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BILLY E. VARGAS

Indian Trail,NC

Summary

Highly motivated and focused Infantryman with superb success in military operations. Outstanding physical and mental toughness for handling changing situations with superior reaction time and adaptability. Thorough knowledge of combat weaponry operation and maintenance as well as installation and neutralization procedures for a wide variety of explosive devices. Proven leader with expertise in reconnaissance, surveillance, and intelligence gathering. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Proficient in Spanish and English.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Campus Safety Officer

Wingate University
Wingate, NC
10.2025 - Current
  • Monitored campus premises to ensure safety and security for students and staff.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections of buildings and grounds to identify hazards.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations, coordinating with local authorities as needed.
  • Provided assistance during campus events, ensuring safety protocols were followed.
  • Investigated incidents on campus, documenting findings for review and action.
  • Maintained accurate logs of daily activities, incidents, and safety inspections conducted.
  • Enforced institutional rules, regulations and laws regarding student conduct to maintain safe campus.
  • Managed building access control systems and developed lock and unlock protocols with key control.
  • Responded to emergency calls regarding illnesses, accidents and disturbances.
  • Followed established protocol regarding notification of campus personnel and patrons in event of emergencies.
  • Dispatched radio messages to other officers and agents of campus.
  • Participated in emergency, evacuation and shelter drills to prepare for health or safety emergencies.
  • Conducted investigations of incidents, collected physical evidence and interviewed suspects, witnesses and victims.
  • Patrolled campus to deter property theft, disorderly conduct and crime.
  • Coordinated with local police departments regarding information sharing protocols related to criminal activity occurring near the campus perimeter.
  • Monitored CCTV cameras to detect suspicious activity.
  • Prepared incident reports detailing any criminal activity observed while patrolling the grounds.

Owner & Operator | Dog Trainer, Handler, Pet Groom

Margas Family Cockers LLC
Indian Trail, NC
01.2024 - Current

Established and independently manage a comprehensive pet care business specializing in personalized dog training, grooming, and boarding services.

Developed and executed customized training programs aligned with each dog's temperament and needs.

Executed comprehensive grooming services, ranging from basic washes to specialized breed cuts, ensuring optimal pet appearance and comfort.

Oversaw all facets of pet boarding operations, ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for animals.

Cultivated enduring client relationships through effective communication and unwavering reliability.

Directed business operations, including scheduling, customer service, and marketing as a sole proprietor.

Security Officer

GuidePost Montessori
09.2024 - 01.2025
  • Ensure comprehensive security and safety protocols for a private Montessori school serving elementary, middle, and high school students.
  • Monitor campus entry and exit points through sophisticated surveillance systems while maintaining strict visitor screening protocols.
  • Conduct regular perimeter checks and safety audits of school grounds, including playgrounds, parking areas, and athletic facilities.
  • Coordinate with school administration to develop and implement emergency response procedures, including lockdown drills and evacuation plans.
  • Maintain detailed daily logs of security incidents, visitor entries, and safety concerns while providing thorough incident reports when necessary.
  • Build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents while maintaining professional boundaries and authority.
  • Collaborate with local law enforcement and emergency services to ensure optimal campus security and rapid response capabilities.
  • Supervise student arrival and dismissal procedures, ensuring safe traffic flow and authorized student pickup protocols.
  • Identify and address potential security vulnerabilities through regular risk assessments and security system evaluations.
  • Participate in ongoing security training and certification programs to stay current with best practices in educational institution security.

Reconnaissance Team Leader

U.S. Army, Infantry
Fort Polk, LA
07.2018 - 02.2019
  • Trained and mentored team members in advanced reconnaissance techniques, resulting in a 25% increase in team proficiency.
  • Demonstrated expertise in surveillance and target acquisition, intelligence reporting and analysis, navigation and orienteering, stealth and concealment techniques, and adapting to changing operational environments.
  • Completed advanced training: Army Reconnaissance Course, Advanced Life Saving, Martial Arts Training, Close Combat Disarm Techniques, Weapons Efficiency, Completed Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) training Levels A, B, and C, demonstrating advanced proficiency in survival skills, evasion techniques, resistance strategies, and escape procedures in high-risk environments.
  • Expert Marksman with the following weapons: AK-47, M4, M240L, 9mm Beretta, 45mm Glock, M9 Beretta, M240B, M249 SAW, M24 Sniper Weapon System. Familiar with landmine deployment and deactivation.

Infantryman

U.S. Army
Fort Polk, LA
12.2015 - 02.2017
  • Operated Heavy equipment and Vehicles in all types of terrain and weather conditions.
  • Expertly employed the M240L Machine Gun.
  • Operated complex weapons and communication systems.
  • Diagnosed problems and performed minor maintenance and repairs following detailed procedures in technical manuals and publications.
  • Identified electrical and mechanical problems and determined need for specialized repair services.
  • Maintained full accountability for high value items, equipment and supplies.
  • Manned road blocks, supervised vehicle checks, requested identification, and searched for illegal drugs, paraphernalia, and weapons.
  • Coordinated hourly perimeter checks and changing of the guard.
  • Answered two telephone lines and coordinated company meetings, building inspections, and personnel accountability during 24-hour shifts.
  • Supervised building security and restricted access only to authorized personnel.
  • Coordinated visits of guest, delivery people, and residents from other buildings.
  • Completed 80- hour chemical and hazardous materials (NBC) management course.
  • Qualified Expert with M4 weapon system.
  • Combat lifesaver course, taught to insert IV’s, take pulse rates, treat for shock, apply bandages and splints, stabilize injured personnel, and assist as needed.
  • Achieved master fitness level by scoring 290 out of 300 points on physical fitness tests.

