations

  • Maintaining my physical standards by going to the gym daily
  • Improving my mental and spiritual health by going to church

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

0331 Machine Gunner

USMC Camp Lejuene
03.2020 - Current

Baseball Umpire

Joi Stephenson
03.2019 - 11.2019

Chick-fil-A Employee

Doug Pough
07.2016 - 07.2019

EMT Certification - Emergency Medical Technology

Coastal Carolina Community College

BLS - Basic Life Saving Provider

Coastal Carolina Community College

Infantry Training Certification - Machine Gun Specialist

Marine Corps Infantry School of Training

Basic Trained Marine - Marine Corps Training

Marine Corps Basic Training

High School Diploma -

Lake Center Christian School

Some College (No Degree) - Athletic Training

Kent State University
Benjamin Price