Brandon Reichert
Springfield,IL
Summary
Hardworking and motivated professional looking to transition from U.S. Army duty to the civilian workforce. Highly motivated with more than 12 years of experience and achievements, including Army Achievement Medal w/ V device Meritorious Service Medal, Combat Infantymans Badge . Actively seeks additional responsibilities and resolves problems quickly and efficiently.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Infantryman/Team Leader/Squad Leader
U.S. Army
Ft. Campbell, KY
02.2000 - 08.2006
- Developed and led training programs in preparation for combat.
- Trained in the use of tear gas and explosives.
- Performed as a fire team member during situational training exercises and all infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Supervised teams in support of security and installation law and order operations.
- Reviewed disciplinary and other adverse actions and made recommendations.
- Planned and briefed personnel on missions.
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
Welder/Fabricator
U.S. Army National Guard
Camp Lincoln, Springfield, IL
04.2006 - 10.2012
- Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files and scrapers.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Set up and operated hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventative maintenance.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
- Maintained correct length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with an air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Examined the structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
Salesman
Green Mazda
Springfield, IL
04.2012 - 07.2013
- Greeted customers in a timely fashion while quickly determining their needs.
- Recommended merchandise to customers based on their needs and preferences.
- Wrote sales slips and sales contracts.
- Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges and security practices.
- Responded to customer questions and requests in a prompt and efficient manner.
- Contacted other store locations to determine merchandise availability.
- Engaged with customers in a sincere and friendly manner.
- Completed all cleaning, stocking and organizing tasks in assigned sales area.
- Built relationships with customers to increase likelihood of repeat business.
- Identified and qualified customer needs, developed sales strategies and negotiated and closes profitable projects with a 55% success rate.
Education
High School Diploma - General
Jersey Community High School
Jerseyville, IL2001
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Weapons training
- Disaster preparedness
- First Aid certified
- Firearm and explosives handling
- Trained in security
- Team leader
- Trained in counterterrorism strategies
- Excellent communication skills
- Goal-oriented
- Friendly demeanor
- Strong work ethic
- Sales experience
- Customer service-oriented
- Positive and friendly
- People-oriented
Accomplishments
- Awarded the Overseas Service Ribbon in 2003.
- Recipient of the U.S. Army Air Assault Badge.
- Trained and supervised more than 12 personnel.
- Earned the Army Achievement Medal 2nd Award in 2003.
- Earned the Combat Infantrymans Badge in 2003.
Timeline
Salesman
Green Mazda
04.2012 - 07.2013
Welder/Fabricator
U.S. Army National Guard
04.2006 - 10.2012
Infantryman/Team Leader/Squad Leader
U.S. Army
02.2000 - 08.2006
High School Diploma - General
Jersey Community High School