Owner/Operator

Raising Cajun
06.2011 - 04.2014
  • Successfully owned and operated a business specializing in the capture and sale of various reptile species to farms, retailers, and other industry businesses.
  • Operated a large-scale operation involving over 900 crab traps and 5 boats.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with buyers to consistently sell live stock at profitable prices.
  • Demonstrated strong financial management skills, with full responsibility for the financial health and success of the business.
  • Implemented effective inventory management systems to ensure the health and well-being of live stock while maximizing sales.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations and laws in the trapping and sale of wild reptiles.

Sales Representative

Solstice Inc.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
11.2010 - 04.2011
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resulting in a 25% increase in repeat business.
  • Handled opening and closing of store.
  • Managed inventory of all products sold at the retail location.
  • Performed and demonstrated knowledge of sales.
  • Handled store deposits, cash register and customer transactions.

Laborer Maintenance/Facilities

Churchill Downs/ Calder Casino and Racecourse
Miami Gardens, FL
11.2009 - 04.2011
  • Disposed of horse manure with a tractor.
  • Performed labor in basic construction work.
  • Maintained Stall area.
  • Operated Forklift and Heavy machinery such as tractor and bulldozer.
  • Prepared terrain for horse racing conditions.
  • Provided support and communications on turf field.

Sales Manager

Rosetta Stone Inc.
05.2008 - 10.2009
  • Consistently exceeded challenging sales targets by an average of 85% each month, leading to recognition as a top performer and invitations to share successful sales strategies with other managers across the company.
  • Successfully managed a team of 6 sales representatives, providing coaching, training, and motivation to drive individual and team success.
  • Developed and implemented effective sales tactics and action plans, resulting in consistently high scores on secret shopper evaluations.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership and project management skills, with responsibilities including scheduling, inventory management, and opening/closing the branch.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and opportunities, informing strategic planning and goal setting.
  • Excelled in communication and teaching roles, delivering training sessions for other branch and area managers to share best practices.

Warehouse Assistant

Int. Hotel & Cruise line Supplier
Miami Gardens, FL
05.2008 - 09.2009
  • Unloaded and loaded supplies into trucks.
  • Maintained upkeep and organization of company warehouse.
  • Managed and organized inventory of supplies.
  • Supervised material flow, storage and global order fulfillment.
  • Selected products for specific routes according to pick sheets.
  • Processed customs duties and fees quickly to release international shipments, reducing clearance time by 30%.
  • Negotiated bulk shipping discounts with contracted carriers.
  • Oversaw special orders and after-hours, urgent shipping jobs.
  • Unloaded, picked, staged and loaded products for shipping.
  • Conducted monthly, quarterly and yearly inventories of warehouse stock.
  • Resolved service issues in a timely manner, including coordinating and processing returns.
  • Oversaw warehousing and storage practices and housekeeping.
  • Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.
  • Installed protective bracing, padding and strapping to prevent shifting and damage to items during transport.
  • Transported goods from racks, shelves and vehicles.
  • Worked at a rapid pace to meet tight deadlines.
  • Removed pallets, freezer boxes and damaged products from returning trailers.
  • Banded, wrapped, packaged and cleaned equipment.
  • Operated powered lift trucks, floor sweepers, pallet jacks and forklifts safely, with a 0% incident rate.
  • Used propane forklift to load trailer at warehouse.
  • Assembled product containers and crates.
  • Loaded flatbed by forklift and hand truck.

Education

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United States Army Infantry School
Fort Benning, GA

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United States Army basic training camp
Fort Benning, GA

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United States Reconnaissance School
Fort Polk, LA

Bachelor - Criminal Justice

Keiser University
01-2024

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City College
01-2011

Skills

  • Advanced First Aid
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Fluent in English
  • Safety-oriented
  • Problem solving
  • Multi-tasking
  • Well-organized
  • Natural leader
  • Strong communication skills
  • Technical Diagrams
  • Exceptional problem solver
  • Adaptable
  • Dedicated
  • Driving/Maneuvering skills
  • Determined
  • Firearm and explosive Handling
  • Attention to detail
  • Lifts up to 100 pounds
  • Emergency response
  • Surveillance techniques
  • Traffic management
  • Risk assessment
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team leadership
  • Critical thinking
  • Effective communication
  • Incident reporting
  • Time management
  • Customer service
  • Relationship building
  • Suspect interrogation
  • Patrol procedures
  • Search and seizure laws
  • Traffic laws
  • Crime prevention
  • Surveillance
  • Mental resilience

Accomplishments

  • Completed rigorous 20-mile hikes with 50-pound pack, demonstrating outstanding physical stamina.
  • Trained and mentored team members, resulting in a 25% increase in team proficiency.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Campus Safety Officer

Wingate University
10.2025 - Current

Security Officer

GuidePost Montessori
09.2024 - 01.2025

Owner & Operator | Dog Trainer, Handler, Pet Groom

Margas Family Cockers LLC
01.2024 - Current

Reconnaissance Team Leader

U.S. Army, Infantry
07.2018 - 02.2019

Infantryman

U.S. Army
12.2015 - 02.2017

Owner/Operator

Raising Cajun
06.2011 - 04.2014

Sales Representative

Solstice Inc.
11.2010 - 04.2011

Laborer Maintenance/Facilities

Churchill Downs/ Calder Casino and Racecourse
11.2009 - 04.2011

Sales Manager

Rosetta Stone Inc.
05.2008 - 10.2009

Warehouse Assistant

Int. Hotel & Cruise line Supplier
05.2008 - 09.2009

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United States Army Infantry School

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United States Army basic training camp

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United States Reconnaissance School

Bachelor - Criminal Justice

Keiser University

EMS - undefined

City College
BILLY E. VARGAS