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Overview
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Education
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Connor Kessler

MISSOULA,MT

Summary

- Dynamic Security Forces Journeyman with the Montana Air National Guard, skilled in weapons handling and incident response. Proven ability to enhance operational readiness through effective threat assessment and surveillance techniques. Adept at delivering exceptional customer service, ensuring safety, and fostering positive public relations in high-pressure environments.

- Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Security Forces Journeyman

Montana Air National Guard
Great Falls, MT
10.2019 - Current

- Protected base assets and personnel through vigilant security measures. Acquired weapons, tasers, and BDOC certifications to enhance operational readiness.
- Developed combative skills to effectively respond to security threats. Adapted responsibilities based on the assigned post to ensure comprehensive coverage.

- I completed my first contract of six years, and signed another contract for six years to push for my goal of twenty years of military service.

Ice Rink Attendant

Glacier Ice Rink
MISSOULA, MT
09.2021 - 03.2022

- Maintained high customer satisfaction at Glacier Ice Rink through effective service delivery.
- Administered first aid for on-site injuries, ensuring patron safety.
- Sharpened hockey and figure skates to improve user performance.

- Operated the concession stand efficiently during Griz hockey games and events

Sports Camp Counselor

Missoula YMCA
Missoula, MT
06.2020 - 08.2021

- During the summers of 2020 and 2021, I taught kindergarteners through 6th graders how to play a variety of sports, and how to learn the skills of those sports.

- During my time at the Missoula YMCA, I learned how to properly provide CPR to young children, as well as to adults.

- A big part of my job at the Missoula YMCA was to ensure kids were, most importantly, having fun, following YMCA camp rules, and learning how to respect peers, as well as counselors.

- This opportunity provided me with the skills to talk to our younger campers, as well as how to talk to adults at the end of the day, and let them know how their child had done that day.

Driving Range Attendant

Larchmont Golf Course
MISSOULA, MT
04.2016 - 10.2018

- Collected and cleaned range balls to maintain optimal playing conditions.

- Refilled range ball dispenser, ensuring availability for patrons.

- Cleaned golf carts and organized parking in designated garage areas.

- Assisted with various tasks in pro-shop to support customer needs.

Education

Security Forces Certification -

United States Air Force
San Antonio, TX
04-2020

High School Diploma -

Sentinel High School
Missoula, MT
06-2019

Skills

  • Weapons handling
  • Surveillance techniques
  • Customer service and support
  • Incident response
  • Threat assessment
  • First aid
  • Effective communication
  • Public relations
  • Training development
  • Conflict resolution

Certification

  • Taser Requalification - 06/2025
  • Weapons Requalification - 10/2024
  • BDOC Certification - 03/2025

Accomplishments

  • 120th Security Forces Squadron Airman of the Year 2024

Timeline

Ice Rink Attendant

Glacier Ice Rink
09.2021 - 03.2022

Sports Camp Counselor

Missoula YMCA
06.2020 - 08.2021

Security Forces Journeyman

Montana Air National Guard
10.2019 - Current

Driving Range Attendant

Larchmont Golf Course
04.2016 - 10.2018

Security Forces Certification -

United States Air Force

High School Diploma -

Sentinel High School