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Bertrand Pinette

Saint Agatha,ME

Summary

Non-Commissioned Officer with more than seven years in the US ARMY. Successfully led training programs for thousands of soldiers. Reliable, diligent and flexible professional with superb communication capabilities.Solutions-focused, versatile management professional offering a comprehensive background supporting U.S. military operations in roles of increasing responsibility during a little over a seven-year career. Effective communicator who quickly masters new roles and technologies to achieve positive results.

Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking advanced level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate / Manager

Valley Motors
Fort Kent, ME
04.2024 - 10.2025
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with sales leadership to drive prospecting and enhance engagement through sales promotions.
  • Led staff meetings to discuss customer service and sales goals, operational problems or procedural changes.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Collaborated with advertising group to create uniformity between advertising messages and retail incentives.
  • Ordered inventory for what was most likely to sell also conducted Financing applications and paperwork to determine eligible financing opportunities.

Information Technology Specialist

Daigle Oil
Fort Kent, ME
08.2021 - 04.2024
  • Created new accounts, reset passwords and configured access to servers and file management software for users.
  • Kept hardware and software systems current with latest patches and current licenses.
  • Researched issues on various computer systems and databases to determine resolutions to problems and answer inquiries.
  • Tested performance, functionality and security of network systems, individual workstations and peripheral devices.
  • Increased overall company performance through improved IT uptime and cost reductions.
  • Responsible for repair and operation of 14 locations. Maintained and repaired POS Equipment, fuel dispensers, and oil delivery trucks. Also Responsible for facility upgrades and training of management.

Technician

Spectrum
Saint Agatha, ME
02.2017 - 07.2021
  • Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property.
  • Adjusted or modified equipment to enhance equipment performance or to respond to customer requests.
  • Cleaned, maintained and properly stocked company vehicle to prepare for required duties.
  • Managed workflow and productivity of lower-level technicians to keep projects on task.
  • Maintained test equipment to safety standards to drive process integrity and data validity.
  • Delivered on-the-job training and development initiatives to new hires and contractors.
  • Troubleshot systems and equipment and ran tests to make effective recommendations.
  • Trained customers on proper operation, maintenance and safety of newly installed equipment.

Correction Officer

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Gatesville, TX
05.2013 - 03.2017

Supervised Male Inmates in a maximum security prison. Conducted Security Checks. Supervised Inmates in work programs. Was responsible for the Safety and Well-being of Inmates. Managed hostile and violent Inmates. Responded to medical emergency's and riots. Conducted investigations and wrote disciplinary cases on Inmates.

Unmanned Aircraft Repair Platoon SGT/Squad Leader

US ARMY
Fort Hood, TX
06.2011 - 04.2013

The Unmanned Aircraft Systems Repairer supervises, inspects and performs maintenance functions, in UAS aviation field maintenance units (AVUM) and (AVIM). Repairs the aircraft electrical, avionics, radio frequency, propulsion, fuel, removes and replaces optical payload, and weapons systems to include the electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems associated with those systems; the Ground Control Station electrical and electronic systems; the Ground Data Terminal electrical, electronic, and radio frequency systems; takeoff and landing systems; and associated ground support equipment. Supervised all Maintenance, conducted QUQC, monitored Soldiers certifications and scheduled for re-certifications. Responsible for overseeing 24 hour a day Maintenance Crew while deployed in Iraq.Effective decision-maker in high-pressure environments. Supervised operation and organizational maintenance of weapons systems and specialized equipment. Coordinated training schedules and filed crucial administrative paperwork. Completed multiple fire prevention safety training. Commanded operations post, including personnel, weapons and equipment.

Military Police Officer

US ARMY
Fort Hood, TX
03.2007 - 05.2011

Defused hostile situations with superior negotiation techniques.Processed prisoners of war and captured documents.Effective decision-maker in high-pressure environments.Patrolled areas and allowed restricted area access for authorized personnel.Led military police teams in support of battlefield operations.Seized and secured numerous narcotics. Worked both as a Combat MP and a Garrison MP, Both in Fort Drum and Fort Huachuca. Has made over 1000 traffic stops for violations, participated in numerous investigations and has made over 100 arrests. Has emergency vehicle training and has driven a emergency vehicle over 10,000 miles without incident.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technology

Cochise College

Skills

  • Effective team leader
  • HAZMAT handling
  • Trained in emergency response
  • CPR certified
  • Confidential Security Clearance
  • Valid Maine driver's license
  • Experienced and hardened leader with excellent leadership skills
  • Quality management
  • Administrative management
  • Expertise in Information Technology and Implementation
  • Extremely organized
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Safety-oriented
  • Proficient multi-tasker
  • Upper-level management training
  • Troubleshooting
  • Organizational skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Communication
  • Decision-making
  • Planning & organizing
  • Computer skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • Team building

Accomplishments

Deployed to Iraq from 2007-2009 as a military police officer, deployed 2011-2012 as a Unmanned aircraft repairer/ NCO.Received Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.Awarded the Army Achievement Medal in 2009,2010,2011,2012.Maintained 100% accountability of a large section of equipment worth over $1.5 million during multiple overseas deployments.Formally commended by the Post Commanding General for superb supervisory actions and management.

Selected from more than seven Non-Commissioned Officers to serve as Platoon Sergeant. Compleated Warrior Leadership Course, under went training with FBI for Officer Survival Skills, Unit Prevention Leader Training, BET Training, Radar/Lidar Trained, Non Leathel training (OC and Taser). Field Sobriety Test training, Active Shooter Training.

Timeline

Sales Associate / Manager

Valley Motors
04.2024 - 10.2025

Information Technology Specialist

Daigle Oil
08.2021 - 04.2024

Technician

Spectrum
02.2017 - 07.2021

Correction Officer

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
05.2013 - 03.2017

Unmanned Aircraft Repair Platoon SGT/Squad Leader

US ARMY
06.2011 - 04.2013

Military Police Officer

US ARMY
03.2007 - 05.2011

Associate of Applied Science - Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technology

Cochise College
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