Christopher Lay
Amity
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience as a Cavalry Scout in the Oregon Army National Guard. Proven expertise in reconnaissance and combat mission readiness, coupled with strong verbal communication skills. Successfully trained and evaluated team members, enhancing operational efficiency and safety in high-stakes environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cavalry Scout
Oregon Army National Guard
04.2013 - 09.2023
- Prepared mission equipment for deployment and secured vehicles prior to transport.
- Educated newer members on platoon inner workings, answered questions and provided advice on daily duties.
- Coordinated work assignments and evaluated performance for 3-5 member security team.
- Developed course materials, training events and satisfactory testing procedures to boost competency of students in recon/land nav courses.
- Operated wheeled and tracked vehicles and communications equipment.
- Supervised security of $450,000 worth of highly sensitive equipment.
- Handled ammunition safely, minimizing risk to fellow crew members and weapon systems.
- Engaged in reconnaissance, security, and search operations.
Fuel Station Attendant
Younger Oil
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Cleaned up gas and other spills in accordance with spill procedures.
- Maintained inventory of all saleable items.
- Built trustful relationships with customers to encourage return visits.
- Maintained clean and orderly work station.
- Pumped gas for guests and took payments.
- Offered assistance to customers unfamiliar with fueling vehicles, demonstrating appropriate measures for pumping gas.
- Inspected fuel pumps and fuel tanks for proper operations and safety.
Sandblaster/Chem Mill Operator
Selmet
04.2021 - 02.2023
- Masked, grit blasted or chemically rinsed surfaces to prepare for sandblasting.
- Determined accurate mixtures and times for sandblasting to meet desired finish.
- Maintained abrasive blasting equipment and performed minor repairs.
- Set up portable sandblasters and maintained clean and safe work zone.
- Selected surfaces for blasting and masked specific parts.
- Used personal protective gear to eliminate exposure to harmful dust, fumes and materials.
Fuel Station Attendant
Shell Fuel Station
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Facilitated sales of services and goods.
- Processed fuel and merchandise transactions by operating POS system with accuracy.
- Checked customer identification for alcohol, cigarette, and lottery sales.
- Promoted special offers and discounts to customers to maximize sales.
Team Member
Lowes Distribution Center
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
Education
No Degree - Gunsmithing
Sonoran Desert Institute
Tempe, AZ10-2025
GED -
Lebanon High School
Lebanon, OR01-2012
Skills
- Platoon tactical movement
- Combat information evaluation
- Casualty evacuation
- Verbal and written communication
- Combat mission readiness
- Vehicle transport
- Hand-to-hand combat
- Physical fitness
- Ammunition preparation
- Vehicle maintenance
- Route planning
- Reconnaissance
- Radio communication
- Weapons management
- Scout vehicle maintenance
- Survival training
- Territory scouting
Army Commendation
Was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for my actions in Afghanistan, stopping and detaining over 250 contraband items from coming on to Allied base
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Fuel Station Attendant
Younger Oil
05.2023 - 06.2023
Sandblaster/Chem Mill Operator
Selmet
04.2021 - 02.2023
Fuel Station Attendant
Shell Fuel Station
06.2016 - 08.2016
Team Member
Lowes Distribution Center
06.2015 - 09.2015
Cavalry Scout
Oregon Army National Guard
04.2013 - 09.2023
No Degree - Gunsmithing
Sonoran Desert Institute
GED -
Lebanon High School